Calendar of Events

January 5th, Be Great in '08
Presented by St. Joseph Today

February 2nd, Mardi Gras Parade / Groundhog Day Festival
Presented by St. Joseph Today

March 15th, St. Patrick's Day Scavenger Hunt
Presented by St. Joseph Today

March 22, Easter Egg Hunt & Easter Bonnet Parade
Presented by St. Joseph Today

April 19th, Earth Day Celebration
Presented by St. Joseph Today

April 26th, X-Treme Bean Bag Tournament
Presented by St. Joseph Today
St. Joseph's first ever X-treme Bean Bag Tournament will be held on Saturday April 26th, 2008 in beautiful downtown St. Joseph. The 400 block of State St. will be home to this dowuble elimination style event. The block will be closed to auto traffic to ensure enough room for all of the teams. Enter Here

May 3rd - Blossomtime Grand Floral Parade
Presented by Blossomtime Festival
Come out to enjoy one of Michigan's largest multi-community parades. Taking place downtown St. Joseph and Benton Harbor. For more information visit the Blossomtime Festival website by clicking here or by calling 269-926-7397

May 4th - October 5th, Antiques On The Bluff
Presented by St. Joseph Today
The show is held in Lake Bluff Park the FIRST Sunday of each month May through October, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Dealers and private parties sell antiques and collectibles, rain or shine. The event is free to the public.

May 4th , Quatro de Mayo
Presented by St. Joseph Today

May 23rd, Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony - 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Sponsored by Frank and Shar Walsh
Annual Salute to America parade and ceremony. Parade starts at Elm Street and State Street; proceeds down State Street; turns left onto Broad Street; Right on Lake Boulevard and roceeds to the John E. N. Howard Bandshell for ceremony.

May 24th, Blues Brews and BBQs
Presented by St. Joseph Today
Come down to the Bandshell on Saturday between 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. to enjoy the smooth Blues sounds of Keith Scott and Venetia Sekema. Port 412 will be on hand serving up some great BBQ food, you can wash it all down with some great local brews from the Livery.

June 4th - August 27th, Noon Brown Bag Concerts
Presented by Professional Hearing Services
Bring a lunch on Wednesday afternoons from noon -1 p.m. to the free Brown Bag Concerts atthe John E. N. Howard Bandshell, Lake Bluff Park.

June 6th - August 29th, Friday Night Concerts in the Park (Formerly Friday Night Jazz)
Presented by Flagstar Bank
Music is in the air Friday evenings from 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. at the John E. Howard Bandshell in Lake Bluff Park.

June 7th - October 11th, Farmers’ Market
Presented by St. Joseph Today
Every Saturday during the dates shown except July 19th. Area growers offer locally grown products, pastries and more. The market is located on Broad Street and Lake Boulevard. Hours of the market are from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

June 19th - June 22nd, Sidewalk Sales
Presented by St. Joseph Today
Merchant stores in the downtown area have all of their best sales lining the streets for you this week!

June 24th, St. Joseph Tonight
Presented by Professional Hearing Services
A business to business networking opportunity held at Professional Hearing Services in Edgewater. Enjoy great refreshments with friends and business associates. Event runs from 5 p.m. through 7 p.m.

June 29th - August 30th St. Joseph Municipal Band Concerts
Presented by City of St. Joseph
The 2008 season of the St. Joseph Municipal Band begins with its normal double concerts, at 3:30 and 7:30 p.m., Sunday, June 29. The band looks forward to providing hour long concerts each Sunday from June 29, through August 31, and also including 3:30 and 7:30 concerts on July 4 (Independence Day) and its final concerts of the season on September 1 (Labor Day).

July 3rd, Pre 4th of July Concert
Presented by Flagstar Bank and St. Joseph Today
Michigan City Vandals will take to the stage at the John EN Howard Band Shell for a great pre-fourth of July Concert. Get the Holiday week-end started right! Concert begins at 7:30.

July 4, Fireworks at Dusk
Presented by Midwest Family Broadcasting

July 4th, Fourth of July Youth Parade
Presented by St. Joseph Today
A parade for the kids through downtown St. Joseph. Click here for more information including a sign-up form.

July 12th - 13th, Krasl Art Fair on the Bluff
Presented by Krasl Art Center
St. Joseph is home to of one of the premier art shows in the country. For information, call the Krasl at 269-983-0271.

