Watch storefronts of participating businesses come alive during March Mannequins in downtown St. Joe. Windows will display community volunteers as they pose perfectly still, like mannequins. Vote for your favorite window at stjoetoday.com/vote!

Voting will be open from 7:00p on Friday, March 7 until 11:59p on Sunday, March 9.
 
2025 Theme: DECADES

MAP OF PARTICIPATING LOCATIONS 

 
2025 PARTICIPANTS

Caffe Tosi feat. Twin City Players
Chocolate Cafe feat. Blossomtime Jr. Courts 
Edgewater Gifts feat. Little Red Fern
G&M Variety feat. Interact Club
Gliks
Harbor Town Interiors
Jardine Group
Jimmy John's
Kilwins feat. Box Factory for the Arts
Lana's Boutique feat. The GhostLight Theatre
Lazy Ballerina Winery
Oh My Darlings feat. MDHHS
Olive Cart feat. Miss St. Joe Court
Perennial Accents feat. United Federal Credit Union
State Street Stuff feat. Berrien County Historical Association
Statements Style Lounge
The Market
The Toy Company feat. Children's Music Workshop
Waterfront House of Framing & Fashion
Yours Truly, Elizabeth

Join us for an indoor Spring Artisan Fair from 11:00a-4:00p at Union + Social!

2025 VENDORS - TBA

Something old is new to you! Find hidden treasures along Lake Bluff Park at this premier antique show that overlooks Lake Michigan. This event features over 50 vendors and runs the first Sunday of the month, May through October. Rain or shine.

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

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: TBA
(List will be updated regularly)

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.

2025 Parade Form - Check back in April! 

Join us February 7-9 for the 2025 Ice Fest sponsored by Silver Beach Pizza to celebrate the winter season! It’s a weekend that brings frosty fun to downtown St. Joe. Enjoy professional Ice Carving, a Scavenger Hunt, Ice Interactives + more exciting events happening throughout SWMI!

The winter doesn’t slow things down in Michigan’s Great Southwest! This winter weekend brings a Chili Tour, St. Joe Winter Beer Fest, live music, trivia nights, arts and crafts workshops and more! Read below to check out all the awesome winter activities.

Celebrate the New Year here in Michigan’s Great Southwest! From New Year’s Eve parties and family fun celebrations to holiday light displays, New Year’s Eve dinners and hotel packages we’ve got you covered to ring in the New Year. 

The holiday season is still in full swing here in Michigan’s Great Southwest! There’s a little something for everyone - from visits with Santa and daily giveaways to holiday-themed train rides, musicals and light displays. Make the most of this December!

Merry & Bright Weekend hosts a number of festive events to put you in the holiday mood! From holiday stories to magically lit wonderland strolls, open houses, holiday shopping and last-minute wish lists we’ve got you covered. Celebrate the holiday season here in Michigan’s Great Southwest!