Saturday June 5th & September 4th, 2010 

Craft show on the bluff during the Rhumbline (June) and Tri-State Regattas (September.) Watch the boats, shop and don't forget the Farmers' Market will be going on as well as the Antiques Market on Sunday!

Visitors have chance to buy the public art located in St. Joseph, Mich.....

Check out www.visithotdiggitydogs.com or contact Solon at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 269-985-0349.

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September 4th, 2010
St. Joseph River Yacht Club

Monday Events 

The party continues on Monday (Labor Day) with Jenna Mammina, the Mark Albers Trio and Kevin Marzke starting at 4:00pm...admission is $12 in advance, $15 at the door. Grilled food and bar service will be available for purchase.

JennaMammina.com for more info...or call the Yacht Club at 269-983-6393

St. Joseph Weekly Calendar of Events
Downtown St. Joseph
Week of August 30th - September 5th 2010

Click here for your weekly Calendar of Events for "What's Going On" in downtown St. Joseph, MI. Everything from kids activities to concerts and restaurants and bars to downtown events. Plan your trip to St. Joseph, MI today!

2010 events

Plenty to do - plenty to see! We hope you had a great summer...don't miss some of our fun-filled fall events and check back for more details when downtown turns into a winter wonderland! 

Please see individual event listings on this website for specific event details...

Wednesday, September 1st

Brown Bag Concert by AEP/Cook Nuclear at the Howard Band Shell - 12 noon - 1pm

Horse Drawn Trolley Rides sponsored by the Upton Foundation, 1-3 pm. Pickup at the Welcome Center. Free.

Thursday, September 2nd

City of St. Joseph Classic Car Show, Lake Boulevard, 5-9pm

State Street Experience sponsored by DK Boutique featuring Joey Greene and Chairman Ralph 6-8pm

Friday, September 3rd

Flagstar Friday Night Concerts at the Howard Band Shell - 7:30pm . Final concert of the season!

Saturday, September 4th

Tri-State Regatta boats begin arriving in the morning.

Farmers' Market in Lake Bluff Park. 9am-2pm.

Regatta Craft Fair in Lake Bluff Park. 10am-5pm

Horse Drawn Trolley Rides sponsored by the Upton Foundation, noon-3pm. Pickup at the Welcome Center. Free.

Sunday, September 5th

Tri-State Regatta Boats Depart

Antiques on the Bluff in Lake Bluff Park, 10:00am - 3:00pm

Horse Drawn Trolley Rides sponsored by the Upton Foundation, noon-3pm. Pickup at the Welcome Center. Free.

Municipal Band Concerts at the Howard Band Shell, 3:30pm, 7:30pm and Big Band Jazz at 9:00pm.

FIREWORKS at dusk! Sponsored by the City of St. Joseph

Monday, September 6th, Labor Day

Municipal Band Concerts at the Howard Band Shell, 3:30pm and 7:30pm.

June 5th through October 9th
Saturdays, 9 am - 2 pm

New Wednesday Market

Going to the downtown Farmers' Market used to be limited to the treat of selecting your own ripe, succulent fruits and vegetables. Things have changed! Saturday morning at the Market now includes jams, honey, hearth-baked breads and fine pastries, perennials, cut flowers, organic vegetables and so much more!

Take the time to chat with vendors who will share recipes, planting recommendations and cooking tips. Also, plan to visit with several friends since the number of people attending this weekly event has continued to grow over the last few years. It's a Saturday tradition! The Farmers' Market takes place every Saturday, 9am to 2pm, June 5th through October 9th (except Venetian Festival Weekend - July 17th). The Market is located in Lake Bluff Park on Lake Blvd. between Broad and Pleasant Sts.

Presented by St. Joseph Today

Fridays, June 18th - September 3rd, 7:30 pm

Friday evening concerts all summer long start at 7:30 p.m. and are usually finished by 9:00 p.m. Soothing sounds all evening overlooking the St. Joe River with views of Lake Michigan and the lighthouse! Sponsored by Flagstar Bank

A UNIQUE BRIDAL EXPERIENCE…

Say goodbye to stuffy bridal shows…the Lake Shore Wedding Walk is a unique, interactive experience for brides, grooms, friends & family! Visit the unique & beautiful venues of St. Joseph as you chat with photographers, taste local food & wine, participate in ballroom dance classes to prepare for your first dance and watch runway-style fashion shows!

When you arrive at the registration table, you’ll be given a Wedding Walk Passport. You’ll hop on the trolley and be taken to your first venue where you’ll be greeted by beautiful decor & full tablescapes, live musicians, passed h’ors doeuvres and delicious cake samples. Chat with a wedding planner, flip through photography portfolios, and try out a photo booth...

YOU COULD WIN AN ALL-EXPENSES PAID DREAM WEDDING!

The perfect dress, a lakeside ceremony, sunset dancing, and exquisite meal, and all in the hands of a professional. Sound like a dream? It could come true for you! Premier members of Southwest Michigan’s Wedding Vendors Network will come together to give you the ultimate wedding package! As you visit vendors & events get your passport stamped. Your day will end at 5:30 when you arrive at The Veranda @ The Whitcomb to turn in your completed passport for a chance to win the wedding of your dreams!

