Monday, July 1st - Sunday, July 7th
Harbor Classic Horse Show
Mason County Fairgrounds, Ludington.
Horse Shows
Monday, July 1st
Magic Show
1pm & 7pm at Ludington Library, 4pm at Scottville Library.
Monday, July 1st, 7pm
Concerts in the Park: Schrock Brothers with Madcat
Roots, Blues, Jazz, Rock family band featuring Peter Madcat Ruth on harmonica. Onekama Village Park, Onekama.
Manistee County Summer Music
Tuesday, July 2nd, 7pm-11pm
Hart Sparks
Music, food and fireworks at 10:15pm over Hart Lake.
Fireworks
Tuesday, July 2nd, 7pm
Scottville Clown Band Patriotic Concert
Clown Band Shell, Scottville.
Scottville Clown Band
Tuesday, July 2nd, 7pm-9:15pm
Manistee Shoreline Showcase; Organissimo
Blues, funk, soul and jazz. Douglas Park, Manistee. Rain location: Manistee Youth Armory Project Building.
Manistee County Summer Music
Wednesday, July 3rd
Pentwater Fireworks
At Dusk, over Lake Michigan. Pentwater.
Fireworks
Wednesday, July 3rd, 6pm-7:30pm
Ludington Area Jaycees Freedom Festival Children & Pet Parade
Costume contest with four categories: Best Group, Best Use of Pet, Most Original and Most Patriotic. Prizes for the winners and goody bags for all participants. Line up at the corner of Loomis/Ferry Streets at 6pm, with step off at 6:30pm. The parade will travel to Waterfront Park and end with the awards aeremony. Downtown Ludington.
Ludington Freedom Festival
Thursday, July 4th
Freedom Festival Parade & Fireworks
Parade at 1:45pm, begins at Madison Street and goes west down Ludington Avenue to Lakeshore Drive. Fireworks at dusk (between 10-10:30pm) over Lake Michigan.
Freedom Festival
Thursday, July 4th - Sunday, July 7th
Manistee National Forest Festival
Hosted every year over the 4th of July/Independence Day Holiday, the Manistee National Forest Festival is a Manistee County tradition stretching back over 80 years. Manistee.
Manistee Forest Festival
Thursday, July 4th
Thunder Over The Dunes
At Dusk. Silver Lake Sand Dunes, Mears.
Fireworks
Thursday, July 4th
Manistee Forest Festival Fireworks
At dusk over Lake Michigan, Manistee.
Fireworks
Thursday, July 4th, 10am
Independence Day Bike Parade
Charles Mears State Park, Pentwater.
Thursday, July 4th, 5pm-8pm
Live in the Plaza
James Street Plaza, downtown Ludington.
Summer Music
Thursday, July 4th, 8pm-9pm
Pentwater Civic Band
The Pentwater Civic Band is comprised of local residents and visitors who play together for the love of music. Village Green, Pentwater.
Pentwater Civic Band
Thursday, July 4th, 8:30pm-11pm
Ludington Fourth of July Fireworks Cruise
Passengers board at 8:30pm and the cruise starts at 9pm. Cruise along the Ludington shoreline until sunset, then watch the fireworks display. Ticket prices are $52 per person and includes the all-you-can-eat Badger Picnic Buffet
S.S. Badger Carferry Shoreline Cruise
Friday, July 5th - Sunday, July 7th
Legally Blonde- The Musical
Presented by the Manistee Civic Players. Performances Friday & Saturday at 7:30pm, Sunday at 2pm. Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts, Manistee.
Performing Arts
Friday, July 5th, 9am-5pm
Forest Festival Book Sale
Friends of the Manistee County Library book sales are held at the Book House behind the Manistee Library at 95 Maple St., Manistee.
Used Book Sales
Friday, July 5th - Saturday, July 6th, 9am-5pm
48th Annual Summer Art Fair
Sponsored by Manistee World of Arts & Crafts and Manistee National Forest Festival. Red Szymarek Park, 5th Avenue, Manistee.
