SEPTEMBER 18-19, 2026
DOWNTOWN STURGEON BAY
Join Destination Sturgeon Bay in welcoming the autumn season 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!
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18
West Waterfront
4:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Granary Wharf Cafe is Open (72 E. Locust Ct)
Czech beer, coffee and lemonade. Zelnacka (Czech sauerkraut soup). Bakhus Crumcake. Ice cream treats and snacks. All proceeds benefit the preservation of the Door County Granary
4:00 PM – 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 PM – 8:00 PM | FREE Ferris Wheel Rides (West Waterfront Promenade – 72 E. Locust Ct)
Take a spin on the Ferris wheel and enjoy the waterfront views from the west side!
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM – Live Music at Bay Shore Outfitters (59 N Madison Ave)
An evening of Jazz from the 1940’s by Emilie Rose Bishop
EAST Side
5:00 PM | Cruise-In Meet & Greet with the Old Bolts Car Club (Lodge at Leathem Smith – 1640 Memorial Dr) ✨NEW THIS YEAR✨
Join the Old Bolts Car Club for a Cruise-In Meet & Greet featuring a portable bar, beer, and food!
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19
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 – 4:00 PM | Meet Your Local Nonprofits at the Door County Community Foundation
Stop by Community Foundation Square on Third Avenue (at the Old Bell Tower) to meet a few of Door County’s nonprofit organizations working hard to strengthen the place we all love! Discover how you can get involved, volunteer, and support a cause you care about.
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Sturgeon Bay Farmers Market (North Nebraska St)
Shop fresh produce, local products, prepared foods, and more!
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Kids Activities & Entertainment Martin Park (207 S 3rd Ave) ✨NEW THIS YEAR✨
Enjoy a full day of family-friendly activities and entertainment at Martin Park! Kids can enjoy fun activities and face painting while DJ Bob provides live music throughout the day. Do Good Door County will be serving soft-serve ice cream with toppings, while Habitat for Humanity will have popcorn and cotton candy available.
Guests can also check out antique tractors, an ambulance, and a fire truck on display. Other vendors and attractions in Martin Park include DC Therapy Dogs, the Door County Bookmobile, Destination Door County offering FREE water, and the Door County Maritime Museum. Bob’s Donuts will also be on-site serving up delicious treats!
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM | FREE Trolley Rides Stops at Sawyer Park, Door County Granary, Stone Harbor Parking Garage & Graham Park ✨NEW THIS YEAR✨
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!
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 the Major Sponsor Awards and the Door County Dozen from the Car Show!
Starboard Brewing Company | Oktoberfest Activities
12:00 PM | Tapping of the Oktoberfest Firkin (151 N 3rd Ave)
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! This will include Women’s & Men’s heats. $10 entry fee per participant.
2:00 PM | Kids Root Beer Holding Contest (151 N 3rd Ave)
A fun Oktoberfest tradition for the little ones! This will include two age-based heats: Ages 8-12 & Ages 13-17. $5 entry fee per participant.
3:00 PM | Beer Puppeteer (151 N 3rd Ave)
Catch the Beer Puppeteer for some Oktoberfest entertainment! $10 entry fee per participant.
*The winner of each contest will receive all cash collected from the entry fees for that specific contest*
West Waterfront
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM | Food Truck Court (West Waterfront Promenade – 72 E. Locust Ct) ✨NEW THIS YEAR✨
Grab something to eat from The Dog House and Mauricio’s
10:00 AM – 7:00 PM – Granary Wharf Cafe is Open
Czech beer, coffee and lemonade. Zelnacka (Czech sauerkraut soup). Bakhus Crumcake. Ice cream treats and snacks. All proceeds benefit the preservation of the Door County Granary
12:00 PM | Live Music: Bill Gironda (Door County Granary – 72 E. Locust Ct) ✨NEW THIS YEAR✨
Enjoy 80s rock with Bill Gironda!
12:00 – 6:00 PM | FREE Ferris Wheel Rides (West Waterfront Promenade – 72 E. Locust Ct) ✨NEW THIS YEAR✨
Take a ride and enjoy the waterfront views from the west side!
2:00 PM – 2:30 PM – Celebrate the Granary’s 125th Anniversary
Celebrate 125 years of the Teweles and Brandeis Grain Elevator at the Door County Granary
2:30 – 5:30 PM | Live Music (Door County Granary – 72 E. Locust Ct) ✨NEW THIS YEAR✨
Enjoy live music from Polka Band, Jerry Voelker & the Jolly Gents.
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Have any questions? Please feel free to call our office for more information! (920) 743-6246.
2026 Set Sail in Sturgeon Bay Street Art
We’re celebrating 26 years of public art in Sturgeon Bay with our Sail project! This unique collaboration of art and community has been created to beautify the streets of Sturgeon Bay all summer long until Harvest Fest.
Download our Street Art Walking Map and Sail Finder <HERE>.
All 28 projects are on display for thousands of visitors and locals to enjoy all summer long leading up to the 26th Annual Street Art Auction on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
Take a look at all of the beautiful 2026 sails here: https://sturgeonbay.net/news/2026-street-art-set-sail-in-sturgeon-bay-copy/
Bid On Your Favorite SAIL HERE
Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor, Nicolet National Bank, for their incredible support of Sturgeon Bay Public Art! We couldn’t do what we do without the support of our community partners and we are beyond grateful.