For more information please visit www.lakeshoreweddingwalk.com

Enjoy live music as you stroll the brick-lined streets.  Festivities run from 6:00pm- 8:00pm. Compliments of the Downtown Merchants & St. Joseph Today!

Link to the Band Website

Free Horse Drawn Trolley Hours

The clip-clop of hooves hitting the brick road mingles with the jangling of harnesses as a large Percheron pulls the trolley along the streets of historic downtown St. Joseph, Michigan. Trolley pickup and dropoff is tentatively scheduled for State St. in front of the St. Joe Today office - 421 State St.

2010

Pick-up and drop off is at the corner of Elm and State!

421 State St.
St. Joseph, MI
269-985-1111

Wednesdays, 12 p.m.- 1 p.m.

This long running series returns to the intimate confines of the John E.N. Howard Band Shell overlooking the St. Joe River with views of Lake Michigan and the lighthouse. Bring your lunch and take a break from the daily grind! Presented by AEP / Cook Nuclear Plant.

September 18th, 2010 12 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Bid a fond farewell to summer with soothing Blues, refreshing brews and local BBQ! The John E. N. Howard Bandshell and Port St. play host to the second version of this event. The infamous Bean Bag tourney also returns to the streets of St. Joe!

2010 Performance Schedule 

Oblates of Blues  12:30 - 2:00 p.m.  

Bryan Michael Fischer Band  2:30 - 4:00 p.m.

Elwood Splinters Blues Band   4:30 - 6:00 p.m.

Round Barn Brewery Beer

Kölsch Style - Our Kölsch style beer is a golden-blonde ale that is our version of Cologne's native style. Soft, subtle maltiness and a clean finish make it a great thirst-quencher. Kölsch pairs well with spicy foods, or by itself. Enjoy with friends and in good health.

Amber Ale - Our Amber Ale is a deep, copper ale with rich notes of caramel balanced with a hop finish, making it a great all-around beer that pairs well with roasted meats or a favorite sandwich.

 2010 Event  Dates

February 12th -14th  6th Annual Magical Ice Carving Festival - Be sure to mark your calendars for the 6th annual Magical Ice Carving Festival, Friday February 12th through Sunday February 14th in beautiful Downtown St. Joseph. Come to watch the sculptures being carved while enjoying shopping, dining, wine tasting, kids activities and, of course, magic shows! This event is sanctioned by NICA (National Ice Carving Association) who will oversee and judge professional competitions for originality, artistic quality, technique, detail and design.

April 3rd  Easter Egg Hunt   Over 8,000 eggs hidden in Lake Bluff Park for children ages 2-10 yrs. at 11:30 am.

April 19th  Earthday Celebration - Calling all volunteers to spring clean Tiscornia Beach for a couple hours on Monday after work...approximately 4-6pm. Tools, gloves and water provided. Call 269.985.1111 for more details.

May 1st  Blossomtime Parade  Beauty Queens, Floats, Marching Bands and More!  Downtown St. Joseph & Benton Harbor. For more information, www.blossomtimefestival.org

May 2nd - October 3rd  Antiques on the Bluff    First Sunday of each month May through October, 10am-3pm, Lake Bluff Park. Dealers and private parties sell antiques and collectibles, rain or shine. Presented by St. Joseph Today. 

May 28th  Memorial Day Parade  Sponsored by Frank and Shar Walsh. A Parade to honor and commemorate those who have served this great country of ours.  Parade takes place on Lake Boulevard, Friday at noon.

June 5th - October 9th  Farmers' Market - Presented by St. Joseph Today. Every Saturday during the dates shown except July 17th (Venetian Festival Weekend). The market is located on Lake Boulevard between Broad and Pleasant Streets.  Hours are from 9am-2pm. Wednesday Farmers' Market,  same location in Lake Bluff Park.

June 5th  Rhumbline Regatta - get ready for summer with the first official regatta of the season - racing outside the box! Visit the SJRYC website for more info, www.sjryc.com or call 269.983.6393. .

June 5th Regatta Craft Fair - 10am - 5pm. The Regatta Craft Fair on Labor Day weekend has been so popular we added another one! This fair will coincide with the SJRYC Rhumbline Regatta and opening weekend of the Farmers' Market. 269-985-1111 or www.sjtoday.org for more info.

EVERY THURSDAY, June 17th - September 2nd, State St. Experience.  Enjoy live acoustic music as you stroll the brick-lined streets of downtown! 6:00p.m. - 8:00p.m.

 Friday Nite Concerts - Concerts each Friday evening from June 18th - Sept. 3rd. Concerts start at 7:30pm and finishes by 9pm (no concert July 16th due to Venetian Festival).

June 16th – September 1st  Brownbag Concert Series  Wednesday concerts from Noon - 1pm. Join us at the Howard Band Shell for a lunchtime break in downtown.

July 3rd  Fourth of July Youth Parade  10am - Noon.  A parade for the kids through downtown St. Joseph, free horse drawn trolley rides.

