Thursday, August 1st - Sunday, August 4th
Western Michigan Old Engine Club annual show
Garden Tractor dead-weight pull Thursday, Garden Tractor sled pull Saturday, Antique Tractor pull Sunday; WMOEC show grounds, Scottville Riverside Park, Scottville.
Old Engine Club
Thursday, August 1st, 7:30pm-10:30pm
Movies in the Park
S.S. Baby Badger rides; movie at dusk. Ludington City Park.
Movies in the Park
Thursday, August 1st, 8pm-9pm
Pentwater Civic Band concert
Local and visiting musicians gather on the Pentwater Village Green Thursdays for the Pentwater Civic Band concert. Concerts are at 8pm June 27 through August 29. The band plays marches, show tunes and old-time favorites. If you play an instrument and read music, you can join the band for the evening. Bring a lawnchair or blanket to sit back and listen to the music.
Pentwater Civic Band concerts
Friday, August 2nd - Sunday, August 4th
Summer Sidewalk Sales
Downtown Ludington.
Friday, August 2nd - Sunday, August 4th
Onekama Days
Onekama Days includes a wide range of activities, most of them centered at the Manistee County Fairgrounds. Among them are arts/crafts, 5k run and walk, tennis tournament, classic car show, church bazaars and luncheons, hospitality tent, kids activities, dances, Friday night fireworks and Sunday parade.
Onekama Days
Saturday, August 3rd - Sunday, August 4th
MIHA Alumni Show
Mason County Fairgrounds Horse Park, Ludington.
Horse shows
Saturday, August 3rd - Sunday, August 4th
AAUW Antique Show and Sale
Saturday 8am-4pm, Sunday 8am-3pm; tickets: $3/one day; $5 two day, Baymont Inn & Suites, Ludington.
Saturday, August 3rd
Idlewild's 1st Annual Homecoming Festival & Concert in the Park
Showcasing upcoming entertainers tribute and honoring past entertainers, jazz and blues, book signing, raffle, vendors, John Meeks Park, Idlewild.
Saturday, August 3rd, 6:45am-8:30pm
MCSFA Small Boat Big Fish Tourney
This is a big fish tournament for amateurs only, sponsored by the Manistee County Sport Fishing Association, Manistee.
Manistee County Fishing Tournaments
Saturday, August 3rd, 9am-3pm
2nd Annual Art on the Commons Fine Art and Craft Fair
Hart Commons, downtown Hart. Shop vendor booths selling handmade artwork and goods, enjoy live entertainment, art activities, local food booths, and more.
Oceana County Arts and Crafts Fairs
Saturday, August 3rd, 12pm-5pm
Big Sable Bus Day
Buses run approximately every half hour from the Ludington State Park entrance to the lighthouse. Transport costs visitors $2 each way (or $1 each way for children) and helps to offset the costs of SPLKA's rental of the buses. Ludington State Park, Ludington.
Big Sable Point Lighthouse
Sunday, August 4th, 12pm-3pm
Annual Chicken Dinner
St. James Episcopal Church, Pentwater.
Sunday, August 4th, 1:30pm-4:30pm
Sundays on the Porch (live music)
Enjoy Bluegrass/Easy Listening Live Music Sundays outside on the porch, Douglas Valley Vineyard, Manistee.
Manistee County Summer Music
Monday, August 5th
Zoo
Two performances at 1pm and 2:30pm, Ludington library, Ludington.
Library programs
Monday, August 5th, 7pm-9pm
Concert in the Park: The Nephews and Friends
Free outdoor concert presented by Portage Lake Association, Onekama Village Park, Onekama.
Manistee County Summer Music
Tuesday, August 6th, 1pm-4pm
Circus
Scottville library, Scottville.
Library programs
Tuesday, August 6th, 4pm-9pm
White Pine Village Corn Roast and Scottville Clown Band Concert
Historic White Pine Village, Ludington.
Historic White Pine Village
Tuesday, August 6th, 7pm-8pm
Music on the Commons
Hart Commons, downtown Hart.
Summer Music
Tuesday, August 6th, 7pm-9pm
Manistee ShoreLine ShowCase: Jeannie Lambert and Russ Phillipps with the Steve Sandner Band
Rotary Gazebo, First Street Beach, Manistee.
Manistee County Summer Music
Tuesday, August 6th, 7pm-9pm
Pickin' in Pentwater
Enjoy an evening with local musicians Tuesdays all summer-long on the Village Green in Pentwater. Bring your instrument and show off your musical talent or bring a lawn chair or blanket to just lie back, relax and listen. "Pick'n the Park" happens at 7pm Tuesdays, June through August.
Summer Music
Tuesday, August 6th, 7pm-8pm
Scottville Clown Band Shell concert: Kevin Knudson
The Scottville Clown Band Shell concert series is held every Tuesday night throughout the summer, from May 21 to September 10 in 2013. Bring a chair or a blanket and kick back, while you enjoy music presented by a variety of talented performers.
