20 SEPTEMBER 18-19, 2026 8 AM - 4 PM
Celebrate the season in the heart of Sturgeon Bay! Join Destination Sturgeon Bay in welcoming the season of autumn with Sturgeon Bay’s Annual Harvest Fest on Saturday, September 19. Join us throughout Sturgeon Bay (East & West Side) for TWO days of fall fun featuring live music, classic cars, local food, shopping, family activities, art and more! Photo by Dan Eggert.
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE DAY
HARVEST FEST MAP
100+ local vendors, artisans, and craft booths
200+ Classic Cars on Dislpay
WELCOME TO
Harvest Fest downtown shopping specials
Harvest Fest
Live music on multiple stages throughout the day
8am - 4pm
STURGEON BAY
ADMISSION IS FREE AND FAMILY-FRIENDLY.
Everyone is welcome to enjoy this community tradition!
Harvest Festival
Free Ferris Wheel Rides
Old Bolts Car Show
Food Truck Court
Trolley Stops
PARKING
Free public lots across downtown
Martin Park Activities
STURGEONBAY.NET
Street Art
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3rd Avenue
Jefferson Street
Kids games and activities
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3rd Avenue Michigan Street
Jefferson Street
Food trucks & beverage tents with fall flavors
Public Restrooms
HARVEST FEST FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 West Waterfront 4:00 – 6:00 PM | Street Art Artist Reception (Door County Granary – 72 E. Locust Ct) Meet Sturgeon Bay’s Set Sail Street Art artists! Beer, wine, and snacks will be available for purchase from the Granary Wharf Cafe.
5:00 – 8:00 PM | FREE Ferris Wheel Rides (West Waterfront Promenade – 72 E. Locust Ct)
East Side 5:00 PM | CruiseIn Meet & Greet with the Old Bolts Car Club (Lodge at Leathem Smith – 1640 Memorial Dr)
Photo by Rachel Lukas.
Join the Old Bolts Car Club for a Cruise-In Meet & Greet featuring a portable bar, beer, and food!
Take a spin on the Ferris wheel and enjoy the waterfront views from the west side!
Set Sail in Sturgeon Bay Street Artist Interviews 4:00-6:00 PM - Live Artist Interviews Hear from this year’s Set Sail Sturgeon Bay artists at the Door County Granary (72 E. Locust Ct) Learn the stories and inspiration behind their artwork Can’t attend? Watch live on Destination Sturgeon Bay’s Facebook page
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19
Photo by Rachel Lukas.
East Side Harvest Fest & Family Fun 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Harvest Festival (3rd Ave from Jefferson St to Michigan St) Enjoy a full day of fall fun featuring the Old Bolts Car Show, craft fair, food vendors, in-store specials, kids activities, antique tractors, and live music!
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Sturgeon Bay Farmers Market (North Nebraska St) Shop fresh produce, local products, prepared foods, and more!
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM | Kids Activities & Entertainment Martin Park (207 S 3rd Ave)
Enjoy kids activities, face painting, live music by DJ Bob, and antique tractors!
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM | FREE Trolley Rides Stops at Sawyer Park, Door County Granary, Stone Harbor Parking Garage & Graham Park Hop aboard the free trolley and make getting around Harvest Fest easy!
Old Bolts Car Show 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Car Show Registration (South Nebraska St & 3rd Ave) Registration is $15 per car!
Photo by Rachel Lukas.
FULL SCHEDULE SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Old Bolts Car Show (3rd Ave from Michigan St to Quincy St) Explore a variety of classic and vintage vehicles throughout downtown Sturgeon Bay!
10:00 AM | Old Bolts Car Show Opening Ceremony (Corner of 3rd & Nebraska St) Featuring US Coast Guard presentation of Colors, National Anthem by DJ Michael Raye, VFW Color Guard – raising of the flag – rifle salute, and guest speakers.
3:00 PM | Old Bolts Awards Ceremony See Major Sponsor Awards and the Door County Dozen from the Car Show!
West Waterfront 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM | Food Truck Court (West Waterfront Promenade – 72 E. Locust Ct) Grab something to eat from The Dog House and Mauricio’s.
Starboard Brewing Company | Oktoberfest Activities
12:00 PM | Live Music: Bill Gironda (Door County Granary – 72 E. Locust Ct)
12:00 PM | Tapping of the Oktoberfest Firkin (151 N 3rd Ave)
Enjoy 80s rock with Bill Gironda!
Join Mayor Ward for the official tapping of the Oktoberfest Firkin!
1:00 PM | Stein Holding Contest (151 N 3rd Ave) Test your strength in the Stein Holding Contest! $10 entry.
12:00 – 6:00 PM | FREE Ferris Wheel Rides (West Waterfront Promenade – 72 E. Locust Ct)
2:00 PM | Kids Root Beer Holding Contest (151 N 3rd Ave) A fun Oktoberfest tradition for the little ones!
Take a ride and enjoy the waterfront views
from the west side!
2:30 – 5:30 PM | Live Music (Door County Granary – 72 E. Locust Ct)
3:00 PM | Beer Puppeteer (151 N 3rd Ave)
Enjoy live music from Polka Band, Jerry Voelker & the Jolly Gents.
Catch the Beer Puppeteer for some Oktoberfest entertainment!
Photo by Rachel Lukas.
Set Sail in Sturgeon Bay Auction Ends 5:30 PM - Close of the Set Sail in Sturgeon Bay Street Art Online Auction Sponsored by Nicolet National Bank Bid online until auction close at Events.Handbid.com or on the Handbid app Make it a full day in Sturgeon Bay! Start your morning at Harvest Fest, enjoy live music, shopping, and food all day, then gather at Martin Park for the Street Art Auction to cap off an unforgettable community celebration. For updates, schedules, and maps, visit SturgeonBay.net or stop by the Destination Sturgeon Bay Welcome Center at 36 S. 3rd Ave.
BID HERE
Photo by Rachel Lukas.
MAKE IT A FULL DAY IN STURGEON BAY! Start your morning at Harvest Fest, enjoy live music, shopping, and food all day, then gather at Martin Park for the Street Art Auction to cap off an unforgettable community celebration. For updates, schedules, and maps, visit SturgeonBay.net or stop by the Destination Sturgeon Bay Welcome Center at 36 S. 3rd Ave.
STURGEON BAY STREET ART BID HERE Paul Hann
Amy Anderson
Jen Polster
Paula Hare
Annie Larsen
Julia Day
Polish Art and Whatnot
Brian Pier
Ken Klopack
Rachel Christopoulos
Brian Remy
Kimberly Eisch-Wood
Renate Gregory
Cheryl Maggle
Lisa Zeller
Sarah Wallace
Claire Erickson
Misty Witt Shari Brzinski
Dave Lamela
Natalie Townsend Tiffany Baseler
Deb Stroh-Larson
Nicole Herbst Tracy Robinson
Jeffrey Olson
Paige Nordstrom
Trenton Yadro