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Seasonal Activities / Events

Round Barn Sangria Party

May 4, Round Barn Winery
Don your sombrero at Round Barn's annual fiesta in recognition of Cinco de Mayo. Enjoy their new 2013 sangria, DiVine rum cocktails and a mouth-watering taco bar from Cravings Bistro & Pub. The full line-up of Round Barn wines, brews and spirits will be available for tasting and purchase. For more information, click on the link.

Chikaming Open Lands Wildflower Walk

May 4, Warren Dunes State Park
Discover the many beautiful wildflowers found on Lake Michigan beaches and dunes with Love Creek naturalist, Pat Underwood. A COL outreach event, call 269.469.2330 for more information.

Bell’s Brewery Tap Takeover

May 9-16, Bentwood Tavern
Bentwood's kicking off beach season with acclaimed regional craft brewer, Bell's Brewery. For one special week, all eight taps will feature Bell's most popular beers, as well as some very limited small batch brews that any self-respecting beer geek will not want to miss. Throughout the week, the culinary team will prepare paired dinner features to complement this stellar assortment of Bell’s brews. Tasting flights will also be available for just $10. Events include:

May 9. Representatives from Bell's will work the room during the dinner hours, chatting up beer fans with plenty of Bell’s swag on offer. Everyone who attends may participate in a “Bell’s Beach Getaway” raffle that includes a one-night stay at Marina Grand Resort and everything you need for a day at the beach.

May 13-15. Bentwood Burger & Beer Special. A half pound all-natural Angus burger and handcut fries with any Bell’s beer on tap for only $12. Available lunch and dinner.

May 16. The tap takeover will conclude with Bentwood’s final Sushi Thursday event of the season. Always a party!

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Tower of Power

May 10, Four Winds Casino

Tower of Power has been creating their own unique brand of soul music since 1968 and have released a total of 26 albums over the last 45 years. The band is known for hits such as "You’re Still a Young Man" and "What Is Hip?" They have worked with some of pop and rock's biggest legends including Elton John, Santana, Aerosmith, and Rod Stewart. Ticket prices start at $15 and are sold exclusively through Ticketmaster. For more information, click on the link.

Spring Artisan Market at Journeyman Distillery

May 18-19
Regional artists, artisans and unique vendors present handmade items, home furnishings, jewelry, art, antiques, collectibles and culinary delights in Journeyman's beautiful warehouse space. Shop and explore the distillery, then enjoy great cocktails and food from the adjoining tasting room. Admission is free.

St. Mary’s of the Lake Family Festival

May 23-27, St. Mary of the Lake
A Memorial Day tradition in New Buffalo, the festival features food and beer tents, carnival rides, raffles, a silent auction and live entertainment. Old-school family fun at its best!

Smash Mouth

May 24, Four Winds Casino

Throughout the 90's, Smash Mouth was a consistent presence on Top 40 radio with their number one hits “Walkin' on the Sun” and “All Star,” along with many other recognizable songs. In September 2012, the band released their sixth studio album, “Magic,” which features the singles “Flippin' Out” and “Magic.” Ticket prices start at $15 and are sold exclusively through Ticketmaster. For more information, click on the link.

Jammin' in the Vineyard

May 25-26, Round Barn Winery
Enjoy live music alfresco-style, while sipping local wines, spirits or micro-brews. Jester, Chester Brown and Rebecca Anne Band will perform on onstage by the Beer Garden, and Round Barn's new café will be open for the perfect vineyard picnic. For more information, click on the link.

Lemon Creek Winery Art Festival

May 25-26

Enjoy live music, wine tasting and food while viewing the work of 30 local artists displaying paintings, jewelry, metal works, stained glass and more.

Jazz on a Summer’s Day

May 26, Lakeside Inn

Enjoy an afternoon of live jazz and creatively improvised music featuring Jeff Chan’s Cultural Arts Quartet. Tickets are $15. For more information, click on the link.

Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony

May 27, Lakeside Park
A wonderful Harbor Country tradition, families gather to march and honor men and women of the armed forces. Music, color guard and a patriotic speaker are all part of the afternoon.

