The community of St. Joseph is already a magnet for antiques and collectibles fans, with multiple shops in the trade, but in just over two weeks, virtually the entire length of Lake Bluff Park overlooking Lake Michigan in St. Joe will be converted into one of the largest arrays of antiques and collectibles once again to kick off another season of the St. Joseph Today Antiques on the Bluff series. As the date rapidly approaches, the merchant promotion agency is seeking additional vendors to showcase in the series.
The premier place to find antiques and collectibles in Southwest Michigan continues to be on the first Sunday of the month, May through October, in St. Joseph. The popular Antiques on the Bluff series returns May 7th from 10am to 5pm, when vendors will sell their treasures along the tree-lined Lake Bluff Park overlooking Lake Michigan.
Amy Zapal, Executive Director of St. Joseph Today, says, “We are taking vendor registrations now.” She points out, “There are booth spaces for dozens of dealers and this is a particularly good year to participate since two of the six Sundays fall on major holiday weekends when larger crowds flock to town.” Show dates are May 7th, June 4th, July 2nd, August 6th, September 3rd, and October 1st.
Zapal says merchandise is limited to antiques, vintage and collectibles. Reproductions, modern crafts or new merchandise are not allowed. She asked that interested vendors contact Daniele at 269-985-1111 or daniele@stjoetoday.com.
Dealers may be asked to provide a photograph of representative merchandise before a booth area is assigned. They also will need a Michigan Sales Tax ID to participate. Information about obtaining a tax ID is available at www.michigan.gov/taxes.
Antiques on the Bluff is one of several reasons to visit St. Joseph on Sundays. After viewing the booths, visitors can walk to nearby downtown shops, restaurants, family attractions, beaches and parks along the riverfront. Zapal reminds everyone that, “Starting on June 25th, our municipal band also performs free concerts on Sunday afternoons and evenings.”
St. Joseph Today is a membership-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to developing and promoting events and businesses in St. Joseph and the surrounding communities. For more information about upcoming events, visit stjoetoday.com or facebook.com/stjoetoday.
