Christmas Market
Join us and kick off Christmas at our final market of the season!
Saturday, Oct 24th. 9am-1pm. Rain or Shine!
Sanders' Family Christmas
The Port Austin Community Playhouse Presents
Sanders' Family Christmas
FOR RESERVATIONS, CALL THE PLAYHOUSE at...989-738-5217
Sanders' Family Christmas
The Port Austin Community Playhouse Presents
Sanders' Family Christmas
FOR RESERVATIONS, CALL THE PLAYHOUSE at...989-738-5217
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!
Cookies With Santa
The Port Austin Community Playhouse & Grindestone General Store Presents
16th Annual Cookies With Santa
12pm-3pm at the Port Austin Welcome Center
This is a free event with complimentary Santa photos & ice cream
SONAS Celtic Concert
The Port Austin Community Playhouse Presents
SONAS in Concert
FOR RESERVATIONS, CALL THE PLAYHOUSE at...989-738-5217
Silver Bells Mini Market
The Port Austin Community Playhouse Presents
The Silver Bells Mini Market
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!
2026 Participants & locations to be announced
To participate, please contact the chamber at (989)738-7600, or send and email to chamber@portaustinarea.com.
Bill Denbrock Big Band Concert
The Port Austin Community Playhouse Presents
Bill Denbrock Big Band in Concert
Farmers Market
The Port Austin Farmers Market
Every Saturday, May 16th - Oct 24th. 9am-1pm. Rain or Shine!
Farmers Market
The Port Austin Farmers Market
Every Saturday, May 16th - Oct 24th. 9am-1pm. Rain or Shine!
5th Annual Flannel Fest
5th Annual Flannel Fest
At Bird Creek Farms
More information to come.
Flannel Fest
Join Bird Creek Farms on Saturday, October 3 for their annual
Flannel Fest
BBQ chicken by Kenny Brian
Pulled Pork sandwiches from Lewisville Smoke
Pumpkin & Apple Chunkin'
Bounce Houses
Corn Box
Pumpkin Bowling
Corn Hole Boards
Heated Tent
LIVE MUSIC
Bobby Manila & XoXos 11:30am - 3pm
Johnathan Fiene 3pm - 6pm
Bravin 6pm - 9pm
Farmers Market
The Port Austin Farmers Market
Every Saturday, May 16th - Oct 24th. 9am-1pm. Rain or Shine!
Tower Open To 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.
Tower Open To Climb
Pointe aux Barques 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.
Farmers Market
The Port Austin Farmers Market
Every Saturday, May 16th - Oct 24th. 9am-1pm. Rain or Shine!
Harvest Market
2026 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!
Farmers Market
The Port Austin Farmers Market
Every Saturday, May 16th - Oct 24th. 9am-1pm. Rain or Shine!
Battle of the Businesses
Save the date for the Annual
Tip of the Thumb Mini Golf
Battle of the Businesses
For more information, contact (989) 550-3185.
The Reason You Came - Live On Stage
The Reason You Came
LIVE ON STAGE
at the Farmers Market
The Reason You Came is a high-energy variety band from the metro Detroit area, delivering dance-worthy music that keeps audiences moving and smiling. Fronted by married duo Bobby and Naomi McManus, and joined by drummer Rod Bateyah, the band has been performing together for over six years and is made up of life-long musicians with a shared passion.
Their upbeat sets span a wide range of popular favorites, making them a perfect fit for community events and outdoor audiences. Having attended the Port Austin Farmers Market for years, they’re excited to bring their infectious energy to the Live on Stage summer series.
Enjoy live music at the Port Austin Farmers Market. Saturdays, 10:00am-1:00pm.
Farmers Market
The Port Austin Farmers Market
Every Saturday, May 16th - Oct 24th. 9am-1pm. Rain or Shine!
Tower Open To 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.
Gift Shop & Museum Hours
Open Wednesday through Sunday
10am-5pm
Art in the Park
Art in the Park 2026
Labor Day Weekend-September 5th and 6th
10am-3pm
Juried Art, Music, Food and Fun!
For more info and applications contact:
pafriendsofthearts@gmail.com
Second Street Exiles - Live On Stage
SECOND STREET EXILES
LIVE ON STAGE
at the Farmers Market
Second Street Exiles is a dynamic group of talented local musicians. Blending country, rock, pop, oldies, and classic fan favorites into a lively and entertaining performance.
Featuring Greg Costante (guitar & vocals), Laurie Stevenson (vocals), Kathleen Boyd (bass guitar), Todd Castetter (lead guitar & vocals), Larry Goretski (guitar & vocals), and Spencer Bell (drums & vocals), the band combines their diverse musical backgrounds to create an unforgettable sound.
Enjoy live music at the Port Austin Farmers Market. Saturdays, 10:00am-1:00pm.
Tower Open To 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.
Gift Shop & Museum Hours
Open Wednesday through Sunday
10am-5pm
Art in the Park
Art in the Park 2026
Labor Day Weekend-September 5th and 6th
10am-3pm
Juried Art, Music, Food and Fun!
For more info and applications contact:
pafriendsofthearts@gmail.com
Farmers Market
The Port Austin Farmers Market
Every Saturday, May 16th - Oct 24th. 9am-1pm. Rain or Shine!
The Great Event
The Port Austin Community Playhouse Presents
The Great Event Raffle & Party
FOR RESERVATIONS, CALL THE PLAYHOUSE at...989-738-5217
Matt Gabriel - Live On Stage
MATT GABRIEL
LIVE ON STAGE
at the Farmers Market
Matt Gabriel is a singer/songwriter who has spent over a decade writing and performing music around the country–the quality of folk and blues you would expect from an artist who grew up between Chicago and Detroit. His latest record "Earth Tones" is a thoughtful blend of Pop and Americana. Listening feels like a road trip that starts at the California coastline and ends in the hills of North Carolina. Warm, honest, and welcoming, It invites you to ride shotgun across all the great American genres.
Matt Gabriel has a must-see live show and a very approachable recorded sound. It’s music you can trust and believe in.
Enjoy live music at the Port Austin Farmers Market. Saturdays, 10:00am-1:00pm.
Farmers Market
The Port Austin Farmers Market
Every Saturday, May 16th - Oct 24th. 9am-1pm. Rain or Shine!
C.W.M & The Backroads Band - Live On Stage
C.W.M & THE BACKROADS BAND
LIVE ON STAGE
at the Farmers Market
Chase Murphy, a Thumb Area native and familiar face at the Farmers Market, returns with the Backroads Band to elevate the experience. Playing a mix of country and easy listening, they deliver family-friendly covers spanning the '60s to now, along with a few original country songs.
Featuring Chase Murphy (guitar, vocals, kick drum, tambourine), Bryan Jackson (bass), and Casey Turner (keys, guitar), the band brings a vibrant energy and love for music to every performance.
Enjoy live music at the Port Austin Farmers Market. Saturdays, 10:00am-1:00pm.