Fuel

May 30, Hard Rock Café in Four Winds Casino
Fuel, a staple on rock radio since 1998, has sold over 3.5 million albums with three top five singles, including “Shimmer,” “Innocent,” and “Hemorrhage (In My Hands).” Tickets are $20 and are sold exclusively through Ticketmaster. For more information, click on the link.

Huey Lewis and the News

May 31, Four Winds Casino
Grammy-winning Huey Lewis and the News have been creating rock music for over three decades and have sold over 20 million albums worldwide. Known for their hits “Heart of Rock ‘n’ Roll,” “Workin’ For A Livin’” and “If This is It," the band was nominated for an Academy Award in 1986 for their song “The Power of Love” from the film Back to the Future. Tickets start at $40 and are available exclusively through Ticketmaster. For more information, click on the link.

Journeyman Distillery Tours

Saturdays in May, Three Oaks 

Tour the historic Featherbone Factory building while you learn how handcrafted spirits are made. Following the tour, taste Journeyman's artisan whiskeys in their industrial-chic lounge. Private tours are also available if booked in advance. For tour times, click on the link.

May at Acorn Theater

A turn of the century corset factory turned live performance theater, the Acorn is a Harbor Country jewel. Performances in May feature an eclectic array of live music, including a solo show with Rickie Lee Jones. For a complete schedule, please click on the link.

May at Vickers Theatre

A turn of the century building lovingly restored into a beautiful film house and gallery. The Vickers offers a well-curated selection of independent and foreign films. For show times, click on the link.

Live Music at Hard Rock Café

Thursdays-Sundays.
The only Hard Rock Café in Southwest Michigan, this new music venue features regionally and nationally known bands. For show times and information, click on the link.

Four Winds Casino

Gaming fans will find a Vegas-caliber casino set deep in the woods, just minutes away, at Four Winds Casino. Don't feel like driving? Enjoy complimentary shuttle service.

Southwest Michigan Wine Trail Tours

Maps are available at the Front Desk for an easy self-guided tour to our 12 area vineyards and wineries. Or, explore the wine trail without having to worry about who is driving. Charter a private limo or reserve a spot on a hop-on tour with Leisure Limousine or Fruitful Vine Wine Tours.

Hiking Trails

Harbor Country offers great hiking in diverse settings. Explore Warren Dunes State Park, Chikaming Park & Preserve and Warren Woods. Or walk for miles on New Buffalo's majestic public beach.

Deer Creek Hunt Club

Three sporting clay courses and upland bird hunting on 500 acres of beautiful ravine woodlands, streams, rolling hills and contoured cover fields.

Surfboard, SUP, Skimboard and Sandboard Rentals & Lessons

Opening for the season May 16, Third Coast Surf Shop offers rentals at New Buffalo beach for experienced beach athletes, or call the shop to schedule private or group lessons. For more information, click on the link.

Jet Ski & Boat Rentals

Opening for the season Memorial Day Weekend, Oselka Marina is conveniently located within walking distance of the property. For reservations and more information, click on the link.

Shopping and Gallery Tours

Harbor Country is loaded with unique places to shop, but some of the best are located just off the beaten path. We can design individual mini-tours by town or by interest. Please inquire when making your reservation – we’ll have a list of shops, hours and directions ready for you at check-in!

Casinos

Blue Chip Casino

Four Winds Casino

Galleries

Blue Gallery

Fritz Olsen Gallery

269.426.3003

Kids

Captain Mike's Fun Park

I Love Toy Trains Store

New Buffalo Township Park & Preserve

playground, splash park, basketball, bocce, volleyball, nature trails and amphitheatre

Washington Park Zoo

Frecklefarm

garden-inspired gifts and home furnishings
269.469.9772

French Twist

designer fashions
269.756.3970

Lakeside Antiques

antique mall 
269.469.7717

Margaret Sullivan

unique and one-of-a kind women’s fashion and jewelry
269.612.7253

Things to Do

Seasonal Activities / Events

Hiking Trails

Shopping and Gallery Tours

Casinos

Dining

Theatres / Entertainment

Galleries

Fritz Olsen Gallery

Golf

Kids

Captain Mike's Fun Park

New Buffalo Township Park & Preserve

Outdoor Activities

Shopping

Frecklefarm

French Twist

Lakeside Antiques

Margaret Sullivan

Wine, Beer & Spirits

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