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2024 St. Joe Farmers Market

Sat. July 27, 2024
9:00am - 2:00pm

Market-goers will enjoy fresh finds at the weekly St. Joe Farmers Market. Vendors will offer a variety of products including baked goods, locally grown produce, perennials and cut flowers, meats and cheeses, coffee and more! This event is held Saturdays in the scenic Lake Bluff Park, overlooking Lake Michigan.

Enjoy extended market hours (9:00a-4:00p) on June 1, July 20, August 17 and August 31 to coincide with the Lake Bluff Artisan Fair!
 
Please note that there will be special hours for the market on July 13 during the Krasl Art Fair - stay tuned for more details!

2024 Wednesday Brown Bag Concert Series

Wed. July 31, 2024
12:00pm - 1:00pm

Enjoy free concerts Wednesdays at noon at the John E.N. Howard Bandshell. Bring your lunch and take a break from the daily grind.

Head to stjoetoday.com/brownbagconcerts for the full schedule! 

2024 Wednesday Night Market

Wed. July 31, 2024
4:00pm - 8:00pm

The Wednesday Night Market features a mix of artisans and farmers and their handcrafted goods + food/beverages. There's something for everyone—anything from home decor and furniture to jewelry, baked goods, candles, soaps and more!

2024 Live Music Schedule: TBA

Want to become a vendor? Visit our Vendor Information page. 

2024 Friday Night Concert Series

Fri. August 02, 2024
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Groove to the sounds of jazz, big band, classic hits and more at John E.N. Howard Bandshell, overlooking the charming St. Joseph River. Take in beautiful sunsets during these free concerts held weekly on Fridays.

Head to stjoetoday.com/fridaynightconcerts for the full schedule! 

2024 Chalk the Block

Fri. August 02, 2024
- Sun. August 04, 2024
Start time not specified.

Summer is in full swing as artists take over Broad St., and part of the Pleasant Street Plaza, in downtown St. Joe during Chalk the Block! Attendees can watch as both amateur and professional artists prepare their squares on Friday evening, work all day Saturday and enjoy the completed chalk masterpieces on Sunday. This family-friendly festival showcases regional, national and international artists, using the quaint lakeside town as their backdrop.

 

PEOPLE’S CHOICE

Attendees can vote for their favorite chalk masterpiece in the People’s Choice. Tickets will be sold at the People’s Choice Tent on Broad St. for one dollar each on Saturday from 12:00p-8:00p and Sunday from 11:00a-2:00p. One dollar equals one vote. 

 

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WEEKEND SCHEDULE: 

FRIDAY
     Artists Begin Chalking | Early Evening
     View the Chalk in the Pleasant Street Plaza | ALL DAY
     Friday Night Concert | 7p-8p | John E.N. Howard Bandshell

SATURDAY
     Artists Chalking | ALL DAY
     St. Joe Farmers Market | 9a-2p in Lake Bluff Park
     Chalk Kids Zone | 12p-4p | Parking Lot, next to Statements Style Lounge
     People's Choice Voting | 12p-8p
     Summer Movie Series hosted by the City of St. Joseph | 7:30p | Whittlesey Park 
 
SUNDAY
     Chalk the Block Viewing | ALL DAY
     Antiques on the Bluff | 10a-5p in Lake Bluff Park
     People's Choice Voting | 11a-2p
     Municipal Band Concert | 7p at the John E.N. Howard Bandshell
 

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2024 July Love Local Weekend | July 19-21

July 16th, 2024

The third weekend of the month, May through September, celebrate all things Southwest Michigan (SWMI) during the Love Local weekends! This month attendees will enjoy sidewalk sales, live music, a Car Show, the Lake Bluff Artisan Fair, a Farmers Market and other area events in addition to extended shopping hours and special offers throughout SWMI. Read on for a complete weekend guide! 

Love Local is sponsored by The Boulevard Inn & Bistro.

2024 Fourth Of July Weekend | July 3-7

July 2nd, 2024

Southwest Michigan is celebrating the holiday weekend! Enjoy live music, wine tasting, a Farmers Market, Antiques on the Bluff, and various firework shows throughout St. Joe and neighboring towns. It’s sure to be a blast of a weekend!

2024 June Love Local Weekend | June 14-16

June 11th, 2024

The third weekend of the month, May through September, celebrate all things Southwest Michigan (SWMI) during the Love Local weekends! This month attendees will enjoy sidewalk sales, live music, a Farmers Market and other area events in addition to extended shopping hours and special offers throughout SWMI. Read on for a complete weekend guide! 

Love Local is sponsored by The Boulevard Inn & Bistro.

2024 Memorial Day Weekend: May 24-26

May 21st, 2024

There’s a lot to explore this holiday weekend in Michigan's Great Southwest! Honor those who have served our country during the Memorial Day Parade, support local farmers with the start of the 2024 St. Joe Farmers Market season, check out the KitchenAid Senior PGA, listen to live music hosted at area businesses and so much more. There’s a little something for everyone. Read on for a full weekend guide!

2024 May Love Local Weekend | May 17-19

May 10th, 2024

The third weekend of the month, May through September, celebrate all things Southwest Michigan (SWMI) during the Love Local weekends! This month attendees will enjoy a special cider release, delicious samples, and area events in addition to extended shopping hours and special offers throughout SWMI. Read on for a complete weekend guide! 

Love Local is sponsored by The Boulevard Inn & Bistro.

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Stop by the St. Joseph Today Welcome Center located on the first floor of 301 State Street for information on all the exciting things to do, see and experience in St. Joseph.

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Saturday: 11:00a - 4:00p
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