Ludrock- Two-Day Music Festival
About Ludrock Nation
Ludrock is an all-day music event held annually on a weekend close to Ludington's July 4th Freedom Festival. The Ludrock entertainment roster includes performances by dozens of musicians.
Rock on with Ludrock!
Just when you thought the summer in Ludington couldn't be filled with even more fun and entertainment, Ludington area graduates organized Ludrock, a wonderful event enjoyed by tourists and locals alike. In 2016 this was held July 9-10 in Ludington's Rotary Park (formerly City Park). Held on a weekend close to Ludington's popular Freedom Festival, Ludrock features live music from local bands and musicians, and it's a don't miss event for the entire family. New in 2016 was a Kids Crafts Area. Food, drinks and event memorabilia are available for purchase. Ludrock raised more than $40,000 in 2016.Advertisement
Ludrock is a nonprofit organization inspired by the power of music to benefit the identified needs of the Ludington area. Ludrock's vision is to motivate and inspire current and future generations of musicians and provide an outlet to give back to the community.
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Ludrock Donates to the Community
Proceeds from the 2016 Ludrock activities will benefit the Ludington Area Center for the Arts for improvements to its Performance Hall, the Ludington Area Schools Youth Resource Center, Staircase Youth Services and Sandcastles Children's Museum. Other beneficiaries will be the Bob Parker Music Scholarship Fund, Hospitality Inc. and the Food Bank at Lakeshore Resource Network. The Ludington Area Jaycees will operate the food and beverage concessions, using the proceeds for its many community-based projects.Ludington Cornhole Association will sponsor a Cornhole Tournament on Sunday as part of Ludrock festivities. Registration is at 3:30 and is $10 per team. Proceeds go to charities.
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Here is the lineup for performers for 2016.
SATURDAY Sheresa Thalman Ludington American Legion/Daisy Troop 4688 Moms of Anarchy Hank Butler Heather Kaatz Taylor Makowicki Peaceful Voyage Barney Betka Flat Broke Adam Daniel Joey and Ella Emma and Mallory Redline Erica Nicole Fremont John Awesome Distraction On the Line Merrie Amsterburg The Generics Big Al and the Brothers of the Blues Lou Thunder Band Zeek and Wally Project Hero Linny and the Heat The Obriens High Fidelity Chad Rushing The Suburbans Ms. Stone and the Rocks Stylee-Skeetown | SUNDAY Brynn Fortner Waters Edge Mike Lenich Robin Oliver Brad Lee Jimmy Dodson and Friends Esquire Kara Rose Paul Corte Duo Kevin Curran Third Coast Djypsy Jazz Drum Ensamble Poor Boy Romance Chloe and Olivia Kimes PeaceLoveMusic The Balsam Brothers Babe Ruthless Kraylee Ledger Tangle Eye American Wi Fi SFUG's Mojo Hammer |
Other Ludrock Events:
Live at the LACA: Ludrock Girls Rock
Ludrock All Stars
Ludrock's Rocktober Night of Fright
Events are listed according to the information available at the time of the most recent update to this story. The schedule is subject to change. For more information, please see www.ludrock.com.
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