Make plans to visit St. Germain this fall. There are a lot of fall festivals in the Northwoods, but there’s one special event you won’t want to miss. The first Colorama began in the heart of St. Germain nearly seven decades ago, and it’s now a fall tradition that’s treasured by generations of locals and visitors. Book a trip to St. Germain and join the Colorama fun the weekend of September 19, 2026 – this is the 68th year for Colorama and this year it’s a whole weekend of fun, with an event for beer and wine lovers on Friday night and a full Saturday of Colorama fun. The event includes a lively craft fair, a fun seasonal activity for kids, a huge classic car show and more. If you’re a Colorama veteran, welcome back. If you’re new to Colorama, welcome – we can’t wait to see you in St. Germain! Here’s what’s happening this year.
Where to find Colorama All the weekend events take place in the Heart of St. Germain, in the St. Germain Community Park. There will be plenty of parking and general admission is free. Need a place to stay for Colorama weekend? Be sure to check out our lodging listings to book your perfect fall getaway.
Friday night: Pints in the Park. This popular craft beverage event has moved to Friday – it takes place on Sept. 18, from 5-8 p.m. This year, we’ll have some great flavors to sample that were carefully selected for you by St. Germain bars and restaurants. Sample some of the best offerings in Wisconsin and Michigan, including lagers, IPAs, ales, Oktoberfest flavors and more. If you love trying new wines, you’re in luck. We’ll have a compelling selection of wines for you to sample, including some wines from Lake Nokomis Cranberries. The Northwoods Eats food truck will be there as well, with some amazing offerings from Venezuela and beyond that you’ll want to taste. Admission to Pints in the Park is $25/adult with tickets available on site. You must be 21 years old or older to participate.
Saturday: classic Colorama fall fun
The park is a lively place on Saturday, with events that draw families, friends, and anyone who loves experiencing fall in St. Germain. The events kick off at 9 a.m. and run all day. Kids won’t want to miss the Colorama pumpkin activity. Thanks to a generous donation from Medford Cooperative (Camp’s Fresh Market), there will be free pumpkins for kids to decorate. Supplies are limited, so arrive early on Saturday morning to make sure you get a pumpkin – there will also be supplies that little ones can use to make their St. Germain pumpkin special, and they get to bring their creation home. There will also be face painting at the event – Festive Faces from Eagle River will make the event even more colorful!
One of the highlights of weekend is the large Colorama Craft Fair. Vendors and artisans from throughout the region will be on hand with offerings as vibrant as the fall colors. Find special paintings and pottery, handcrafted quilts, woodworking items, photography, and more. It’s a great place to find some Northwoods home décor, or a gift for someone special. The St. Germain Northwoods Lions Club will also have some tasty food items for sale. Heather Passow of Sayner used to attend Colorama as a visitor. Now she owns Stained Glass by Heather and she sells her colorful stained glass art in the craft market.
“It’s a really nice local event,” she said. “They offer things for kids and families and lots of different vendors. Because it’s really local, and locally run, its nice, just a nice event.”
Savor farm freshness at the Colorama Farmers’ Market. The farmers’ market that features items from the peak of the growing season, as well as some sweet treats that are hard to pass up. The selection includes pumpkins, gourds, fresh vegetables, and apples, as well as honey, maple syrup, and cookies. St. Germain is home to cranberry marshes, and Lake Nokomis will have fresh cranberries on hand for sale. They freeze well so you can set some aside for your holiday table. Need something for dessert? Sue Glentz, “the cookie lady” will return to the market with her sweet and whimsical treats.
“It’s a great market, one of my favorite markets of the year,” Glentz said. “It’s a lot of fun.”
While you’re at Colorama, you can pick up some fall color to go. Make your home beautiful for the season with some big and showy mums from the Colorama Mums sale. Colorama will have them on sale and they are gorgeous. Make room in the car!
Car lovers won’t want to miss the Fall Cruisin’ Car and Truck Show. As many as 100 cars, trucks and motorcycles will be on hand, and the show is fun for car lovers of all ages. There’s a big car culture in the Northwoods and many beautiful cars and trucks will be making an appearance. If you would like to show a vehicle, whether you live in St. Germain or beyond, you can register the morning of the show from 8 a.m. to noon. This year’s show includes three motorcycle categories – if you’re in the area for the Fall Ride, be sure to stop by!
Interested in helping with this year’s Colorama? We can use more volunteers. It’s a great way to support the community and spend time with others who love St. Germain. Contact the Chamber office if you’re interested in helping out.
