UPDATE: Due to inclement weather and continued thunderstorms throughout the day, we have made the difficult decision to cancel Fall Fest today. There will be no rain date for this event.
All ages are sure to have fun at this celebration of autumn! Attendees will enjoy the Critter Barn, Balloon Twisters, a Farmers Market, Interactive Booths feat. local organizations and more.
2026 SCHEDULE
St. Joe Farmers Market | 9a-2p
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 + Grassy Lot on the corner of Lake Blvd. & Pleasant St. (across from Schu's) | 9a-2p
Attendees will enjoy interactive games, crafts and/or photo opportunities with our Fall Fest community partners: RE/MAX by the Lake, Art Matters Kids Studio, Balloon Twisters, Benton Harbor Sunrise Rotary, Boys & Girls Club of Greater Southwest Michigan, Centria Autism Center, Citadel Dance & Music Center, First Congregational Church UCC St. Joseph, Fusion Center for Dance, G&M Variety & The JOY Project, Interact Club, Kiwanis Club St. Joseph-Benton Harbor, Krasl Art Center, Mighty Dog Roofing, Pathway Methodist, Platinum Hardwood Floors, Rotary Club of St. Joseph/Benton Harbor, Trinity Lutheran School & Church and the YMCA of Greater Michiana.
Benton Harbor Sunrise Rotary Pumpkin Raffle | 9a-2p
Presented by the Benton Harbor Sunrise Rotary Club from 9a to 1:50p, this fun-filled event culminates with the Great Pumpkin Raffle drawing at 2p. The first three tickets pulled win $500, $400, and $300. A $10 raffle ticket benefits the Benton Harbor Sunrise Rotary's work and allows for partnership with community charitable organizations on projects that align with the Club's mission to serve young people and the broader community. All tickets will be sold by 1:50p and entrants do not need to be present to win.
Bubble Dance Party | 10a-1p
All ages will enjoy playing with a variety of bubble wands while dancing to family-friendly music! Bubble machines will add to the fun, creating thousands of bubbles for the ultimate dance party.
Critter Barn | 10a-2p
Enjoy their FARM ON THE GO! and meet the animals of Critter Barn.
Storytime in Lake Bluff Park | 11:30a & 12:30p & 1:30p
11:30a - Forever Books | Storytime with Poppy
12:30p - Author Cherie Okonski with a special appearance by Gumper the Rabbit
1:30p - St. Joseph Maud Preston Palenske Library
