01/11/2026
Exciting News on Two Fronts:
Kenosha HarborMarket recently secured a five-year extension of its agreement with the City of Kenosha to operate on 2nd Ave & Place de Douai
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Applications for Kenosha HarborMarket & Pleasant Prairie HarborMarket are open with a substantial number of applications already received, outpacing previous years
Detailed Press Release Below
Jan. 9, 2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Andrea Forgianni
Email: aforgianni@kenoshaharbormarket.com
KENOSHA, WI â Applications are now open for the 24th season of the Kenosha HarborMarket and for the 2026 Pleasant Prairie HarborMarket. Vendors may apply for one or both markets at kenoshaharbormarket.com/vendor-application.
Kenosha HarborMarketâs 2026 outdoor season will begin Saturday, May 2, one week earlier than in previous years. The market will operate every Saturday through October 31, except July 4, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. along 2nd Ave, between 54th and 56th streets and the adjoining Place de Douai.
Kenosha HarborMarket recently secured a five-year extension of its agreement with the City of Kenosha to operate on 2nd Ave. and Place de Douai, ensuring its presence through October 2030. The market has also been voted Kenoshaâs âBest Eventâ by Kenosha News readers for five consecutive years (2021â2025).
âKenosha HarborMarket is a shining example of what happens when community, creativity and small businesses come together,â said Kenosha Mayor David Bogdala. âFor more than two decades, it has supported local entrepreneurs, strengthened community nonprofits and brought hundreds of thousands of people downtown, creating a vibrant gathering place that reflects the heart and spirit of Kenosha. Iâm excited to see the HarborMarket continue to grow and thrive in the years ahead.â
Andrea Forgianni, executive director of Kenosha Common Markets Inc., which operates both Kenosha HarborMarket and the Pleasant Prairie HarborMarket, said, âThe City of Kenoshaâs ongoing support of HarborMarket operations is appreciated. From planning to day-of operations, the City and HarborMarket work together to make our weekly event not just possible, but a huge success for both the participating businesses and customers. We look forward to expanding, evolving, and continuing to serve the Kenosha community and beyond in the years to come.â
Each outdoor season, Kenosha HarborMarket welcomes over 200,000 customers and partners with more than 220 small businesses and nonprofits, offering a vibrant mix of local food, artisan goods, produce, live entertainment, and family-friendly activities.
The 2026 season will again feature:
Live music in two areas
Cooking demonstrations
Storytime and rotating childrenâs activities â including several new additions this year
All activities are free and designed to enhance the âsavor-the-experienceâ atmosphere that sets HarborMarket apart.
The Pleasant Prairie HarborMarket will return to Prairie Springs Park on June 7 & 21; July 19; and August 2 & 16, with market hours from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Prairie Springs Park, adjacent to the Lake Andrea Beer Garden. On the western shore of Lake Andrea, the market site has abundant seating with beautiful views of the park. Local musicians will perform as shoppers explore the dozens of vendors and enjoy food and beverages.
As an independent nonprofit, HarborMarket maintains strong working relationships with community partners including the City of Kenosha and the Village of Pleasant Prairie, while operating with the flexibility and mission-driven focus that distinguish it from government-run markets.
Early applications are encouraged. Within the first 48 hours of opening the application portal, HarborMarket received 50 applications from returning and prospective new vendors â a strong indicator of another robust season ahead.
âWith opening day less than four months away on May 2, the excitement is building. There truly is something special, an energy in the air, that makes every market day an event to savor, and that is particularly true on opening day. We look forward to connecting customers with our amazing small businesses, and bringing the destination of HarborMarket back outside on 2nd Ave for all to enjoy,â said Forgianni.
For more information or to apply, visit kenoshaharbormarket.com/vendor-application.
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