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2024 Antiques on the Bluff

Sun. May 05, 2024
10:00am - 5:00pm

Something old is new to you! Find hidden treasures along Lake Bluff Park at this premier antique show that overlooks Lake Michigan. This event features over 50 vendors and runs the first Sunday of the month, May through October. Rain or shine.

Want to become a vendor? Visit our Vendor Information page.

2024 Love Local

Fri. May 17, 2024
- Sun. May 19, 2024
Start and end times vary depending on day.

The third weekend of the month, May through September, celebrate all things Southwest Michigan during the Love Local weekends! Attendees will enjoy local events, extended shopping hours, events, special offers and more!

 

WEEKEND SCHEDULE:

FRIDAY
      Extended shopping hours
      Weekend special throughout SWMI

MAY PARTICIPATING LOCATIONS: 
(List will be updated regularly)

2024 Memorial Day Parade

Fri. May 24, 2024
12:00pm - 1:00pm

Honor veterans who have served this great country and remember those who have sacrificed their lives to protect our freedom at the annual Memorial Day Parade. The parade will begin at the intersection of Lake Blvd. and Park St.

 

 

2024 St. Joe Farmers Market

Sat. May 25, 2024
9:00am - 2:00pm

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.

Enjoy extended market hours (9:00a-4:00p) on June 1, July 20, August 17 and August 31 to coincide with the Lake Bluff Artisan Fair!
 
Please note that there will be special hours for the market on July 13 during the Krasl Art Fair - stay tuned for more details!

2024 St. Joe Farmers Market

Sat. June 01, 2024
9:00am - 4:00pm

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.

Enjoy extended market hours (9:00a-4:00p) on June 1, July 20, August 17 and August 31 to coincide with the Lake Bluff Artisan Fair!
 
Please note that there will be special hours for the market on July 13 during the Krasl Art Fair - stay tuned for more details!

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2024 St. Patrick’s Day Weekend Blog: March 15-17

March 11th, 2024

Join us this weekend to celebrate March in Southwest Michigan! From St. Patrick’s Day celebrations and live music to nature hikes, trivia nights, tasty craft brews and delicious food there’s a little something for everyone! Read more to make the most of this holiday weekend.

2024 Spring Weekend Blog: March 8-10

February 29th, 2024

As we gear up for Spring, there’s a lot to explore in Michigan’s Great Southwest. Join us this weekend for March Mannequins, a Spring Artisan Fair, live music, delicious food, tasty beverages and so much more. Read on to make the most of this jam-packed March weekend!

2024 February Fun in SWMI

February 13th, 2024

Not even cold weather can stop Southwest Michigan from bringing the fun! Check out the variety of events happening throughout the month of February.

Weekend Guide to the 2024 Ice Fest: February 2-4

January 30th, 2024

Join us February 2-4 for the 2024 Ice Fest sponsored by Silver Beach Pizza to celebrate the winter season! It’s a weekend that brings frosty fun to downtown St. Joe. Enjoy professional Ice Carving Competitions, a Scavenger Hunt, Ice Interactives + more exciting events happening throughout SWMI!

2024 Winter Warm Up Weekend: January 26-28

January 20th, 2024

The winter doesn’t slow things down in Michigan’s Great Southwest! This January weekend brings a Chili Tour, St. Joe Winter Beer Fest, live music, trivia and board game nights, Bloody Mary Bars and more! Read below to check out all the awesome winter activities.

Join us February 5-7 for the annual Magical Ice Fest sponsored by Silver Beach Pizza to celebrate the winter season! It’s a weekend that brings frosty fun to downtown St. Joe. Enjoy professional Ice Carving Competitions, a SnowBiz Scavenger Hunt, Ice Interactives and more!

Join us February 5-7 for the annual Magical Ice Fest sponsored by Silver Beach Pizza to celebrate the winter season! It’s a weekend that brings frosty fun to downtown St. Joe. Enjoy professional Ice Carving Competitions, a SnowBiz Scavenger Hunt, Ice Interactives and more!

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5

Ice carvers begin revving their chainsaws for the Professional Individual Carving Competition, presented by Caffe Tosi, on Friday at 5:00pm. Along Pleasant Street blocks of ice will be transformed into all sorts of awesome. The carvers will finish their icy creations at 8:00pm.