Scottville Summer Music
Thursday, August 8th - Sunday, August 11th
Pentwater Homecoming
Fun events throughout the weekend, including a Grand Parade.
Pentwater Homecoming
Thursday, August 8th, 7pm-9pm
Les Bailey Memorial Concert with Scottville Clown Band and Pentwater Civic Band
Pentwater Village Green, downtown Pentwater.
Scottville Clown Band
Thursday, August 8th, 7:30pm-10:30pm
Movies in the Park
S.S. Baby Badger rides; movie at dusk. Ludington City Park.
Movies in the Park
Friday, August 9th - Saturday, August 10th
Manistee Sidewalk Sales
Manistee.
Friday, August 9th, 3:30pm-8:30pm
Mason County Garden Club Flower Show
Small Standard Flower Show “Parks and Recreation—A Tribute to Our Local Ludington Parks”; open to the public, Community Church, 109 N. Harrison St., Ludington.
Friday, August 9th, 6pm-10pm
A Shore Thing
Evening of casual elegance to benefit West Shore Medical Center, Seng's Marina, 47 Lake St., Manistee.
Friday, August 9th - Sunday, August 11th, 7:30pm-9:30pm
"Squabbles"
Friday and Saturday performances at 7;30pm, Sunday at 2pm, Historic Ramsdell Theatre, Manistee.
Performing Arts
Saturday, August 10th - Sunday, August 11th
30th Annual Gold Coast Artisan Fair
Saturday 10am-5pm; Sunday 10am-4pm, Ludington City Park, downtown Ludington.
Arts and Crafts Fairs
Saturday, August 10th
Gold Coast Futurity
Mason County Fairgrounds Horse Park, Ludington.
Horse shows
Saturday, August 10th, 4pm-5:30pm
Pentwater Homecoming Parade with Scottville Clown Band
downtown Pentwater.
Scottville Clown Band
Saturday, August 10th, 5pm-11pm
Memorial Medical Center Foundation Benefit Ball
Lincoln Hills Golf Club, Ludington.
Saturday, August 10th, 8pm-10pm
Bobby Vinton
Little River Casino Resort, Manistee.
Sunday, August 11th
Mason County Saddle Club Show
Mason County Fairgrounds Horse Park, Ludington.
Horse shows
Sunday, August 11th, 8am-12pm
Marine Corps League Pancake Breakfast
Proceeds to Oceana Toys for Tots; Pentwater VFW Hall, Bus. U.S. 31, Pentwater.
Sunday, August 11th, 1:30pm-4:30pm
Sundays on the Porch (live music)
Enjoy Bluegrass/Easy Listening Live Music Sundays outside on the porch, Douglas Valley Vineyard, Manistee.
Manistee County Summer Music
Monday, August 12th, 7pm-9pm
Concert in the Park: An Dro
Free outdoor concert presented by Portage Lake Association, Onekama Village Park, Onekama.
Manistee County Summer Music
Tuesday, August 13th, 7pm-9pm
Beach Sweep
Sponsored by AFFEW, Stearns Park Beach, Ludington.
Tuesday, August 13th - Saturday, August 3rd, 7pm-9pm
Rhythm & Dunes Concert: Son of a Sailor
Sponsored by West Shore Bank, Waterfront Park, Ludington.
Summer Music
Tuesday, August 13th, 7pm-9pm
Manistee ShoreLine ShowCase: Bill Hyde Trio featuring Perry Hughes
Rotary Gazebo, First Street Beach, Manistee.
Manistee County Summer Music
Tuesday, August 13th, 7pm-9pm
Pickin' in Pentwater
Enjoy an evening with local musicians Tuesdays all summer-long on the Village Green in Pentwater. Bring your instrument and show off your musical talent or bring a lawn chair or blanket to just lie back, relax and listen. "Pick'n the Park" happens at 7pm Tuesdays, June through August.
Summer Music
Tuesday, August 13th, 7pm-8pm
Scottville Clown Band Shell concert: Cats and Jammers
The Scottville Clown Band Shell concert series is held every Tuesday night throughout the summer, from May 21 to September 10 in 2013. Bring a chair or a blanket and kick back, while you enjoy music presented by a variety of talented performers.
Scottville Summer Music
Wednesday, August 14th, 7pm-8pm
Nights at the Lights: Helen Lee, Modern Dancer from Chicago
Special program arranged by Sable Points Lighthouse Keepers Association at White River Light Station, Whitehall.
Nights at the Lights
Thursday, August 15th, 6pm-7:30pm
12th Annual Motorcycle Rally
Oakview Medical Care Facility, 1000 Diana St., Ludington.
Thursday, August 15th, 6pm-9pm
Win with Wellness Group Walk & Disc Golf
West Shore Community College, Scottville.
