Events in St. Joseph today

Fresh-picked produce, artisan goods, and a lively mix of local vendors fill downtown Benton Harbor as the farmers market returns for the season. Browse the stalls, discover handmade items, and connect with the community while supporting local growers and makers. The market continues throughout the season in the heart of downtown, offering a friendly place to find fruits and vegetables and enjoy the neighborhood atmosphere.

The Box Factory welcomes musicians, poets, writers, comedians, and other performers to a community open mic. Sign up in person for a 10 minute turn on stage, and there is no fee to perform. Hosts Fred Story and Larry Zenk keep the show moving and may play a few tunes when time allows. Listeners can expect a relaxed experience and a chance to support local talent, with a $5 donation requested at the door.

A new trivia night is launching at The Livery with Tivium, the pub game enjoyed at bars, breweries, and venues across the United States and around the world. Each event features four rounds with ten questions per round. Questions appear on a big screen and are read by a host, with rotating Livery staff keeping things fresh week to week. It is free to play, and top teams earn Livery gift cards, with $15 for first place, $10 for second, and $5 for third. Everyone is welcome to participate solo, with a partner, or as a larger team since there is no limit on team size. Settle in for friendly competition alongside craft brews and scratch-made food.

Hosted by the Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber, this Business After Hours celebrates 70 years of Kruggel Lawton CPAs at the firm’s location in Saint Joseph. Attendees can enjoy food and beverages, make new connections, and spend time with the Kruggel Lawton team as this milestone is recognized. Established in 1956, Kruggel Lawton is a full-service accounting and business consulting firm operating in Indiana, Michigan, and Tennessee. The award-winning team of nearly 170 professionals provides assurance work, tax compliance and consulting, estate planning, business valuation, accounting services, and more. The firm expanded into Southwest Michigan in 2015 through a partnership with longtime St. Joseph firm Schaffer & Layher, and in 2024 further strengthened its regional presence with the addition of Cole Gavlas, PC in Portage, Michigan.

Participants can enjoy a free trivia night hosted by Dylan. The game features four rounds and concludes with Final Jeopardy, including a visual opener, a rotating category, a music round, and another rotating category. Teams can be any size. Prizes include a $25 gift card for first place, a $15 gift card for second, and a lost and found treasure for third.

The monthly fish fry has returned with a fish special and a shrimp basket available.

The St. Joe Farmers Market, held each week, brings together vendors with baked items, locally grown produce, perennials and cut flowers, meats and cheeses, coffee, and more. The market sets up on Saturdays at Lake Bluff Park with views of Lake Michigan. Special hours will be in place during the Krasl Art Fair, with additional details to come.

Enjoy a steak fry with a steak prepared to your preference, served with a baked potato, salad, garlic bread, and dessert. The cost is $20. Reservations are required by the Friday before the event. To reserve a spot, call 269-429-9102 or email foplodge96@gmail.com.

Enjoy a recurring live music series with a rotating mix of bands and themed evenings. Performers include Mo&Co, The Bart Attacks, Swamp Rats, Lake Soda, Pinchaser, Jack Adams also known as St. Joe Jack, and Pickin' N' Grinnin', with Karaoke Night and Music Bingo in the mix as well. Admission is free, and seats are claimed in the order guests arrive.