Ludington Lumber Days
October 2 - October 4, 2026
Description
Step into Ludington’s past and celebrate the rich lumber heritage that helped build our community during Ludington Lumber Days, a fall festival weekend packed with lumberjack-inspired fun, history, music, and adventure for all ages.
🪓 Friday, Oct. 2:
- Plaidurday Pub Crawl downtown (6–9PM)
- Photo exhibitions, museum tours, and a special book talk with Mike Nagel
🍂 Saturday, Oct. 3:
- Lumber Days Workout at Legacy Plaza with log rolls, ax throwing, stump jumps and more
- Beer Garden at Legacy Plaza with music, ax throwing & kids’ activities
- Fall Festival at Ludington State Park with wagon rides, bonfire, cider, face painting
- Logging encampment at Historic White Pine Village
- Lumber-themed crafts at Sandcastles Children’s Museum
- Lighthouse tours, lumber baron homes, and more!
🌲 Sunday, Oct. 4:
- Guided hikes and nature walks at Ludington State Park
Wear your flannel. Bring the family. Embrace the fall. 🍁🪓🍻
Date
Time
12:00 am to 6:00 pm
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