Fall Fest 2026

Join Us For Fall Fest 2026 On August 24

August 24 | 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. | NMU Event Center Lawn

Fall Fest will take place on August 24 (with check-in starting at 9:00 a.m.), on the Northern Center Lawn.

 Fall Fest is a festival that allows businesses to introduce their product or service to the University community. Fall Fest is coordinated by the Lake Superior Community Partnership and the NMU Center for Student Enrichment.

 We hope you will consider joining us for this fun event to welcome the students back and kick off NMU’s school year! The registration deadline is Monday, August 17. Register using the link below.

 Early Set up: Set up for businesses and nonprofits will be from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Early set up will ensure your booth is ready for students by the beginning of the event, potentially allowing you to get a good parking spot and work out any kinks you may experience!

 Parking: Limited one car per business as parking is limited and not guaranteed. A parking map and pass will be sent a week before the event. If you will have a large vehicle in your event space, please reach out to the LSCP prior to registration so we can coordinate with NMU/Public Safety.

 Booth Space Details: Participating businesses and organizations will have a ‘booth’ space with an 8-foot table and two chairs. All booth spaces will have access to electricity. Please bring your own extension cord. In addition, businesses may set up a canopy/tent. Tents/canopies cannot exceed 10×10 ft.  Food samples are encouraged. Purchasing of sales is not allowed.

Pepsi Beverage Company is the exclusive beverage provider on the campus of Northern Michigan University; all beverages distributed, marketed, and/or advertised at Fall Fest must be from the Pepsi Beverage Company.

 Are you hiring? Let us know in the registration so that we can create a “We’re hiring” sign for your booth!

The event will be held rain or shine.

 If you have any questions about Fall Fest or need help registering, you can email Ashley Szczepanski at ashley@marquette.org.