Portage's free Harvest Festival returns to Founders Square on Saturday, Sept 26, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., with live music, food trucks, a beer garden, and local artisan vendors.
Portage welcomes fall with its annual Harvest Festival on Saturday, Sept 26, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Founders Square. The free event brings together live music, food trucks, a beer garden, games, and shopping from local artisan vendors, bakers, and crafters. With the whole park filled with fall color and a friendly crowd, it is an easy, family-friendly way to mark the season. Arrive early to browse the vendors, then settle in for the music and a bite as the afternoon rolls on.
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Saturday, Sept 26, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Founders Square (6300 S Founders Square). Free to attend.
Portage's event hub at 6300 S Founders Square, home of the Friday Market on the Square (June through August) and the Harvest Festival.
Pair the festival with a fall beach walk, just minutes from the lake.
