“Gnome of the Roam” hunt is fun way to shop, support, and explore our area while enjoying hunting for the little guys at each participating location throughout the holiday season. Cards can be picked up at each businesses that will host one of 30 Gnomes. Locate the Gnome at each location, have the business mark it off your list and when your card is complete be entered to win a holiday gift basket filled with goodies from our local retailers and services, valuing over $450. Happy Hunting!
Like and follow us at www.facebook.com/gnomeroam. Sponsored by the New Buffalo Business Association.
Participating locations:
The New Buffalo Gnome on the Roam is a pro bono community event organized and managed by the NBBA, businesses, and volunteers in our area. Any donations or sponsorships are appropriated to the New Buffalo Business Association and activities surrounding this event. Thank you for helping to support these events!
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Jan - Dec - Listing of Community Events and Activities happening In and Around New Buffalo
Jan - Feb - Winter Fest activities TBA (weather permitting)
March 24th - New Buffalo Easter Egg Hunt ~ 1pm, American Legion
April 21st - “Beer in the Buff” Craft Brew Festival ~ 12-6pm
Jun-Aug (1st Wednesday of each month) – New Buffalo Classic Car Cruise ~ 6-9pm, N. Whittaker Street
May 31st – Sept 6th (weekly) - New Buffalo Farmers Market ~ 4-8pm, N. Whittaker Street
June 28th – July 5th – Independence Celebration Week ~ Public Beach and Lions Park
August 10th, Friday - Classic Car Show and Live Music ~ 5-11:30pm, Lions Park
August 10th - 12th - MI Largest Garage Sale
We are sorry to confirm that 2018 Ship & Shore Fest has, in fact, been cancelled for 2018 due to challenges with location and funding this year. The New Buffalo Business Association is still in the process of completing the rest of our 2018 events as part of the overall goals of our organization. We will keep you posted with more details as they are made available….stay turned!
October 6th, Saturday - 13th Annual Harvest & Wine Fest ~ Noon-9pm, Lions Park (across for New Buffalo Public Beach)
October 28th, Sunday - New Buffalo Halloween Parade and Trick-or-Treat ~ downtown New Buffalo
November 24th - December 15th - Gnome on the Roam Hunt ~ see link for list of participating businesses in New Buffalo. Great “Gnomers” can enter to win grand prize worth $450+. Like us at facebook.com/gnomeroam
November/December – New Buffalo Holiday Events ~ In and Around New Buffalo
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Stroll the streets every Thursday night in New Buffalo! Enjoy the Farmers Market offering different vendors each week including: produce, meats/seafood, artisan cheeses, baked goods/desserts, artists, crafts, food vendors, clothing, antiques, services, and live entertainment. Featuring food trucks for Thursday night dinners too! Follow us on Facebook for updates and announcements: facebook.com/newbuffalofarmersmarket
Dates: Market runs each Thursday from May 31st - Sept 6th
Location: N. Whittaker - downtown New Buffalo
Hours: 4pm-8pm EST with live music from 5-7pm (EST)
Free to the public, ATM on-site, Public Bathrooms
Sponsors: Four Winds Casino, Coldwell Banker, Marina Grand Resort, The Harbor Grand, New Buffalo Explored, New Buffalo Bills, Fusion Design Group, New Buffalo Savings Bank
Vendors:
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“Michigan’s longest garage sale” is getting ready for another year. It runs along US-12 Heritage Trail stretching more than 200 miles from New Buffalo to Detroit and now in its 13th year, organizers say it only continues to grow with more people getting involved. So get ready for crowds roaming the streets of New Buffalo and looking for bargains on August 10th-12th.
Downtown New Buffalo retailers and businesses will be holding “Side Walk Sales” throughout the weekend in conjunction with this garage sale event - address to start 100 N. Whittaker Street
Other locations TBA
Open to businesses, homes and locations in New Buffalo, we will list them on our website and add to the map available at www.us12heritagetrail.org/garage_sale. To learn more about US-12 Heritage Trail, visit their website or Facebook page.
Please contact the NBBA at events@newbuffalo.org for more information
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Enjoy a summer night in downtown New Buffalo with over 40 classic and vintage cars on display. Located on N. Whittaker Street in New Buffalo. 6 - 9PM (EST). 1st Wednesday of each month June - Aug, weather permitting. Free to the public, pet and child friendly!
Car owners: Free to join, no prior sign sign up needed. Parking on main street and Merchant Street, food specials and discounts from local retailers and restaurants, live music on the corner. Great location and fun for the entire family!!! Need additional information please contact events@newbuffalo.org
The New Buffalo Classic Cruise IN’s are pro bono community events organized and managed by the NBBA, businesses, and volunteers in our area. Any donations or sponsorships are appropriated to the New Buffalo Business Association and activities surrounding this event. Thank you for helping to support these events!
