Sunburst “Best Memories” Photo Contest

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. Contest Rules: All ages are eligible to participate.  Submit a photo to Facebook […]

Sunburst “Best Memories” Photo Contest

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. Contest Rules: All ages are eligible to participate.  Submit a photo […]

Wisconsin Snow Sculpting Championship presented by Grande Cheese

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. Daily Schedule: *Some teams compete well into the early morning hours.  Hours vary by […]

Wisconsin Snow Sculpting Championship presented by Grande Cheese

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. Daily Schedule: *Some teams compete well into the early morning hours.  Hours vary by […]

Biggest Sturgeon Contest
presented by Fleet Farm

Are you a spearer?  Do you know a spearer?  If you or someone you know is lucky enough to spear a sturgeon during the 2026 sturgeon spearing season, enter to win the Biggest Sturgeon Contest presented by Fleet Farm.  There are 3 ways to enter: Bring your harvest to Downtown Fond du Lac on Opening […]

5K Run/Walk & Kids Fun Run
presented by SSM Health

Come and join us for a scenic run throughout Downtown  Fond du Lac.  The course will circle through and tour Fond du Lac.  Registration will be open until the day of the run/walk.  Race day registration will begin at 9am on Saturday, February 14th Downtown at Thelma Sadolff Center for the Arts. The 1/2 mile […]

$25.00

High School Snow Sculping Competition

New this year at Sturgeon Spectacular is the High School Team Snow Sculpting Competition! High school students from the greater Fond du Lac area will form teams of 3 to 5 and will carve a snow sculpture into their choice of design. Teams who compete will be representing their school in the competition and the […]

Downtown Floor Curling Funspiel

Join us for the 8th Annual  Fond du Lac Outdoor Floor Curling Funspiel. This tournament is fun AND competitive.  Each match will last about 45 minutes. All curling equipment will be provided. The tournament is scheduled for Saturday, February 14th. Open to all ages and levels. Get your team of 3 - 6 people (at […]

$40.00

Hammerschlagen Competition

Hammerschlagen Competition at the 2026 Sturgeon Spectacular! Get ready for a NAIL-biting challenge like no other! Join us for the Hammerschlagen Competition during the 2026 Sturgeon Spectacular and compete for a Giant Roam E+ E-bike from Fond du Lac Cyclery! See rules & more - CLICK HERE! Qualifying Rounds: Saturday, February 14th 10:00 am - […]

Downtown Sturgeon Scavenger Hunt

Explore Downtown Fond du Lac in 2026 through the Downtown Sturgeon Scavenger Hunt! Join the Hunt for your chance to win a $250 Downtown Fond du Lac Partnership Gift Certificate […]

Art of the Bloody Mary!

Raise a toast to Sturgeon Spectacular 2026 with a one-of-a-kind Bloody Mary at THELMA on Sunday! The Art of the Bloody Mary contest will take place on the 1st Floor […]