Downtown Ludington hosts several arts and crafts fairs throughout the year. The summer fairs are especially popular, being held outdoors in Rotary Park (formerly City Park) at 400-500 West Ludington Avenue. It's the perfect location to browse the arts and crafts by local vendors, and then walk just a short distance either to beautiful Stearns Park to enjoy the Lake Michigan shoreline, or walk a short distance the opposite way to browse many friendly Ludington stores and experience great restaurants.

West Shore Art Fair

The 2020 West Shore Art Fair which was scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, July 4 & 5 has been canceled due to health and safety concerns relating to the Covid-19 virus. This year would have marked the 52nd anniversary of this prestigious fine art fair. The WSAF is sponsored by the Ludington Area Center for the Arts and is a juried fine arts and crafts show...which means a more stringent criteria is used and only the highest-quality artists are admitted. In 2019, over 120 juried artists were accepted to display paintings, photography, jewelry, clay, glass, fiber, wood, and many other varieties of fine art. In addition to the exhibits, the fair features live musical performances, food stations and a children's activity area and location children can purchase art for just $5. The Art Fair is open Saturday 10am-5pm and Sunday 10am-4pm.

Gold Coast Artisan Fair

The Gold Coast Artisan Fair, sponsored by the Ludington & Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce, which was scheduled for August 8-9, 2020 has been canceled due to health and safety concerns relating to the Covid-19 virus. The usual hours are Saturday 10am-5pm and Sunday 10am-4pm. Vendors from across the state and beyond sell a variety of wonderful handmade items, jewelry, photographs, paintings, and more. Shop for gift items, or pick up something unique for your home. There's something for everyone, including good things to eat! Application information, click here.





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For more activities & attractions, check out these additional links for Things to Do in West Michigan:

Ludington Activities & Things to Do -- Play on a beautiful beach, take a tour at Historic White Pine Village, or explore the barn quilt trail, murals or sculptures in the county--Ludington offers many fun things to do for the entire family!
Have Fun in Manistee, Michigan -- Explore Manistee's historic downtown district and riverwalk, hike the Manistee National Forest, canoe on the Manistee River, and more.
Hamlin Lake -- Just 4 miles north of Ludington, Hamlin Lake is a great destination for boating, fishing and climbing dunes! The Hamlin Lake shoreline is also part of the Ludington State Park.
Silver Lake Sand Dunes -- Visiting the Silver Lake Sand Dunes makes for a terrific vacation because you can take your off-road vehicle for a spin on the scenic sand dunes overlooking Lake Michigan and Silver Lake.
Things to Do in Pentwater, Michigan -- Nothing is quite like the quaint, artsy, harbortown village of Pentwater. Don't miss the popular Charles Mears State Park beach on Pentwater's Lake Michigan shoreline.
Lots of Activities in Scottville, Michigan -- Explore the Riverside Park along the National Scenic Pere Marquette River.
Canoeing or Fishing on the Pere Marquette River -- Many boat liveries offer canoe rentals.
Also, check out West Michigan Guides and our locally produced WestMichigan.MichBiz.com directory for our largest lists of Things to Do in West Michigan.