Manistee Arts and Crafts Fairs
Friday, July 5th, 7pm-9pm
Summer Sounds: Nina & The Buffalo Riders
Soulful classic rock sound. General admission $10, kids 12 & under free. Michigan Legacy Art Park, Thompsonville.
Manistee County Summer Music
Saturday, July 6th - Sunday, July 7th
51st Annual West Shore Art Fair
Rotary Park, Ludington. Open 10am-6pm Saturday; 10am-4pm Sunday.
West Shore Art Fair
Saturday, July 6th - Sunday, July 7th
LudRock 2019 Music Festival
Saturday 11am-9pm, Sunday 12pm-6pm. Waterfront Park, Ludington.
LudRock Music Festival
Saturday, July 6th
Hamlin Lake Fireworks
At Dusk. Rain Date July 7. Hamlin Lake, Ludington.
Hamlin Lake Fireworks
Saturday, July 6th - Sunday, July 7th
Manistee Saints vs. Troy Jetbox
Semi-pro baseball. Games played at 1pm and 3:15pm at Rietz Park, southeast limits of Manistee.
Manistee Saints Baseball
Saturday, July 6th, 12am
Book Expo 2019
Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts, Manistee.
Sunday, July 7th, 8am-12pm
VFW Pancake Breakfast
Pentwater VFW Hall, Pentwater.
Sunday, July 7th, 8am
Stony Lake Sparkler 5k Run
8am run/walk event, 8:30am 5k event. Proceeds benefit Crystal Valley Care Fund. Held from Stony Lake Inn, Mears.
Monday, July 8th, 7pm
Concerts in the Park: The Rough & Tumble
American folk duo. Onekama Village Park, Onekama.
Manistee County Summer Music
Tuesday, July 9th, 7pm-9:15pm
Manistee Shoreline Showcase: Double Trouble with Mary Rademacher, Francesca Amari, and Co.
Pop, jazz and showtunes. Douglas Park, Manistee. Rain location: Manistee Youth Armory Project Building.
Manistee County Summer Music
Wednesday, July 10th, 7pm-8:30pm
Nights at the Lights: Rough and Tumble
Nashville husband and wife duo. Little Sable Lighthouse, Mears.
Nights at the Lights
Thursday, July 11th, 12pm-5pm
Big Sable Point Lighthouse Bus Tour & Music by Rough and Tumble
Music by Rough and Tumble from 1:30-3:30pm. Buses transport visitors from the park ranger's house located just inside Ludington State Park to the lighthouse and back for an additional transportation fee. The round-trip fee is $5 for adults and $2 for children 12 & under. Big Sable Point Lighthouse, Ludington.
Big Sable Point Lighthouse
Thursday, July 11th, 5pm-8pm
Live in the Plaza
James Street Plaza, downtown Ludington.
Summer Music
Thursday, July 11th, 7pm
Music on the Commons: Ravon "Steely" Rhoden
Downtown Hart.
Summer Music
Thursday, July 11th, 8pm-9pm
Pentwater Civic Band
The Pentwater Civic Band is comprised of local residents and visitors who play together for the love of music. Village Green, Pentwater.
Pentwater Civic Band
Friday, July 12th - Saturday, July 13th
Scottville 10 + 31 Celebration
Celebrate summer in Mason County at Scottville's summer festival.
Scottville 10 + 31 Celebration
Friday, July 12th
Bear Lake Days
Activities of the 3-day festival typically include an adults and kids fishing contest, pig roast, merchants sidewalk sales, kids games, entertainment tent, boat and pontoon parade, classic car show, arts/crafts fair, fun run, bike tour, Saturday night parade and fireworks. Bear Lake.
Bear Lake Days
Friday, July 12th - Sunday, July 14th
Ludington Library Used Book Sale
Friday 6-9pm, Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 1-4pm, Ludington Library, downtown Ludington.
