Family
Enjoy the following family events throughout The Beach Coast. If you have events to submit, please send them to info@thebeachcoast.com.
August, 2010
2nd annual Super Boat Great Lakes Grand Prix
8/4,
8/5, 8/6, 8/7, 8/8
Location:
Michigan City, IN
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Thistleberry Farm Sweet Corn Festival
8/6, 8/7
Bring the
family out to the farm for some wholesome fun.
Location:
South Bend IN
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Coloma Glad-Peach Festival
8/6,
8/7, 8/8
You will
see why many consider this to be the premier, family-oriented festival in
southwest Michigan
Location:
Coloma, MI
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Lake County Fair
8/6,
8/7, 8/8, 8/9, 8/10,
A fair that
has grown to a premier social event, featuring the work of farmers, and city
dwellers alike.
Location:
Crown Point, IN
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South Bend First Fridays
8/6
Location:
Downtown South Bend
IN
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Taste of Michigan City
8/7
The Main Street
Association brings residents and visitors a chance to sample offerings from
local restaurants, noon to midnight.
Location: 7th and
Washington, Michigan City
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here
Zoo-to-Do
8/7
Location:
South Bend IN
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Park Picnic & Family Olympics
8/7
Location:
South Haven, MI
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Weko Beach Concert - Keith Scott
8/8
Blues
Location:
Bridgman, MI
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National Blueberry Festival
8/12,
8/13, 8/14, 8/15
South Haven
plays host to this favorite summer festival, featuring blueberries, a fish
boil, pancake breakfasts, chicken dinner, arts & crafts, industry &
entertainment tents, pie eating & bubble gum blowing contests, parade,
concerts, 5K walk/run and more.
Location:
South Haven, MI
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Michigan City Triathlon
8/13, 8/14
2nd annual
triathlon, with kids’ Tri on the 13th and Olympic/Sprint Tri on the
14th
Location: Washington Park, 6
on the Lake, Michigan City, IN
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here
World Pulse Festival
8/14
From
Christian rock, to Christian pop, to Christian alternative, to worship music
Location:
South Bend IN
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Berrien County Youth Fair
8/16,
8/17, 8/18, 8/19, 8/20, 8/21
The Berrien
County Youth Fair has continuously ranked among the top fairs and
festivals in Michigan.
Location:
Berrien Springs, MI
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Tour de La Porte
8/22
9th annual bike,
5K run/walk event to benefit cancer patients of La Porte Hospital.
Location: La
Porte Fair Grounds
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Information: click here
King of Pop Fanvention
8/26,
8/27, 8/28, 8/29
Michael
Jackson Ultimate fan convention
Location:
Merrillville, IN
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Epicurean Classic
8/27,
8/28, 8/29
A three day
celebration of fine wines, artisanal foods and cooking.
Location:
St. Joseph, MI
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Outdoor Movies
Now through
August
Watch your
favorite stars under the stars
Location:
Valparaiso IN
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Minor League Baseball
Now
through September
South Bend
Silver Hawks
Location:
South Bend IN
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State St. Experience
Now
through September
Enjoy live
acoustic music as you stroll the brick-lined streets of downtown!
Location:
St. Joseph, MI
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Information: Click Here
Friday Night Concerts
Now through
September
Concerts
each Friday evening
Location:
St. Joseph MI
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Skate Park
Now
through October
22,000
square foot site has over 35 different ramps and rails
Location:
Michigan City IN
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Potawatomi Zoo
Now
through October
Location:
South Bend IN
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Country/Bluegrass Acoustic Jam
Now
through December
Location:
LaPorte, IN
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Fair Oaks Farms
Year
Round
Fully functioning dairy farm open to the public year round.
Location:
Fair Oaks, IN
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September, 2010
South Bend First Fridays
9/3
Location:
Downtown South Bend
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15th Annual Harvest Festival
9/11
Wine
tasting, hayrides through the vineyards and a moonbounce available for the
kids.
