Chalk art is taken to a whole new level in Saint Joseph, Michigan's Chalk the Block. Chalk artists from across the country will create masterpieces right on Broad Street in Downtown Saint Joseph, starting Friday night. Art will be visible all day Saturday and Sunday. Great for kids and families!
This is some stuff you can do this weekend, yo. Enjoy free concerts Wednesdays at noon at the John E. N. Howard Bandshell. Bring your lunch and take a break from the daily grind. 2019 Brown Bag Concert Series June 26— Richard Schwartz (Classics you love!) July 3— Deep Fried Pickle Project (Kids Show) July 10— Mockingbird July 17— Diane […]
What better way to welcome Autumn than with nature hikes, wagon rides, crafts, music, face painting and more! This family-friendly festival is filled so many fun things to do: learn about Bugs & Blooms, study pond life, and bring your binoculars to study all of the birds in the area. Enjoy the Butterfly House and […]
Ho there! Don your swords and shields and venture into the wilderness for the 3rd Annual Renaissance Faire, Saturday September 7th, on the campus of Southwestern Michigan College. Watch the axe throwing demonstrations, gawk at the live steel combat, and learn from belly dancers as we travel back to medieval times for a day of […]
Celebrate the harvest of the vineyards with the whole family -- Lemon Creek Winery's 23rd annual Harvest Festival is Saturday, September 7th. Fill your day with fun and enjoy their live music, dancing, food & drinks, craft vendors, farmers market, hayrides and more! This is a family-friendly festival, so bring your lawn chair or blanket […]
Search downtown St. Joe for braaaaiinnsss! And drinks and fun, of course. September 7, 2019 kicks off the first annual Zombie Pub Crawl, choreographed by the Ghostlight Theatre of Benton Harbor. Come in full costume and makeup to be entered into the contest! Prizes will be awarded once everyone gathers at Czar's, followed by a […]
A casual, scenic ride through Craft “Beer Country” in Southwest Michigan This year we will be adding 15-mile, 45-mile and 60 mile routes along with our 30 mile route. All proceeds will benefit Cycle-Re-Cycle in Benton Harbor. The routes will lead us on a tour around some of the area's best breweries starting and finishing […]
It's HERE! The once-a-year community art showcase has been announced! Artoberfest 2019 will take place in the downtown Benton Harbor Arts District on Saturday, September 14th. This year brings more artists and artist booths, more vendors, live art demonstrations, live music, AND Pecha Kucha! Over half a dozen food trucks will be in attendance selling […]
Salmon Run 5K/10K! Art fair! Kid zone! Salmon Cook-off! Beer, Wine, & Cider tastings! Silent Auction! Grape stomp! The Grand Haven Salmon Festival is filled with so many activities for the whole family. With event presented by local businesses such as D&W Fresh Market, Rycenga Building Center, and Sons of the American Legion, this festival […]
Modern jazz, Big Band jazz, Vocal jazz, Funk, Ugandan folk --- so many different types of glorious music! And you can find them all here, from 5pm - 10pm both Friday AND Saturday in downtown South Haven. The third annual South Haven Jazz Festival brings you over half a dozen bands, representing Grand Rapids, Otsego, […]
A field-to-fork experience, the Green Wagon Farm Dinner at the Sovengard is a celebration of nature's bounty during Michigan's own harvest time. Green Wagon Farm is a local, sustainable, organic farm that provides produce and plant power to the Sovengard every day. This collaboration exacerbates the hyper-local and fresh ingredients that flow from the field […]
PechaKucha: the art of concise storytelling. A presentation format developed in Tokyo in 2003, PechaKucha gives each presenter 20 seconds to show each of their 20 slides, to share ideas, experiences, and works. The only requirement to become a presenter is passion! The St. Joe / Benton Harbor branch came together in 2015 as a […]
In the middle of the Dwight P. Mitchell City Center Park just off of Pipestone, you will find: fresh produce for purchase, arts & crafts & games for the kids, and fitness classes by the YMCA! Jams, jellies, fruit, greens, and so much more. The market accepts SNAP Bridge Cards, WIC Project Fresh coupons, Senior […]
WE'RE GOING ON AN ADVENTURE! And we're going to raise funds for the Children's Wing of the Benton Harbor Public Library while we go! Runners can run/walk the 5k course, or run/walk the 2.5k course, your choice! Both courses start at the Livery, head to North Pier Brewing Company, and return to the Livery. Your […]
Four different beers --- a lager, a porter, a blonde, and a medium-bodied ale are the highlights of this first Beer Dinner of the 2019 season. Paired with four courses, this meal will have your taste-buds soaring. Inspired by the History of the Session Ale, Round Barn delights in introducing new flavors and ideas to […]
It is time for the 7th Annual Three Oaks Wurstfest! This event kicks off with the Farmers Market at 9am, followed by the Classic Car Show at 10am. Craft and Food vendors will be open for business at 11am, with the Beer & Music tent welcoming people inside at noon (over 40 beer, wine, and […]
With carnival rides, an Apple Fest royalty court, a senior dance, lip sync contest, youth parade, and more, the Four Flags Area Apple Festival really does have it all! Wristbands for the rides are on sale at a discounted price until September 26th at Noon; the Old Fashioned Log Sawing Competition takes place on Saturday […]
Beers, brats, and community love! This year's Fest in the Southwest is located inside Watermark Brewing Company's own taproom and biergarten, with live music by the Chuck Jagers. Your $20 donation will supply you with two beer tokens (each good for a 16 ounce pour), a printed stein, & a brat. Proceeds will go to […]
Enjoy the sights and sounds of fall cycling in Harbor Country during the Apple Cider Century-- this 15, 25, 37, 50, 62, 75 or 100 mile bike ride happens every year on the last Sunday in September, and is it ever popular-- last year, over 5,500 cyclists participated! 2019 marks the 45th year for the […]
Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again! This funny, touching and high-energy musical comedy at Twin City Players will keep you humming along and tapping your toes.
