Ship and Shore Blues & Soul Festival

Ship & Shore Blues & Soul Festival

August 8–9, 2026 | Lions Park Pavilion | New Buffalo, MI

A New Buffalo tradition returns with a fresh twist! The historic Ship & Shore Festival has been reimagined as the Ship & Shore Blues & Soul Festival, featuring two days of live blues and soul music, delicious local food, Michigan craft beer and wine, and family-friendly fun along the Lake Michigan shoreline.

Enjoy performances from talented regional artists beginning at 1:00 p.m. each day, browse food vendors including La Patrona, Prize Pig Barbecue, and Cabo Ice Cream, and relax with friends and family in a beautiful waterfront setting. Bring your lawn chairs and settle in for an unforgettable end-of-summer celebration.

Produced by Exit One Events, this community festival celebrates the music, culture, and welcoming spirit that make New Buffalo a favorite Southwest Michigan destination.

Rain or shine. For tickets and more information, visit ExitOneEvents.org.