Thursday, August 2nd, 8pm-9:30pm
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 28 through August. 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.
Summer music
Friday, August 3rd - Sunday, August 5th
Onekama Days
Community festival with steak fry, crafts, parade, fireworks. Onekama.
Onekama Days
Friday, August 3rd, 6pm-9pm
Sweet Summer Celebration Concert at Friday Night Live: Ty Reynolds band
Sponsored by Ludington Area Center for the Arts, downtown Ludington.
Sweet Summer
Friday, August 3rd, 7pm
Fridays at the Log Cabin Concert: Blue Water Ramblers
Kaleva Log Cabin, Kaleva.
Summer music
Saturday, August 4th
Copemish Heritage Days
Community festival with music, exhibits, food, races. Copemish.
Saturday, August 4th - Sunday, August 5th
Northern Michigan Paint Horse Show
Mason County Fairgrounds Horse Park, Ludington.
Horse shows
Saturday, August 4th, 9am-5pm
Art on the Commons, a fine art fair
downtown Hart.
Saturday, August 4th, 11am-9pm
Idlewild Centennial Celebration 1912-2012: Idlewild Blues Festival
The Idlewild Centennial jazz and blues event celebrates the cultural and historic past of Idlewild. John Meeks Park, Idlewild.
Saturday, August 4th, 7pm-9pm
Sounds from the Forest concert: Libby York with Jeremy Kahn & Eric Schneider's Chicago Jazz All Stars
Wenger Pavilion, downtown Baldwin.
Summer music
Sunday, August 5th, 12pm-4pm
Annual Chicken Dinner
St. James Episcopal Church, Pentwater.
Monday, August 6th
Traveling Zoo
1 pm & 2:30 pm. Ludington library.
Monday, August 6th, 6pm-8pm
2nd Annual Pig Roast
Pentwater Friendship Center, Pentwater.
Monday, August 6th, 7pm-9pm
Onekama concert in the Park: Blue Shadow Group
Rock, Pop and Easy Listening, Onekama Village Park, Onekama.
Summer music
Tuesday, August 7th, 1pm-4pm
Circus Day
Scottville library.
Tuesday, August 7th, 4pm-9pm
Scottville Clown Band Concert & Village Corn Roast
Historic White Pine Village, Ludington.
Tuesday, August 7th, 7pm-8pm
Nights at the Lights: Helen Lee
Modern dance from Chicago. Bus transportation is available 6pm-9pm. Big Sable Point Light, Ludington State Park.
Nights at the Lights
Tuesday, August 7th, 7pm-9pm
Manistee Shoreline Showcase concert: Root Doctor with Freddie Cunningham
Rotary gazebo, Douglas Park, First Street Beach, Manistee.
Summer music
Tuesday, August 7th, 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
Thursday, August 9th - Sunday, August 12th
Pentwater Homecoming
Includes Thursday concert, sandcastles contest, Saturday parade featuring the Budweiser Clydesdales, and fireworks. Pentwater.
Pentwater Homecoming
Thursday, August 9th, 7pm-9pm
Les Bailey Memorial Band Concert
The Scottville Clown Band joins the Pentwater Civic Band in a joint concert in memory of Les Bailey the founder of the Pentwater Civic Band. Bring a lawnchair or blanket to the Pentwater Village Green and sit back and listen to the music.
Summer music
Friday, August 10th - Saturday, August 11th
Manistee Sidewalk Sales
Manistee.
Friday, August 10th, 6pm-10pm
A Shore Thing
To benefit West Shore Medical Center. Seng's Marina, Manistee.
Friday, August 10th, 7pm-9pm
Fridays at the Log Cabin Concert: Big Mont
Kaleva Log Cabin, Kaleva.
Summer music
Friday, August 10th, 7:30pm-10pm
"The Glass Menagerie"
Historic Ramsdell Theatre, Manistee.
Performing Arts
Friday, August 10th, 7:30pm-9pm
Sweet Summer Celebration Concert: Performer to be confirmed
$5, Ludington Area Center for the Arts, Ludington.
Sweet Summer
Saturday, August 11th - Sunday, August 12th
Ludington Sidewalk Sale Days
Downtown Ludington.
Saturday, August 11th - Sunday, August 12th
Gold Coast Artisan Fair
Ludington City Park.
