New Buffalo Business Association

New Buffalo Farmers Market 2018
2018-05-31 16:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago)
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:

if you are interested in participating in the 2018 market, please contact events@newbuffalo.org for details
Vendor application in documents folder on Farmers Market page

MICHIGAN TEMPORARY FOOD ESTABLISHMENT LICENSE APPLICATION
Temporary Food Establishment Operations Checklist

New Buffalo Classic Car Cruise 2018
2018-06-06 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago)
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
Location:
107 N. Whittaker St, New Buffalo, MI
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!

Michigan's Longest Garage Sale 2018
2018-08-10 09:00 - 2018-08-12 18:00 (America/Chicago)
“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

New Buffalo Halloween Parade 2018
2018-10-28 14:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago)
Calling all Spooks and Goblins – Trick or Treat!
Enjoy a fun-filled Halloween day with a costumed parade and trick-ro-treating with the business and community of New Buffalo
New Buffalo Halloween Parade; Schedule: Arrival for judging at 2pm, judging and prize awards at 2:30, parade steps off at 3:00pm through downtown New Buffalo. Afterwards enjoy hearing “Trick-or-Treat” thought the neighborhoods in our town from 3:30-5:30pm.
The New Buffalo Halloween Parade is pro bono community event organized and managed by the Halloween Committee and volunteers in our area. Any donations or sponsorships are appropriated to the New Buffalo Halloween Parade and activities surrounding this event. Thank you for helping to support our town!

Gnome on the Roam 2018
2018-11-23 08:00 - 2018-12-23 17:00 (America/Chicago)
“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:

Pristine Pools, 18703 US Hwy 12
Horizon Bank, 500 W Buffalo St
Frisky Frog, 16 N Smith St
New Buffalo City Hall, 224 W Buffalo St
Lakeview Venditions, 400 S Whittaker St
New Buffalo Hardware, 430 S Whittaker St
Indian Summer, 439 S Whittaker St
City Flowers, 307 S Whittaker St
New Buffalo Library, 33 N Thompson St
Villa Nova Pizza, 134 E Buffalo St
New Buffalo Township Office, 17425 Red Arrow Hwy
Coldwell Banker, 10 N Whittaker St
David’s Deli, 30 N Whittaker St
New Buffalo Savings Bank, 45 N Whittaker St
Sweetwater Boating Supply , 38 N Whittaker St
The Villager, 100 N Whittaker St
Third Coast Surf Shop, 110 N Whittaker St
The Hidden Gem, 122 N Whittaker St
Custom Imports, 139 N Whittaker St
Casey’s Bar & Grill, 136 N Whittaker St

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!

Beer in the Buff 2019
2019-04-13 12:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago)
Beer in the Buff – On the Go
This April 13th, NBBA is taking Beer in the Buff on the road! Join us as we shuttle you to New Buffalo Bars, Breweries and Tasting Rooms. Beer in the Buff On the Go runs from Noon to 5 pm EST. Spend 5 fun hours socializing and toasting the coming season. You get to mix and mingle with 100+ people, explore the area with us, and enjoy drink specials at each location.
You will pick up your Beer in the Buff On the Go bracelet and passport downtown then head to your designated launch spot where you will continue your journey aboard our buses or with your own personal designated driver (not provided by us). Collect stamps on your passport at each location visited. For each stamp, you will receive an entry into a drawing to win one of 3 wonderful prizes, including a vacation rental in New Buffalo area.
Get your tickets online at beerinthebuff.brownpapertickets.com, and tickets will be on sale for cash and check at the following locations:

The Hidden Gem, 122 N. Whittaker Street, New Buffalo
Pristine Pool & Spa, 18703 US 12, New Buffalo

35th Annual Ship & Shore Festival
2019-08-09 - 2019-08-11
Ship & Shore Returns in 2019
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.

Map
N. Whittaker Street, New Buffalo, MI

Event Details
Individual Ticket: $10/day at the gate, entry to the festival
VIP Ticket: $30/day at the gate, includes 10 drink tickets, access to VIP tent next to stage, private bar and restroom
Kids 12 & under are free!

Documents & Forms
Michigan Temporary Food Establishment License Application
Temporary Food Establishment Operations Checklist

14th Annual Harvest & Wine Festival
2019-10-12
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!
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!
Happenings at the Fest

Tastings and wine by the glass available from regional wineries and breweries
Plenty of kids activities including; bounce house, pumpkin painting, face painting, and more
Vendors offering handcrafted goods, food products and produce for you to purchase throughout the event. Stop by and shop for: amish cheeses, dips, mums, homemade honey and jams, oils and vinegar, chocolate, carmel corn and carmel apples. Our handcraft artists will be selling handcrafted jewelry, lotions/oils, clothing, photography, wine accessories, yard art, blown glass, leather goods, lamps/pillows and other great items.
Food vendors and confectioners, along with nonalcoholic beverages and apple cider available.

