This weekend is going to be fun and exciting in Ludington, Michigan. Ludington is celebrating their sesquicentennial this year and they are throwing a street party like no other. Do you have time to make the drive north this weekend?

According to Ludington150:

Love Ludington Weekend is the kick-off to Summer and the celebration of Ludington’s 150th anniversary. Complete with a street party, Lakestride Half Marathon, 10k & 5k, House of Flavors 75th Anniversary World Record Attempt, the SS Badger’s 70th Anniversary Birthday Bash and historic home and B&B tours, it is a must see and do weekend in Ludington!

I have visited Ludington a lot. At one point my ex-wife and I owned a travel trailer and we kept it in Ludington at a seasonal campsite. It was nice to have a location to be able to go to anytime we wanted and be able to camp in our travel trailer. We had so many good times and I am certain that you will experience the same.

If crowds aren't your thing and you want to try some good local food make sure you try Bortells. They have the freshest fish you can get and it is delicious.

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If you want some of the best pizza in the state, make sure you try Chuck Wagon Pizza.

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If you want to celebrate the 150th birthday for Ludington, the Love Ludington Weekend will be the way to do it. They have a bunch of fun activities planned beginning on Friday, June 8th thru Sunday, June 11th. Ludington150 describes what to expect:

Love Ludington Weekend is the kick-off to Summer and the celebration of Ludington’s 150th anniversary. Complete with a street party, Lakestride Half Marathon, 10k & 5k, House of Flavors 75th Anniversary World Record Attempt, the SS Badger’s 70th Anniversary Birthday Bash and historic home and B&B tours, it is a must see and do weekend in Ludington!

Here's when and where you need to be in Ludington this weekend.

Love Ludington Weekend Putt - Putt Celebration


  • Ludington Area Jaycee's Mini Golf Course, 900 West Ludington Avenue, Ludington, MI, 49431.

$1.50 a person play at the Ludington Area Jaycees' Mini Golf Course at Stearns Park Beach June 9, 10, and 11. Putt-putt is will open noon to 10pm each day. Each family will receive a commemorative golf ball, thanks to the Community Foundation and Sesquicentennial funding partners.

Historic Homes Tour - 1PM

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  • Mason County Historical Society Research Center

Tickets can be purchased in the Mason County Emporium at the Mason County Research Center located on Ludington Avenue. Additionally, tickets can be purchased online at masoncountymihistory.org. Advanced purchase is recommended. Tours are limited to 20 people per tour.

Tours will depart from the Mason County Emporium. Please arrive 10 minutes early to get checked in. Tours will leave promptly at their start times.

Historic Homes Tour - 2PM

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  • Mason County Historical Society Research Center

Tickets can be purchased in the Mason County Emporium at the Mason County Research Center located on Ludington Avenue. Additionally, tickets can be purchased online at masoncountymihistory.org. Advanced purchase is recommended. Tours are limited to 20 people per tour.

Tours will depart from the Mason County Emporium. Please arrive 10 minutes early to get checked in. Tours will leave promptly at their start times.

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BADGER Birthday Bash

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  • Maritime Heritage Park (next to Port of Ludington Maritime Museum)

Celebrate the BADGER’s 70th birthday while watching the ship come into port with cake, live music from Road Less Traveled and yard games.

Historic Homes Tour - 1PM

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  • Mason County Historical Society Research Center

Meet Important Historical Personages at Historic Homes—William Jennings Bryan; Antoine, Kate, and Charles Cartier, Marshall Butters, and other Ludington Notables (2 performances per day)—brought to life by first-person interpreters.

Sunday's event will focus on the Historic Bed & Breakfasts of Ludington, with limited inside access.

Tickets can be purchased in the Mason County Emporium at the Mason County Research Center located on Ludington Avenue. Additionally, tickets can be purchased online at masoncountymihistory.org. Advanced purchase is recommended. Tours are limited to 20 people per tour.

Tours will depart from the Mason County Emporium. Please arrive 10 minutes early to get checked in. Tours will leave promptly at their start times.

Historic Homes Tour - 2PM

  •   
  • Mason County Historical Society Research Center

Meet Important Historical Personages at Historic Homes—William Jennings Bryan; Antoine, Kate, and Charles Cartier, Marshall Butters, and other Ludington Notables (2 performances per day)—brought to life by first-person interpreters.

Tickets can be purchased in the Mason County Emporium at the Mason County Research Center located on Ludington Avenue. Additionally, tickets can be purchased online at masoncountymihistory.org. Advanced purchase is recommended. Tours are limited to 20 people per tour.

Tours will depart from the Mason County Emporium. Please arrive 10 minutes early to get checked in. Tours will leave promptly at their start times.

Heading to Ludington this weekend sounds like a blast, maybe I'll see you there.

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