YOU ARE INVITED TO

LUDINGTION STREET CRUISE

MAY 29-30, 2026

Hey Escanaba! Rev those engines — Ludington Street Cruise is THUNDERING into downtown May 29 and 30, 2026. Family fun, food, music and non-stop adrenaline — all free for those who attend! Vehicles can be registered online.

Friday, May 29

AT ELMER'S COUNTY MARKET

11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Vehicle Registration

11 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Brat & Hot Dog Sale by Escanaba Quarterback Club

4 - 6 p.m.

Oscar Mayer Weinermobile by Elmer's County Market

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES

10:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.

First Annual Ludington Street Cruise Classic at Riverside Chevy GMC

Free lunch, cool cars, great people, and a fun afternoon right here in Escanaba. Hamburgers, hot dogs, brats, and plenty of horsepower.

5 - 8 p.m.

10th annual Chicken Festival at Bobaloons

A great spot to watch the parade. Selling whole roasted chickens, limited edition shirts, and serving regular menu. Great music from ToHuBoHu, games to play with Phoenix Mobile Arcade and great food.

6 p.m.

Ludington Street Cruise Party at Buried Stone Farms

Serving up some amazing food made by Becky! Come on in, grab a soda or whatever else you need. Open for the public to enjoy the parade.

AT LUDINGTON PARK

6 p.m.

Parade Line Up

7 p.m.

Ludington Street Cruise Parade

AT MUNICIPAL DOCK

8:30 - 10 p.m.

Music by Stonewall on Island Resort & Casino Stage

Saturday, May 30

ON LUDINGTON STREET

8 a.m.

Vehicle Registration and Line Up at 1st Avenue South and Lake Shore Drive

9 a.m.

Show Opens presented by Riverside Auto Group, GreenTree Auto Styling, Escanaba DDA

9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Eastbound and Down presented by local Edward Jones financial advisors

Oscar Mayer Weinermobile on 3rd Street presented by Elmer’s County Market

Rhino Dyno on 4th Street presented by Derouin’s Auto Body and Leigh’s Garden Winery

Vendors Open

12 - 2 p.m.

50/50 Escanaba Kiwanis

2 - 4 p.m.

50/50 Delta County Ambassadors

ON ISLAND RESORT & CASINO STAGE

11:30 a.m.

Music by Grand Design

1:30 p.m.

Music by 141 North

4 p.m.

Ludington Street Cruise Awards

Special Attractions

Hang out with Eastbound & Down re-enactors of the iconic movie Smokey and the Bandit presented by area Edward Jones financial advisors. Check out the Oscar Mayer Weinermobile presented by Elmer's County Market. Prove your stuff at the Rhino Dyno. Cast a vote for your favorite cars, trucks and motorcycles.

This is the one you've been waiting for! See you downtown. Let's CRUISE!

INVITE TO PARTICIPATE

As you enjoy the memories made at past Krusin’ Klassic Fun Runs here in Escanaba, we are making plans to carry on that tradition for new memories as the Ludington Street Cruise. We’re excited to invite you to be part of this new chapter on May 29 and 30 in downtown Escanaba.

INVITE LETTER

EASTBOUND & DOWN

Rev up for a true fan-favorite experience ! Presented by local Edward Jones financial advisors, Eastbound & Down brings the spirit of the iconic film Smokey and the Bandit to life with authentic re-enactors, legendary vehicles, and plenty of Southern-style swagger.

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OSCAR MAYER WEINERMOBILE

The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile is an American pop culture icon. Presented by Elmer's County Market, this 27-foot-long hot dog on wheels brings smiles and nostalgia wherever it rolls. Seeing it in person at the Ludington Street Cruise is a rare, must-see opportunity. Meet the official Hotdoggers who drive it and score an iconic, collectible Wiener Whistle. It adds a unique layer of vintage Americana to the car show.

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RHINO DYNO

It’s loud, it’s exciting, and it’s one of the most talked-about attractions of the weekend. Sign up, strap in, and see what your machine can do when Rhino Dyno comes to Escanaba! Put your horsepower to the test at this year’s Ludington Street Cruise.

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