St. Joe Today invites the community to the annual Mike Yore Memorial Car Show on Friday, July 17 from 4:00p-8:00p in downtown St. Joe. Step back in time and enjoy over 150 vintage cars lined up along Lake Boulevard as DJ Mark Durocher spins classic hits.
Cars can start parking in the event zone along Lake Boulevard at 1:00p on Friday, July 17. Participating cars need to be in place no later than 4:00p (entrance may close before 4:00p if all spaces are filled). Please enter at Lake Boulevard and Park Street. After parking, all participants are asked to register the day of the event between 2:00p-6:00p at the St. Joe Today and Honor Credit Union tent located on the corner of Lake Boulevard and Broad Street. For more information or to sign up for participant reminders, visit stjoetoday.com/mikeyore. The Mike Yore Memorial Car Show is sponsored by Honor Credit Union, Culver’s of Stevensville, Wee Course at Harbor Shores, Krewe, Centsible Heating & Air Conditioning and Air Lift. Special thanks to the Southwestern Michigan Car Collectors.
This weekend also brings the return of the Friday Night Concert Series. Visitors and residents alike will enjoy a free, hour-long concert series held weekly at the John E.N. Howard Bandshell from 7:00p-8:00p, July 17-September 2. The concert on Friday, July 17, will feature Blue Shoes (Big Band Style/Variety). Visit stjoetoday.com/
"We’ve got a full weekend planned with something for everyone," says Paul Knapp, executive director of St. Joe Today. "It's fun to see downtown come alive with residents and visitors alike!"
On Saturday, July 18, 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. Vendors will be handing out a limited number of free 2026 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, Renaissance Athletic Club, The Batalis Agency and Lest We Forget. 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/artisanfair. Sponsored by Culver’s of Stevensville. While you stroll the bluff, swing by the Krasl Art Center (KAC) for their Summer Art Market on the Green from 10:00a-5:00p to shop more local artisans on the KAC grounds. KAC has indoor and outdoor exhibitions on view during their event. Additional 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.
On Sunday, July 19, wrap up the weekend with a free Municipal Band concert held at the John E.N. Howard Bandshell at 7:00p. According to Knapp, "Indulge yourself in downtown St. Joe and all the wonderful experiences our incredible town has to offer. Whether the beach, the lighthouse, or the collection of restaurants, breweries, wineries, and concerts, St. Joe has something for everyone."
Catch these upcoming summer events:
Antiques on the Bluff: First Sunday of the Month, May-October (10:00a-5:00p)
St. Joe Farmers Market: Saturdays, May 23-October 10 (9:00a-2:00p)
St. Joe Lighthouse Tours: Saturdays, May 23-September 5 (10:00a-7:00p)
Lake Bluff Artisan Fair: May 30, July 18, August 15, September 5 (10:00a-5:00p)
Brown Bag Concert Series: Wednesdays, July 15-September 2 (12:00p-1:00p)
Friday Night Concert Series: Fridays, July 17-September 4 (7:00p-8:00p)
Mike Yore Memorial Car Show: Friday, July 17 (4:00p-8:00p)
Chalk the Block: Friday, July 31-Sunday, August 2 (All Weekend)
