October 9, 2010

We don't like to say goodbye to summer, but autumn in Ludington brings its own special beauty and unique offerings. And here's an even better reason to visit Ludington in the fall....

The 3rd Annual Barns & Byways Tour will celebrate the proud agricultural heritage of Victory Township and Mason County, Michigan. These five barns will be featured:

Hansen Family Farm, W. Victory Drive.
Louis Peterson Farm, W. Victory Drive.
Swanson Farm, LaSalle Rd.
Keith Family Farm, W. Fountain Rd.
Fisher-Radtke Farm, W. Fisher Rd.

Other activities include:

Quilters Guild Display
Horse & Plow Demonstrations
Walking Tours @ Historic White Pine Village
Scottville Farmers Market opens at 9am
West Michigan Old Engine Club Tractor Pulls
South Victory Cemetery Walks
Tours of Victory Trinity Lutheran Church, 3208 W. Victory Drive

Tickets can be purchased in advance at the Ludington & Scottvile Area Chamber of Commerce, or the day of the event at Victory Trinity Lutheran Church. Adults $8.00, children 6-17 $5.00, five and under free.

The first Barns & Byways tour, organized by the Ludington & Scottville Chamber of Commerce, was held in October 2008. The barns tour successfully welcomed over 400 people to view the historic landmarks of our beautiful country roads. Eight Mason County barns were open to the public, still in use by families whose ancestors date back nearly a century. Most of these historic barns are located on Conrad Road, where visitors toured the inside and compared architecture.

Don't miss this wonderful opportunity to get in the car, drive the back roads of Mason County, and take in the glorious colors of fall. Many trees will be sporting their shades of red, yellow, and orange for your enjoyment. With the crispness in the air, it's the perfect time to visit the past and honor local farms, which are the backbone of our country.