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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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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:20260215
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260216
DTSTAMP:20260405T083259
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:20260215T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260215T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T083259
CREATED:20250416T011156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T172928Z
UID:4556-1771146000-1771167600@www.fdlfest.com
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;TZID=America/Chicago:20260215T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260215T140000
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CREATED:20250416T010718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T184149Z
UID:4553-1771149600-1771164000@www.fdlfest.com
SUMMARY:Downtown Snow Land
DESCRIPTION:Location: Outside THELMA\n\n\nEvent Details: Visit Downtown Snow Land next to THELMA all weekend long. Kids will enjoy a large snow hill for climbing and snow slides for sliding! There’s fun for the whole family too with snow sculpting and a giant photo op made of snow!\n\n\n\n\n\n*This event is weather contingent.\n\n\n\nSaturday\, February 14th: 10am – 6pm\nSunday\, February 15th: 10am – 2pm\n\n\nSponsored by: AirTech Heating and Cooling
URL:https://www.fdlfest.com/event/downtown-snow-land/
CATEGORIES:Family Fun,Sturgeon Spectacular
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UID:4555-1771149600-1771164000@www.fdlfest.com
SUMMARY:Downtown Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides
DESCRIPTION:  \nLocation: 33 Sheboygan Street (Downtown Event Hub) \n  \nEvent Details: Horse-drawn wagon will be offering free rides through downtown Fond du Lac. The horses will take you past all the festivities and downtown happenings. Each trip will be approximately 15 minutes. Young children can ride on parent/guardian’s lap. \n  \nSaturday\, February 14th: 10 am – 4 pm (First come\, first served) \nHorse Team 1: 10 am – 1 pm \nHorse Team 2: 1 pm – 4 pm \nSunday\, February 15th: 10am – 2pm \n  \nPresented by: Holiday Automotive & Canadian National\n \n  \nWith support from Breezy Hill Campground & Cooper Carriages of Mt. Calvary
URL:https://www.fdlfest.com/event/downtown-horse-drawn-carriage-rides/
CATEGORIES:Family Fun,Sturgeon Spectacular
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260215T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260215T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T083259
CREATED:20251218T162110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T174432Z
UID:5170-1771149600-1771164000@www.fdlfest.com
SUMMARY:Learn to Curl
DESCRIPTION:Location: Thelma Sadoff Center for the Arts on the Plaza \n\nEvent Details: Learn to curl at Thelma Sadoff Center for the Arts on the Plaza! Many more family-fun activities are happening inside\, outside\, and around Thelma Sadoff Center for the Arts until 3 pm Sunday\, February 16th! \n\n\nAre you looking for information on our Outdoor Curling Funspiel curling tournament? CLICK HERE for more information! \n\n\n\nSaturday\, February 14th: 10am – 6pm \nSunday\, February 15th: 10am – 2pm \nPresented By: Leb Insurance
URL:https://www.fdlfest.com/event/learn-to-curl-copy/
CATEGORIES:Family Fun,Sturgeon Spectacular
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260215T140000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251229T160609Z
UID:5177-1771149600-1771164000@www.fdlfest.com
SUMMARY:Outdoor Winter Fun Activities - Street Hockey
DESCRIPTION:  \nLocation: Downtown Fond du Lac outside Thelma Sadoff Center for the Arts \n  \nEvent Details: Bring the whole family out to Sturgeon Spectacular.  Activities/attractions include carriage rides\, Photo Ops\,  Snow & Ice Castles\, ice forts\, street hockey\, and other winter activities for the kids.  Horse-drawn carriage rides are free and first come\, first served.  The carriage rides will do one loop around a downtown city block\, taking in all the downtown festivities and decor. The kids will love it!  Pick up and drop off will be located at the Portland & Sheboygan Street intersection. \n  \nSaturday\, February 14th: 10am – 6pm \nSunday\, February 15th: 10am – 2pm \n  \nActivities located outside THELMA at the Portland/Sheboygan Intersection \n  \nPresented by: Mercury Marine
URL:https://www.fdlfest.com/event/outdoor-winter-fun-activities-street-hockey/
CATEGORIES:Family Fun,Sturgeon Spectacular
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260215T140000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T190951Z
UID:5247-1771149600-1771164000@www.fdlfest.com
SUMMARY:Youth in Government Bake Sale
DESCRIPTION:  \nLocation: Lower Gallery inside Thelma Sadoff Center for the Arts \n  \nEvent Details: Stop by for a tasty treat inside THELMA and help support Youth in Government from the Fond du Lac High School. Treats include chocolate chip cookies\, brownies\, snickerdoodles\, banana bread\, and rice crispy treats. \n  \nNote: Please be conscientious and ask about allergens on-site/ day-of if needed. \n  \nSunday\, February 15th: 10 am – 2 pm \n  \nBenefiting: Youth in Government at Fond du Lac High School
URL:https://www.fdlfest.com/event/youth-in-government-bake-sale-2/
CATEGORIES:Family Fun,Sturgeon Spectacular
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260215T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260215T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T083259
CREATED:20250416T010621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260131T211957Z
UID:4552-1771151400-1771156800@www.fdlfest.com
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:20260215T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260215T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T083259
CREATED:20250416T010437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T165249Z
UID:4551-1771153200-1771160400@www.fdlfest.com
SUMMARY:Petting Zoo
DESCRIPTION:  \nLocation: Outside THELMA/ Sheboygan Street \n  \nEvent Details: Come on down to Sturgeon Spectacular and enjoy this petting zoo on Sheboygan Street. Enjoy the chance to get up close and personal with various farm animals. Learn\, Pet\, and Play! \n  \nSaturday\, February 14th: 11 am – 4 pm \nSunday\, February 15th: 11 am – 1 pm \n  \nPresented By: Whispering Hills Clydesdales
URL:https://www.fdlfest.com/event/petting-zoo/
CATEGORIES:Family Fun,Sturgeon Spectacular
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260215T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260215T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T083259
CREATED:20250416T023255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T163404Z
UID:4548-1771156800-1771167600@www.fdlfest.com
SUMMARY:Sturgeon Spectacular Finale with Live Music
DESCRIPTION:  \nLocation: Fountain City inside THELMA \n  \nEvent Details: Join us in celebrating all those that make Sturgeon Spectacular a weekend for all to enjoy.  Enjoy great hot & cold drinks and live music inside the THELMA Fountain City Room\, or grab a drink and bring it outside to see the state snow sculptors put their finishing touches on some beautiful sculptures. \nWe will be announcing the winners of events throughout the weekend during the live music intermission inside Fountain City. \n  \nLive Music – Five Card Studs :   12pm – 3pm \nAwards/Announcements:  1:30 – 2pm \n\nDowntown Chili Crawl – “Best” Awards\nDowntown Sweet Stroll – “Best” Awards\nDowntown Ice Sculpting Competition – 1st & 2nd place sculptures\nHigh School Snow Sculpting – 1st & 2nd place sculptures\nArt of the Bloody Mary – Top Competitors\nOutdoor Curling Funspiel – 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd place teams\nWisconsin Snow Sculpting Championships will be announced at 2:00 pm\n\nPeople’s Choice Winners\nArtist’s Choice Winners\n1st\, 2nd\, 3rd place team finishers\n\n\n\nSunday\, February 15th: 12pm – 3pm \n  \nPresented by: Destination Lake Winnebago Region
URL:https://www.fdlfest.com/event/ss-finale/
CATEGORIES:Live Music,Sturgeon Spectacular
ORGANIZER;CN="Pete Wilke":MAILTO:www.fdlfest.com
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