Arts and Crafts Fairs
Saturday, August 11th
Gold Coast Futurity & Team Challenge
Mason County Fairgrounds Horse Park, Ludington.
Horse shows
Saturday, August 11th, 7am-12pm
Mason County Airport Fly-In, Drive-In Breakfast
Mason County Airport, Ludington.
Saturday, August 11th, 7am-8pm
River Ride Classic Car Show
Registration 7-11am, judging 11am-2pm, awards 3pm, scenic cruise followed by Doo Wop concert at 8pm, Little River Casino Resort, Manistee.
Manistee County Car Shows
Saturday, August 11th, 5pm-11pm
Memorial Medical Center Foundation's Benefit Ball
Lincoln Hills Golf Club, Ludington.
Saturday, August 11th, 7pm-9pm
Sounds from the Forest concert: Root Doctor with Freddie Cunningham
Wenger Pavilion, downtown Baldwin.
Summer music
Saturday, August 11th, 7:30pm-10pm
"The Glass Menagerie"
Historic Ramsdell Theatre, Manistee.
Performing Arts
Sunday, August 12th, 8am-12pm
Marine Corps League Pancake Breakfast
VFW Hall, Pentwater
Sunday, August 12th, 2pm-5pm
"The Glass Menagerie"
Historic Ramsdell Theatre, Manistee.
Performing Arts
Monday, August 13th, 1pm-3pm
Nightmares Up Close
Ludington library.
Monday, August 13th, 7pm-9pm
Onekama concert in the park: Peter, Paul and Mary Tribute
Peter, Paul and Mary folk songs, Onekama Village Park, Onekama.
Summer music
Tuesday, August 14th, 7pm-9pm
Beach Sweep
Coordinated by AFFEW, Stearns Beach, Ludington.
Tuesday, August 14th, 7pm-9pm
Manistee Shoreline Showcase concert: Jeanie Lambert and Russ Phillips with the Steve Sandner Band
Rotary gazebo, Douglas Park, First Street Beach, Manistee.
Summer music
Tuesday, August 14th, 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
Wednesday, August 15th, 7pm-8pm
Nights at the Lights: The Amazing Magic of Ran Baker
Magic fun for all ages. Ludington North Breakwater Light.
Nights at the Lights
Thursday, August 16th, 6pm-7pm
Win with Wellness walking event
Cartier Park, Ludington.
Thursday, August 16th, 8pm-9:30pm
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 28 through August. 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.
Summer music
Friday, August 17th
Southern Gospel concert with Red Roots
Reformed Church, New Era.
Friday, August 17th, 11:30am-1:30pm
Summer Reading Picnic
Ludington library.
Friday, August 17th, 7pm-9pm
Fridays at the Log Cabin Concert: Sister Wilene
Kaleva Log Cabin, Kaleva
Summer music
Friday, August 17th, 7:30pm-10pm
"The Glass Menagerie"
Historic Ramsdell Theatre, Manistee.
Performing Arts
Friday, August 17th, 7:30pm-9pm
Sweet Summer Celebration concert: Krista Detor
$5, Ludington Area Center for the Arts.
Sweet Summer
Saturday, August 18th - Sunday, August 19th
Shake, Wag, 'Roll
Pet activities. Village Green, Pentwater.
Saturday, August 18th - Sunday, August 19th
West Michigan Horse Association Summer Cizzler
Mason County Fairgrounds Horse Park, Ludington.
Horse shows
Saturday, August 18th - Sunday, August 19th
International Lighthouse & Lightship Weekend
Coordinated by Sable Points Lighthouse Keepers Association.
Saturday, August 18th, 7am-4pm
10th Annual M.A.D. Ride
Trinity Evangelical Free Church, Ludington.
Saturday, August 18th, 9am-1pm
Mason County Household Hazardous Waste Collection/Clean Sweep
Scottville.
Clean Sweep
Saturday, August 18th, 9am-5pm
Thunder in the Creek Craft Fair
Part of events for Thunder in the Creek which include Mud Bogs, motorcycle run and golf cart run, hosted by Ruby Creek Tavern with proceeds supporting Disabled Veterans programs, Ruby Creek Tavern, 7980 E. Washington Road, Branch.
Saturday, August 18th, 10am-7pm
Bear Lake Community Yard Sale
Bear Lake.