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The New Buffalo Business Association’s Annual Membership Meeting
Join the NBBA as we host a our annual membership meeting at the New Buffalo Yacht Club, Thursday, December 11th. We will start at 6pm with announcements and several updates from Barry Griffin, Board President of the NBBA, including a recap of 2014, new members, kick off of the 2015 events schedule, and voting for 2015 board members. Stay afterwards and kick off the holiday season with some cheer with fellow members ~ appetizers will be served ~ cash bar.
Please RSVP to Cathi Rogers at membership@newbuffalo.org by Dec 5th
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Enjoy a fun-filled family time with the Easter Bunny and the Annual Easter Egg Hunt in New Buffalo. Free and open to children ages 1-12. Every child can visit with the Easter Bunny afterwards and refreshments/goodies to be provided. The egg hurt will start at 1:00 pm at American Legion US 12, New Buffalo.
The New Buffalo Easter Egg Hunt is a pro bono community event organized and managed by the American Legion NBBA, and volunteers in the area. Any donations or sponsorships are appropriated to the New Buffalo Easter Egg Fund and activities surrounding this event. Thank you to the City of New Buffalo and New Buffalo Township for sponsoring the New Buffalo Easter Egg Hunt!
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In celebration of the harvest in Southwest Michigan, this one day event boasts award-winning wines from regional vineyards along craft beers and hard-ciders, all under one roof! Join us Noon to 9pm (EST) at Lions Beachfront Park, downtown New Buffalo. Come rain or shine, the event is tented so you can come out and stay all day! $5 entrance fee per adult, kids under 12 are free! Follow us on Facebook for updates and announcements: facebook.com/newbuffaloharvestwinefest
Happenings at the Fest…
Our Music Line-up will be announced soon
For a vendor application, contact pat@oairevents.com
Planned in conjunction with the well-established “Harbor Country Harvest Days” the NBBA fest serves as a focal-point to the Columbus Day Weekend. To learn more about the month-long activites going on in our area click here. The New Buffalo Harvest & Wine Festival is a community event organized and managed by the NBBA, businesses, and volunteers in our area. Any donations or sponsorships are appropriated to the New Buffalo Business Association and activities surrounding this event. Thank you for helping to support these events!
Cost 5.00
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Ship and Shore is back in 2019! A 3-day festival bringing live music to New Buffalo while also highlighting the wonderful lakefront amenities in New Buffalo, including a beautiful beach and harbor, fishing tours, surfing, and of course the great shopping and dining. All the details including music lineup and vendor applications are available at www.shipandshorefestival.com. Don’t miss Led Zeppelin 2 and Mr. Blotto plus many other favorites.
Tickets are $8 in advance, $10 at the gate, and a VIP weekend pass is available for $30 that includes 10 drink tickets and access to VIP tent. Tickets for sale at https://shipandshore.brownpapertickets.com/.
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In true beach celebration style, this week is filled with surfing demos, concerts, fireworks, 5k run and more! We are pleased to announce that the LaPorte County Symphony Orchestra will perform this year under the baton of Bob Bernhardt, the Principal Pops Conductor for the Grand Rapids Symphony, The Louisville Orchestra and the Chattanooga Symphony.
Wednesday, July 3rd
Thursday, July 4th
The New Buffalo Independence Celebration week are pro bono community events organized and managed by the NBBA, businesses, and volunteers in our area. Any donations or sponsorships are appropriated to the New Buffalo 4th of July free concert, fireworks, and activities surrounding this event. Thank you to the City of New Buffalo, New Buffalo Township, and The Pokagon Fund for sponsoring the New Buffalo 4th of July!
Thank you to our sponsors
Platinum: The Pokagon Fund, City of New Buffalo, New Buffalo Township,
Gold: Horizon Bank, Pristine Pool & Spas, LLC., The Harbor Grand Hotel & Marina Grand Resort, Berrien Community Foundation/Larry Bubb Endowment, The Stray Dog Bar & Grill, Whole Nine Yards,
Silver: Abonmarche, Jackie’s Cafe, Lakeshore Recycling, McCollum Architects, Yellowbird Vacations, Lake Michigan Yacht Club
Bronze: City Flowers, David’s Delicatessen, Equilibrium Fitness, The Hidden Gem, Oselka’s Marina, ReMax Harbor Country, Whistle Stop Grocery
Community Spirit: Dooley’s, Dunewood Condo Association, New Buffalo Savings Bank, Rossman-State Farm Insurance
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