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 Farmers Market, Fall Fest, special offers throughout SWMI and more. Read on for a complete weekend guide!
Love Local is sponsored by The Boulevard Inn & Bistro and Silver Harbor Brewing.
SWMI EVENTS
Discover fresh finds at the St. Joe Farmers Market held weekly on Saturdays (through October 11) in Lake Bluff Park from 9a-2p! 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.
Fall Fest returns to downtown St. Joseph on Saturday, September 20, from 9a-2p in Lake Bluff Park and the Grassy Lot (corner of Lake Blvd. & Pleasant St.), sponsored by RE/MAX by the Lake, Infusco Coffee and Visit Southwest Michigan! Fall Fest activities include the RE/MAX by the Lake Big Balloon Walk-Through (11:30a-1:30p), Interactive Booths from RE/MAX by the Lake, Balloon Twisters, Berrien County Democratic Party, Berrien County Historical Association, Boys & Girls Club of Greater Southwest Michigan, Citadel Dance & Music Center, First Congregational UCC St. Joseph, Interact Club, Kiwanis Club St. Joseph-Benton Harbor, Krasl Art Center, Let’s Play Music of Southwest Michigan, Mighty Dog Roofing, Performance Plus Quick Oil Change, Platinum Hardwood Floors, Rotary Club of St. Joseph-Benton Harbor, St. Joseph Maud Preston Palenske Library, T-Mobile, The Little Things Play Cafe, The Woods Fitness Park and Lucky Dog Ranch, Trinity Lutheran School & Church, Water Street Glassworks and the YMCA of Greater Michiana (9:00a-2:00p); Benton Harbor Sunrise Rotary Pumpkin Raffle (9:00a-2:00p); Critter Barn (10:00a-2:00p), Storytime on the Bluff at 11:30a (St. Joseph Maud Preston Palenske Library), 12:30p and 1:30p (Forever Books - Storytime with Poppy).
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!
Join Lazy Ballerina Winery for a wine tasting and new releases!
INSIDER TIP: Enjoy two new fall flavors of the Lazy Ballerina Hard
Apple Cider: Caramel Apple and Cherry. FREE logo pint glass
with the purchase of 4 or more cans of hard cider.
Local Pour hosts a weekend of events! On Friday, September 19, enjoy Happy Hour from 5p-7p and Karaoke from 6:30p-8:30p. On Saturday, September 20, take in some live music from 4p-7p.
The Acorn hosts events all weekend long! On Friday, September 19, enjoy Dustbowl Revival at 8p. On Saturday, September 20, enjoy live music with DuPont Phillips - Kylee Phillips and Chris DuPont with special guest Christopher Gold at 8p.
Head to The GhostLight Theatre to catch CPR Dance: Inhale Movement’s Season 4 concert, Resonance Benton Harbor, on Saturday, September 20, at 2p and 7p.
Wanderlust Outfitters hosts Kuhl PANTcakes on Saturday, September 20 from 10a-1p! Shoppers will enjoy 20% off ALL KUHL, a free gift when you try on two pairs of Kuhl pants, freshly flipped pancakes and hot brewed coffee served in your own new Kuhl mug from Wanderlust (while supplies last).
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!
The Box Factory for the Arts for free gallery exhibits and local art/gifts for sale!
Head to the Box Factory for the Arts for free gallery exhibitions throughout the historic building, view local art and find one-of-a-kind homemade gifts for sale!
Enjoy a free gift with purchase at FuzzyButz Pet Boutique & Bakery! For purchases over $100, get a free FuzzyButz Silicone Travel Bowl. For purchases $50-$99, get a free FuzzyButz Waste Bag Dispenser. For purchases $50-$74, get a free FuzzyButz Frisbee.
Glik’s will have an additional 50% off their clearance items!
Lana’s Boutique offers 30% off the Lulu B Collection!
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 September Love Local Weekend special—any of our sandwich options with a choice of side and a drink for $15.
Head to the St. Joe Community Taproom for 4th Anniversary Specials!
State Street Stuff will host racks outside and offer special discounts all weekend!
Autumn Equinox on the Water - the leaves are turning, the air is crisp, and the river is calling! Join Third Coast Paddling during the first weekend of fall for peaceful paddles, golden views, and cozy autumn vibes. For the first weekend of fall only (September 20-21), take 15% off your rentals with promo code FALL15 at check-out. (Valid for online advance reservations only.)
Check out White Pine Winery's Summer Special! Take 5% off any 4 bottles, 10% off any 6 bottles and 15% off any 12 bottles (case).
