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SUMMARY:Art of the Bloody Mary!
DESCRIPTION:  \nLocation: Fountain City inside Thelma Sadoff Center for the Arts \n  \nEvent Details: 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 with bartenders going head-to-head to build the Ultimate Bloody Mary\, Sunday morning before a panel of world-renowned Bloody Mary experts. \n  \nSampling begins:  10:30 am \nDrink Building: 11 am \nJudging for People’s Choice and Most Creative/ Awards to immediately follow: 11:30 am \n  \nLive Music – 5 Card Studs:  12 pm – 3 pm \n  \nSponsored by: Destination Lake Winnebago Region & Badger Liquor (and in partnership with Absolute Vodka)
URL:https://www.fdlfest.com/event/art-of-the-bloody-mary/
CATEGORIES:Compete,Sturgeon Spectacular
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260215T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260215T150000
DTSTAMP:20260615T055227
CREATED:20250416T011156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T172928Z
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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! \nWinner 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/downtown-sturgeon-scavenger-hunt/
CATEGORIES:Compete,Sturgeon Spectacular
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260215
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260216
DTSTAMP:20260615T055227
CREATED:20250416T011302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T191201Z
UID:4557-1771113600-1771199999@www.fdlfest.com
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/
CATEGORIES:Compete,Sturgeon Spectacular
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260214T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260214T150000
DTSTAMP:20260615T055227
CREATED:20250416T014643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T172426Z
UID:4576-1771063200-1771081200@www.fdlfest.com
SUMMARY:High School Snow Sculping Competition
DESCRIPTION:  \nLocation: Sheboygan/ Portland Street Intersection \n  \nEvent Details: 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 winning team will take home customized matching sweatshirts and a traveling trophy to keep at their school until the next competition. Find more detailed competition information and applications at the links below…   \nCompetition Information – CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD \nTeam Application* – CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD \n*Team Application deadline is Wednesday\, January 21st\, 2026\nSaturday\, February 14th: 10am – 3pm \n  \nSponsored by: Michels Corporation
URL:https://www.fdlfest.com/event/high-school-snow-sculping-competition/
CATEGORIES:Compete,Sturgeon Spectacular
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260214T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260214T180000
DTSTAMP:20260615T055227
CREATED:20250416T014221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T174902Z
UID:4574-1771059600-1771092000@www.fdlfest.com
SUMMARY:Outdoor Curling Funspiel
DESCRIPTION:Location: Fond du Lac Beer Company \n  \nEvent Details: Join us for the return of the 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 least 3 are required to compete in each match) together and sign up. Teams are guaranteed at least 2 matches in this double elimination tournament. Registration will be capped at 16 teams. If the playing field is full\, 1st place will win $300\, 2nd place will win $200\, and 3rd place will win $100. Come out and cheer these curlers! \nTwo ice curling rinks will be set up at Fond du Lac Beer Company in Downtown Fond du Lac – 21 4th St\, Fond du Lac\, WI \n  \nCLICK HERE AND GET YOUR TEAM SIGNED UP TODAY.  DEADLINE IS WEDNESDAY\, JANUARY 28TH! \n  \nThe schedule will be sent out Wednesday prior to the tournament. \nIf you have any questions reach out to Peter Wilke via email (director@fdlfest.com) or phone (920.923.6555). \n  \nSaturday\, February 14th: 9am – 6pm \n  \nSponsored by: Leb Insurance and Fond du Lac Beer Company
URL:https://www.fdlfest.com/event/downtown-floor-curling-funspiel/
CATEGORIES:Compete,Family Fun,Sturgeon Spectacular
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260214T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260214T120000
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UID:4575-1771059600-1771070400@www.fdlfest.com
SUMMARY:5K Run/Walk & Kids Fun Runpresented by SSM Health
DESCRIPTION:Location: Routes through Downtown Fond du Lac \n  \nEvent Details: 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 Kids Fun Run for ages 12 and under is absolutely free and includes a shirt. \nEarly registration for the 5K Run/Walk will be available through midnight\, February 1st.  You can still get a 2026 commemorative\, long-sleeved T-shirt and registration for $15.  After Sunday\, February 1st\, the price will be $20 and it will NOT include a Sturgeon Spectacular long-sleeve T-shirt. \nParticipants with strollers and/or dogs are asked to please line up in the back at the start.  Please stick around for other awesome Sturgeon Spectacular festivities within Downtown Fond du Lac. \n  \nOn-site check-in:  9 am\n1/2-Mile Kids Fun Run for ages 12 and under:  10 am\n5K Run/Walk:  10:30 am \n  \nRegister Here: CLICK HERE \n  \nSponsored by: SSM Health \n  \nIn Partnership with: Fond du Lac Running Club \n  \n 
URL:https://www.fdlfest.com/event/5k-run-walk-kids-fun-runpresented-by-ssm-health/
CATEGORIES:Compete,Family Fun,Sturgeon Spectacular
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260214
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260215
DTSTAMP:20260615T055227
CREATED:20250416T015121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T191048Z
UID:4579-1771027200-1771113599@www.fdlfest.com
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-2/
CATEGORIES:Compete,Sturgeon Spectacular
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260213
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260214
DTSTAMP:20260615T055227
CREATED:20250416T020034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T190943Z
UID:4585-1770940800-1771027199@www.fdlfest.com
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260101T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260216T113000
DTSTAMP:20260615T055227
CREATED:20250416T020157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250416T033954Z
UID:4586-1767265200-1771241400@www.fdlfest.com
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;TZID=America/Chicago:20260101T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260216T113000
DTSTAMP:20260615T055227
CREATED:20250407T144501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250416T034047Z
UID:4525-1767265200-1771241400@www.fdlfest.com
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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