Announcements

Dear NBBA Members,

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Time for all of our Members to gather for some Holiday Cheer!

You are cordially invited to the NBBA Annual Meeting to hear about the highlights of 2019 and the great things to come in 2020. This has been a pivotal year for the NBBA as the Board has expanded partnerships to produce our events that help drive traffic to New Buffalo.

When: Thursday, Dec. 5, 5:30-7:30 pm
Where: Marina Grand Resort, Ashby Room
600 West Water Street, New Buffalo

Thank you to Marina Grand and their Team for being our gracious hosts.
Join us in the Ashby Room for some Hor d’Oeuvres and Beverages (Cash Bar) from 5:30pm-7:30pm.

We will have a brief NBBA Presentation, Board Member Vote, Member Announcements, and Gift Basket Drawings. (Please bring your Business Cards to enter, must be present to win).

This event is only open to our Members, please RSVP below. We look forward to seeing you there!

Calendar of Events in New Buffalo 2018

Listing of Community Events and Activities happening In and Around New Buffalo from January 1, 2018 to December 31, 2018.

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

• 1st Annual craft beer festival in Lions Park 12-5pm. Over 30 craft beer/spirit tastings, food, and live music. 21 and older event, tickets available here

Jun-Aug (1st Wednesday of each month) – New Buffalo Classic Car Cruise ~ 6-9pm, N. Whittaker Street

• located in downtown New Buffalo ~ Live music, over 40+ classic cars, family fun

May 31st – Sept 6th (weekly) – New Buffalo Farmers Market ~ 4-8pm, N. Whittaker Street

• stroll through downtown New Buffalo each Thursday night and enjoy over 50 produce/food, art/craft vendors, food trucks, live music, and family activities

June 28th – July 5th – Independence Celebration Week ~ Public Beach and Lions Park

• Thurs-Fri – 50% Surf /Paddleboard rentals at the beach by Third Coast Surf
• Tuesday the 3rd–7-12pm – LaPorte Symphony, Food and Fireworks at Lions Park (free for public)
• Thursday the 5th-4-8pm Downtown Farmers Market includes Petting Zoo and Market Bag givieaway

August 10th, Friday – Classic Car Show and Live Music ~ 5-11:30pm, Lions Park

• located in Lions Park (across from public beach, enjoy over 60 classic cars, live music and food vendors – family fun for all – sunset free to all!
• NOTICE: New Buffalo Ship & Shore will not be held for 2018. The NBBA is in the process of re-structuring Ship and Shore for 2019. Our hope is to create an event(s) that our community, residents and visitors alike will enjoy yearly, while meeting the New Buffalo Business Association’s new strategic goals. Any questions, please contact us at events@newbuffalo.org

August 10th – 12th – MI Largest Garage Sale

• Friday, A/ug 10th – Classic Car Show and live music in Lions Park
• starts in New Buffalo and follows US 12 to Detroit MI

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!

September

Sunday, Sept 30th – Apple Cider Century – The Apple Cider Century in Three Oaks, Michigan is a bicycle tour of the countryside and towns of Southwest Michigan. Riders enjoy the food, sights and sounds and camaraderie of fall cycling.

October

Sunday, Oct 7th – Skip’s Annual Chili Cook-off – annual event features restaurant chefs competing with home cooks offering their best chili recipe and more! More info on Facebook.com

Saturday, Oct 20th – New Buffalo Service League Craft Show – Annual Arts & Crafts Show – over 100 booths, food, bake sale

Saturday, Oct 20th – 2nd Annual Islay’s Barrel Brew Fest with Journeyman – 30+ Breweries, Mead/Cideries, and Wineries will be on-site bringing their choice selection of brews. More info on Facebook.com

October 6th, Saturday – 13th Annual Harvest & Wine Fest ~ Noon-9pm, Lions Park (across for New Buffalo Public Beach)

In our 13th year, H&W Fest features over 21 regional wineries, craft ciders, and craft beers to enjoy, live music, art/craft exhibitors and food vendors (Music line up on H&W TBA)

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

• On Saturday, Nov 24th enjoy a Santa breakfast, visit & parade, Shop Local, decorate gingerbread houses, tree lighting & caroling, family fun activities (Nov 24th schedule TBA)
• Lists of local holiday events, activities, dining specials, and much more listed for your enjoyment throughout the season including New Years celebrations

Search for New Buffalo “Chips” around the city and township of New Buffalo. Find a chip(s) for discounts, rewards, and other fun surprises from our businesses and community. Will start Memorial weekend and run until Christmas in our area.

Rules and clues to be posted soon.

Participating businesses TBD

To learn more, please contact events@newbuffal.org