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

MAY PARTICIPATING LOCATIONS: 
(List will be updated regularly)

1232 Broad St. Mercantile - Special savings storewide!

Anchors Way Marina - Get 10% off your 2024/25 WINTER storage with us! Must call to reserve your space & mention "St. Joe Loves Locals" to the front desk to qualify. Contact us at (269) 982 0812.

Berrien Cancer Service - May 17: Pennies for Patients, located in the St. Joe Today Welcome Center from 9:00a-4:00p.

Box Factory for the Arts - May 19: Kick off for the MAAC in the Box Gallery Show - Michiana Annual Art Competition Opening Reception from 2:00p-4:00p; The Boogie Woogie Kid Concert from 5:00p-7:00p.

CPR Dance - May 17 & 18: CPR Dance in the St. Joe Today Welcome Center; 25% special discount for ticket purchases or event registrations offered only during the LOVE LOCAL weekends; Season Launch Brunch on Sunday, June 2 at 11:00a at the Watermark Solarium.

Forever Clean Soap Works - Extended hours! Spend $20, Get a FREE LIP BALM! (one per customer per day).

G&M Variety - Open Friday/Saturday until 8:00p, 15% all outdoor spinners!

Glik's - Register to win a Michigan sweater or sweatshirt; Open Friday from 10:00a-6:00p, Saturday from 10:00p-7:00p and Sunday 12:00p-4:00p!

Grins of St. Joseph - Sidewalk Sales on Saturday and Sunday (weather permitting) with an additional 15% percent off the lowest marked price on women's sale and clearance clothing!

Lana's Boutique - Extended hours Friday & Saturday and small sales throughout the store!

Lazy Ballerina Winery - "Tea It Up" Cider Release - free tastes all weekend long!

Perennial Accents - Samples in the kitchen on Saturday and Sunday; Complimentary gift wrapping; Open until 8:00p!

St. Joseph/Benton Harbor Kiwanis Club - May 18: Kiwanis Pancake Day Fundraiser from 8:00a-12:00p at the Whitcomb (all you can eat -tickets $6). Proceeds to benefit Kaleidoscope Playground at Kiwanis Park!

The Cheese Lady - Check out the May cheese selections!

The Lilac Loft - 20% off of all in store purchases; Every in store purchase receives a free room spray (while supplies last); May 19: Pop in Sand Candle Making from 1:00p-4:00p and Hot wax Candle Making at 4:00p!

The Skin Bar - $50 off a service $150 or more to all new clients through 2024!

Honor veterans who have served this great country and remember those who have sacrificed their lives to protect our freedom at the annual Memorial Day Parade. The parade will begin at the intersection of Lake Blvd. and Park St.

2024 Parade Form

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!

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!

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!

Vendor space is sold out for the 2024 season! We're still accepting applications for the waitlist - visit our Vendor Information page.

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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