July 17th - 20th, The Venetian Festival
Presented by the Venetian Festival
A festival of music, food and a carnival. For information call 269-983-7917.

August 7th - 10th, Sidewalk Sales
Presented by St. Joseph Today
Merchant stores in the downtown area have all of their best sales lining the streets for you this week!

August 8th - 10th, Chalk the Block on the Bluff
Presented by the Abonmarche
The streets of downtown St. Joseph are transformed into beautiful works of art. Friday 5 p.m. - 10 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. Click here for 2007 Chalk the Block Photos.

August 9th, 4th annual Krasl Art Center Concours on the Bluff
Presented by the Krasl Art Center
Join other automobile enthusiasts and enjoy seeing up to 80 invited Classic, antique, special-interest and muscle cars on display in St. Joseph's Lake Bluff Park. Vehicles displayed will be complemented by three "pass and review" events narrated by F. Edward Lucas II, "The Voice of Meadow Brook."

August 16th 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 29th - 30th 2008, St. Joseph Film Festival
Presented by St. Joseph Today
Films will be shown at venues throughout downtown, including a 35 foot screen at the John EN Howard Band Shell on Friday Night.

August 30th, Tri-State Regatta, Tri-State Regatta Party
Presented by St. Joseph River Yacht Club
Come down to the shore of Lake Michigan in downtown St. Joseph to be a part of one of the premier events of the year. The St. Joseph River Yacht Club plays host to this annual event that includes well over 140 boats racing for bragging rights amongst numerous awards. The Yacht Club hosts the annual Party at their facility which is OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! This party includes music from P.S. Dump Your Boyfriend, as well as dinner and drinks. For more information be sure to check ou their website here. 269-983-6393

August 30th, Tri-State Regatta Craft Show
Presented by St. Joseph Today
Boats racing in the Tri-State Regatta start arriving late Friday night from Chicago. St. Joseph is the first stop. While in St. Joseph, enjoy the Craft Show on Lake Bluff Park, Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Free horse-drawn trolley rides. Click here for a vendor application.

September 13th, End of Summer Spectacular
Presented by Chemical Bank and Flagstar Bank
5-9 p.m. at the Bandshell. Come down to enjoy the successes of the summer here in beautiful downtown St. Joseph. Kevin Henry will play from 6-10 p.m. A Jimmy Buffet look alike and karaoke contest and a limbo will also be part of the luau, so be sure to dress the part.

September 20th - 21st, Third Coast Music Festival
Presented by St. Joseph Today

September 27th, 2008, Kilometers for Cam
Presented by IamCam.org
Come run and walk the streets of St. Joseph to benefit Kilometers for Cam. Family fun will follow the race. Register at www.iamcam.org, the St. Joseph Today Welcome Center on Friday, September 26th, or the day of the race at the John E.N. Howard Bandshell. Check in time begins at 7:00 am on Saturday.

October 4th, Harvest Fest & Chili Cook-off
Presented by St. Joseph Today
Downtown St. Joseph is transformed into a festive market place. The festival offers a variety of family activities. Click here for 2006 Photos. Decorations provided by Jollay Orchards.

October 25th, Halloween Parade, Pumpkin Carving Contest
Presented by St. Joseph Today
Pumpkin Carving noon -2 p.m. Parade 2 - 3 p.m.Trick or Treating 3-4 p.m. Free horse drawn trolley rides in downtown St. Joseph.

October 25th, Downtown Trick or Treating
Presented by St. Joseph Today and Downtown Area Merchants
St. Joseph Streets become haunted hallows during the Halloween Festival with trick-or-treating at area businesses. Trick or Treating from 3 - 4 p.m.

November 21st, Luminaria Festival
Sponsored by AEP Indiana Michigan Power
A 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 9 p.m.

December 6th, Reindog Holiday Parade
Sponsored by Chemical Bank
Noon. Costumed pets and their owners escort Santa into the downtown to kick off the holiday season. Bands, carolers and crazy floats are all part of this extraordinary parade. Click here for photos from the 2007 Parade! Register Online by clicking HERE!

December 6th - December 23rd, Santa Claus
Sponsored by St. Joseph Today
Visit Santa in his house on the corner of Pleasant St. and Broad St. Hours are Thursdays from 4-7, Fridays from 4 p.m. - 6 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays noon - 3 p.m.

*For information on other local events, visit our Community Calendar.
Click Here for Horse Drawn Trolley Schedule