Vendor Application Process
photographer credit: The Fourniers (taken at last year’s Summer Wedding Faire)
All are welcome.
We always enjoy expanding our network of professionals serving the beautiful SouthWest Michigan region.
Please indicate your interest in any of our public events this season to join the marketing list below.
Any fees are due upon booth reservation acceptance.
Our public events are a great way to experience all that nature has to offer at The Boardwalk in Benton Harbor, Michigan, a riverfront venue.
We hope to see you there!
2025 PUBLIC EVENTS
Saturday, April 5th
SPRING Open House
Vibes: goodbye winter, hello spring
Sunday, June 29th
SUMMER Wedding Faire
Vibes: vintage, jewelry, wedding
Sunday, November 2nd
AUTUMN Showcase
Vibes: thank you 2025
Event Lineup (EST)
SPRING Open House
Saturday, April 5th.
Open to all - the full venue will be open and on display starting at 1pm. We’ll have lawn games, music, food and drinks. The Boardwalk’s onsite catering team - led by Chef Alex Gandia - will serve various culinary delights to impress and inspire.
After Hours Event (5pm-7pm)
At sunset we will light the courtyard fire table, and weather permitting, we’ll have a bonfire on the beach.
Come and enjoy a beautiful evening on the riverfront!
SUMMER Wedding Faire
Sunday, June 29th.
This is an event dreamed up by West Coast Design Studio, with a focus on those that enjoy jewelry, vintage and anything wedding.
Priority will be given to vendors with physical products or providing day-of wedding services.
After Hours Event (5pm-9pm)
At sunset we will light the courtyard fire table, and weather permitting, we’ll have a bonfire on the beach as the Courtyard glowbricks light up.
AUTUMN Showcase
Sunday, November 2nd.
Join us to celebrate all that the 2025 season provided.
This will be another opportunity to reconnect before we all head into the holiday season, capping the end of a beautiful season.
After Hours Event (5pm-8pm)
At sunset we will light the courtyard fire table and give thanks for our time together. Weather permitting, we’ll have a bonfire on the beach.
Planning Details
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The Boardwalk Riverfront Venue is one minute off of I-94 in Benton Harbor, Mi. 90 minutes from Chicago and 90 minutes from Grand Rapids.
The Boardwalk is a 20+ acre indoor/outdoor venue located on the the St. Joseph river in SW Michigan, surrounded by pristine natural beauty.
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Please apply - it’s free to join our mailing lists.
An event registration fee will be due upon reservation acceptance.
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The Boardwalk venue has a relationship with a group of hotels just a few minutes away, with more than a dozen in a 10 minutes radius of our waterfront.
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In the event of inclement weather, the show will go on! The venue offers several large indoor spaces to easily accommodate any uncovered booths and activities.
The timing and location will stay the same, and we’ll move indoors whenever needed.
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As more details come together, a monthly email will be sent out to pass along new developments and answer questions.