Ludington hosts the annual craft beer tasting festival, aptly named Suds on the Shore from 1pm-7pm at Rotary Park (formerly City Park), Gaylord and Court Streets. This popular event, scheduled for Saturday August 20th, is fun for participants and a fundraising effort for the United Way of Mason County.

The festival features vendors from all around Michigan, with over 50 scheduled for 2016...providing over 100 samples of craft beer, hard cider and Michigan wine. Live music by Fremont John, Mojo Hammer and Juice Box Heroes. Food provided by Lakeside Weiner Wagon.

In 2014, around 1,800 people attended Suds on the Shore and more than $35,000 was raised for United Way.

Tickets are $25 in advance ($30 at the gate) and can be purchased online at Sudsontheshore.com You can also buy your ticket at Jamesport Brewing Company, Pere Marquette Expeditions, The Mitten Bar and Surroundngs in Manistee. Your ticket includes entry, eight tokens and a souvenir cup. Each token gets you 4oz. of beer or 2oz. of wine. Eight additional tokens can be purchased for $5. This event is only for those 21 and older.

Craft beer is big business

Ludington is getting in on the act. In January of 2015, they launched the first ever Pure Ludington Brrrewfest, which brought in 20 brewers from all over Michigan.

Come experience the goodness of home-brewed beer and help raise money for United Way, at the Suds on the Shore Festival.

Check out Ludington Lodging for places to stay during Suds on the Shore and Ludington Restaurants for great places to eat.

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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 for our largest lists of Things to Do in West Michigan.

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