St. Joe Today invites the community to shop locally during Downtown St. Joe Sidewalk Sales held Friday, August 15 and Saturday, August 16 from 10:00a-5:00p. Shoppers will enjoy exploring outdoor sales and displays throughout downtown during this special event. Participating locations include: DK Boutique, G&M Variety, Glik’s, Grins of St. Joseph, Harbor Town Interiors, Infusco Coffee, Lana’s Boutique, Lazy Ballerina Winery, Lee & Birch, Oh My Darlings, Olive Cart, Perennial Accents, St. Joe Community Taproom, State Street Stuff, The Cheese Lady, Urban Found, Wanderlust Outfitters, Waterfront House of Framing & Fashion and White Pine Winery. 

"The Love Local Sidewalk Sales are a great opportunity to explore the unique shops and restaurants that make our community so special. We invite everyone to come downtown, find some incredible deals, and experience all that St. Joe has to offer."

Celebrate all things Southwest Michigan during Love Local Weekend, August 15-17. Shoppers and diners will enjoy special offers, events and more. Visit stjoetoday.com/lovelocal for a complete list of special offers throughout the weekend! Sponsored by The Boulevard Inn & Bistro and Silver Harbor Brewing. 

On Friday, August 15, catch the Friday Night Concert Series. This free, hour-long concert series runs weekly on Fridays, now through August 29, at the John E.N. Howard Bandshell from 7:00p-8:00p. The concert on Friday, August 15 will feature the Municipal Band Jazz Band (Jazz/Funk/Rock/Latin). Visit stjoetoday.com/fridaynightconcerts for a complete schedule. This series is sponsored by The Boulevard Inn & Bistro and United Way of Southwest Michigan. 

On Saturday, August 16 market-goers will enjoy fresh finds at the weekly Farmers Market held from 9:00a-2:00p, in scenic Lake Bluff Park in downtown St. Joseph. Shoppers will enjoy a Love Local Weekend special, vendors will be handing out a limited number of free 2025 season market tote bags! For more information, visit stjoetoday.com/farmersmarket. The St. Joe Farmers Market is sponsored by The Boulevard Inn & Bistro, Culver's of Stevensville, NOBO, Renaissance Athletic Club and Third Coast Paddling. The fun continues on the bluff with the Lake Bluff Artisan Fair, held from 10:00a-5:00p. This eclectic craft fair features over 50 vendors and has a little something for everyone! For more information, visit stjoetoday.com/artisanfairAdditional Saturday fun can be found at the St. Joe Lighthouse, located on the North Pier at Tiscornia Beach! Go inside the North Pier Inner Light first floor for free, or buy a ticket to climb to the top for amazing panoramic views! It's just $5/person to climb. Tickets are cash only at the lighthouse (day of), or stop in the Welcome Center in advance. Explore the St. Joe Lighthouse weekly on Saturdays only, from 10:00a-7:00p! Looking for more history? Join us every Saturday at 10:00a for a free, guided walking tour. Visit stjoetoday.com/lighthouse for more information.

Catch these upcoming summer and fall events:
Antiques on the Bluff: First Sunday of the Month, May-October (10:00a-5:00p)
Love Local Weekends: Third Weekend of the Month, May-September (All Weekend)
St. Joe Farmers Market: Saturdays, May 24-October 11 (9:00a-2:00p)
Lake Bluff Artisan Fair: May 31, July 19, August 16, August 30 (10:00a-5:00p)
St. Joe Lighthouse Tours: Saturdays, June 7-August 30 (10:00a-7:00p)
Wednesday Night Market: Wednesdays, July 2-August 27 (4:00p-8:00p)
Wednesday Brown Bag Concerts: Wednesdays, July 16-August 27 (12:00p-1:00p)
Friday Night Concert Series: Fridays, July 18-August 29 (7:00p-8:00p)
Fall Fest: Saturday, September 20 (9:00a-2:00p)

St. Joe Today is a 501(c)(3) membership-based organization dedicated to developing and promoting events and businesses in St. Joseph, Mich. and its surrounding communities. For more information about upcoming events and details call St. Joe Today at (269) 985 1111 or visit stjoetoday.com.

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