Our Music Line-up will be announced soon
For a vendor application, contact pat@oairevents.com.
Follow us on Facebook for updates and announcements: facebook.com/newbuffaloharvestwinefest

Map
Lions Pavilion Park, New Buffalo

Event Cost
Cost 5.00

Documents & Forms
Michigan Temporary Food Establishment License Application
Temporary Food Establishment Operations Checklist
2018 H&W Vendor Application

NBBA Give Back Dinner 2019
2019-11-10 17:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago)
NBBA Give Back Dinner at Mesa Luna
Our friends at Mesa Luna are again offering a generous give back to the NBBA and will donate 50% of your dinner cost back to the NBBA. The event is Sunday, Nov. 10th from 5 – 9 p.m., bar opens at 4. Enjoy amazing food while supporting the NBBA, it’s a win-win!

Joint NBBA-HCCC Progressive Mixer 2019
2019-11-14 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago)
Hurry up and register before it’s full!! The NBBA and Harbor Country Chamber are co-hosting a progressive mixer in New Buffalo. HCCC has done some exciting progressive mixers over the past couple of years in both Three Oaks and Bridgman. Don’t miss the New Buffalo installment. Check in at The Villager and continue on to The Hidden Gem, Customs Imports/New Buffalo Times, and Caseys New Buffalo.
Our friends at HCCC are handling the reservations, so please RSVP here.
(https://www.eventbrite.com/e/november-members-mixer-new-buffalo-progressive-tickets-77153057873)

Whittaker Winter Wonderland 2019
2019-11-30 09:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago)
The New Buffalo Business Association Presents
Whittaker Winter Wonderland!
Saturday, November 30
9 AM – 12 PM: ROSIE’S*
Breakfast with Santa +Arts & Crafts with Little Court
10:30 AM – 3 PM: ELSIE EARL
Arts & Crafts, Scavenger Hunt and More
12 PM – 2 PM: CASEY’S
Give-Bock Lunch for Meals on Wheels
2 PM – 4 PM: JACKIE’S
Ginger Bread House decorating. Coll to Register.
4 PM – 6 PM: DOOLEY’S*
Pizza + Drink Specials, Fill the Sleigh w/Santa and Teen/Jr. Teen Court
*Santa and Mrs. Claus appearance
6:30 PM – 7 PM: TRANSIENT MARINA*
Santo Lights up the Tree + Caroling with NBAS Choir. Hot Cocoa and Cookies provided by David’s Deli
7 PM – 10 PM: DOOLEY’S
Karaoke w/Queens, Ugly Sweater Contest, S’mores and MUCHMORE 0
Visit Lakeview Venditions for gift baskets, wreaths & trees!
Thank you to our lead sponsor, Jackie’s Cafe!

Bev's Second Season Ball 2015
2020-01-08 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Four Winds Casino, 11111 Wilson Rd, New Buffalo, MI, 49117, United States
Saturday, February 7, 2015 ~ Bev’s Second Season Ball
Break out the tux and gowns and put on your dancing shoes! It’s time for Bev’s Second Season Ball hosted by the New Buffalo Business Association.
February 7, 2015 ~ 6:30-Midnight (EST) ~ Silver Creek at Four Winds Resort, New Buffalo, MI
Dinner ~ Music ~ Dancing ~ Live & Silent Auction

Open Bar & Hors d’oeuvres at 6:30
Dinner with cash bar at 7:30
Dessert featuring Chocolate Jems by Janet

Music by The Whistle Pigs Band
Tickets $80 per person ~ To reserve tickets or table, please call 888-660-6222 or email events@newbuffalo.org
Tickets may also be purchased at: Custom Imports in New Buffalo or Union Pier ~ Horizon Bank ~ New Buffalo Saving Bank ~ The Villager ~ David’s Deli or Heath & Company

New Buffalo Easter Egg Hunt 2020
2020-04-11 13:00 - 15:30 (America/Chicago)
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, 19121 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!

New Buffalo Farmers Market 2020
2020-06-19 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Detroit)
Pickup your virtual goods every Friday morning from 9-11 am. Before each market, you’ll be able to pre-purchase goods from a wide array of vendors. Visit the NBBA Facebook page for updates, along with sign up for our email to get the latest updates on who will be there each week!
Location: The corner of Whittaker and Merchant
