Summer’s not over in Michigan’s Great Southwest! Keep reading to maximize your holiday weekend plans. This holiday weekend features everything from business anniversaries and sales to sun-filled beach days, a tri-state Regatta, a Farmers Market, Lighthouse Tours, and an Artisan Fair!
FRIDAY, AUGUST 29
The Friday Night Concert Series wraps up with the last concert of the 2025 season! This week catch a performance by Sankofa (Eclectic Soul) at the John E.N. Howard Bandshell from 7p-8p. Take in beautiful sunsets during this free concert. Sponsored by The Boulevard Inn & Bistro and United Way of Southwest Michigan.
Kick off the day with Morning Yoga at River St. Joe Brewery from 10:30-11:45a! This 75-minute Hatha yoga class takes place outdoors in the Beer Garden of River St. Joe at Flatwater Farms. Attendees will enjoy 10% off food and drink after class!
Wanderlust Outfitters celebrates their 9th WANDER-versary this Labor Day Weekend! Enjoy discounts and giveaways all weekend long, August 29-Sunday, August 31. Special family fun on Saturday, August 30, from 11a-2p - attendees will enjoy balloon twisting and critters from Sarett Nature Center!
Take a spin on the Silver Beach Carousel! Hours this week include Tuesday-Sunday from 12p-9p. Visit silverbeachcarousel.com for a complete schedule!
Get ready for a magical evening at The Little Things Play Cafe as they host a Meet & Greet with Anna & Kristoff from 5p-7p. Dinner and dessert will be available for purchase!
Local Pour hosts Dueling Pianos from 6p-9p. Twilight Tunes will take your requests while you sing along!
Twin City Players kicks off their latest production, Something Rotten! this weekend. This musical comedy is a hilarious mash-up of sixteenth-century Shakespeare and twenty-first-century Broadway. Catch shows Friday/Saturday at 7:30p and Sunday at 2p, August 29-September 21.
Catch additional live music throughout Southwest Michigan! See below for the Friday lineup:
Lemon Creek Winery - Free Friday Night Live Music, 5p-8p
Filkins Vineyards - Elvis, Johnny Cash, Neil Diamond Impersonator, 5p-8p
Coach’s Bar & Grill - Live Music on the Patio w/ Gregg & Tracy, 6p-9p
RyeBelles - Friday Night Music feat. St. Joe Jack, 6p-9p
Watermark Brewing - Live with Pablo’s Great Revenge Band, 7p-10p
Silver Harbor Brewing - Live Music feat. Jerod Bolt, 7p
The Acorn - Bowmanville Live, 8p-11p
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
SATURDAY, AUGUST 30
Stop to get some fresh eats at the St. Joe Farmers Market, running from 9a-2p in Lake Bluff Park. 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 The Boulevard Inn & Bistro, Culver's of Stevensville, NOBO, Renaissance Athletic Club and Third Coast Paddling.
Over 50 local and regional artisans will display their handcrafted goods during the Lake Bluff Artisan Fair on Saturday, August 30 from 10a-5p in Lake Bluff Park! Shoppers will enjoy a variety of goods including candles, jewelry, clothing and more. Sponsored by Culver’s of Stevensville.
INSIDER TIP: Head to the Krasl Art Center for additional artisans during their
Summer Art Market on the Green from 10a-5p. This outdoor market on
KAC grounds that features 12 regional artists, including one Emerging Artist!
KAC sculpture and gallery exhibitions will be open to explore before or after
you shop the market.
It’s your last chance to visit the St. Joe Lighthouse as we close out the 2025 season! Join us from 10a-7p and 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 for the last free, guided walking tour at 10a.
Join Urban Garage Market for their annual Fall Open House from 10a-4p! Shop the latest autumn home decor, faux stems and fall fashion.
Watermark Brewing hosts a Harvest Fest from 11a-11p! Attendees will enjoy a variety of activities throughout the day, including getting to meet King Corn & Lil’ Sebastian, a Pie Contest, Corn on the Cob Contest and live music!
Get creative with Filkins Vineyards during their Paint & Sip Saturday event from 11:30a-1:30p! No experience necessary, this class will be guided by The Mural Artist and attendees will get to take home their own masterpieces.
INSIDER TIP: Additional Saturday fun - catch the Feeling Grazey
Charcuterie Food Truck on from 12p-6p + a Sunset Wine Pairing
Dinner on Saturday from 7:30p-9:30p.
Sister Lakes Brewing hosts a Blood & Brews Blood Drive from 12p-4p! All donations stay in the SWMI area. Every donor will receive a $25 e-gift card and 25% off their pour after donating!
Head over to Eden Springs Park for the last weekend of their Summer Miniature Train Rides! These original House of David engines and passenger cars have been lovingly restored by the Eden Springs team of volunteers and train experts. Train rides are available Saturday & Sunday from 1p-5p - $3 per person, with kids 3 & under free.
Close out the summer season with Round Barn Winery during their Labor Day Mega Weekend! Attendees will enjoy three days of live music, signature wines, craft beers and cocktails.
The City of St. Joseph hosts their last Summer Movie Series this weekend, featuring School of Rock. Held at Milton Park, this showing starts at 7:30p and is entirely free to the public. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own chairs, blankets and snacks!
Wrap up the evening with St. Joseph River Yacht Club’s annual Tri-State Regatta Party! Live music feat. WYSIWYG at 8p, this event is open to the public.
INSIDER TIP: The Tri-State Regatta sailboats arrive in
St. Joseph early Saturday morning and leave early
Sunday morning!
Catch additional live music throughout Southwest Michigan! See below for the Saturday lineup:
12 Corners - Celtics and Classics, 3p-6p
Filkins Vineyards - Dylan Raymond Live, 3p-6p
Plank’s Tavern - Dockside Music with Jack Adams, 5:30p-8:30p
Coach’s Bar & Grill - Live Music on the Patio w/ Jonny Love, 6p-9p
Vineyard 2121 - Dart Board Compromise, 7p-10p
The Acorn - Rocks Off: A Tribute to The Rolling Stones, 8p-11p
SUNDAY, AUGUST 31
Join the Inn at Harbor Shores for Lobster Fest from 1p-8:30p under the Riverside Tent! Attendees will enjoy a full day of delicious food, live music and a lobsterific menu.
Find your new favorite wine at the St. Joe Wine Shoppe! Join them as they taste fun and unique wines with a different theme every week during Wine Sample Sundays from 1p-5p! This week’s theme is Labors of Love: Co-Ops.
Wrap up the holiday weekend celebrations with the City of St. Joseph Municipal Band Concert at 7p! Hosted at the John E.N. Howard Bandshell, attendees will enjoy a beautiful view of the St. Joseph River.
Catch additional live music throughout Southwest Michigan! See below for the Sunday lineup:
Filkins Vineyards - Jim Post Band, 12p-3p
Coach’s Bar & Grill - Live Music on the Patio w/ Johnny Love, 2p-5p
Filkins Vineyards - Zach Filkins, Kody Bryant, Jason Johnson, 5p-8p
Silver Harbor Brewing - Dylan Raymond, 6:30p-9:30p
Watermark Brewing - Live with The Detroit Door, 6:30p-10p
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 1
The St. Joe Today Welcome Center will be open from 11a-3p.
Live music throughout Southwest Michigan! See below for the Monday lineup:
River Saint Joe Brewery - Music Mondays, 5:30p-7:30p
Coach’s Bar & Grill - Music Bingo on the Patio, 6p-8p
City of St. Joseph - Municipal Band Concert at 7:00p (last concert of the 2024 summer season!)
