2022 Making Memories At Candlelite Inn Bed & Breakfast In Ludington, Michigan - The Sights, Sand, & Sunsets
Make sure to also check out our very own Love Ludington list, with all of our special places. It is posted on the board on the Candlelite Inn's enclosed front porch.
Wednesday, May 4th, 11am Mason County Garden Club Plant Exchange/Sale Bring plants to exchange, or purchase plants. Leveaux Park- 900 E. Ludington Ave., Ludington.
Saturday, May 7th, 10am Historic White Pine Village AND the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum Open for the Season Historic White Pine Village– 1687 S. Lakeshore Dr., Ludington. Port of Ludington Maritime Museum– 217 S. Lakeshore Dr., Ludington.
Saturday, May 7th, 7pm“The Special Consensus” Performance GRAMMY nominated bluegrass band The Special Consensus will perform at the Ludington Area Center for the Arts- 107 S. Harrison St., Ludington. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Get your tickets at the Ludington Area Center for the Arts or online at eventbrite.com.
Tuesday, May 10th, 10amBig Sable Point Lighthouse Opens for the Season Big Sable Point Lighthouse- 8800 M-116, Ludington.
Thursday, May 12th, First Sailing of the Season for the S.S. Badger Carferry For reservations, call (800) 841-4243.
Saturday, May 14thMCE Equestrian Speed Show Caswell Horse Park at Mason County Fairgrounds- 5302 W. US 10, Ludington.
Tuesday, June 21st, 10am-12pm Children’s Pioneer Camp Kids will learn about the pioneers during this hands-on experience at the Historic White Pine Village– 1687 S. Lakeshore Dr., Ludington. Cost is $25 per child and reservations can be made by e-mailing Michelle at michelle@mchshistory.org.
Thursday, June 23rd, 11am-3pm Living History Day Performances by Suzanne and Jim, musicians who explore new directions by looking back into the roots of Americana music and lore. Cost is $18 for Adults, $16 for Seniors, $14 for Children ages 4-13, and free for Children under age 4. Historic White Pine Village– 1687 S. Lakeshore Dr., Ludington.
Thursday, June 23rd, 4-7pm Live Music in Legacy Plaza Performer TBA. Legacy Plaza- 110 N. Lakeshore Dr., Ludington.
Thursday, June 23rd, 8-10pm Sunset Bonfire Free bonfire with live music on Stearns Park Beach, Ludington.
Friday, June 24th, 4-7pm Live Music in Legacy Plaza Performer TBA. Legacy Plaza- 110 N. Lakeshore Dr., Ludington.
Saturday, June 25th, 11am-7pm Blessing of the Boats at Waterfront Park Fundraiser for the Sable Point Lighthouse Keepers Association. Live music throughout the day, raffle prizes, and a beer tent featuring craft beers from Ludington Bay Brewing Co. Sponsored by Safe Harbor Credit Union, Jamesport Brewery, and Ludington Bay Brewing Co. Waterfront Park- 391 S. William, Ludington.
Saturday, June 25th, 12-2pm Mason County Sports Hall of Fame Unveiling Unveiling of the 2022 Mason County Sports Hall of Fame inductees. Historic White Pine Village- 1687 S. Lakeshore Dr., Ludington.
Saturday, June 25th, 12-5pm Bus Day to Big Point Sable Lighthouse Free concert from 1-3pm. Bus transportation from 12pm-5pm. Big Sable Point Lighthouse in Ludington State Park- 8800 M-116, Ludington.
Saturday, June 25th, 6:30-9pm Mason County Sports Hall of Fame Annual Banquet Banquet to honor the 2022 Mason County Sports Hall of Fame inductees. Lincoln Hills Golf Course, 1527 N. Lakeshore Dr., Ludington. Call (231) 690-5053 for tickets.
Friday, June 28th-Sunday, June 30th MCE Equestrian Speed Show Caswell Horse Park at the Mason County Fairgrounds- 5302 W. US-10, Ludington.
Tuesday, June 28th, 10am-12pm Children’s Pioneer Camp Kids will learn about the pioneers during this hands-on experience at the Historic White Pine Village– 1687 S. Lakeshore Dr., Ludington. Cost is $25 per child and reservations can be made by e-mailing Michelle at michelle@mchshistory.org.