Used Book Sales
Friday, July 12th, 6pm-9pm
Friday Night Live
There are many reasons to be in Ludington in the heart of summer, and one of them is the very popular Friday Night Live. Scheduled for four Friday nights in July and August, FNL features music, food, and great family activities. Downtown Ludington.
Friday Night Live
Friday, July 12th, 7pm-8:30pm
Nights at the Lights: Rough and Tumble
White River Light Station, Whitehall.
Nights at the Lights
Friday, July 12th, 7pm-9pm
Summer Sounds: Last Gasp Collective
Blend of hip-hop and jazz, R&B, soul and classical. General admission $10, kids 12 & under free. Michigan Legacy Art Park, Thompsonville.
Manistee County Summer Music
Saturday, July 13th - Sunday, July 14th
5th Annual Idlewild Music Festival
Idlewild Historic and Cultural Center, Idlewild
Idlewild Music Events
Saturday, July 13th
Spartan River Run
Canoe and kayak races, part of Scottville's 10 + 31 Celebration events. Scottville Riverside Park, Scottville.
Scottville 10 + 31 Celebration
Saturday, July 13th, 9am-5pm
Bear Lake Book Sale
Sponsored by Friends of the Manistee Library and held as part of Bear Lake Days in Bear Lake.
Used Book Sales
Saturday, July 13th, 10am
WMOEC Antique Tractor Pull
West Michigan Old Engine Club grounds, Scottville Riverside Park, Scottville.
Western Michigan Old Engine Club
Saturday, July 13th, 7pm-9pm
Sounds from the Forest: Double Trouble with Mary Rademacher, Francesca Amari, and Co.
Pop, jazz and showtunes. Wenger Pavilion, Baldwin.
Summer Music Along the Lakeshore
Saturday, July 13th, 7pm-8:30pm
Shakespeare on the Commons
Hart High School students present their interpretation of Shakespeare. Hart Commons, downtown Hart.
Sunday, July 14th
Mason County Saddle Club Horse Show
Mason County Fairgrounds, Ludington.
Horse Shows
Sunday, July 14th, 11am-3pm
Annual Ox Roast Dinner and Festival
Hosted by St. Joseph's and St. Vincent's parishes. Adults $11, kids 5-11 $6, under 5 free. St. Joseph's Hall, 2349 W. Jackson Road, Hart (Weare).
Sunday, July 14th, 1pm-5pm
Mason County Garden Club Garden Walk
Mason County.
Monday, July 15th, 7pm
Concerts in the Park: Miriam Pico and David Chown
Pop, light rock, show tunes and blues. Onekama Village Park, Onekama.
Manistee County Summer Music
Tuesday, July 16th, 7pm-9:15pm
Manistee Shoreline Showcase: Carla Cooke "The Sam Cooke Experience"
Featuring Sam's daughter and his original Motown guitarist Billy Davis. R&B, motown and soul. Douglas Park, Manistee. Rain location: Manistee Youth Armory Project Building.
Manistee County Summer Music
Wednesday, July 17th - Saturday, July 20th
Baldwin Troutarama
Baldwin comes alive with activities for the Baldwin Troutarama with fun activities for everyone. Downtown Baldwin.
Baldwin Troutarama
Wednesday, July 17th, 7pm
AFFEW Beach Sweep
Green drinks at 8:30pm, Stearns Park south end of beach house, Ludington.
Wednesday, July 17th, 7pm-8:30pm
Nights at the Lights: Steel Doin It
Spring Lake based steel drum band. Little Sable Lighthouse, Mears.
Nights at the Lights
Thursday, July 18th - Wednesday, July 24th
Ludington Offshore Classic Fishing Tournament & Big Boys Tournament
The Ludington Offshore Classic is an annual Great Lakes sports fishing tournament. Thursday, July 19 is the Ruboy Thursday shootout, Friday is Ladies & Kids Tournament and Saturday & Sunday is the Pro/Am Tournament. The next week Tuesday & Wednesday is the Big Boys Tournament. Ludington.
