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, 2023-April 30, 2024. (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. Name on receipt must match name on creative license.
Complete ALL the levels for entry into the Grand Prize drawing.
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, 2024. (This offer is good while prize supplies last.)
$15 gift card to a Creative Connections destination of your choice
Large canvas boat tote with Creative Connections art
Choose Your Creative Connections experience by enjoying a cooking or art class at a member location on us ($75 value)
1101 Broad Street
Saint Joseph
6:00pm - 8:30pm
Mar 07 - Mar 21
1101 Broad Street
Saint Joseph
6:00pm - 8:30pm
Mar 14 - Mar 28
1101 Broad Street
Saint Joseph
6:00pm - 8:30pm
Mar 21 - Apr 04
1101 Broad Street
Saint Joseph
12:00pm - 6:00pm
Mar 21
107 Generations Drive
Three Oaks
8:00pm - 11:00pm
Mar 22
107 Generations Drive
Three Oaks
8:00pm - 11:00pm
Mar 23
147 Fifth St.
Benton Harbor
5:00pm - 7:00pm
Mar 26
1101 Broad Street
Saint Joseph
12:00pm - 6:00pm
Mar 28
107 Generations Drive
Three Oaks
8:00pm - 11:00pm
Mar 29
333 Broad Street
Saint Joseph
12:00pm - 5:00pm
Mar 30 - Mar 31
107 Generations Drive
Three Oaks
8:00pm - 11:00pm
Mar 30
800 Whitwam Drive
St. Joseph
9:00am - 2:30pm
Mar 31
147 Fifth St.
Benton Harbor
5:00pm - 7:00pm
Apr 02
1101 Broad Street
Saint Joseph
12:00pm - 6:00pm
Apr 04
107 Generations Drive
Three Oaks
8:00pm - 11:00pm
Apr 05
107 Generations Drive
Three Oaks
8:00pm - 11:00pm
Apr 06
107 Generations Drive
Three Oaks
7:00pm - 10:00pm
Apr 07
147 Fifth St.
Benton Harbor
5:00pm - 7:00pm
Apr 09
1101 Broad Street
Saint Joseph
6:30pm - 8:00pm
Apr 09
2755 E Napier Ave
Benton Harbor
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Apr 10
107 Generations Drive
Three Oaks
8:00pm - 11:00pm
Apr 12
107 Generations Drive
Three Oaks
8:00pm - 11:00pm
Apr 13
107 Generations Drive
Three Oaks
7:00pm - 10:00pm
Apr 14
2755 E Napier Ave.
Benton Harbor
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Apr 17
From May 1, 2023-April 30, 2024.
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 gift card to a Creative Connections destination of your choice, a large canvas boat tote with Creative Connections art, a Creative Connections cooking or art class experience at a member location ($75 value), 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, 2024. (This offer is good while prize supplies last).