Thursday, August 15th, 7pm-8pm
Beach Sweep
Sponsored by AFFEW, south end of Stearns Park, Ludington.
Thursday, August 15th, 7:30pm-10:30pm
Movies in the Park
S.S. Baby Badger rides; movie at dusk. Ludington City Park.
Movies in the Park
Thursday, August 15th, 8pm-9pm
Pentwater Civic Band concert
Local and visiting musicians gather on the Pentwater Village Green Thursdays for the Pentwater Civic Band concert. Concerts are at 8pm June 27 through August 29. The band plays marches, show tunes and old-time favorites. If you play an instrument and read music, you can join the band for the evening. Bring a lawnchair or blanket to sit back and listen to the music.
Pentwater Civic Band concerts
Friday, August 16th
Summer Reading Club Picnic
Call library, 843-8465, for details, Ludington Library.
Library programs
Saturday, August 17th
Bear Lake Community Yard Sale
Throughout Bear Lake.
Saturday, August 17th
Shake, Wag'n Roll
Various activities including a benefit stroll, pet contests, agility demos, arts, crafts and antiques fair, auction table, Village Green and Charles Mears State Park, Pentwater.
Shake, Wag'n Roll pets event
Saturday, August 17th - Sunday, August 18th
West Michigan Morgan Horse Summer Cizzler
Mason County Fairgrounds Horse Park, Ludington.
Horse shows
Saturday, August 17th, 7am-4pm
11th Annual M.A.D. Ride
Trinity Evangelical Free Church, Ludington.
Saturday, August 17th, 9am-2pm
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day & Clean Sweep
Collection sites: Mason County Road Commission, Scottville;
Manistee County Road Commission, Bear Lake and Oceana County
Dept. Public Works, Hart.
Clean Sweep
Saturday, August 17th
Jeffery The Camel's Party
Lewis Farm Market, New Era.
Saturday, August 17th, 9am-5pm
Thunder in the Creek Arts and Crafts Fair
Held in conjunction with the Thunder in the Creek Mud Bog hosted by Ruby Creek Tavern, Washington Road, Branch.
Oceana County Arts and Crafts Fairs
Saturday, August 17th, 1pm-7pm
Suds on the Shore
Craft beer, tasting, Michigan wine tasting and live music; must be 21 years old to enter the festival; benefits United Way of Mason County, Ludington City Park, Ludington.
Suds on the Shore
Saturday, August 17th, 1pm-7pm
25th Annual Hospice Fish Fry/Boil & Auction
Ludington Boat Club, Ludington.
Sunday, August 18th, 8am-4pm
Ludington Lighthouse Duathlon & Triathlon
Sponsored by 3Disciplines; Olympic - 1000m swim, 40k bike, 10k run; Sprint - 500m swim, 20k bike, 5krun; Stearns Park Beach, Ludington.
Ludington Lighthouse Duathlon & Triathlon
Sunday, August 18th, 1pm-4pm
Pleasant Afternoon
Trapper Ralph's Cabin featured, Mears.
Visit Mears
Sunday, August 18th, 1:30pm-4:30pm
Sundays on the Porch (live music)
Enjoy Bluegrass/Easy Listening Live Music Sundays outside on the porch, Douglas Valley Vineyard, Manistee.
Manistee County Summer Music
Sunday, August 18th, 2pm-5pm
Ludington Mariners Old Time Baseball Match
Historic White Pine Village, Ludington.
Historic White Pine Village
Monday, August 19th, 7pm-9pm
Concert in the Park: Waterline
Free outdoor concert presented by Portage Lake Association, Onekama Village Park, Onekama.
Manistee County Summer Music
Tuesday, August 20th - Saturday, August 24th
Manistee County Fair
Manistee County Fairgrounds, M-22, Onekama
Manistee County Fair
Tuesday, August 20th, 7pm-8pm
Music on the Commons
Hart Commons, downtown Hart.
Summer Music
Tuesday, August 20th, 7pm-9pm
Summer Concert Series: Scottville Clown Band
Scottville Optimist Clown Band Shell, downtown Scottville.
Scottville Clown Band
Tuesday, August 20th, 7pm-9pm
Manistee ShoreLine ShowCase: Mary Rademacher with the Mark Kahny Band
Rotary Gazebo, First Street Beach, Manistee.
Manistee County Summer Music
Tuesday, August 20th, 7pm-9pm
Pickin' in Pentwater
Enjoy an evening with local musicians Tuesdays all summer-long on the Village Green in Pentwater. Bring your instrument and show off your musical talent or bring a lawn chair or blanket to just lie back, relax and listen. "Pick'n the Park" happens at 7pm Tuesdays, June through August.
