Art lovers filled Martin Park on Saturday as the annual Sturgeon Bay Fine Art Fair returned for Memorial Day weekend, bringing together artists, visitors and downtown businesses in one of the city’s signature pre-summer events.
More than 80 artists from across the Midwest transformed the waterfront park into an open-air gallery featuring paintings, sculptures, photography, jewelry, ceramics and mixed-media artwork. Crowds moved steadily through vendor booths throughout the day as warm temperatures and holiday weekend traffic helped draw visitors to downtown Sturgeon Bay.
The fair coincided with the launch of Destination Sturgeon Bay’s 2026 public art installation, “Set Sail,” which features 28 artist-designed sailboats displayed throughout the city’s downtown corridor. The colorful installations now line streets and public spaces across Sturgeon Bay and will remain on display through September.
Visitors also explored nearby shops, restaurants and waterfront attractions throughout the day, giving local businesses an early boost ahead of the busy tourism season.
The Sturgeon Bay Fine Art Fair continues Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Martin Park. The fair also serves as a lead-in to the opening of the Sturgeon Bay Farmers Market season on May 30.