Thursday, June 30th, 4-7pm Live Music in Legacy Plaza Performer TBA. Legacy Plaza- 110 N. Lakeshore Dr., Ludington.
Friday, June 31st, 4-7pm Live Music in Legacy Plaza Performer TBA. Legacy Plaza- 110 N. Lakeshore Dr., Ludington.
Friday, July 1st, 4-7pm Live Music at Legacy Plaza Performer TBA. Legacy Plaza- 110 N. James St., Ludington.
Saturday, July 2nd-Sunday, July 3rd, 10am-5pm West Shore Art Fair Sponsored by Ludington Area Center for the Arts. Rotary Park- Corner of Lewis St. and Ludington Ave., Ludington.
Tuesday, July 5th, 10am-12pm Children’s Pioneer Camp Kids will learn about the pioneers during this hands-on experience at the Historic White Pine Village– 1687 S. Lakeshore Dr., Ludington. Cost is $25 per child and reservations can be made by e-mailing Michelle at michelle@mchshistory.org.
Thursday, July 7th, 4-7pm Live Music at Legacy Plaza Performer TBA. Legacy Plaza- 110 N. James St., Ludington.
Friday, July 8th, 4-7pm Live Music at Legacy Plaza Performer TBA. Legacy Plaza- 110 N. James St., Ludington.
Saturday, July 9th, 11am-3pm Village History Hunt Enjoy a fun family scavenger hunt as you interact with Village docents to help you find the missing pieces to the puzzle. Cost is $18 for Adults, $16 for Seniors, $14 for Children ages 4-13, and free for Children under age 4. Historic White Pine Village– 1687 S. Lakeshore Dr., Ludington.
Tuesday, July 12th, 10am-12pm Children’s Pioneer Camp Kids will learn about the pioneers during this hands-on experience at the Historic White Pine Village– 1687 S. Lakeshore Dr., Ludington. Cost is $25 per child and reservations can be made by e-mailing Michelle at michelle@mchshistory.org.
Thursday, July 14th, 12-5pm Bus Day to Big Point Sable Lighthouse Free concert from 1-3pm. Bus transportation from 12pm-5pm. Big Sable Point Lighthouse in Ludington State Park- 8800 M-116, Ludington.
Thursday, July 14th, 4-7pm Live Music at Legacy Plaza Performer TBA. Legacy Plaza- 110 N. James St., Ludington.
Friday, July 15th, 4-7pm Live Music at Legacy Plaza Performer TBA. Legacy Plaza- 110 N. James St., Ludington.
Tuesday, July 19th, 10am-12pm Children’s Pioneer Camp Kids will learn about the pioneers during this hands-on experience at the Historic White Pine Village– 1687 S. Lakeshore Dr., Ludington. Cost is $25 per child and reservations can be made by e-mailing Michelle at michelle@mchshistory.org.
Wednesday, July 20th, 7-8pm AFFEW Beach Sweep Beach clean-up at Stearns Park Beach, Ludington.
Thursday, July 21st, 11am-3pm Living History Day Performances by Suzanne and Jim, musicians who explore new directions by looking back into the roots of Americana music and lore. Cost is $18 for Adults, $16 for Seniors, $14 for Children ages 4-13, and free for Children under age 4. Historic White Pine Village– 1687 S. Lakeshore Dr., Ludington.
Thursday, July 21st, 4-7pm Live Music at Legacy Plaza Performer TBA. Legacy Plaza- 110 N. James St., Ludington.
Friday, July 22nd, 4-7pm Live Music at Legacy Plaza Performer TBA. Legacy Plaza- 110 N. James St., Ludington.
Saturday, July 23rd, 9am-4pm Ludington Coin Club Coin & Stamp Show Free admission. Door prizes and raffle prizes. Hamlin Town Hall- 3775 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington.
Tuesday, July 26th, 10am-12pm Children’s Pioneer Camp Kids will learn about the pioneers during this hands-on experience at the Historic White Pine Village– 1687 S. Lakeshore Dr., Ludington. Cost is $25 per child and reservations can be made by e-mailing Michelle at michelle@mchshistory.org.
July 28th-July 31st Spartan Spectacular Caswell Horse Park at the Mason County Fairgrounds- 5302 US-10, Ludington.
Thursday, July 28th, 12-5pm Bus Day to Big Point Sable Lighthouse Free concert from 1-3pm. Bus transportation from 12pm-5pm. Big Sable Point Lighthouse in Ludington State Park- 8800 M-116, Ludington.