Summer Music
Tuesday, August 20th, 7pm-8pm
Scottville Clown Band Shell concert: Scottville Clown Band concert
The Scottville Clown Band Shell concert series is held every Tuesday night throughout the summer, from May 21 to September 10 in 2013. Bring a chair or a blanket and kick back, while you enjoy music presented by a variety of talented performers.
Scottville Summer Music
Wednesday, August 21st - Saturday, August 24th
Oceana County Fair
Fairgrounds, Hart.
Oceana County Fair
Thursday, August 22nd - Sunday, August 25th
Lisa Terry Memorial Quarter Horse Show
Mason County Fairgrounds Horse Park, Ludington.
Horse shows
Thursday, August 22nd, 7:30pm-10:30pm
Movies in the Park
S.S. Baby Badger rides; movie at dusk. Ludington City Park.
Movies in the Park
Thursday, August 22nd, 8pm-9pm
Pentwater Civic Band concert
Local and visiting musicians gather on the Pentwater Village Green Thursdays for the Pentwater Civic Band concert. Concerts are at 8pm June 27 through August 29. The band plays marches, show tunes and old-time favorites. If you play an instrument and read music, you can join the band for the evening. Bring a lawnchair or blanket to sit back and listen to the music.
Pentwater Civic Band concerts
Friday, August 23rd - Saturday, August 24th
Pentwater Merchant's Sidewalk Sales
Downtown Pentwater.
Friday, August 23rd, 4pm-6pm
Win with Wellness Kayaking
From Sutton's Landing, Ludington.
Friday, August 23rd, 6pm-9pm
4th Friday of the Month Gallery Stroll
Pentwater galleries, downtown Pentwater.
Saturday, August 24th
Back to School Blowout
Time TBA, Emanuel Lutheran Church, 501 E. Danaher St., Ludington.
Saturday, August 24th
Big Bear Bicycle Festival
Includes routes of 50k, 100k, 160k and 200k; start and finish from Big Bear Sportsmans Club, 9 Mile Rd. and Puustinen Rd., Kaleva.
Saturday, August 24th, 11am-5pm
17th Annual Wooden Boat Show
Public display from 11am-3pm, buffet lunch from12pm-2pm, awards at 3pm, boat parade touring Pentwater Lake at 3:30pm, Commodore's review at 4pm, Pentwater Yacht Club, Pentwater.
Saturday, August 24th, 6pm-10pm
Firemen's Frenzy
Norman Township Community Center, Wellston.
Sunday, August 25th, 1:30pm-4:30pm
Sundays on the Porch (live music)
Enjoy Bluegrass/Easy Listening Live Music Sundays outside on the porch, Douglas Valley Vineyard, Manistee.
Manistee County Summer Music
Tuesday, August 27th, 7pm-9pm
Pickin' in Pentwater
Enjoy an evening with local musicians Tuesdays all summer-long on the Village Green in Pentwater. Bring your instrument and show off your musical talent or bring a lawn chair or blanket to just lie back, relax and listen. "Pick'n the Park" happens at 7pm Tuesdays, June through August.
Summer Music
Tuesday, August 27th, 7pm-8pm
Scottville Clown Band Shell concert: Mason County Central High School Jazz Band
The Scottville Clown Band Shell concert series is held every Tuesday night throughout the summer, from May 21 to September 10 in 2013. Bring a chair or a blanket and kick back, while you enjoy music presented by a variety of talented performers.
Scottville Summer Music
Thursday, August 29th, 7:30pm-10:30pm
Movies in the Park
City Park, downtown Ludington.
Movies in the Park
Thursday, August 29th, 8pm-9pm
Pentwater Civic Band concert
Local and visiting musicians gather on the Pentwater Village Green Thursdays for the Pentwater Civic Band concert. Concerts are at 8pm June 20 through August 29. The band plays marches, show tunes and old-time favorites. If you play an instrument and read music, you can join the band for the evening. Bring a lawnchair or blanket to sit back and listen to the music.
Pentwater Civic Band concerts
Saturday, August 31st
End of Summer Party
Behind Village Cafe & Pub, downtown Pentwater.
Saturday, August 31st - Sunday, September 1st
Shoreline All Breed Youth Show
Mason County Fairgrounds Horse Park, Ludington.
Horse shows
Saturday, August 31st - Sunday, September 1st, 10am-5pm
Lumber Days
Historic White Pine Village, Ludington.
Historic White Pine Village
Saturday, August 31st - Wednesday, December 31st, 5pm-7pm
Mason County Sports Hall of Fame's Softball Reunion
Scottville Optimist Hall, Green Street, Scottville.
Saturday, August 31st, 6pm-9pm
"Murder at the Ramsdell" murder mystery dinner theater
Fundraiser coordianted by the 2-1-1 Action Team in collaboration with the Manistee Community Kitchen and the Manistee Civic Players, Historic Ramsdell Theatre, Manistee.
Performing Arts
