Michigan's River Country Events & Festivals

There are a million and one reasons to visit River Country in St. Joseph County, Michigan. River Country in Southwestern Michigan offers a variety of sights and activities for all. Southwestern Michigan's River Country features six distinct rivers for your adventurous spirit. St. Joseph County is the place to go for a relaxing weekend of history, wine tasting, shopping and dining. St. Joseph County in Southwestern Michigan has beautiful parks, peaceful bed and breakfast inns and offers some of the best golf in the state. 



August 6, 13, 20, 27 Three Rivers Farmer’s Market and Petting Zoo Opens at 9:00 am in Scidmore Park, Three Rivers 269-273-1845

August 6, 13, 20, 27 Sturgis Farmer’s Market Downtown Sturgis 269-651-1907

August 6, 13, 20, 27 Magic Show Enjoy a magic show for everyone at 1:00 pm. Abbott’s Magic Company, Colon 269-432-3235 www.abbottmagic.com

August 12-14 US-12 Heritage Garage Sale Everyone loves a good garage sale, and residents of Southwest Michigan will have a golden opportunity when all of US-12 from New Buffalo to Detroit is one massive garage sale. 269-925-1137 www.us12heritagetrail.org

August 13 Community Yard Sale Constantine 269-435-2085

August 14 Antique & Collectibles Market Admission is only $4.00 per person - parking is FREE! Hours: Sunday 8:00 am-3:30 pm Rain or Shine *100’s of treasures* food vendors. St Joseph County Fairgrounds, Centreville 269-467-8935 www.centrevillefair.com

August 18-20 Mendon Riverfest On the banks of the St Joseph River in downtown Mendon. Enjoy contests, canoe races, parades, and fireworks. Arts & Crafts and children’s activities throughout the event. Reed Riverside Park Mendon 269-496-7557

August 19 Mechanics Race Regular Racing Program. Check website for full racing schedule and rates. M40 Speedway, Jones 269-244-8580 www.m40speedway.net

August 20 19th Annual Three Rivers Triathlon/Duathlon Three Rivers 269-273-1075

August 27 Harvest Festival Duck Race, Arts & Crafts, Corn Hole, Skillet Toss and more. Downtown Constantine 269-435-2085

August 28 The Big Pink Open (Susan G. Komen) rally for the cure. 9:00 am registration. 10:00 am Shot Gun start, Scramble Registration includes: 18 Holes w/cart, Steak Dinner to follow Prizes, raffles, games, 50/50 and more. $55/golfer or $220/ team. Each golfer receives gift bag. Event requires pre-registration and payment Pine View Golf Club, Three Rivers 269-279-5131 www.pineviewgolf.com

September 2 Season Championships Check website for full racing schedule and rates. M40 Speedway, Jones 269-244-8580 www.m40speedway.net

September 3 Magic Show Enjoy a magic show for everyone at 1:00 pm. Abbott’s Magic Company, Colon 269-432-3235 www.abbottmagic.com

September 3, 10, 17, 24 Three Rivers Farmer’s Market and Petting Zoo Opens at 9:00 am in Scidmore Park, Three Rivers 269-273-1845

September 3, 10, 17, 24 Sturgis Farmer’s Market Downtown Sturgis 269-651-1907

September 3-6 Great Lakes Buckskin Horse Show Call for more information. St Joseph County Fairgrounds, Centreville 269-467-8935 www.centrevillefair.com

September 4 Holiday Flea Market 8:00 am-3:00 pm Come and have some fun Admission is $4.00 per person – Parking FREE. St Joseph County Fairgrounds, Centreville 269-467-8935 www.centrevillefair.com

September 4 Gospel Concert 6:00 pm at Clubhouse. Bring lawn chairs or blankets. Freewill offering. Free ice cream social afterwards. Klines Resort, Three Rivers 269-649-2514 www.klinesresort.com

September 4 Three Rivers Harmony Fest. Live music and entertainment in historic downtown Three Rivers. www.trharmonyfest.com

September 5 Pancake Breakfast 8:00 am-10:00 am at Clubhouse, Klines Resort, Three Rivers 269-649-2514 www.klinesresort.com

September 7, 14, 21, 28 Constantine Farmer’s Market Local produce available from 3:00 pm-7:00 pm in Shelby Park. Constantine 269-435-2085

September 8-10 Annual Sturgis Toy Run Mission is to provide toys for children who otherwise would not have one at Christmas. Open from 8am-10pm. Gathering of 4,000-5,000 bikers, vendors, games and a fun time for all. Registration is $20.00 with a NEW toy. Sturgis 269-659-8632

September 18-24 St Joseph County Grange Fair Celebrating our family fair since 1851. It’s all here at the 161st Annual Fair… Harness Racing, exciting evening grandstand events, open class & 4-H exhibits, daily livestock shows, Community Tent featuring free entertainment, great food and so much more! St Joseph County Fairgrounds, Centreville 269-467-8935 www.centrevillefair.com

September 22 Tracy Lawrence Concert Featuring very special guest Mark Chesnutt 7:00 pm. St Joseph County Fairgrounds, Centreville 269-467-8935 www.centrevillefair.com

September 24 Little Big Town Concert 7:00 p.m. St Joseph County Fairgrounds, Centreville 269-467-8935 www.centrevillefair.com