Soup Stroll
Take an adventure around Port Austin and sample the many delicious soups our community has to offer. YOU help to determine the winner.
Score cards can be found at the Welcome Center and at every Soup Stop. May the best soup win!
2025 Participants & locations to be announced
To participate, please contact the chamber at (989)738-7600, or send and email to chamber@portaustinarea.com.
Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
It’s the Christmas Season Kick-off in Port Austin!
Join us for a jolly good time at the Village Green for the lighting of our beautiful Christmas tree!
Mini Tree Fundraiser Bidding Begins
Bidding for the Mini Tree Fundraiser begins!
Bid on a beautifully decorated mini Christmas Tree, generously donated by our community and Chamber members. 2024 Mini Tree display location to be determined. Bidding ends Sunday, December 7th at noon. All winning bidders will be contacted for notification and to schedule a pick up.
Nightmare on Lake Street
The Nightmare returns to Lake Street with the Grimm Fairy Tales Edition! 2025 details coming soon!
Join us for the Haunted Hay ride around Port Austin and listen to spooky stories about the ghosts of Port Austin. You may even get a scare or two! A friendly reminder to dress warmly as it can be windy and cold. Nightmare on Lake Street is suitable for all ages, but please be advised, it will be a scary good time!
Nightmare on Lake Street
The Nightmare returns to Lake Street with the Grimm Fairy Tales Edition! 2025 details coming soon!
Join us for the Haunted Hay ride around Port Austin and listen to spooky stories about the ghosts of Port Austin. You may even get a scare or two! A friendly reminder to dress warmly as it can be windy and cold. Nightmare on Lake Street is suitable for all ages, but please be advised, it will be a scary good time!
Highway Drifters Live at Simms
Live Music at Simms Still & Stogies
Featuring Highway Drifters
Harvest Festival at Szymanski’s Creekside Acres
Creekside
Harvest Festival
September 27 & 28.
Vist Szymanski’s Creekside Acres for their 2nd Harvest Festival!
Hay rides, face painting, Tractor show, and more!
More information to be announced.
Tower Climb
Pointe aux Barques Maritime Museum and Tower Open from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm!
Admission
Museum: $5 for adults, $3 for children 12 and under.
Tower Climb: $4 for adults, $2 for children 12 and under.
Combo (Museum & Tower): $8 for adults, $4 children 12 and under.
Tickets sales stop at 4:30 pm.
Split Decision Band Live at Simms
Live Music at Simms Still & Stogies
Featuring Split Decision Band
Harvest Festival at Szymanski’s Creekside Acres
Creekside
Harvest Festival
September 27 & 28.
Vist Szymanski’s Creekside Acres for their 2nd Harvest Festival!
Hay rides, face painting, Tractor show, and more!
More information to be announced.
Tower Climb
Pointe aux Barques Maritime Museum and Tower Open from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm!
Admission
Museum: $5 for adults, $3 for children 12 and under.
Tower Climb: $4 for adults, $2 for children 12 and under.
Combo (Museum & Tower): $8 for adults, $4 children 12 and under.
Tickets sales stop at 4:30 pm.
Harvest Market
Additional 2025 details coming soon!
Come celebrate the Harvest season at the Port Austin Farmers Market!
Chamber Chili Cook-off - Market Trick-or-Treat - Live Chainsaw Carving
Pie Eating Contest - And MORE!
Contestants MUST pre-register for the Pie Eating Contest. Learn more here!
Second Street Exiles Live at Simms
Live Music at Simms Still & Stogies
Featuring Second Street Exiles
Farmers Market
Visit the Port Austin Farmers Market for our 20th Anniversary season!
Every Saturday, 9:00am-1:00pm. May 17th - Oct 4th. Rain or Shine!
Battle of the Businesses
Tip of the Thumb Mini Golf hosts it 4th Annual Battle of the Businesses!
Proceeds benefit the Port Austin Fireworks and Port Austin Fire Department!
Join them for a great cause and some healthy competition!
Josh Rames Band Live at Simms
Live Music at Simms Still & Stogies
Featuring Josh Rames Band
Live on Stage - NORUH
NORUH
LIVE ON STAGE
at the Farmers Market
NORUH (pronounced Nora) a rock trio from Bad Axe, delivers an upbeat blend of classic rock, alternative, grunge, and country. Featuring Jason Baker (guitar, vocals), Shelby Allen (bass, vocals), and Mike Gilbert Jr. (drums, vocals), the band covers an eclectic mix of songs from the '60s through the 2000s.
With deep roots in the Thumb Area music scene, NORUH brings energetic performances and a fresh take on beloved hits. Don’t miss their debut at the Farmers Market this season!
Enjoy live music at the Port Austin Farmers Market. Saturdays, 10:00am-1:00pm.
Farmers Market
Visit the Port Austin Farmers Market for our 20th Anniversary season!
Every Saturday, 9:00am-1:00pm. May 17th - Oct 4th. Rain or Shine!