The third weekend of the month, May through September, celebrate all things Southwest Michigan during the Love Local weekends! Attendees will enjoy local events, extended shopping hours, events, special offers and more!

JULY WEEKEND SCHEDULE:

FRIDAY

Mike Yore Memorial Car Show from 4p-8p
Friday Night Concert from 7p-8p feat. Lake Effect Jazz Big Band at the John E.N. Howard Bandshell
Extended shopping hours
Weekend special throughout SWMI

SATURDAY

St. Joe Farmers Market from 9a-2p in Lake Bluff Park
Lake Bluff Artisan Fair from 10a-5p in Lake Bluff Park
St. Joe Lighthouse Tours from 10a-7p at the North Pier Inner Lighthouse 
Extended shopping hours
Weekend specials throughout SWMI

SUNDAY

City of St. Joseph Municipal Band Concert at 7p at the John E.N. Howard Bandshell
Extended shopping hours
Weekend specials throughout SWMI

JULY PARTICIPATING LOCATIONS: 
(List will be updated regularly)

1232 Broad Street Mercantile - Special sales throughout the store. Register to win a $25 gift card!

Affinity Salon & Spa - 25% off Aveda, Eleven Australia and Kevin Murphy products, all weekend long!

Box Factory for the Arts - JULY 18: Gallery Opening Reception from 5:30p-7p.

Forever Books - Where's Waldo Scavenger Hunt in downtown St. Joseph. Stop in at Forever Books to get your passport and begin the hunt! We are open til 9p on Friday and Saturday nights!

Full of Crepe - Celebrate Full of Crepe's opening week and come try the new and delicious addition to downtown St. Joe! Open 8a-7p, closed Tuesdays.

FuzzyButz Pet Boutique & Bakery - Free Gift with Purchase! For purchases over $100, get a free FuzzyButz Silicone Travel Bowl. For purchases $50-$99, get a free FuzzyButz Waste Bag Dispenser. 

Glik's - Sidewalk Sales + Men's Clearance of 25% off 1897 pants, Party Pants, Men's Surf + $25 off Select Styles of Women's Birkenstocks. 

Henna Design House - JULY 18-20: Pop-Up in front of G&M Variety, from 11a-7p daily! Stop by and get a beautiful design that will last 1-2 weeks!

KT's Rasoi - Summer vendor located on the corner of State & Pleasant in downtown St. Joe! Come by and enjoy our refreshing Mango Lassi, crispy Samosas, creamy Kulfi (Indian ice cream pops), and more delicious treats!

Lana's Boutique - 20% off all regualr priced clothing!

Lazy Ballerina Winery - NEW releases this weekend - Peachtacular Wine + Coconut Rum!

Lee & Birch - Racks outside and special discounts all weekend.

Local Pour - JULY 18: Karaoke from 6:30p-8:30p; JULY 19: Live Music from 4p-7p.

Olive Cart - Get 10% off when you mention Love Local Weekend!

Sister Lakes Brewing - JULY 19: 4th Annual Soap Box Derby - Family fun day with soap box derby races, great food, and drinks. Bring your Soap Box Derby car and join the fun. 

South Bend Chocolate Cafe - Love Local Weekend Special: buy 1/2lb of bulk chocolate, get 1/2lb of chocolate covered pretzels; JULY 18 & 19: Live music from 7p-9p.

St. Joe Community Taproom - Outdoor Seating in the Pleasant Street Plaza + Social District Drinks To Go!

State Street Stuff - Sidewalk Sale; Free gift with purchase!

The Acorn - JULY 18: Dirty Dozen Brass Band at 8p; JULY 19: 2025 Singer-Songwriter Competition Finals at 7p; JULY 20: Jack Whittle Trio: Midwest Made (Blues, Roots) at 3p.

The GhostLight Theatre - "The Wolves" a play by Sarah DeLappe (GhostLight Theatre Young Apprentice Production) - Catch the show Thursday-Saturday at 7:30p; Sunday 3p.

Third Coast Paddling  - For reservations JULY 18-20, cool down with 15% off your rentals with promo code BeatTheHeat15 at check-out. (Valid for online advance reservations only.) Choose from our six Southwest Michigan locations - hours may vary; check "book now" calendar to see availability!

White Pine Winery - Enjoy 5% off any 4 bottles, 10% off any 6 bottles and 15% off any 12 bottles (case)! 

YMCA of Greater Michiana - JULY 19: 14th Annual Race for YMCA 5K/10K Walk/Run at 8:30a. The start and finish lines are at the Margaret B. Upton Arboretum. 

Zo's Mini Donuts - JULY 18-20: Zo's Mini Donuts' Sunset Special, from 7p-10p! We're open late, so you can enjoy the freshest donuts in town. It's the perfect spot for family fun, pet friendly, great for date night, or just hanging out with friends, featuring games, great music, and awesome vibes. See you there!

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! 

View the classic cars from days gone by as they line up along Lake Boulevard. Attendees will “cruise” along the bluff and enjoy classic hits as they take in over 150 eye-catching vehicles in this charming lakeside town. 

PARTICIPANT INFO
Participants can sign up below for event details and reminders. Cars can start parking in the event zone at 1:00p. Cars need to be in place no later than 4:00p (please enter at Lake Blvd. and Park St.). All participants must register day of between 4:00p-6:00p at the Honor Credit Union tent located at the corner of Broad St. and Lake Blvd. Questions? Please call St. Joseph Today at (269) 985 1111. 

SIGN UP HERE - for event notifications and reminders!

This eclectic craft fair, held in picturesque Lake Bluff Park, offers a variety of handcrafted goods. With over 50 local vendors, there’s something for everyone - anything from home decor and furniture to jewelry, candles and more!

Want to become a vendor? Visit our Vendor Information page.  Accepting vendor applications until March 31!

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.

 
Please note that there will be special hours for the market on July 12 during the Krasl Art Fair - stay tuned for more details!

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 special offers, live music, the Mike Yore Memorial Car Show, the Lake Bluff Artisan Fair, a Farmers Market, Lighthouse Tours 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 and Silver Harbor Brewing.

Southwest Michigan is celebrating the holiday weekend! Enjoy live music, creative workshops, the kick off of the Wednesday Night Market, Farmers Market, Lighthouse Tours, Antiques on the Bluff, various firework shows and so much more throughout St. Joe and neighboring towns. It’s sure to be a blast of a weekend!

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 special events, delicious samples, a photo op and special offers throughout SWMI. Read on for a complete weekend guide! 

Love Local is sponsored by The Boulevard Inn & Bistro.

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 2025 St. Joe Farmers Market season, listen to live music hosted at area businesses, attend special events throughout SWMI and more! There’s a little something for everyone. Read on for a full weekend guide!

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 events, delicious samples, and area events in addition to special offers throughout SWMI. Read on for a complete weekend guide! 

Love Local is sponsored by The Boulevard Inn & Bistro.