Ludington Offshore Classic
Thursday, July 18th, 5pm-8pm
Live in the Plaza
James Street Plaza, downtown Ludington.
Summer Music
Thursday, July 18th, 8pm-9pm
Pentwater Civic Band
The Pentwater Civic Band is comprised of local residents and visitors who play together for the love of music. Village Green, Pentwater.
Pentwater Civic Band
Friday, July 19th, 5pm
23rd annual Back from the Mac Party
Pentwater Yacht Club, 205 Dover St., Pentwater.
Friday, July 19th, 6pm-9pm
Friday Night Live
There are many reasons to be in Ludington in the heart of summer, and one of them is the very popular Friday Night Live. Scheduled for four Friday nights in July and August, FNL features music, food, and great family activities. Downtown Ludington.
Friday Night Live
Friday, July 19th, 7pm-8:30pm
Nights at the Lights: Steel Doin It
White River Light Station, Whitehall.
Nights at the Lights
Friday, July 19th, 7pm-9pm
Summer Sounds; The Go Rounds + Charlie Millard Band
Indie band. General admission $10, kids 12 & under free. Michigan Legacy Art Park, Thompsonville.
Manistee County Summer Music
Saturday, July 20th - Sunday, July 21st
MCFE Summer Cizzler Series Show
Mason County Fairgrounds, Ludington.
Horse Shows
Saturday, July 20th
Garden Tractor Pulls
Dead-boat pull at 10am, transfer sled pull at 1pm. West Michigan Old Engine Club grounds, Scottville Riverside Park, Scottville.
Western Michigan Old Engine Club
Saturday, July 20th - Sunday, July 21st
Manistee Saints vs. Mid Michigan Starz
Semi-pro baseball. Games played at 1pm and 3:15pm at Rietz Park, southeast limits of Manistee.
Manistee Saints Baseball
Saturday, July 20th, 11am-4pm
Blooming Arts Garden Walk
Hosted by the Garden Club of Pentwater and featuring area gardens and artists. $10. Pentwater.
Saturday, July 20th, 4pm-10pm
Buccaneer Bash
Ludington Boat Club, Ludington.
Saturday, July 20th, 7pm-9pm
Sounds from the Forest: Carla Cooke "The Sam Cooke Experience"
Featuring Sam's daughter and his original Motown guitarist Billy Davis. R&B. Motown and soul. Wenger Pavilion, Baldwin.
Summer Music Along the Lakeshore
Tuesday, July 23rd, 7pm-9:15pm
Manistee Shoreline Showcase: Planet D Nonet
Midwest's premier swinging little big band. Douglas Park, Manistee. Rain location: Manistee Youth Armory Project Building.
Manistee County Summer Music
Wednesday, July 24th, 7pm-8:30pm
Nights at the Lights: Wyatt and Sherri Knapp
Michigan husband and wife duo. Little Sable Lighthouse, Mears.
Nights at the Lights
Wednesday, July 24th, 9pm-11pm
Pirates of Lake Michigan Shoreline Cruise
Passengers board the ship at 8:30pm and then cruise the Ludington shoreline from 9-11pm. Ticket price is $42 and includes the Party Buffet, desserts, and soft drinks. Two cash bars will be available with drink specials.
S.S. Badger Carferry Shoreline Cruise
Thursday, July 25th - Sunday, July 28th
The Foreigner, a comedy
Performances Thursday-Saturday at 7:30pm, Sunday at 2pm. Directed by Rick Plummer. The Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts, Manistee.
Performing Arts
Thursday, July 25th, 2:30pm-4pm
Antique Car Show
Sponsored by Pere Marquette Motoring Club at Oakview Medical Care Facility parking lot, Diana Street, Ludington.
Mason County Car Shows
Thursday, July 25th, 5pm-8pm
Live in the Plaza
James Street Plaza, downtown Ludington.
Summer Music
Thursday, July 25th, 7pm
Music on the Commons: Smokin Dobroleles
Downtown Hart.