For 40 years, the Women of the Chapel Hill United Methodist Church in Sodus have been raising funds for local, national, and worldwide missions projects. What began as a small display of faith and charity has since grown into an enormous feat with over 275 exhibitors-- along with food vendors, flowers and plant sales, bake […]
Doughnuts! Beer! Prizes! and more! With a portion of this year's proceeds going toward Golden Rule Charity, this is an event you don't want to miss. Enjoy beer and doughnut samples, coffee and tea samples, and help judge the doughnut contest! Test your sugar-eating skills during the doughnut eating contest, and strike a pose in […]
Beer, pretzels, lederhosen, oh my! Celebrate German tradition with Midwest flair. With music provided by the Rain Dogs, plenty of dancing will be had! Enjoy brats, Big Ass pretzels, and beer and cider from local breweries. Ring in Oktoberfest on the patio at the Inn! Party will be moved inside if weather is annoying.
The Acorn Theater is welcoming The Accidentals for the very first time on Saturday October 5th. This Michigan-native indie/rock band hails from Traverse City, and has shared a stage with many diverse acts, including Keller Williams, Martin Sexton, Brandi Carlile, Andrew Bird, The Wailers, Joan Baez, and more. Their ever-growing popularity can be attributed to […]
Fall Fun Time!! Love Creek Nature Center, Evil Czech Brewery, AND Bikers for Bikers are all teaming up to raise money for the Bike Michiana Coalition. Get outside and participate in mountain bike lessons, nature hikes, a scavenger hunt, and much more! Eat delicious foods, drink delicious beers, raise delicious funds all for our neighbors […]
LADIES NIGHT!!! The annual Little Black Dress Party, hosted by the Paint Our Towns Pink committee, will take place at Shadowland on Silver Beach, on October 10th. Be ready for a night of hors d'oeuvres and dessert, cash bar, dancing, DJ, photo booth, carousel rides, and more! Purchase single tickets, or an entire table; participate […]
Buy local, eat fresh! Fresh produce, breads and sweets (by Breadsmith), coffee (by Rapha Roasters), jewelry, soaps, yard art, and more! Spend your Saturday morning in beautiful downtown Buchanan. Vendors such as: Happy Paws Treats Pet Bakery, Knott Road Hillside Gardens, Hebron Farms, and Rolling Acres, and with booths by local organizations like the United […]
Dance under the Harvest Moon in beautiful downtown Dowagiac! With horse-drawn wagon rides, pumpkin decorating, beer & wine tastings, games, antique showcases, crafts, and craft vendors, this festival is the perfect way to welcome Autumn to Southwest Michigan. Enjoy caramel apples and apple cider at Caruso's, shop for local fall produce, and don't forget to […]
Celebrate harvest time in Southwest Michigan at the 14th Annual Harvest & Wine Festival on the beach! The New Buffalo Business Association has prepared to fill your day with October-y delights in Lions Pavilion Park. Craft beers, wines, and ciders will be available for tastings and purchase, as you stroll through the tents of art […]
Join us for a refreshing, all-levels yoga session at Journeyman Distillery, to welcome Fall and the changing of the seasons. Kristy Paul (founder of Follow The Yogi) will help you greet Autumn with a rejuvenated spirit, and sip on some spirits after class. B.Y.O.M (mat) and buy your tickets soon!
Join the Gypsy Soul Travelers and Vintage Camper Rally Group for the Vintage Market in Berrien Springs from October 18 - 20. There will be so many vendors in the areas of: Vintage, Farmhouse, Bohemian, Antiques, Re-purposed, Artisan, Industrial Salvage, Whimsical Salvage, Gypsy Couture, Boutiques, Vintage Home Decor, Edibles, Food Trucks and so much more!! […]