Lakeside festivals, movie-like Christmas events, holiday celebrations with hometown charm - our annual calendar of events transforms our historic lakefront into a year-round celebration. Plan your next lakeside getaway around our Franklin Street and lakefront festivals, seasonal outdoor markets, and local holiday traditions to experience our harbor town at its most lively.
Catch the tradition started in 1964
Port Fish Days
Third weekend in July
From the city's largest parade to the lakeside band stages to the car show and family fun to the grand finale fireworks, Port Fish Days is a celebration of our fishing heritage and a FISH-tival full of all-day family fun.
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So many reasons to fall for Port
Fall Street Festival
First Saturday in October
Our signature event of the beautiful fall season, Fall Street Festival has quickly become that lakeside harvest season tradition we all need. Two live band stages, over 100 vendors, Harvest Farmers Market, Car Show, Family Fun Zone, and all right in the heart of our Historic Franklin Street District.
Straight out of a Christmas movie set
Christmas on the Corner
First Saturday in December
Experience the magic of a small town Christmas in our historic harbor town. The whole season shines as we celebrate Happy Holidays in the Harbor with Santa visits, twinkle lights and decorated storefronts. Celebrate the season at Christmas on the Corner in our historic downtown with horse-drawn carriage rides, live reindeer, Santa photos, Christmas crafts, special treats and s'more making on the street before the lighted parade and fireworks finale!