Events & Activities

EVENT BEGINS AT 10:00 AM AND WILL END at 7:00 PM
(See LIST OF ACTIVITES BELOW for Details)

ACTIVITIES WILL BE ACROSS OVEN ISLAND AND SOFTBALL ISLAND INSIDE LAKESIDE PARK
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FAMILY-FRIENDLY ACTIVITIES

Scary Scurry Fun Run – CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS

Early Bird Registration ends September 30th, so sign up today!
United Way’s Scary Scurry returns in 2024 in conjunction with Fondy FallToberFest. Kids ages 0 – 15 are encouraged to participate in a 1/3 mile route or 1 mile route through Lakeside Park.  This fun run encourages its runners to dress up in their best Halloween costumes!

Time: 9:30 am – 1/3 mile run, 9:45 am – 1 mile run (Registration opens at 8:30am)

Location: Softball Island

Presented by: Fond du Lac County United Way

Sponsor: Fox Valley Savings Bank

Giant Pumpkin Showcase

Giant pumpkins are growing in Fond du Lac County as we speak! Come and see growers and their prized pumpkins on display at this unique event.  Giant Pumpkin growers from the Wisconsin Giant Pumpkin Growers (WGPG) Group will be onsite sharing their tips, tricks and techniques on how they grow the largest pumpkins in the region!  Pumpkins will be on display all day.

There will be presentations from the WGPG and each family in attendance will be able to take home a Giant Pumpkin Growing Kit.

Presentation times:  12:30 pm & 2:30 pm

Location: Oven Island Parking Lot

Sponsor: Destination Lake Winnebago Region

Event Partner: Wisconsin Giant Pumpkin Growers

Pumpkin Launching
Come one, Come all to see the great Pumpkin Launcher! The catapult-like mechanism will be used to launch pumpkins into a field. Spectators are encouraged to watch on and learn about the Pumpkin Catapult! Participants will be able to choose between a small and large pumpkin and try their own hand in launching the pumpkin! How far will it fly?! Small pumpkins will be $3 and large pumpkins will be $5.

Time: 11am – 5pm
Location: Softball Island, Center Softball Diamond
Sponsor: Michels Corporation

Trunk or Treat
Nonprofits and other area organizations and businesses will have some spooky and fun trunk displays and candy for the first 500 kids (While supplies last).

Time: 12 – 2pm
Location: Oven Island, West of West Shelter

Are you a non-profit interested in registering?

Click the link and fill out the google form!

Horse-drawn Wagon Rides
Families and individuals alike can take a scenic ride through Lakeside Park on a Horse Drawn Wagon Ride to view the fall colors!
Time: 12 pm – 4 pm
Pick-up/Drop-off Location: Oven Island, North Shelter and Parking Lot
Event Partners: Coopers Carriage Rides
Sponsor: Grande Cheese Company

Kids Costume Contest
Part of a ton of kid-friendly activities as this year’s event… We would like to encourage our festival-goers to show some seasonal spirit and come to Fondy FallToberFest in their best family-friendly Halloween costume! Use your imagination to win big!
Time: 10:30 am Meeting Time, 11:00 am Start Time
Location: Large White Tent
Sponsor: Fleet Farm

Giant Leaf Pit – CANCELLED
WE REGRET TO INFORM EVERYONE THAT DUE TO UNSEASONABLY WARM TEMPERATURES, WE WERE NOT ABLE TO GATHER LEAVES FOR THIS ACTIVTY.  WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO ENJOY ROSIE THE CLOWN AND HER BALOON ANIMALS INSTEAD!

Ghouls & Goblins Play Area/ Rope Maze

Part of a ton of kid-friendly activities as this year’s event… Try the Giant Spider Web Rope Maze. This is sure to leave your body and brain left in knots! Clip into the maze and compete against your friends as you all try to make your escape!  Other activities include Tug-o-war, pumpkin tossing, sack races and more!

Time: 10am – 6pm

Location: Oven Island
Sponsor: SSM Health

Kids Axe Throwing Inflatable

Part of a ton of kid-friendly activities as this year’s event… kids can try their hand at axe throwing as well! A safe, kid-friendly axe throwing inflatable will be on-site for anyone to try!

Time: 10 am – 5 pm

Location: Oven Island

Sponsor: TDS Telecom / TDS Fiber

Kids Coloring Contest

Part of a ton of kid-friendly activities as this year’s event…Enter the coloring contest by completing one of the two coloring sheets offered at Fondy FallToberFest! Previews of the coloring sheets and early entries will be accepted at Fondue Fest 2024 (September 7th, 2024).  Prizes for top coloring sheets for Ages 4 – 8 & 9 – 13.  Judging to take place after FallToberFest event.

Time: 11 am – 6 pm

Location: Oven Island, Under the South Shelter
Sponsor: National Exchange Bank & Trust

Pumpkin Sculpting & Painting
Part of a ton of kid-friendly activities as this year’s event… Come mold your own pumpkin with model magic or color, paint, and decorate real pumpkins for your home this fall at Lakeside Park. Real pumpkins will be available while supplies last.

Time: 11 am – 4 pm (while supplies last)
Location: Oven Island, South Shelter
Sponsor: Edward Jones

Sunny 97.7 Prize Wheel

Description: Answer trivia questions or complete challenges to win some awesome prizes at the Prize Wheel.  Our favorite DJs from The Rock and Sunny 97.7 will be broadcasting live, so stop by and say “Hi”.

Time: 1 – 4pm

Location: Oven Island
Sponsor: Sunny 97.7

Kids Candy Contest

Description: Enter to win the Kids Candy Contest! Simply guess how much candy is in the jar in front of you correctly, and win the entire candy jar! Each participant may enter one guess per candy jar. One lucky participant may be eligible to win the Grand Prize!

Time: 11 am – 6 pm (Winners will be drawn after Fondy FallToberFest)

Location: Under the South Pavilion on Oven Island

Sponsor: M3 Insurance

FOR THE ADULTS

Beer Garden & Secret Beer Menu
Fondy FallToberFest will feature its own Beer Garden, a specially designated space for beer consumption and themed games, that will be open all day for adults to enjoy.
Stick around for the Fall Beer Schedule for five unique varieties which will be offered on a limited basis.
Time: Beer Garden open at 10am (Beer Schedule 1 – 5pm).  Specialty beers available while supplies last.
Location: Oven Island Beer Garden
Sponsor: Craft City Bottle Shop & Taproom

Adult Axe Throwing

Axe throwing has become one of the most popular activities to do in the fall or year-round! Adults will have the opportunity to participate in authentic axe throwing at Fondy FallToberFest this Fall thanks to our event partners – Fondy Axe Company!
Time: 11 am – 5 pm
Location: Oven Island, West of Main Shelter

Event Partner: Fondy Axe Company

Hammerschlagen
Hammerschlagen is a traditional German game where competitors take turns attempting to hammer a nail into a wooden stump. While this game can be played solo, it is best played while promoting healthy competition between friends, family, and strangers. All nails will be for purchase: $1 each.
Time: 1 pm – 5 pm
Location: Oven Island, Beer Garden

Masskrugstemmen
Masskrugstemmen is a traditional Bavarian game where competitors try to outlast one another while holding out a full stein in each hand. If at any point your arms are no longer parallel to the ground, you are disqualified. While this game may seem easy, it has proved a challenge for many with the world record sitting at 21 minutes and 17 seconds. Can you beat the steins? Win it all and take home the Fondy FallToberFest Boot!
Times: 1 pm – 6 pm (Finals: 5:30 pm)
Location: Over Island, Beer Garden