Everyone’s favorite fall activities are coming together during Love Local Weekend, September 19-21 in St. Joseph. Throughout Michigan’s Great Southwest, businesses will host extended shopping hours, complimentary gift wrapping, new products, specials, and a wide variety of area events!
Weekend activities include the annual Fall Fest and weekly St. Joe Farmers Market in downtown St. Joseph on Saturday, September 20, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Fall Fest activities in Lake Bluff Park include:
St. Joe Farmers Market | 9:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m.
Market-goers will enjoy fresh finds at the weekly St. Joe Farmers Market. Vendors will offer a variety of products, including baked goods, locally grown produce, perennials and cut flowers, meats and cheeses, coffee, and more! This event is held on Saturdays in the scenic Lake Bluff Park, overlooking Lake Michigan. Sponsored by The Boulevard Inn & Bistro, Culver's of Stevensville, NOBO, Renaissance Athletic Club, and Third Coast Paddling.
Interactive Fun in Lake Bluff Park | 9:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m.
Attendees will enjoy interactive games, crafts, and/or photo opportunities with our Fall Fest community partners: RE/MAX by the Lake, Balloon Twisters, Benton Harbor Sunrise Rotary, Berrien County Historical Association, Boys & Girls Club of Greater Southwest Michigan, Citadel Dance & Music Center, First Congregational Church UCC St. Joseph, Interact Club, Kiwanis Club St. Joseph-Benton Harbor, Krasl Art Center, Let’s Play Music of Southwest Michigan, Mighty Dog Roofing, Performance Plus Quick Oil Change, Platinum Hardwood Floors, Rotary Club of St. Joseph/Benton Harbor, St. Joseph Maud Preston Palenske Library, T-Mobile, The Little Things Play Cafe, The Woods Fitness Park, Trinity Lutheran School & Church, Water Street Glassworks and the YMCA of Greater Michiana.
Benton Harbor Sunrise Rotary Pumpkin Raffle | 9:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m.
Presented by the Benton Harbor Sunrise Rotary Club from 9:00 to 1:45, this fun-filled event culminates with the Great Pumpkin Raffle drawing at 2:00. The first three tickets pulled win $500, $400, and $300. A $10 raffle ticket benefits the Benton Harbor Sunrise Rotary's work and allows for partnership with community charitable
organizations on projects that align with the Club's mission to serve young people and the broader community. All tickets will be sold by 1:45, and entrants do not need to be present to win.
Critter Barn | 10:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m.
Enjoy their FARM ON THE GO! and meet the animals of Critter Barn.
RE/MAX by the Lake Big Balloon Walk Through | 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Join the RE/MAX by the Lake team for a “walk through” of the partially inflated hot air balloon! This activity will be located in the lot at the corner of Lake Blvd. and Pleasant St.
Storytime in Lake Bluff Park | 11:30 a.m. & 12:30 p.m., & 1:30 p.m.
11:30 a.m. - St. Joseph Maud Preston Palenske Library
12:30 p.m. - Forever Books | Storytime with Poppy
1:30 p.m. - Forever Books | Storytime with Poppy
Visit stjoetoday.com/fallfest for more information. Sponsored by RE/MAX by the Lake, Infusco Coffee, and Visit Southwest Michigan
All weekend long, area businesses and restaurants will host special offers as part of the September Love Local Weekend. Visit stjoetoday.com/lovelocal for a complete list! Sponsored by The Boulevard Inn & Bistro and Silver Harbor Brewing.