Location:
Berrien Springs, MI
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Barodafest 10th Anniversary Celebration
9/11
A one-day
celebration featuring live musical entertainment, parade, children's games, car
and motorcycle show, arts and craft booths, garden tractor pull and other fun events
Location:
Baroda, MI
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Popcorn Festival
9/11
The
Valparaiso Popcorn Festival offers family-fun activities for all ages with
arts, crafts & food booths, kids’ games, and the Popcorn Parade
Location:
Valparaiso, IN
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Blues, Brews & BBQ
9/18
Bid a fond
farewell to summer with soothing Blues, Round Barn brews and local BBQ!
Location:
St. Joseph, MI
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House of David Echoes Versus Chicago Salmon
9/18
Vintage
baseball - playing the rules of 1858
Location:
Benton Harbor, MI
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Sunflower Festival
9/18
Celebrate
Fall in at this terrific one day festival located in the heart of Downtown
LaPorte, Indiana.
Location:
LaPorte, IN
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St. Julian Wine & Harvest Festival
9/10,
9/11, 9/12
Come
celebrate beginning of harvest with live music, wine tasting and tours,
fireworks, a parade and much more.
Location:
Paw Paw, MI
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Valparaiso Kiwanis BalloonFest
9/11,
9/12
Location:
Downtown Valparaiso
IN
Wizard of Oz Fest
9/17,
9/18, 9/19
Follow the
yellow brick road to the 28th annual Oz Festival
Location:
Chesterton, IN
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37th Apple Cider Century Bicycle Tour
9/25,
9/26
The Apple
Cider Century is a recreational and social bicycle ride, it is not a race.
Location:
Three Oaks, MI
49128
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5th Annual Hesston Steam & Power Show 2010
9/3,
9/4, 9/5, 9/6
Steam Train
Rides on 3 railroads
Location:
LaPorte, IN
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Labor Dayz Festival
9/3,
9/4, 9/5, 9/6
Annual
Labor Day festival held in Washington Park
Location:
Michigan City, IN
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Four Flags Area Apple Festival
9/30,
10/1, 10/2, 10/3
Arts and
crafts, carnival rides and games, free fireworks and entertainment, many
contests, car show and food concessions.
Location:
Niles, MI
49120
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Annual Antique Engine & Tractor Show
9/9,
9/10, 9/11, 9/12
Annual
Antique Engine & Tractor Show fundraiser for the Flywheelers Museum.
Location:
South Haven, MI
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Odyssey 2009-2010 Sculpture Exhibit
January
1, 2010 — December 31, 2010
Location:
Purdue University
North Central, 1401 US Hwy 421, Westville, IN
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Country/Bluegrass Acoustic Jam
January
5, 2010 — December 28, 2010
Location:
Temple News Agency,
816 Jefferson Ave, LaPorte, IN
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Farmers' Market
June 5th
- October 9th
Location:
Lake Boulevard
between Broad and Pleasant Streets, St. Joseph MI
Antiques on the Bluff
May 2 -
October 3
Location:
Lake Bluff Park,
St. Joseph MI
Potawatomi Zoo
Now
through October
A zoo for
the whole family
Location:
South Bend IN
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Information: Click Here
Skate Park
Now
through October
22,000
square foot site has over 35 different ramps and rails
Location:
Michigan City IN
More
Information: Click Here
Minor League Baseball
Now
through September
South Bend
Silver Hawks
Location:
South Bend IN
More
Information: Click Here
State St. Experience
Now
through September
Enjoy live
acoustic music as you stroll the brick-lined streets of downtown!
Location:
St. Joseph, MI
More
Information: Click Here
Friday Night Concerts
Now through
September
Concerts
each Friday evening
Location:
St. Joseph MI
More
Information: Click Here
Fair Oaks Farms
Year
Round
Fully functioning dairy farm open to the public year round.
Location:
Fair Oaks, IN
More
Information: Click Here