Thursday, July 28th, 4-7pm Live Music at Legacy Plaza Performer TBA. Legacy Plaza- 110 N. James St., Ludington.
Thursday, July 28th, 8-10pm Sunset Bonfire Free bonfire with live music on Stearns Park Beach, Ludington.
Friday, July 29th, 4-7pm Live Music at Legacy Plaza Performer TBA. Legacy Plaza- 110 N. James St., Ludington.
Saturday, July 30th, 6pm West Shore Bank’s Rhythm & Dunes Concert Union Guns, an eclectic country band. Free outdoor concert with a portion of the proceeds from vendor sales donated to the music programs at three Mason County schools. Waterfront Park- 391 S. William St., downtown Ludington.
Tuesday, August 2nd, 10am-12pm Children’s Pioneer Camp Kids will learn about the pioneers during this hands-on experience at the Historic White Pine Village– 1687 S. Lakeshore Dr., Ludington. Cost is $25 per child and reservations can be made by e-mailing Michelle at michelle@mchshistory.org.
Thursday, August 4th, 4-7pm Live Music at Legacy Plaza Performer TBA. Legacy Plaza- 110 N. James St., Ludington.
Friday, August 5th, 4-7pm Live Music at Legacy Plaza Performer TBA. Legacy Plaza- 110 N. James St., Ludington.
Saturday, August 6th, 8:30am #WillStrong Benefit Soccer Tournament 100% of the proceeds raised goes to the local Childhood Cancer Campaign. Bryant Soccer Fields- Corner of Bryant Rd. and Washington Ave. in Ludington.
Saturday, August 6th, 6pm West Shore Bank Rhythm & Dunes Concert Your Generation, Decades Band. Free outdoor concert with a portion of the proceeds from vendor sales donated to the music programs at three Mason County schools. Waterfront Park- 319 S. William St., downtown Ludington.
Tuesday, August 9th-Saturday, August 13th Western Michigan Fair Mason County Fairgrounds- 5302 US-10, Ludington.
Tuesday, August 9th, 10am-12pm Children’s Pioneer Camp Kids will learn about the pioneers during this hands-on experience at the Historic White Pine Village– 1687 S. Lakeshore Dr., Ludington. Cost is $25 per child and reservations can be made by e-mailing Michelle at michelle@mchshistory.org.
Thursday, August 11th, 4-7pm Live Music at Legacy Plaza Performer TBA. Legacy Plaza- 110 N. James St., Ludington.
Thursday, August 11th, 7:30pm Downtown Ludington’s Movies in the Park Featuring Clifford the Big Red Dog. Rotary Park- corner of Ludington Ave. and Lewis St.
Friday, August 12th, 4-7pm Live Music at Legacy Plaza Performer TBA. Legacy Plaza- 110 N. James St., Ludington.
Saturday, August 13th-Sunday, August 14th Gold Coast Artisan Fair Saturday from 10am-5pm and Sunday from 10am-4pm. Rotary Park- Corner of Lewis St. & Ludington Ave., Ludington.
Tuesday, August 16th, 10am-12pm Children’s Pioneer Camp Kids will learn about the pioneers during this hands-on experience at the Historic White Pine Village– 1687 S. Lakeshore Dr., Ludington. Cost is $25 per child and reservations can be made by e-mailing Michelle at michelle@mchshistory.org.
Wednesday, August 17th, 7-8pmAFFEW Beach Sweep Beach clean-up at Stearns Park, Ludington.
Thursday, August 18th, 4-7pm Live Music at Legacy Plaza Performer TBA. Legacy Plaza- 110 N. James St., Ludington.
Thursday, August 18th, 11am-3pm Living History Day Special performances by Suzanne and Jim, musicians who explore new directions by looking back into the roots of Americana music and lore. Cost is $18 for Adults, $16 for Seniors, $14 for Children ages 4-13, and free for Children under age 4. Historic White Pine Village– 1687 S. Lakeshore Dr., Ludington.
Friday, August 19th, 4-7pm Live Music at Legacy Plaza Performer TBA. Legacy Plaza- 110 N. James St., Ludington.
Saturday, August 20th MCE Equestrian Speed Show Caswell Horse Park at the Mason County Fairgrounds- 5302 US-10, Ludington.
