Magical Ice Carving Festival

AND THE WINNERS ARE....

Team

1st -Andrew Thistlethwaite & Buddy Rasmussen  "Dragon Fly"

Individual

1st - Greg Butauski  "Lured In"

2nd - Buddy Rasmussen "Trophy"

3rd - Andrew Thistlethwaite "Leaping Lizard"

Thanks to all the ice carvers for a great show and the amazing sculptures! Thanks also to all our visitors from near and far...we hope to see you again soon!

St. Joseph Weekly Calendar of Events
Downtown St. Joseph
Week of March 8th - 14th, 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!

St. Joseph Weekly Calendar of Events

 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 and Easter Bonnet Parade  Over 8,000 eggs hidden in Lake Bluff Park for children ages 2-10 yrs. at 11:30 am. Then be sure to join us in a family Easter Bonnet Parade down Lake Boulevard.

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. *** New for 2010***  Wednesday Farmers' Market, June 30th - September 1st ! 8am-1pm, 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! Participating merchants will have extended hours for your shopping convenience.

June 18th – September 3rd  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 and a special kids concert immediately following.

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  

July 31st  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

August 27th-29th  Epicurean Classic - A three day celebration of fine wines, artisanal foods and cooking. Live demos, tastings, classes and seminars. An international event that has landed in St. Joseph, courtesy of KichenAid,with the Boulevard Inn as headquarters. www.epicureanclassic.com 

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!

Pumpkin Carving Contest – 12 Noon. Pumpkin carving contest in downtown St. Joseph. 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.

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 in front of the St. Joseph Today Welcome Center

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

April 3, 2010 11:30 AM

Over 8,000 eggs hidden in Lake Bluff Park for children ages 2-10 yrs. Be sure to join us for a family Easter Bonnet Parade down Lake Boulevard! No rain or snow date. Bonnets must be in the parade to be judged - awards (one grand prize for a child and one for an adult) will be given out immediately following the parade at the St. Joseph Today Welcome Center. Corner of Park and Lake Boulevard across from the Krasl Art Center Call 269-985-1111 for more info.

Monday, April 19th, 2010

St. Joseph Today, Whirlpool's YP Network and Corporate Social Responsiblity Team are joining forces to spring clean one of the area's favorite beaches for a couple hours. Gloves and water provided. Call Brian at St. Joe Today, 269.985.1111 for more details.

***PLEASE NOTE THAT THE DAY HAS CHANGED TO MONDAY, APRIL 19TH. ***

May 1, 2010 1:00 pm
Grand Floral Parade
Downtown St. Joseph & Benton Harbor


The Blossomtime Festival is the oldest and largest multi-community festival in the state of Michigan. This year marks the “105th Celebration" (1906-2010) with a fun-filled week of wholesome family entertainment. Hope you can join us in celebrating beautiful Southwestern Michigan.

Friday May 28, 2010 12:00 pm

A parade to honor those veterans who have served this great country of ours and sacrificed their lives to keep our freedom. Parade takes place on Lake Boulevard at noon. Sponsored by Frank and Shar Walsh.

*** Veterans wishing to participate please call the St. Joe Today office at 269.985.1111***

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

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!

Enjoy live music as you stroll the brick-lined streets.  Festivities run from 5:00pm- 8:00pm. Schedule of musicians to be announced soon. Compliments of the Downtown Merchants & 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

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.

Link to the Band Website

It's no secret that Michigan is home to great wineries and picturesque beaches. In view of that, the Lake Michigan Shore Wine Trail has paired these two area amenities and is delighted to announce the Lake Michigan Shore Wine Festival. The Economic Growth Alliance (Partnership of Lake Township and City of Bridgman) and the Lake Michigan Shore Wine Trail invite you to a relaxing summer day on a pristine beach to savor award-winning Michigan wines that are as spectacular as the sunsets. Live music will enhance the scene as you raise your glass and 'toast the coast'. NEW - extended hours starting at 1pm. No advance ticket sales! Please bring CASH - no credit cards accepted. ATM will be on site.

Saturday, July 3rd, 2010 10:00 a.m.

Begin your 4th of July holiday festivities with a parade of decorated bikes through downtown St. Joseph.

The parade begins at 10:00 a.m. at the corner of Elm St. and State St. and will proceed down State St. to Ship and Port St.  Free horse drawn trolley rides also available sponsored by the Upton Foundation.

Fireworks at dusk on Sunday the 4th of July, sponsored by Midwest Family Broadcasting.

July 10th and 11th, 2010

The 49th Annual Krasl Art Fair, presented by Krasl Art Center is the host of one of the premier art shows in the country. Music and entertainment will be provided all day long while you browse more than 200 artist vendors. For more information call 269-983-0271 or www.krasl.org.

July 15th - 18th, 2010

The Venetian Festival is an annual event that takes place every July in downtown St. Joseph and Silver Beach on the coast of Lake Michigan.  The festival includes food vendors from local restaurants and an array of music on two stages.  A carnival and kids activities are also available.  

Click here to download a schedule or call 269-983-7917 or visit venetian.org