Saturday, August 18th, 1pm-7pm
24th Annual Hospice of Michigan Fish Fry/Boil
Ludington Boat Club.
Saturday, August 18th, 7pm-9pm
Sounds from the Forest concert: Jeanie Lambert and Russ Phillips with the Steve Sandner Band
Wenger Pavilion, downtown Baldwin.
Summer music
Saturday, August 18th, 7pm-9:30pm
Lecture Series with Dr. Bill Anderson sharing history of Idewild in honor of its 100th anniversary
Ludington Area Center for the Arts, Ludington.
Saturday, August 18th, 7:30pm-10pm
"The Glass Menagerie"
Historic Ramsdell Theatre, Manistee.
Performing Arts
Sunday, August 19th, 1pm-4pm
Pleasant Afternoon
Homemade pies. Oceana County Historical Park and Museums, Mears.
Visit Mears
Sunday, August 19th, 2pm-5pm
"The Glass Menagerie"
Historic Ramsdell Theatre, Manistee.
Performing Arts
Monday, August 20th, 7pm-9pm
Onekama concert in the park: Blue Coast Quintet
Folk, Rock, Jazz and Blues, Onekama Village Park, Onekama.
Summer music
Tuesday, August 21st - Sunday, August 26th
Manistee County Fair
Manistee County Fairgrounds, Onekama.
Manistee County Fair
Tuesday, August 21st, 7pm-9pm
Manistee Shoreline Showcase concert: Benny Reeves with Paul Carey's Motor City Blues Express
Rotary gazebo, Douglas Park, First Street Beach, Manistee.
Summer music
Tuesday, August 21st, 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
Wednesday, August 22nd - Saturday, August 25th
141st Annual Oceana County Fair
Fairgrounds, Hart.
Thursday, August 23rd - Sunday, August 26th
Lisa Terry Memorial Quarter Horse Show
Mason County Fairgrounds Horse Park, Ludington.
Horse shows
Thursday, August 23rd, 6pm-7pm
Win with Wellness walking event
West Shore Community College, Scottville.
Thursday, August 23rd, 8pm-9:30pm
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 28 through August. 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.
Summer music
Friday, August 24th - Sunday, August 26th
Merchants Sidewalk Sales
Pentwater.
Friday, August 24th, 6pm-9pm
4th Friday-of-the-month Gallery Stroll
Enjoy an evening of art as you stroll through Pentwater's downtown galleries. The 4th Friday-of-the-Month Gallery Stroll is from 6pm-9pm May through September.
Pentwater.
Friday, August 24th, 7pm-9pm
Fridays at the Log Cabin Concert: Power Play
Kaleva Log Cabin, Kaleva.
Summer music
Friday, August 24th, 7:30pm-9pm
Sweet Summer Celebration Concert: Amber and Ryan
$5, Ludington Area Center for the Arts.
Sweet Summer
Saturday, August 25th, 10am-1pm
Bark for Life
Ludington City Park.
Saturday, August 25th, 11am-5pm
16th Annual Wooden Boat Show
Pentwater Yacht Club.
Saturday, August 25th, 6pm-11pm
Firemen's Frenzy
Norman Township Fire and EMS Personnel. Norman Township Community Center, Wellston.
Saturday, August 25th, 7pm-9pm
Sounds from the Forest concert: Benny Reeves with Paul Carey's Motor City Blues Express
Wenger Pavilion, downtown Baldwin.
Summer music
Saturday, August 25th - Monday, August 20th, 7pm-8pm
Nights at the Lights: Big Tobacco (Americana and Bluegrass)
White River Light Station, Whitehall.
Nights at the Lights
Tuesday, August 28th, 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
Wednesday, August 29th, 7am-4pm
Scrubs Uniform Sale
Trailer in north parking lot of Memorial Medical Center, Ludington.
Thursday, August 30th - Wednesday, December 31st, 8pm-7pm
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 28 through August. 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.
Summer music
Friday, August 31st - Sunday, September 2nd
Brethren Days
Bands, dancing, horse pull, craft show, tournaments, 5k, fireworks. Brethren.
Friday, August 31st, 7pm-9pm
Fridays at the Log Cabin Concert
Kaleva Log Cabin, Kaleva.
Summer music