July 4th  Fireworks – At dusk presented by Midwest Family Broadcasting.

July 10th - 11th  Krasl Art Fair on the Bluff - Presented by the Krasl Art Center.  St. Joseph is host of one of the premier art shows in the country. For information, call 269-983-0271 or www.krasl.org

July 15th -18th  The Venetian Festival - Presented by the Venetian Festival.  A festival of music and food including a carnival. For information call 269-983-7917 or www.venetian.org  

July 31st  Whirlpool Steelhead Triathlon – Beginning at Jean Klock Park, this 70.3 mile course includes biking, running and swimming. For more information www.steelheadtriathlon.com  

August 14th  Latin Taste & Rhythms Festival - Presented by the Whirlpool Hispanic Network.  Watch the sunset behind St. Joseph's lighthouse as you enjoy sounds from Latin bands and indulge your palate with great food!

August 5th –8th  Downtown Sidewalk Sales- A festive weekend of the best sales in town!
August 6th-7th  Chalk the Block - The streets of downtown St. Joseph are transformed into beautiful works of art. Friday 5pm -10pm, Saturday 10am-10pm.
August 6th  The NasChair Challenge – Presented by Harbor Habitat.  What sounds like more fun than racing office chairs in downtown St. Joseph to benefit Harbor Habitat? www.thenaschairchallenge.com.  

August 16th –21st  Berrien County Youth Fair –  For over 50 years families have made a tradition out of attending the Fair. With its rich history, thousands continue to flock to one of the largest county fairs in the Midwest. The Berrien County Youth Fair has continuously ranked among the top fairs and festivals in Michigan. For more info see www.bcyf.org

September 3rd-5th Tri-State Regatta -  Sponsored by the St. Joseph River Yacht Club.  St. Joseph is the first stop with boats starting to arrive late Friday night. Check out www.sjryc.com for more information.

September 4th  Regatta Craft Fair Redux  - Craft Show on Lake Bluff Park, 10am-5pm.  Presented by St. Joseph Today. 269.985.1111 to exhibit or more information.

September 18th  Blues, Brews & BBQ - Howard Band Shell. Bid a fond farewell to summer with soothing Blues, local Brew and spicy BBQ! The infamous Cornhole tournament returns to Port st. near the Bandshell. Music lineup and beanbag details to follow....

October 9th Harvest Festival A festival of the harvest featuring our final Farmers Market, Flagstar's Furry Friends Petting Zoo, pony rides, cider mill demo, 4th annual chili cook-off and live musict!

October 30th  The Great Halloween Spectacle!

Dog Dress up - 12:30PM. Show off Fido in his best and win prizes. Halloween Parade  2:30pm - 2:45pm. A Halloween parade through the streets of downtown. Trick or Treating  3pm - 4pm.  Trick-or-treating at area businesses.

November 19th  Luminary Festival    A Friday night holiday open house! Enjoy over 800 luminaries lighting the downtown. Take a free horse-drawn trolley ride, listen to holiday music and enjoy refreshments from area businesses. Hours for the festival are dusk until 9pm. Sponsored by AEP Indiana Michigan Power

December 4th  Reindog Holiday Parade - Sponsored by Chemical Bank.  At 12 noon costumed pets and their owners will escort Santa into the downtown to kick off the holiday season. Bands, carolers and crazy floats are all part of this extraordinary parade.

December 4th – 24th Santa Claus  Sponsored by The Herald Palladium. Come Visit Santa Claus in his house at Pleasant and Broad Street. A horse drawn trolley will be going through downtown.  Hours are Thursday & Friday 4pm – 8pm; Saturday noon – 5pm.

Saturday, October 9th, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Help us celebrate the fall harvest with our last Farmers' Market, Chili Cook-Off @ The Veranda, Free Horse Drawn Trolley Rides and a live pony ride...

October 30th, 1p.m. - 4p.m.

Dog Dress Up: Begins at 1:00PM. Dress Fido to the nines and win a prize! More info coming soon....!

Halloween Trick-or-Treat: 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.  Trick-or-treating at area businesses. 

Friday, November 19th, 2010
Dusk - 9 p.m.

Celebrate the beginning of the holiday season strolling through the beautiful candle-lit streets as over 800 luminaries light your way in downtown St. Joseph.  The Luminary Festival is sponsored by AEP/ Cook Nuclear Plant.  Shops will be open late to entice you with wonderful gift ideas and festive holiday decor - many merchants will provide refreshments. Shopping, dining and friends!

While downtown please stop by the Welcome Center and help celebrate our 30th anniversary! Refreshments and a silent auction to benefit St. Joseph Today will cap off a festive evening.

December 4th  Reindog Holiday Parade - Sponsored by Chemical Bank.  At 12 noon costumed pets and their owners will escort Santa into downtown to kick off the holiday season. This years parade is a benefit for Save-A-Stray, The Humane Society and Animal Aid! Three prizes will be awarded in each of the following categories...Best Dressed Pet, Owner/Pet Look-A-Like and Best Group. Get registered today for only $2.00!