Enjoy the following family events throughout The Beach Coast. If you have events to submit, please send them to info@thebeachcoast.com.

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September, 2010

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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South Bend First Fridays

9/3
Location: Downtown South Bend
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54^th Annual Hesston Steam Power Show

9/3, 9/4, 9/5, 9/6
Steam train rides, tractor demos, steam-powered saw mill plus county fair type food make this 4-day event fun for families.
Location: Hesston Steam Museum, La Porte,, IN
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Alzheimer's Association Memory Walk '10

9/9
One of 12 walks held in Indiana to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer's research.
Location: Hidden Lake Park, Merrillville, 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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Kiwanis BalloonFest

9/11, 9/12
18th annual BalloonFest attracts thousands of spectators.
Location: Porter County Fairgrounds, Valparaiso, IN
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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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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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Garwood Apple Fest 2010

9/18, 9/19
28^th annual arts & crafts fair, 9am to 4pm
Location: Garwood Orchard, 5911 W. 50 South, La Porte, 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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Pace for Paws Yappy Hour

9/19
Century 21 Pace Realty is sponsoring an event to raise funds for local pet shelters. Contributions to pet shelters have declined while needs have risen. 1-5pm
Location: Zao Island,Valparaiso
More Information: (219) 464-2121

Pioneer Days

9/25, 9/26
Learn about pioneer life through hands-on activities and demonstrations of everything from blacksmithing to candle and quilt making by costumed volunteers.
Location: Creek Ridge County Park, Michigan City, 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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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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Farmers' Market

June 5th - October 9th Saturdays
Location: Lake Boulevard between Broad and Pleasant Streets, St. Joseph MI
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Antiques on the Bluff

May 2 - October 3 First Sunday of the month
Location: Lake Bluff Park, St. Joseph MI
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Potawatomi Zoo

Now through October
A zoo for the whole family
Location: South Bend IN
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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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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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Friday Night Concerts

Now through September
Concerts each Friday evening
Location: St. Joseph MI
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Fair Oaks Farms

Year Round

Fully-functioning dairy farm open to the public.  Visit the birthing barn where you may witness the birth of a calf.  Premium Fair Oaks Farm cheeses and ice cream for sale.
Location: Fair Oaks, IN
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October, 2010

Harvest Moon Gathering

10/1
Walk downtown for a Ghost Tour or ride the Kal-Haven Trail in Boo on your Bike. Walk through our Haunted House which will have your hair standing on end.
Location: South Haven, MI
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Westville Pumpkin Festival

10/1, 10/2, 10/3
A celebration of the pumpkin harvest in true Midwestern style. A family event. Come and enjoy pumpkin pie along with food and craft booths, tractor pull, parade, run/walk and live entertainment.
Location: Westville, IN
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Curious Kids' Museum & Curious Kids' Discovery Zone Family Programs

10/2
Fall colors are all around us; join us as we make cute little people wearing hand print leaf clothes. Discover why leaves turn colors in the Fall.
Location: St. Joseph, MI
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2010 Brewfest

10/2
Sample over 125 different styles of beers from America’s best craft brewers and vote for your favorite Indiana craft beer
Location: Valparaiso, IN
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31st Annual Chapel Hill Arts & Crafts Show

10/2
Renowned for its high quality fine crafts and art, this show maintains its reputation as the "best" arts & crafts show in the area.
Location: Berrien Springs, MI
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Autumn Air Fall Festival

10/2, 10/3
Come to Fernwood and enjoy fall colors, a nature walk, children's activities, the Fernwood railway garden, great food, and live music.
Location: Niles, MI
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Doggie Hayride

10/3
Hop aboard, ride through the orchards and stop to pick delicious, crisp apples on this autumn day! It's fun and it's all about family and helping local animals in need.
Location: Coloma, MI
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Alzheimer’s Association Memory Walk

10/3
One of 12 walks held in Indiana to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer's research.
Location: South Bend, IN
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Labor Dayz in Washington Park

10/4, 10/5, 10/6
Live entertainment, beach parties, carnival, food, crafts and activities for all ages. Indiana's only festival located on the shores of Lake Michigan.
Location: Michigan City, IN
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3rd Annual Halloween Party

10/8, 10/9, 10/10
Decorate your site for the best decorated site contest. Go to a local farm and get pumpkins. Join us for sloppy joes and apple cider, followed by a hayride and trick-or-treating.
Location: South Haven, MI
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New Buffalo Harvest & Wine Fest

10/9
The highlight of this festival is wine sampling from several local vineyards all in one spot. Plus live music, great food, arts & crafts, farmer's market, horse drawn wagon rides and kids activities.
Location: New Buffalo, MI
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The Great Halloween Spectacle!

10/9
A Halloween parade through the streets of downtown. Trick or Treating
Location: St. Joseph, MI
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Oktoberfest

10/9, 10/10
A true Oktoberfest is a celebration of a bountiful harvest and is celebrated with food, drinks, music, and dancing.
Location: Michigan City, IN
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Oktoberfest

10/16
Enjoy live German bands, dancing, delicious food including bratwurst, sauerkraut and warm German potato salad, a variety of German and American beers and wines along with German pastries for dessert.
Location: Berrien Springs, MI
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Fall Fest at International Friendship Gardens

10/16, 10/17
Mini-hayrides, guided tours, plant sale, music, arts and crafts vendors, and petting zoo. Children’s art projects. Food and drinks available. Pets on a leash are welcome.
Location: Michigan City, IN
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Swiss Valley Ski & Snowboard Area Fall Color Tour

10/17
Enjoy the the beautiful colors of fall in southwest Michigan. Shop at our one-day only Ski & Board Shop Fall Clearance Sale, walk the ski hills with your family and enjoy lunch outdoors, cook-out style.
Location: Jones, MI
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Zoo Boo

10/22, 10/23
Visit the zoo for an exciting event for families.
Location: South Bend, IN
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Curious Kids' Museum Fall FUNdraiser

10/23
The evening will consist of international food, dancing the night away, live and silent auctions, travel gifts galore, and lots of fun!
Location: Benton Harbor, MI
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Little Zoo Boo

10/24
This event is recommended for children ages 7 and under
Location: South Bend, IN
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Fall Harvest Festival

10/29
From pumpkin carving contests to a pie baking contest, fall is the perfect time to spend time in downtown Valparaiso.
Location: Valparaiso, IN
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Harvest Festival 

10/30
A festival of the harvest featuring petting zoo, pony rides, cider mill demo, 4th annual chili cook-off and live music!
Location: St. Joseph, MI
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Halloween Fun Night

10/30
Visit Orchards Mall for an evening of fun.
Location: Benton Harbor, 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
More Information: Click Here

 

Potawatomi Zoo

Now through October
A zoo for the whole family
Location: South Bend IN
More Information: Click Here

 

Fair Oaks Farms 

Year Round
Fully-functioning dairy farm open to the public.  Visit the birthing barn where you may witness the birth of a calf.  Premium Fair Oaks Farm cheeses and ice cream for sale.
Location: Fair Oaks, IN
More Information: Click Here