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2025 Lake Bluff Artisan Fair

Sat. May 31, 2025
10:00am - 5:00pm

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!

2025 St. Joe Farmers Market

Sat. May 31, 2025
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.

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

2025 Antiques on the Bluff

Sun. June 01, 2025
10:00am - 5:00pm

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.

2025 St. Joe Farmers Market

Sat. June 07, 2025
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.

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

2025 Lighthouse Tours

Sat. June 07, 2025
10:00am - 7:00pm

St. Joseph Lighthouse - Explore the North Pier's Inner and Outer Lights! 

2025 Season - Join us weekly on Saturdays, from 10:00a-7:00p, June 7 through August 30. 
Weather permitting - check the St. Joe Today Facebook page for the most current Lighthouse updates!

Go inside the North Pier Inner Light first-floor for free or buy a ticket to climb to the top. It's fun for all ages!

- Explore the free first-floor exhibits and dive into the rich nautical history of St. Joseph/Benton Harbor.
- Climb to the top for spectacular panoramic views ($5/person). 
- Stroll the pier to the Outer Lighthouse - a perfect spot for boat and sunset watching.

Tours and Presentations

- Enjoy a free, guided tour from the start of the North Pier to the Lighthouse. Tours will be held once every Saturday at 10:00a!
- Lighthouse Presentations - Participants may enjoy these free, one-hour interactive programs individually or as a three-part series. Held the second Saturday of the month, June-August, from 10:00a-11:00a.

June 14 - St. Joseph/Maud Preston Palenske Memorial Library
July 19 - Box Factory for the Arts
August 9 - Shadowland on Silver Beach

Parking
Tiscornia Park - 80 Ridgeway St., St. Joseph, MI 

Tickets

- Purchase in-person with CASH only at the lighthouse.
- Purchase in-person with cash or credit at the St. Joe Today Welcome Center - located at 301 State St., St. Joseph, MI

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2025 Memorial Day Weekend: May 23-26

May 20th, 2025

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!

2025 May Love Local Weekend | May 16-18

May 13th, 2025

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.

2025 Spring Weekend: March 7-9

March 4th, 2025

As we gear up for Spring, there’s a lot to explore in Michigan’s Great Southwest. Join us this weekend for March Mannequins, the Spring Artisan Fair, a Women’s Weekend, live music, theatre shows, creative workshops and so much more. Read on to make the most of this jam-packed March weekend!

Weekend Guide to the 2025 Ice Fest: February 7-9

February 4th, 2025

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!

2025 Winter Warm Up Weekend | January 31-February 2

January 29th, 2025

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.

While things may look a little different this year, there's still plenty to do this holiday weekend in Michigan's Great Southwest! Explore the area with a surrey bike, take to the water on a paddleboard adventure, walk the local nature trails, be a beach bum for an afternoon, wind down the Maker's Trail and more. Join us in around St. Joseph! #MeetMeLocally

While things may look a little different this year, there's still plenty to do this holiday weekend in Michigan's Great Southwest! Explore the area with a surrey bike, take to the water on a paddleboard adventure, walk the local nature trails, be a beach bum for an afternoon, wind down the Maker's Trail and more. Join us in around St. Joseph! #MeetMeLocally

 

FAMILY FRIENDLY

Enjoy the St. Joe Farmers Market every Saturday through October 10 from 9:00am-2:00pm in Lake Bluff Park. Market-goers will find jams, honey, hearth-baked breads and fine pastries, perennials, cut flowers, organic vegetables and so much more!

Soak up the summer days with Scooter Joe's Wheel & Water Rentals! They offer a variety of ways to explore St. Joseph - take a ride on a beach cruiser, surrey, electric bike or tandem. Guests can also rent kayaks/canoes at their Inn at Harbor Shores rental location in addition to pontoon boats, speed boats, dinghies and jet skies through a partnership with Blue Water Rentals!

INSIDER TIP: NEW this summer! Book a 90 min Surrey Sculpture Scavenger Hunt
on a Surrey Bike to search for Krasl Art Center sculptures! 

Explore the local nature trails at Sarett Nature Center. Their five-mile trail system includes boardwalks, observation platforms and a barrier-free walkway. Trails are open from dawn to dusk!

INSIDER TIP: Check out their Nature Discovery Kits for some at-home nature exploration!

Downtown St. Joseph is home to many charming locally owned businesses. A couple of stores are geared towards families include: The Toy Company and Forever Books. Make your visit memorable - check out stjoetoday.com/shop for a full list! 

