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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260213T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260213T190000
DTSTAMP:20260415T011244
CREATED:20250416T015914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251229T163748Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260213T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260213T210000
DTSTAMP:20260415T011244
CREATED:20250416T015450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T190723Z
UID:4581-1771005600-1771016400@www.fdlfest.com
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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260214
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260215
DTSTAMP:20260415T011244
CREATED:20250416T015121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T191048Z
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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-2/
CATEGORIES:Compete,Sturgeon Spectacular
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260214T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260214T120000
DTSTAMP:20260415T011244
CREATED:20250416T014529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T223725Z
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;TZID=America/Chicago:20260214T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260214T160000
DTSTAMP:20260415T011244
CREATED:20260121T190625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T151412Z
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SUMMARY:Winter Fun at the Fond du Lac Children's Museum
DESCRIPTION:  \nLocation: Fond du Lac Children’s Museum – 75 W Scott Street \n  \nEvent Details: Join the fun at the Fond du Lac Children’s Museum. The first 100 kids get a free shinny stick (miniature hockey stick). Children can also participate in… \n\nDecorating a replica of last year’s largest sturgeon catch\nExploring the new Kleinfeldt Winter Wonderland\nPlaying in Shantytown\nFind Sturgeon Hidden in CMFDL\nTrying Curling & Shinny\nCreating heart crafts & more!\n\n  \nSaturday\, February 14th: 9am – 4pm \n  \n \n  \nIn Partnership With: Blue Line Family Ice Center and Marlys & Dr. John Welsch
URL:https://www.fdlfest.com/event/winter-fun-at-the-fond-du-lac-childrens-museum/
CATEGORIES:Family Fun,Sturgeon Spectacular
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260214T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260214T180000
DTSTAMP:20260415T011244
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:20260214T210000
DTSTAMP:20260415T011244
CREATED:20250416T014805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T172751Z
UID:4577-1771059600-1771102800@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-2/
CATEGORIES:Family Fun,Sturgeon Spectacular
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260214T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260214T140000
DTSTAMP:20260415T011244
CREATED:20250416T013653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T163913Z
UID:4571-1771063200-1771077600@www.fdlfest.com
SUMMARY:Downtown Fond du Lac Sweet Stroll
DESCRIPTION:Location: Various Business\, Downtown Fond du Lac \n  \nEvent Details: As part of the Sturgeon Spectacular Winter Festivities the weekend of February 13 – 15\, 2026 Fond du Lac Festivals is teaming up with the Downtown Fond du Lac Partnership to bring you a fun event for all ages… just in time for Valentine’s Day. Open to all ages! \n  \nOn the morning of the event bring your ticket to 131 S. Main Street to check-in. There you will receive your official Sweet Stroll map. Check in at this location from 9 am to 1 pm. \n  \nJoin us for a walk around downtown and vote for the best sweets in town! \nParticipating Locations \n\nCC’s Chocolates – 57 N Main St\nDreamcatcher’s Corner – 167 S Main St\nFond du Lac Cyclery –  209 S Main St\nGallery & Frame – 94 S Main St\nActive Full Armor Fitness Studio – 15 E First St\nOhana Axe Studio – 25 N Main St\nWonder – 15 N Main St\nCutter Vac & Home Center – 32 N Main St\nBird’s Eye View Optical – 19 S Main St\n18 Hands Ale Haus – 18 E Division St\nFat Joe’s – 15 W Division St\nJenna H Beauty – 1 S Main St – Lower Level\n\n  \nOnly 200 tickets sold (while supplies last) – available online only! Click here.\n \n  \nSaturday\, February 14th: 10am – 2pm \n  \nSponsored by: Downtown Fond du Lac Partnership
URL:https://www.fdlfest.com/event/downtown-fond-du-lac-sweet-stroll/
CATEGORIES:Family Fun,Sturgeon Spectacular
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260214T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260214T150000
DTSTAMP:20260415T011244
CREATED:20250416T013048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T165919Z
UID:4568-1771063200-1771081200@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: 10 am – 3 pm \nSunday\, February 15th: 11 am – 1 pm \n  \nPresented By: Whispering Hills Clydesdales
URL:https://www.fdlfest.com/event/petting-zoo-2/
CATEGORIES:Family Fun,Sturgeon Spectacular
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260214T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260214T150000
DTSTAMP:20260415T011244
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:20260214T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260214T160000
DTSTAMP:20260415T011244
CREATED:20250416T010830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T152229Z
UID:4554-1771063200-1771084800@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\nAre you looking for information on our Outdoor Curling Funspiel curling tournament? CLICK HERE for more information! \n\n\n\nSaturday\, February 14th: 10am – 4pm \nSunday\, February 15th: 10am – 2pm \nPresented By: Leb Insurance
URL:https://www.fdlfest.com/event/learn-to-curl/
CATEGORIES:Family Fun,Sturgeon Spectacular
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260214T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260214T160000
DTSTAMP:20260415T011244
CREATED:20260112T174203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T174203Z
UID:5215-1771063200-1771084800@www.fdlfest.com
SUMMARY:DJ Galaxy on the Plaza