Saturday, August 20th, 12-5pm Suds on the Shore Craft Wine & Beer Festival Benefit for the United Way of Mason County. Rotary Park- Corner of Lewis St. and Ludington Ave., Ludington.
Tuesday, August 23rd, 11:30am Ludington & Scottville Chamber of Commerce Golf Outing Visit ludington.org for more information.
Thursday, August 25th, 4-7pm Live Music at Legacy Plaza Performer TBA. Legacy Plaza- 110 N. James St., Ludington.
Thursday, August 25th, 8-10pm Sunset Bonfire Free bonfire with live music at Stearns Park Beach, Ludington
Friday, August 26th, 4-7pm Live Music at Legacy Plaza Performer TBA. Legacy Plaza- 110 N. James St., Ludington.
Saturday, September 3rd-Sunday, September 4th Shoreline All Breed Youth Show Caswell Horse Park at the Mason County Fairgrounds- 5302 W. US-10, Ludington.
Tuesday, September 6th, 5pm Ludington North Breakwater Light Closes for the Season Stearns Park Beach- 420 N. Lakeshore Dr., Ludington.
Saturday, September 10th-Sunday, September 11th MIHA District 9 Meet Caswell Horse Park at the Mason County Fairgrounds- 5302 W. US-10, Ludington.
Saturday, September 17th MIHA District 9 Meet Caswell Horse Park at the Mason County Fairgrounds- 5302 W. US-10, Ludington.
Saturday, September 17th, 8am-12pm Ludington Petunia Parade Removal Day Ludington Petunia Parade will be removing petunias on the Avenue and the marina.
Saturday, September 17th, 10am-12pm Lumberjack Day & Lumberjack Breakfast Enjoy a Lumberjack Breakfast of flapjacks, sausage, and hashbrowns then take in the history of Mason County settlers by touring the village. Cost is $20 for Adults, $18 for Seniors, $16 for Children ages 4-13, and free for Children under age 4. Historic White Pine Village– 1687 S. Lakeshore Dr., Ludington.
Saturday, September 17th, 7-8:30pm AFFEW Beach Sweep Beach clean-up at Stearns Park, Ludington.
Friday, September 23rd-Saturday, September 24th Ludington Octoberfest Beer tasting festival with live music. Downtown Ludington.
Saturday, September 24th, 12-5pm Bus Day to Big Point Sable Lighthouse Free concert from 1-3pm. Bus transportation from 12pm-5pm. Big Sable Point Lighthouse in Ludington State Park- 8800 M-116, Ludington.
Saturday, October 1st-Sunday, October 2nd MIHA Regional D Equestrian Meet Caswell Horse Park at the Mason County Fairgrounds- 5302 W. US-31, Ludington. Sunday, October 16th, 2pm Final Sailing of the Season for the S.S. Badger Carferry Call (800) 841-4243 for reservations.
Saturday, October 22nd, 10am Historic White Pine Village AND the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum Closes for the Season Historic White Pine Village– 1687 S. Lakeshore Dr., Ludington. Port of Ludington Maritime Museum– 217 S. Lakeshore Dr., Ludington.
Monday, October 24th, 5pm Big Sable Point Lighthouse Closes for the Season Big Sable Point Lighthouse- 8800 M-116, Ludington.
Saturday, November 26th, 10am-6pm Small Business Saturday Enjoy festive decorations in downtown Ludington while starting your holiday shopping at local businesses.
December 1st-27th Deck the Halls: A Mason County Decorating Contest Mason County residents may enter the Ludington & Scottville Chamber’s holiday decorating contest. Get in the Christmas spirit, deck your halls and enter for a chance to win cash prizes! Find rules, entry form, and digital map at ludington.org/deckthehalls.
Saturday, December 10th-Sunday, December 11th, 5-8pm Christmas in the Village Explore Christmas traditions of the past and present with fun activities like letter writing to Santa, crafts, demonstrations, and more. Cost is $12 for Adults, $10 for Seniors, $8 for Children ages 3-13, and free for Children under age 3. Historic White Pine Village– 1687 S. Lakeshore Dr., Ludington.
Saturday, December 31st, 9pm Ludington New Year’s Eve Ball Drop Live music, beer tent, lighted ball drop at midnight with fireworks to follow. Legacy Plaza- 110 N. James St., Ludington.