Summer Music
Thursday, July 25th, 8pm-10pm
Sunset Beach Bonfire
Bring your blanket or beach chair to the south end of Stearns Beach from 8-10pm and enjoy a huge bonfire while listening to some great music. Stearns Park Beach, Ludington.
Sunset Beach Bonfire
Thursday, July 25th, 8pm-9pm
Pentwater Civic Band
The Pentwater Civic Band is comprised of local residents and visitors who play together for the love of music. Village Green, Pentwater.
Pentwater Civic Band
Friday, July 26th - Sunday, July 28th
Arcadia Daze
Arcadia.
Arcadia Daze
Friday, July 26th - Sunday, July 28th
Stratford on the Avenue Theatre Festival
Performances Friday and Saturday at 7pm, Sunday at 2pm. Presented by Stage Left Theatre Company at Ludington's Rotary Park, downtown Ludington.
Performing Arts
Friday, July 26th, 6pm-9pm
Friday Night Live
There are many reasons to be in Ludington in the heart of summer, and one of them is the very popular Friday Night Live. Scheduled for four Friday nights in July and August, FNL features music, food, and great family activities. Downtown Ludington.
Friday Night Live
Friday, July 26th, 7pm-9pm
Summer Sounds: Channing & Quinn
Vocals combined with instrumentation and tap dancing. General admission $10, kids 12 & under free. Michigan Legacy Art Park, Thompsonville.
Manistee County Summer Music
Saturday, July 27th
Pentwater Ladies Classic Tournament
Cost $10/boat. Weighin at 1pm at Village Marina Pavilion. Pentwater.
Saturday, July 27th - Sunday, July 28th
Manistee Saints vs. Midland Tribe
Semi-pro baseball. Games played at 1pm and 3:15pm at Rietz Park, southeast limits of Manistee.
Manistee Saints Baseball
Saturday, July 27th, 7am-4pm
Hart Downtown Car Show
Downtown Hart.
Saturday, July 27th, 12pm-5pm
Big Sable Point Lighthouse Bus Tour & Music by High Lonesome
Music by High Lonesome from 1:30-3:30pm. Buses transport visitors from the park ranger's house located just inside Ludington State Park to the lighthouse and back for an additional transportation fee. The round-trip fee is $5 for adults and $2 for children 12 & under. Big Sable Point Lighthouse, Ludington.
Big Sable Point Lighthouse
Saturday, July 27th, 2pm-4pm
Nights at the Lights: Local Dulcimer Musicians
White River Light Station, Whitehall.
Nights at the Lights
Saturday, July 27th, 5pm-8pm
Pentwater Last Saturday of the Month Art Stroll
Stroll through downtown Pentwater for an evening of art. Participating galleries are Jilly's Gallery, Petri on Hancock Street, Petri Gallery on Second Street, The Ramp (Hancock Building), Kook's Eye, and Art on the Town. Doqntown Pentwater.
Pentwater Art Stroll
Saturday, July 27th, 6pm
West Shore Bank Rhythm & Dunes Concert: Your Generation
Free community concert with donations accepted to support local high school music programs. Waterfront Park, Ludington.
Rhythm & Dunes Concert Information
Saturday, July 27th, 6pm-9pm
Pure Pro Wrestling
VFW Walsh Post #4499, 1211 28th St., Manistee.
Saturday, July 27th, 7pm-9pm
Sounds from the Forest: Planet D Nonet
Midwest's premier swinging little big band. Wenger Pavilion, Baldwin.
Summer Music Along the Lakeshore
Tuesday, July 30th, 7pm-9:15pm
Manistee Shoreline Showcase: Petra VanNuis with the Phil DeGreg Trio
A-list jazz vocals and instrumentalists. Douglas Park, Manistee. Rain location: Manistee Youth Armory Project Building.
Manistee County Summer Music
Wednesday, July 31st, 7pm-8:30pm
Nights at the Lights: Third Coast Gypsy Jazz and Ruthie Eilers
Little Sable Point Lighthouse, Mears.
Nights at the Lights
