Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (August 27, 2025) – Join Destination Sturgeon Bay in welcoming the season of autumn with Sturgeon Bay’s Annual Harvest Fest & Street Art Auction on Saturday, September 20.
Festivities begin the evening before with the Annual “Cruise by the Bay” Classic Car Parade presented by the Old Bolts Car Club. The classic car parade will kick-off the weekend fun starting at 5:00 pm on Friday, September 19. The cruise will begin at George K. Pinney County Park this year at 4879 Bay Shore Drive, proceed down to 3rd Avenue, through downtown Sturgeon Bay and will end at Martin Park.
On Saturday, Sturgeon Bay’s Harvest Fest will take over 3rd Avenue in celebration of the fall season ahead! Features include the Old Bolts Car Club Annual Classic Car Show, craft fair, food vendors, in-store specials, and live music. Third Avenue will be closed from Jefferson Street to Pennsylvania Street. Huge thank you to this year’s Harvest Fest sponsor, Bank First.
The official “Tapping of the Oktoberfest Firkin” by Mayor Ward will take place at noon outside of Starboard Brewing Company at 151 N. 3rd Ave. The fun continues at 1 pm with a Stein Holding Contest – entry is $10. Following that, kids can join in the fun with a Root Beer Holding Contest at 2 pm, and then the Beer Puppeteer will take the stage at 3 pm.
Get ready to keep the festivities going with the addition of an incredible live concert in Martin Park! From 3:45 pm to 7 pm, the park will come alive with the electrifying sounds of Glas Hamr, a band that’s sure to get everyone on their feet and dancing as we celebrate the season!
As the evening approaches, head down to Martin Park on South 3rd Avenue to get one last look at this year’s beautiful street art projects. Starting at 2:00 pm, hear from this year’s Set Sail in Sturgeon Bay artists as they participate in live interviews from the Martin Park bandstand. The artists will share more about their piece and the inspiration behind their work. Can’t attend? Watch the live artist interviews on the Destination Sturgeon Bay Facebook page. As a reminder, the Set Sail in Sturgeon Bay Street Art Online Auction sponsored by Nicolet National Bank will close promptly at 5:30 pm on Saturday, September 20. Bid online now and up until the close of the online auction at Events.Handbid.com or download the Handbid app.
For additional information on Harvest Fest and other events sponsored by Destination Sturgeon Bay, please call (920) 743-6246 or visit SturgeonBay.net.
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