For more than two decades, the Port Oneida Fair has been celebrating the rich cultural heritage and traditions of the late 1800s and early 1900s of the area.This summer, as the nation commemorates its 250th anniversary, the fair will be “Celebrating the Threads of a Nation” in a theme that will give visitors the opportunity to reflect on the places and people of our shared history.

The Olsen Farm will highlight “Feeding the Nation” with historic food preparation, gardening, and family life. The Dechow Farm will be “Harvesting Heritage” with a focus on farm animals and agricultural equipment. Thoreson Farm will be “Crafting Freedom” through blacksmithing, basketry, and textiles. And Kelderhouse Farm showcases the “Voices of Many” through storytelling and maritime activities.

The Port Oneida Rural Historic District comes alive with activity true to the period when it was a community of robust settlers. Step back in time at the two-day Port Oneida Fair to experience life as it was in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Take the shuttle bus, hike, bike, or drive (if you must!) to the select historic sites where traditional rural crafts and activities take place.

Over 60 demonstrators will be hard at work. Children can try their hands at crosscut sawing and other farm implements. Horses mow in the fields, while artists create paintings inspired by the cultural landscape. Displays of antique bicycles and photographs, engines. Watch the art of basket weaving, butter making, spinning, and hand tools crafting a functional piece. Barn tours, music, re-enactments, farm animals. This is an enjoyable, relaxing, and educational family time

Visit four historic farms and a one-room schoolhouse: Dechow Farm, Kelderhouse Farm, Thoreson Farm, Olsen Farm, and Port Oneida Schoolhouse.

2026 Port Oneida Fair Posters

The 2026 Port Oneida Fair Posters will be available in June for pre-sale at the Port Oneida Heritage Center during open hours, and available for sale during the fair. Past fair posters are also available.

The fair is funded by Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore,  park partner Sleeping Bear Forever, your donations at the event, poster sales, and our generous business sponsors.