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SUMMARY:ACE Academy Shanty Raffle
DESCRIPTION:Location: The Raffle Drawing will take place at Thelma Sadoff Center for the Arts. Tickets will be sold outside of Thelma the day of the raffle\, but are available ahead of time at several locations listed below. \n  \nTHE ACE ACADEMY SHANTY RAFFLE IS A MAJOR FUNDRAISER FOR THE ACE ACADEMY.  SINCERE APPRECIATION FOR ALL THE BUSINESS PARTNERS THAT SUPPORT THE ACADEMY AND THIS PROJECT \n  \nEvent Details: The ACE Shanties Project was spearheaded by C.D. Smith Construction’s Foundation Committee with material donations provided by a variety of local businesses. The project began in May of 2019 with blueprints\, construction began in September of the same year\, and the project was completed in early 2020. \nTo raise funds for the A.C.E. Academy and raffle supporters\, Foot of the Lake Fishing Club\, one of the shanties has been raffled off during the Sturgeon Spectacular festivities 6 out of the last 7 years. \n  \n$10 raffle tickets will be available at the following locations while supplies last. Tickets will be available in late December. (Maximum of 1\,000 tickets sold): \n\nHopper’s Silk Screening & All Star Trophy – 77 N. Main Street\, Fond du Lac\, WI\nBlue Line Tavern – 90 S. Main Street\, Fond du Lac\, WI\nEden Corner Express (next to Eden Meat Market) – 301 W. Main Street\, Eden\, WI\nRipp’n Lips Outdoor (2 locations)\n\n258 N. Main St.\, Fond du Lac\, WI\n106 S. Military Rd.\, Stockbridge\, WI\n\n\n\n  \n1st Place: ACE ACADEMY SHANTY \nBowe Metal Fabrication + Repair Frame with Leaf Springs\, 6.5′ x 12′ Center Hole\, Finished Interior\nValue:  $7\,000+ \n2nd Place: Underwater Electronic Viewing System (Estimated Value: $600)\n*donated by Fleet Farm of Fond du Lac \n3rd Place: Ice Fishing Equipment Package (Estimated Value: $200)\n*donated by Fleet Farm of Fond du Lac \n  \nThe raffle winners will offically be drawn on Saturday\, February 14th at 2pm at Thelma Sadoff Center for the Arts. \n  \nSponsored by: C.D. Smith
URL:https://www.fdlfest.com/event/ace-academy-shanty-raffle/
CATEGORIES:Sturgeon Spectacular
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SUMMARY:Sunburst “Best Memories” Photo Contest
DESCRIPTION:Join us in celebrating the Sturgeon Spectacular\, the beauty of winter\, and more importantly SNOW!  Sunburst Ski Hill believes that the best memories are made with snow\, and we agree!  Get your family\, friends\, or go outside solo and find your best winter backdrop. \nContest Rules: \nAll ages are eligible to participate.  Submit a photo to Facebook using #SunburstBestMemories or send an email to info@fdlfest.com with subject line “Sunburst Best Memories” before midnight on Monday\, February 16th and you’ll be entered to win four Sunburst ski or tubing passes and some really cool Sturgeon Spectacular gear.  Judges will select the winner from all entrants on Thursday\, February 19th and the winner will be posted on the Fond du Lac Festivals and Destination Lake Winnebago Facebook pages. \nTo qualify\, photos must include snow and capture “The Best Memories”.
URL:https://www.fdlfest.com/event/sunburst-best-memories-photo-contest/
CATEGORIES:Compete,Sturgeon Spectacular
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260216T113000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250416T033954Z
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SUMMARY:Sunburst "Best Memories" Photo Contest
DESCRIPTION:Join us in celebrating the Sturgeon Spectacular\, the beauty of winter\, and more importantly SNOW!  Sunburst Ski Hill believes that the best memories are made with snow\, and we agree!  Get your family\, friends\, or go outside solo and find your best winter backdrop. \nContest Rules: \nAll ages are eligible to participate.  Submit a photo to Facebook using #SunburstBestMemories or send an email to info@fdlfest.com with subject line “Sunburst Best Memories” before midnight on Monday\, February 16th and you’ll be entered to win four Sunburst ski or tubing passes and some really cool Sturgeon Spectacular gear.  Judges will select the winner from all entrants on Thursday\, February 19th and the winner will be posted on the Fond du Lac Festivals and Destination Lake Winnebago Facebook pages. \nTo qualify\, photos must include snow and capture “The Best Memories”. \nPRESENTED BY:
URL:https://www.fdlfest.com/event/sunburst-best-memories-photo-contest-2/
CATEGORIES:Compete,Sturgeon Spectacular
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260213
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260214
DTSTAMP:20260503T071813
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SUMMARY:Wisconsin Snow Sculpting Championship presented by Grande Cheese
