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.
SWMI EVENTS
View the classic cars from days gone by as they line up along Lake Boulevard for the Mike Yore Memorial Car Show on Friday, July 19 from 4:00p-8:00p. Attendees will “cruise” along the bluff and enjoy classic hits as they take in over 150 eye-catching vehicles in downtown St. Joe! Sponsored by Honor Credit Union.
Groove to the sounds of jazz, big band, classic hits and more at John E.N. Howard Bandshell during the Friday Night Concert Series from 7:00p-8:00p. Take in beautiful sunsets during these free concerts held weekly on Fridays, July 19-August 30. This week’s conert features Blue Shoes (Big Band Style). Sponsored by The Boulevard Inn & Bistro.
INSIDER TIP: The Wednesday Brown Bag Concert Series returns July 17-
August 28! Enjoy free weekly concerts Wednesdays from 12:00p-1:00p
at the John E.N. Howard Bandshell.
Discover fresh finds at the St. Joe Farmers Market held weekly on Saturdays (through October 12) in Lake Bluff Park from 9:00a-2:00p! Market-goers will find a variety of products including baked goods, locally grown produce, perennials and cut flowers, meats and cheeses, coffee and more. Sponsored by Culver’s of Stevensville, The Boulevard Inn & Bistro and NOBO.
INSIDER TIP: Check out the latest temporary mural in downtown St. Joseph!
Painted by Michigan-based artist Kim Wood, this mural can be found on the
stairs leading up to Lake Bluff Park. Thank you to the Schalon Foundation
for their partnership!
Get linked with forever jewelry (bracelets, necklaces, anklets and more) at Lee & Birch during the Lakuna Links Pop-Up from 10:00a-3:00p on Friday, July 19. Head back on Saturday, July 20 for another Pop-Up with the “Do Something Lady” - DIY Trucker Hat Bar from 10:00a-5:00p. Purchase and decorate a trucker hat with patches, pins, chains and more!
Catch live music at the Box Factory for the Arts featuring The Spaniels Forever and Billy Shelton from 7:30p-9:00p on Friday, July 19. All weekend long, enjoy free Gallery Exhibitions throughout the historic building + local art and homemade gifts for sale!
The Livery hosts live music feat. Philip Michael Scales on Friday, July 19 at 8:30p. Scales is a Nashville-based singer-songwriter who performs what he calls “Dive Bar Soul” which takes a bit of indie rock storytelling and couples it with the passion of the blues. On Saturday, July 20 catch the NOBO Concert Series performance from The Jordan Hamilton Ensemble at 8:30p. Cellist and vocalist Jordan Hamilton is a mix of mastery and maverick musicality; hip-hop influenced, rhythmically layered, melodically robust.
The Acorn hosts events all weekend long! On Friday, July 19 catch the 2024 Singer-Songwriter Competition Finals at 7:00p. On Saturday, July 20 enjoy Swearingen & Kelli with The Music of Simon & Garfunkel Sunday at 8:00p. Wrap up the weekend on Sunday, July 21 with Kelly Hoppenjans – Midwest Made at 7:00p
The Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra (SMSO) is cleaning out their offices! They will accept donations of items such as household, books, crafts, pictures, and frames for our Rummage Sale/Fundraiser (no clothes or appliances, please) on Friday, July 19. Head back on Saturday, July 20, as SMSO hosts a Rummage Sale/Fundraiser from 8:00a-2:00p in the parking lot across from their office at 513 Ship Street in downtown St. Joe.
Perennial Accents hosts a Pop-Up in the kitchen on Saturday, July 20 from 10:00a-3:00p featuring local artist Tide & Timbers Studio. Enjoy bites in the kitchen on Friday and Sunday!
Head to Sister Lakes Brewing on Saturday, July 20 for the 3rd Annual Soapbox Derby from 3:00p-7:00p. This annual fundraiser event is in collaboration with Hidden Acres Safe Haven. Then on Saturday, July 21 don’t miss their Courtyard Concert Series featuring Robert Rolfe Feddersen from 2:00p-5:00p.
Get creative with The Lilac Loft this Sunday, June 21 as they host two classes: Pop in Sand Candle Making from 1:00p-4:00p and a Hot Wax Candle Making at 4:00p!
GREAT DEALS
Shoppers will enjoy special savings storewide at 1232 Broad St. Mercantile!
Get 10% off your 2024/2025 WINTER storage with Anchor’s Way Marina! Must call to reserve your space & mention "St. Joe Loves Locals" to the front desk to qualify. Contact Anchor’s Way at (269) 982 0812.
Blue Water Rentals will host a table inside the St. Joe Today Welcome Center on Saturday, July 20! Reserve a boat Blue Water Boat Rentals and receive a 10% discount on any rental of 2 hours or more at our St. Joe location only! Use code LoveLocal24 & reserve online at bwboatrentals.com
Forever Clean Soap Works hosts extended hours for Love Local Weekend! Spend $20, get a free lip balm (one per customer per day).
Glik’s will host s huge sidewalk sale throughout the weekend! New clearance items, including many summer items and sandals. Open Friday and Sunday 10:00a-8:00p and Saturday 10:00a-9:00p!
Shoppers will enjoy additional markdowns in clearance and new discounts on select summer items at Grins of St. Joseph!
Lana’s Boutique offers sales throughout the store throughout Love Local Weekend!
Shoppers will enjoy 20% off all clothing Friday through Sunday at Lee & Birch!
Mention Love Local Weekend and get 10% off your in-store purchase at Olive Cart!
Perennial Accents hosts 25$ off indoor/outdoor pillows + a 50% off sidewalk bazaar featuring great home and kitchen decor on Saturday and Sunday (weather permitting). Hours: Monday-Saturday, 10a-8p, Sunday 11a-5p.
Get a free cooler bag with purchases of $30 or more at The Cheese Lady!
The Christmas Tree is a family-owned happy place to shop and is only a 5-minute drive North of St Joe on M 63! In the Room of Good Things to Eat enjoy samples of delicious Michigan-made products, new dips., salsas and white chocolate lemon bark made locally by LuLu + enjoy $1 off on items being sampled! Shoppers will receive a $5 gift certificate with a $30 purchase (for the next visit) OR $10 gift certificate with a $50 purchase (for the next visit).
Shoppers will enjoy 20% off all in-store purchases + receive a free room spray (while supplies last) at The Lilac Loft!
New clients of The Skin Bar will get $50 off a service of $150 or more!
