The Fairport Harbor Arts and Culture Alliance has unveiled the schedule for its 2026 Music and Arts Series.
Four free community events will bring live entertainment, local vendors, food, drinks, arts and family-friendly fun to Fairport Harbor Village during the summer and fall.
The 2026 series will include Folk and Country Fest on May 30, Reggae in the Harbor on July 11, Harboritaville on Sept. 6, and the newly added Harbor Harvest Fest on Oct. 17. Spectators are invited to bring lawn chairs and blankets for seating, an alliance news release stated.
“Fairport Harbor has become a place where people gather for music, community and the lakefront experience,” said Justin Levine of the Fairport Harbor Arts and Culture Alliance. “The Music and Arts Series is about bringing people together, supporting local businesses, showcasing talented musicians and creating events that make Fairport Harbor a destination.”
The Folk and Country Fest will take place 2 to 9 p.m. at the Veterans Memorial Park gazebo, 301 Third St. Music starts at 2 p.m. with Peter Ray, and will be followed by The Sugar Mules at 3:30; Austin Hamilton and the Hitchhikers at 5; and Devon Allen Johnson and Ruff Creek at 7.
Folk and Country Fest also features food trucks, such as Original Steaks and Hoagies, Carhop Diner Dogs and CLE Chicken; a full bar; and a pie auction.
Following Folk and Country Fest, the 2026 Music & Arts Series will continue with three additional events:
• July 11: Reggae in the Harbor — 1 to 11 p.m. at Lighthouse Amphitheater, 301 Huntington Beach Drive.
This show, which provides reggae music and island vibes, according to the alliance, will be returning to Fairport Harbor for its sixth consecutive year.
• Harboritaville — Noon to 7 p.m. Sept. 6 at Veterans Memorial Park. The alliance described this event as “a laid-back lakeside celebration inspired by the music and lifestyle of Jimmy Buffett.”
• Harbor Harvest Fest. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 17 at Veterans Memorial Park.
This new fall community celebration will offer “a mix of harvest-season and Halloween-themed activities, vendors, food, entertainment and family-friendly fun,” the alliance stated.
The alliance also invites local businesses, organizations, vendors, sponsors and volunteers to get involved in the 2026 season.
“Sponsorships and partnerships help keep these events free for the community, while supporting the continued growth of live music, arts and cultural programming in Fairport Harbor,” the group stated.
The alliance is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the support and growth of the arts and culture community in Fairport Harbor.
More information about the Fairport Harbor Music & Arts Series, sponsorship and vendor opportunities, and event updates can be found at fhaca.org.
