Sister Bay, Wis. (October 8, 2026) – The tradition continues as Sister Bay welcomes visitors and community members to the 80th Annual Fall Fest, taking place October 16–18, 2026. For three days, the community will come together to celebrate the season with live music, local food and drinks, family activities, arts and crafts, and some of Fall Fest’s most beloved traditions.
Now in its 80th year, Fall Fest offers something for everyone. Nearly 100 vendors will fill the Arts & Crafts Show, while local restaurants, businesses and nonprofit organizations will serve up food and drinks throughout the weekend. Families can enjoy inflatable games, bungee jumping, a Ferris wheel, pumpkin bowling, the goat toss, balloon artists and more.
Find the full schedule on Sister Bay’s website: www.sisterbay.com/events/sister-bay-fall-fest/
Three Days of Fall Fest Fun
The festivities begin Friday, October 16, with the Arts & Crafts Show from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Ferris wheel rides from 1 to 5 p.m., and the Lions Club Fish Boil from 5 to 7 p.m.
Saturday brings a full day of activities, beginning with the Fire Department Pancake Breakfast from 7:30 to 10 a.m. The Arts & Crafts Show returns from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., with inflatable games and bungee jumping, pumpkin bowling, the goat toss, a balloon artist, Ferris wheel rides and, of course, the 11 a.m. Fall Fest Parade.
Sunday continues the celebration with inflatable games and bungee jumping, the Kids’ Derby Race at 10 a.m., the Arts & Crafts Show from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., the announcement of the 50/50 Raffle winner at 1 p.m., and the always-exciting Ping Pong Ball Drop at 2 p.m.
Live Music All Weekend
Music will be a major part of the 80th Annual Fall Fest, with performances taking place at venues throughout Sister Bay.
Friday’s lineup includes Atomic 78, Big Mouth & The Power Tool Horns, Finding Feathers, Modern Day Drifters, Glas Hamr, The Stangs and Annex.
Saturday features The Cougars, Modern Day Drifters, The Deep End, Jerry Voelker and the Jolly Gents, The Glam Band, Wet Possum & Whiskey Ditch, Scotty Meyer Band, Bacchus Lotus, Austin Skalecki, Hunter Gatherer and the Big Empty, Copper Box and Free Dirt.
Plan Ahead: Highway 42 Road Closure & Shuttles
Visitors should plan ahead for traffic changes during Fall Fest. Highway 42 will be closed through Sister Bay on Saturday, October 17, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, October 18, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. A detour will be in place during the closures.
To make getting to Fall Fest easier, a park-and-ride location will be available at the former Shopko location, with additional shuttle service available throughout the weekend.
Visitors are encouraged to allow extra travel time and plan their route in advance. Details about parking, shuttle locations and transportation options are available on Sister Bay’s website.
Get more details about Fall Fest, including a full schedule of activities and music at www.sisterbay.com/events/sister-bay-fall-fest/.
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