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 special events, delicious samples, a photo op and special offers throughout SWMI. Read on for a complete weekend guide!
Love Local is sponsored by The Boulevard Inn & Bistro.
SWMI EVENTS
Don’t miss the weekly St. Joe Farmers Market on Saturdays from 9a-2p in Lake Bluff Park. Market-goers will enjoy fresh finds as vendors will offer a variety of products including baked goods, locally grown produce, perennials and cut flowers, meats and cheeses, coffee and more! Sponsored by The Boulevard Inn & Bistro, Culver's of Stevensville, NOBO, Renaissance Athletic Club and Third Coast Paddling.
INSIDER TIP: While you’re downtown, stop by the bluff stairs for a
photo op with our temporary summer stair mural!
Visit the St. Joe Lighthouse weekly on Saturdays from 10a-7p, now through August 30. Explore the North Pier Inner Light first floor for free, or buy a ticket ($5/person) to climb to the top. Tickets are cash only at the lighthouse on Saturdays, or stop by the St. Joe Today Welcome Center in advance. Looking for more history? Join us every Saturday at 10a for a free, guided walking tour.
View the MAAC Gallery Exhibition on all three floors of the Box Factory for the Arts. Free and open to the public! Weekend hours include Friday-Saturday, 10a-4p and Sunday, 12p-4p.
Celebrate Full of Crepe's opening week and come try the new and delicious addition to downtown St. Joe! Open 8a-7p, closed Tuesdays.
Henna Design House hosts a Pop-Up in front of G&M Variety on Friday, June 20 and Saturday, June 21. Stop by and get a beautiful design that will last 1-2 weeks!
Downtown St. Joe will enjoy a new summer vendor located on the corner of State & Pleasant, KT’s Rasoi! Come by and enjoy our refreshing Mango Lassi, crispy Samosas, creamy Kulfi (Indian ice cream pops), and more delicious treats!
Local Pour hosts a weekend of events! On Friday, June 20, enjoy Happy Hour from 5p-7p. On Saturday, June 21, take in some Live Music from 4p-7p or showcase your skills during Karaoke from 6:30p-8:30p.
Visit Stoke Riders as they host a table at the St. Joe Today Welcome Center on Saturday, June 21! Enjoy 20% off if you sign up for Surfing, Kiteboarding, Efoiling or Wingfoiling lessons and also offering 10% off all equipment & apparel at the Stoke Riders retail/online store located in suite 331 in The Box Factory for the Arts.
The Acorn hosts live music all weekend long! On Saturday, June 21, enjoy music by Cracker (American Rock Band) at 8p. Then head back on Sunday, June 22, for music by Steve Earle Solo & Acoustic: Fifty Years of Songs and Stories (Singer-Songwriter) at 8p.
Zo’s Mini Donuts hosts Sunset Specials from 7p-10p, Friday-Sunday! They’re open late, so stop by and enjoy the freshest donuts in town.
GREAT DEALS
Shop special sales throughout 1232 Broad Street Mercantile. Shoppers can register to win a $25 gift card!
Enjoy 25 % off Aveda, Eleven Australia and Kevin Murphy products, all weekend long at Affinity Salon & Spa!
FuzzyButz Pet Boutique & Bakery offers up to 30% off Select Merchandise!
Shoppers will get an additional 20% off men’s and women’s clearance + 25% off men’s 1897 shorts at Glik’s!
House of Colour - Southwest Michigan offers a FREE GIFT with new service bookings (color analysis, style analysis, makeup classes, personal shopping, wardrobe edits) & 10% off all makeup sales when you mention "love local".
Lana’s Boutique offers 30% off all regular-priced denim!
Celebrate Lazy Ballerina Winery’s 10th Anniversary! All weekend long, enjoy specials, free tastings of their 10th Anniversary special edition Seyval Blanc and Anniversary Bubbly + special bundle package of 10-year anniversary merch and products!
Lee & Birch will host racks outside and offer special discounts all weekend!
Get 10% off when you mention Love Local Weekend at Olive Cart!
The South Bend Chocolate Cafe hosts a June Love Local Weekend special—buy 1/2lb of bulk chocolate, get 1/2lb of chocolate-covered pretzels. Plus, enjoy Live Music Friday, June 20 and Saturday, June 21 from 7p-9p!
St. Joe Community Taproom offers Pride-themed menu items for all, plus giveback and support opportunities!
State Street Stuff hosts a Sidewalk Sale + get a free gift with purchase!
Enjoy new summertime savory & dessert dips, grilling rubs & marinades, and lemonade mixes—on sale, two for $10 Mix & Match at The Christmas Tree Gift Shop! Enjoy samples + register to win a $25 gift certificate on Friday, June 20 and Saturday, June 21.
The summer solstice is here — the sun’s out, the water’s warm, and there’s no better way to soak it all in than from a kayak or paddleboard. Come celebrate the start of summer with a little sunshine, freshwater spray, and a whole lot of fun with Third Coast Paddling! For the first weekend of summer only (June 20-22), take 15% off your rentals with promo code SUMMER15 at check-out. (Valid for online advance reservations only.)
Waterfront House of Framing & Fashion hosts Sidewalk Sales all weekend long! On Friday, June 20 shoppers will enjoy up to 80% off clearance items + Pop-Up vendors including Island Inspired Jewelry and webelieveco. Hours include 10a-8p! On Saturday, June 21 (10a-8p) and Sunday, June 22 (12p-4p) the Sidewalk Sales continue + Pop-Up vendor webelieveco returns.
