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2024 St. Joe Farmers Market

Sat. September 14, 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 Love Local

Fri. September 20, 2024
- Sun. September 22, 2024
Start and end times vary depending on day.

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!

 

WEEKEND SCHEDULE:

FRIDAY  
       Extended shopping hours
       Weekend special throughout SWMI

SATURDAY
         
St. Joe Farmers Market from 9:00a-2:00p in Lake Bluff Park 
       Fall Fest from 9:00a-2:00p in Lake Bluff Park
       Extended shopping hours
       Weekend specials throughout SWMI

SUNDAY
       Extended shopping hours
       Weekend specials throughout SWMI

SEPTEMBER PARTICIPATING LOCATIONS: 
(List will be updated regularly)

2024 St. Joe Farmers Market

Sat. September 21, 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 Fall Fest

Sat. September 21, 2024
9:00am - 2:00pm

All ages are sure to have fun at this celebration of autumn! Attendees will enjoy the Critter Barn, Storytime on the Bluff, Balloon Twisters, a Farmers Market, Interactive Booths feat. local organizations and more.

LOCATION: Lake Bluff Park & Monte's Lot

2024 SCHEDULE 

St. Joe Farmers Market | 9:00a-2:00p
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.

Interactive Fun in Lake Bluff Park + Pleasant Street Lot (across from Schu's) | 9:00a-2:00p
Attendees will enjoy interactive games, crafts and/or photo opportunities with our Fall Fest vendors: TBA

Benton Harbor Sunrise Rotary Pumpkin Raffle | 9:00a-2:00p
Presented by the Benton Harbor Sunrise Rotary Club from 9a to 1:45p, this fun-filled event culminates with the Great Pumpkin Raffle drawing at 2p. The first five tickets pulled win $500, $400, $300, $100 and $50. A $10 raffle ticket benefits the Benton Harbor Rotary community youth projects, including the construction and distribution of over 400 student desks to promote home learning and an outdoor STEM learning platform at the Boys & Girls Club. All tickets will be sold by 1:45p and entrants do not need to be present to win.

Critter Barn | 10:00a-2:00p
Enjoy their FARM ON THE GO! and meet the animals of Critter Barn.

RE/MAX by the Lake Big Balloon Walk Through | 11:30a-1:30p
Join the RE/MAX by the Lake team for a “walk through” of the partially inflated hot air balloon! This activity will be located in the lot at the corner of Lake Blvd. and Pleasant St.

Storytime in Lake Bluff Park | 11:30a & 12:30p & 1:30p
11:30a - TBA
12:30p - TBA
1:30p - TBA

2024 St. Joe Farmers Market

Sat. September 28, 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!

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2024 Labor Day Weekend in SWMI | August 30-September 2

August 27th, 2024

Summer’s not over in Michigan’s Great Southwest! Keep reading to maximize your holiday weekend plans. This holiday weekend features everything from business anniversaries and sales to sun-filled beach days, a tri-state Regatta, a Farmers Market, an Artisan Fair and Antiques on the Bluff!

2024 August Love Local Weekend | August 16-18

August 13th, 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, the Lake Bluff Artisan Fair 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 Chalk the Block | August 2-4

July 30th, 2024

Art is alive in Southwest Michigan (SWMI), especially during Chalk the Block in St. Joseph, MI! All weekend long, catch amateur and professional artists from around the country as they showcase their chalk masterpieces downtown. But the fun doesn’t end there, attendees will also enjoy a Farmers Market, Antiques on the Bluff, live music and much more throughout SWMI! Read on for a full weekend guide. 

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!

We'll help you find great ways to enjoy your time here.

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.

Monday-Friday: 9:00a - 5:00p
Saturday: 11:00a - 4:00p
Sunday: CLOSED

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