DESCRIPTION:Location: Sheboygan St\, Downtown Fond du Lac \n  \nEvent Details: The best snow sculptors in the state travel to Fond du Lac to compete in the 2026 Wisconsin Snow Sculpting Competition in hopes of winning a trip to the 2027 US Championship and a $1\,000 1st Prize.  Sculpting all weekend long. \n\nDaily Schedule:\n*Some teams compete well into the early morning hours.  Hours vary by day/team. \nFriday\, February 13\, 2026*\n1 pm – Teams arrive onsite and begin sculpting \nSaturday\, February 14\, 2026*\n8 am  – 10 pm – Competition Site Open for Viewing \nSunday\, February 15\, 2026*\nTeams Compete\nPeople’s Choice Ballots must be turned in at Info Table inside THELMA by 11:00 am\nTools Down/ Official Judging begins at 1 pm\nAwards Ceremony & Spectacular Finale starts at 1:30 pm \n  \nPresenting Sponsor:  Grande Cheese Company \nOfficial Snow Provider:   Sunburst Ski Hill \nTransportation provided by:   Baumhardt Trucking of Eden \n2025 Meals & Hotels covered by Destination Lake Winnebago Region
URL:https://www.fdlfest.com/event/wisconsin-snow-sculpting-championship-presented-by-grande-cheese-3/
CATEGORIES:Compete,Sturgeon Spectacular
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SUMMARY:Downtown Sturgeon Scavenger Hunt
DESCRIPTION:Location: Various Downtown Businesses \n  \nEvent Details: Explore Downtown Fond du Lac in 2026 through the Downtown Sturgeon Scavenger Hunt! Join the Hunt for your chance to win! PRIZE INFORMATION COMING SOON! \nTo join\, you can pick up a entry at Thelma Sadoff Center for the Arts or any one of the participating locations. Participating locations will be marked by an official Sturgeon Scavenger Hunt Sign with instructions. ALL ENTRIES MUST BE RETURNED TO THELMA AT THE INFO TABLE BY SUNDAY\, FEBRUARY 15TH AT 3PM. \n  \nRules: \nPick up an entry at THELMA or any one of the participating locations and navigate to each of the businesses listed to find the sturgeon and the corresponding letter hidden in their front windows. Match this letter with the number next to the business on the entry and write in the letter to decode a secret message. Once the secret message is decoded\, you can turn in your entry at THELMA for your chance to win the prize below! \nWinners will be notified and announced on Facebook on Monday\, February 16th! \n  \nPrize: Family Ice-Fishing package from Bird’s Eye View Optical (Over $500 value) – includes 1 Aitium insulated backpack\, 1 pair of Oakley Sunglasses\, 1 Oakley glasses case\, 1 Oakley t-shirt\, 1 $100 Scheels giftcard\, 1 Oakley hat\, and 1 Bird’s Eye View Optical stainless steel tumbler \n  \nParticipating Locations: \n\nGallery & Frame Shop – 94 S Main St\nRadio Plus Studios – 210 S Main St\nCC’s Chocolate Café – 57 N Macy St\nFond du Lac Cyclery – 209 S Main St\nLa Belle FDL – 1 N Main St\nBirds Eye View Optical – 19 S Main St\n18 Hands Ale Haus – 18 E Division St\nArgentum et Aurum – 111 S Main St\nBeauty Republic – 131 S Main St\, Suite 100\nCujak’s Wine & Spirits – 47 N Main St\nLillian’s – 27 S Main St\nBlue Marble Botanicals – 28 N Main St\nThelma Sadoff Center for the Arts – 51 Sheboygan St\nDestination Lake Winnebago Region – 23 S Main St\nBlue Line Tavern – 88 S Main St\nDowntown Deli – 90 S Main St\nWonder Play Cafe – 15 N Main St\nThe Diner – 175 S Main St
URL:https://www.fdlfest.com/event/sturgeon-scavenger-hunt/
CATEGORIES:Family Fun,Sturgeon Spectacular
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SUMMARY:Sturgeon Spectacular Kids Kickoff
DESCRIPTION:Location: Fountain City inside THELMA \n  \nEvent Details: Join us at Thelma Sadoff center for the Arts to kickoff to Sturgeon Spectacular 2026\, featuring a fun balloon show “Half Twisted”\, entertainment\, and prizes! Kids will love the annual opportunity to spear Jerry the Sturgeon and parents will love the complimentary adult beverages. The Kids Kickoff will be taking place inside THELMA in the first floor Fountain City from 4:30 pm to 7 pm. FREE FOOD for the kids and so much more courtesy of Destination Lake Winnebago Region! \n  \nFriday\, February 13th: 4:30pm – 7pm \nHalf Twisted Shows: 4:30pm – 5:30pm\, 6pm – 7pm \n  \nPresented by: Destination Lake Winnebago Region \n  \n \n  \n 
URL:https://www.fdlfest.com/event/sturgeon-spectacular-kids-kickoff/
CATEGORIES:Family Fun,Sturgeon Spectacular
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SUMMARY:Sturgeon Spectacular Kickoff Celebration and Live Music
DESCRIPTION:Location: The Great Hall inside THELMA \n  \nEvent Details: THELMA is bringing live music  and a free concert to help kick off the Sturgeon Spectacular weekend in style in the Grand Hall inside THELMA!  Enjoy music inside THELMA and warm up by dancing or enjoying a hot beverage! Plus watch ice and snow sculptors start on their pieces. Make sure to come back throughout the weekend to check their progress! \n  \nFriday\, February 13th: 7:30pm – 9:30pm \n\nGreat Hall Bar: Opens at 6:30pm \nLive Music: Copper Box starting at 7:30 in The Great Hall \n  \nPresented by: Thelma Sadoff Center for the Arts\nLighting of the  Sculptures presented by: Wisconsin Lighting Lab
URL:https://www.fdlfest.com/event/sturgeon-spectacular-kick-off-celebration-and-live-music/
CATEGORIES:Live Music,Sturgeon Spectacular
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