All weekend long, Ice Fest attendees can explore downtown with the SnowBiz Scavenger Hunt, sponsored by Berrien Community Foundation. Start the search by picking up a map from the St. Joe Today Welcome Center, located at 301 State Street! The SnowBiz Scavenger Hunt is fun for all ages and has its rewards too - turn in the form at the end for a chance to win a St. Joseph Gift Certificate good at 80+ locations.

While you’re downtown, stroll Light up the Bluff (now through February 14) in Lake Bluff Park! This local park is transformed into a winter wonderland, featuring 1 million holiday lights. Grab a hot chocolate and continue your stroll through downtown St. Joseph to take in the new winter lights! The winter lights have been placed downtown along State St. (from Elm St. to Ship St.) as well as Broad St. and Ship St. (Lake Blvd. to Main St.) and Pleasant St. (Lake Blvd. to Court St.) and will remain up through February in conjunction with Light up the Bluff.

Sarett Nature Center hosts Owl Prowl from 7:00pm-8:30pm! Join Sarett naturalists to learn about owls and different owl calls before going out on the trails to listen and call for owls. Space is limited, call (269) 927 4832 to register.

INSIDER TIP: Check out their second Owl Prowl event on Saturday, February 20!

Join JLN Studio for a Heart Painting Class from 6:00pm-9:00pm! Price includes all painting supplies, instruction, lite snacks, water and coffee. All experience levels welcome! 

INSIDER TIP: Check out more upcoming classes in February!



SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6

Ice teams assemble! The Professional Team Carving Competition begins at 7:30am and State Street will come alive with icy fun. This carving and creating will go on until 4:30pm and involves epic eight blocks of ice for each sculpture. It's awesome to watch the progress of the teams throughout the day. 

For active ice-seekers, start your day off with the annual Ice Fest 5K Chocolate Run/Walk, hosted by Sunset Coast Striders, beginning at 9:00am! This timed run is the perfect way to explore downtown St. Joseph (and warm up a little, too!). For more information on the race and how to register click here!

After your run, challenge your friends and family to the Frozen Fish Toss, sponsored by The Livery, and Frosty Tic-Tac-Toe, sponsored by BIGGBY Coffee of St. Joseph and Zoup! of St. Joseph! Both interactives will be located outside of the Welcome Center and are open from 11:00am-4:00pm.

It’s a great time to EAT, SHOP, STAY, PLAY in Michigan’s Great Southwest! From unique Michigan-made goods to kitchen essentials to boutique clothing to handcrafted treats and delicious brews, there's something for everyone.

INSIDER TIP: Countdown to Summer with SWMI businesses and restaurants for a chance
to win weekly prizes! To enter, spend
$25 (one time or cumulative purchases) at any
SJT member 
business and turn in your receipts at the Welcome Center for one entry!
Every $25 spent = one entry. Earn double entries 
for purchases during Ice Fest Weekend! 
Visit stjoetoday.com/countdown for more info!

Waterfront Framing & Design hosts a Valentine’s Day Gift Pop-Up Market from 10:00am-3:00pm! Check out four local artisans and their Valentine’s Day themed gifts.

Get crafty with The Turquoise Top Hat! Sign up for their class this Saturday, Wood Flower Heart Pallet Signs, from 10:00am-12:30pm.

INSIDER TIP: Visit turquoisetophat.com for a complete
class schedule or to order take home craft kits!

Urban Garage Market hosts two classes this weekend - Intro to Modern Calligraphy on Saturday from 11:00am-1:00pm and Chunky Knit Blanket on Sunday from 11:00am-1:00pm! 

 

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 7

If cold conditions remain through the weekend, Sunday offers a great opportunity to enjoy downtown St. Joe and all the sculptures created during the festival. Many stores and restaurants will be open offering the perfect place to warm up while enjoying the icy art. (Great way to get out before Super Bowl activities start later in the day).

INSIDER TIP: There's still time to complete the SnowBiz Scavenger
Hunt, so swing by the Welcome Center to pick up a form and
drop it off by 5:00pm!

We hope you find all the frosty fun this weekend! ❄️

 

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