The beauty and vibrancy of Lake Michigan, the serenity of our countryside and the rich stories of our past inspire us. Now you can connect with the artists, actors, musicians and dreamers that call this area home.
Visit any of the Creative Connections destinations or the Southwestern Michigan Tourist Council to get a game brochure. Use the Creative Connections brochure to keep track of where you have traveled and collect destination stamps from May 1, 2024-April 30, 2025. (You must be 18 years or older to play.)
Whenever you visit a participating destination, make sure to get your brochure stamped by an employee. Each destination has a unique stamp. The more stamps you collect, the more prizes you can earn. (Duplicate stamps are not allowed.)
Level 1: Collect 3 different destination stamps to complete.
Level 2: Collect 3 more different destination stamps to complete.
Hotel Level: Stay in one of our hotels after completing Level 1 or 2. Ask for a receipt to include as proof of your stay. The name on the receipt must match the name on the creative license.
Complete ALL the levels for entry into the Grand Prize drawing.
To redeem your prizes, fill out the creative license form in the brochure and mail your entire brochure to the Southwestern Michigan Tourist Council for validation by May 6, 2025. (This offer is good while prize supplies last.)
$15 gift card to a Creative Connections destination of your choice
$30 gift certificate to a Creative Connections destination of your choice
$75 Love Local SWMI Gift Card (redeemable at participating St. Joe Today member locations)
117 W. Front Street
Buchanan
12:00pm - 6:00pm
Oct 09
2642 W John Beers Rd
Stevensville
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Oct 10
107 Generations Drive
Three Oaks
7:00pm - 10:00pm
Oct 10
107 Generations Drive
Three Oaks
8:00pm - 11:00pm
Oct 11
210 Water St
Benton Harbor
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Oct 11
4209 Lake Street
Bridgman
12:00pm - 2:00pm
Oct 12
333 Broad Street
Saint Joseph
3:00pm - 8:00pm
Oct 12
107 Generations Drive
Three Oaks
8:00pm - 11:00pm
Oct 12
4209 Lake Street
Bridgman
12:00pm - 2:00pm
Oct 13
2642 W John Beers Rd
Stevensville
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Oct 15
117 W. Front Street
Buchanan
12:00pm - 6:00pm
Oct 16
4209 Lake Street
Bridgman
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Oct 17
600 W. Glenlord Rd
St. Joseph
7:30pm - 9:30pm
Oct 18 - Nov 03
107 Generations Drive
Three Oaks
8:00pm - 11:00pm
Oct 18
1101 Broad Street
St. Joseph
7:30pm - 9:00pm
Oct 19
107 Generations Drive
Three Oaks
8:00pm - 11:00pm
Oct 19
4209 Lake Street
Bridgman
12:00pm - 3:00pm
Oct 20
107 Generations Drive
Three Oaks
7:00pm - 10:00pm
Oct 20
4209 Lake Street
Bridgman
5:30pm - 8:00pm
Oct 21
117 W. Front Street
Buchanan
12:00pm - 6:00pm
Oct 23
2642 W John Beers Rd
Stevensville
6:00pm - 8:30pm
Oct 24
107 Generations Drive
Three Oaks
8:00pm - 11:00pm
Oct 25
600 W. Glenlord Rd
St. Joseph
7:30pm - 9:30pm
Oct 25 - Nov 10
4209 Lake Street
Bridgman
12:00pm - 2:00pm
Oct 26
From May 1, 2024-April 30, 2025.
Pick up a brochure at any Creative Connections destination or the Southwestern Michigan Tourist Council (2300 Pipestone Rd., Benton Harbor). You can also request a brochure online.
You cannot request a stamp retroactively. In order to earn a stamp, you must ask for one when you visit the Creative Connections destination.
While we encourage you to complete all levels and explore the creative destinations in Southwest Michigan, you don't have to complete every level. If you only finish the first level, follow the directions and send in your brochure to get a prize!
Stay in any hotel listed here. The name on this receipt must match the name on your creative license. Include the hotel receipt when you turn in your brochure for validation.
Depending on which levels you complete, you have the ability to win the following: a $15 or $30 gift card to a Creative Connections destination of your choice, a $75 Love Local SWMI gift card, and our Grand Prize, a two-night, all-inclusive hotel package for two people.
In order to redeem your prizes, fill out the creative license form and mail your entire brochure to the Southwestern Michigan Tourist Council for validation by May 6, 2025. (This offer is good while prize supplies last).