Heading to the beautiful Southwest Michigan beaches? Take a look at the links below. There's a real-time update of the water temperatures as well as the swimming conditions, and the Silver Beach County Park Beach Cam. 

GREAT LAKES WATER TEMPERATURES & SWIMMING CONDITIONS

SILVER BEACH COUNTY PARK BEACH CAM

 

LIVE MUSIC

Summer also brings live music, sometimes with a side of wine or craft beer! Check out these locations and even a virtual event this holiday weekend:

Sister Lakes Brewing:
           Friday, July 3 - David O'Leary from 5:00pm-8:00pm
           Saturday, July 4 - Anna PS from 5:00pm-8:00pm

Plank's Tavern on the Water:
           Friday, July 3 & Saturday, July 4 from 6:00pm-9:00pm
           Sunday, July 5 from 4:00pm-7:00pm

Dablon:
           Friday, July 3 - E-Man from 3:45pm-6:45pm
           Sunday, July 5 - Matt Gabriel from 2:30pm-5:30pm

City of St. Joseph:
           Saturday, July 4 - St. Joseph Municipal Band Virtual Concert
           Visit sjcity.com/band for a complete summer schedule!

RyeBelles:
           Saturday, July 4 - Mark Ficks from 6:00pm-10:00pm

Vineyard 2121:
           Friday, July 3 - Karaoke by DJ Dale Owen at 6:00pm
           Saturday, July 4 - High Vizz Live! at 6:00pm
           Sunday, July 5 - Michael McIntosh Live! at 2:00pm

 

BEER, WINE & SPIRITS

Southwest Michigan Cycleboat and SWMI Brew Tours have partnered to create a unique SWMI experience - Lake & Land Tour! Guests will enjoy two hours on the water followed by three chauffeured stops to local wineries/breweries (approx. five hours total). Book your trip today!

Round Barn Estate presents their annual Red, Whites & Brews holiday event on Saturday, July 4. Guests will enjoy live music from 1:30pm-3:30pm feat. Pablos Great Revenge and from 4:00pm-6:30pm feat. Weekend Social (trio). Additionally, the first 100 attendees will receive a souvenir Reds, Whites & Brews growler with a purchased growler fill!

INSIDER TIP: Check out the new Mt Tabor Trails - over 3.5 miles of beautiful trails that
connect Round Barn Estate to Tabor Hill Winery & Restaurant.

Journeyman Distillery hosts a Distillery Brunch every Sunday from 10:00am-2:00pm through October 11. Attendees will enjoy donut, hot dog and taco bars, a brunch buffet featuring a wide variety, a build-your-own Bloody Mary bar and more! $20/adult, $15/children 5-12 years old, FREE for children under 5. 

Silver Harbor Brewing and 221 Main present the Pleasant Street Plaza, weekends through the summer! Enjoy outdoor dining, live music and games. The fun starts Friday at Noon through Sunday at dusk!

Explore Southwest Michigan's local wines and craft beers on the Maker's Trail! Featuring pet-friendly locations, unique tasting experiences and seasonal events - there's something for everyone on the Maker's Trail!

INSIDER TIP: The Maker's Trail passport program has been extended to July 15 so
there's still time to claim your prizes! Visit swmichigan.org/passport for more info.

 

STAY

Stay the weekend with us! Check out these summer offers below. Visit stjoetoday.com/stay for additional area lodging.

The Boulevard Inn - "Book One Night, Get The Second Night 50% Off" now through September 3! Enter discount code summer20 at theboulevardinn.com to receive this special offer!

The Inn at Harbor Shores - "Weekday Escape to Pure Michigan" for stays a minimum of three consecutive nights. Package includes 10% off spa services, shuttle to the beach, access to 12 miles of hiking/biking trails, on-site kayak rental. This offer is a limited time offer until August 31. Visit innatharborshores.com to book your stay!

 

#MEETMELOCALLY GIVEAWAY

Enter for the chance to win one of three St. Joseph Experience Gift Bags during the #MeetMeLocally giveaway! Visit our #MeetMeLocally Blog from prize information.

HOW TO ENTER:
- Must post a photo of location "in and around St. Joseph"
- Use hashtag #meetmelocally
- Tag St. Joseph Today
        FACEBOOK: @stjoetoday | INSTAGRAM: @stjoetoday | TWITTER: @stjosephtoday
- Enter multiple times!

 

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