DESCRIPTION:Location: Thelma Sadoff Center for the Arts \n  \nEvent Details: DJ Galaxy will be playing and mixing music live during open Curling on the Plaza. \n  \nSaturday\, February 14th: 10am – 4pm
URL:https://www.fdlfest.com/event/dj-galaxy-on-the-plaza/
CATEGORIES:Live Music,Sturgeon Spectacular
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260214T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260214T170000
DTSTAMP:20260415T011244
CREATED:20250416T013829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T152318Z
UID:4572-1771063200-1771088400@www.fdlfest.com
SUMMARY:Downtown Horse-Drawn Wagon Rides
DESCRIPTION: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. \nPick-up/Drop-off Location – 33 Sheboygan Street (Downtown Event Hub) \n  \nSaturday\, February 14th: 10 am – 5 pm (First come\, first served) \nHorse Team 1: 10 am – 2 pm \nHorse Team 2: 1 pm – 5 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-wagon-rides-2/
CATEGORIES:Family Fun,Sturgeon Spectacular
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260214T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260214T170000
DTSTAMP:20260415T011244
CREATED:20260202T144717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T144717Z
UID:5246-1771063200-1771088400@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  \nSaturday\, February 14th: 10 am – 5 pm \n  \nBenefiting: Youth in Government at Fond du Lac High School
URL:https://www.fdlfest.com/event/youth-in-government-bake-sale/
CATEGORIES:Family Fun,Sturgeon Spectacular
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260214T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260214T180000
DTSTAMP:20260415T011244
CREATED:20250416T012809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T191752Z
UID:4566-1771063200-1771092000@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/
CATEGORIES:Family Fun,Sturgeon Spectacular
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260214T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260214T180000
DTSTAMP:20260415T011244
CREATED:20250416T013448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T183845Z
UID:4570-1771063200-1771092000@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*This event is weather contingent.\n\nSaturday\, February 14th: 10am – 6pm\nSunday\, February 15th: 10am – 2pm\n\nSponsored by: AirTech Heating and Cooling
URL:https://www.fdlfest.com/event/downtown-snow-land-2/
CATEGORIES:Family Fun,Sturgeon Spectacular
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260214T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260214T113000
DTSTAMP:20260415T011244
CREATED:20260123T190629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T190629Z
UID:5237-1771065000-1771068600@www.fdlfest.com
SUMMARY:Meet Weaver
DESCRIPTION:  \nLocation: Inside THELMA \n  \nEvent Details: Get your photo taken with Weaver as he comes out to enjoy Sturgeon Spectacular.  Representatives from the Fond du Lac Dock Spiders will also have promotions and ticket giveaways while Weaver is here! \n  \nSaturday\, February 14th: 10:30am – 11:30am \n  \nSponsored by: Fond du Lac Dock Spiders
URL:https://www.fdlfest.com/event/meet-weaver-3/
CATEGORIES:Family Fun,Sturgeon Spectacular
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260214T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260214T140000
DTSTAMP:20260415T011244
CREATED:20251212T165617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T165617Z
UID:5155-1771066800-1771077600@www.fdlfest.com
SUMMARY:Face Painting
DESCRIPTION:  \nLocation: Art Galleries inside THELMA \n  \nEvent Details: Any children who come to Sturgeon Spectacular can get their faces painted inside of THELMA set up inside the art galleries by choosing from an array of designs. \n  \nSaturday\, February 14th: 11am – 2pm \n  \nSponsored by: Thelma Sadoff Center for the Arts
URL:https://www.fdlfest.com/event/face-painting-3/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260214T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260214T140000
DTSTAMP:20260415T011244
CREATED:20260211T144807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T144807Z
UID:5255-1771066800-1771077600@www.fdlfest.com
SUMMARY:Facepainting at THELMA
DESCRIPTION:  \nLocation: Galleries inside Thelma Sadoff Center for the Arts \n  \nEvent Details: Interested parties can select from a variety of Wizard of Oz themed options \n  \nSaturday\, February 14th: 11am – 2pm \n  \nSponsored by: Thelma Sadoff Center for the Arts
URL:https://www.fdlfest.com/event/facepainting-at-thelma/
CATEGORIES:Family Fun,Sturgeon Spectacular
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260214T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260214T150000
DTSTAMP:20260415T011244
CREATED:20250416T012206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T153508Z
UID:4563-1771066800-1771081200@www.fdlfest.com
SUMMARY:Downtown Ice Sculpting
DESCRIPTION:Location: Various Downtown Businesses \n\nC.C’s Chocolate Cafe – 57 N Macy St\nBlue Marble Botanicals – 28 N. Main Street\n18 Hands Ale Haus – 18 E Division St\nHotel Retlaw – 1 N Main St\nBird’s Eye View Optical – 19 S Main St\nLillian’s – 27 N Main St\nGallery & Frame Shop – 94 S Main St\nThe Goldsmith – 177 S Main St\nFond du Lac Beer Company 21 4th Sheboygan St (Father/Son Duo)\nThelma Sadoff Center for the Arts (Friday Night Live Sculpting Bonus Expo) – 51 Sheboygan St\n\nEvent Details: Pick up an event brochure at any of the participating locations and walk through beautiful downtown Fond du Lac to see these talented ice carvers create works of art right on the sidewalks of downtown. Get your picture taken with each one. And a special thanks to all the host businesses for their sponsorship and support!  \n  \nSaturday\, February 14th: 11am – 3pm (Live Carving) \nFinished ice carvings will be on display and open to viewing as long as weather permits. \n  \nSponsored by: US Bank \n  \n 
URL:https://www.fdlfest.com/event/downtown-ice-sculpting/
CATEGORIES:Family Fun,Sturgeon Spectacular
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260214T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260214T150000
DTSTAMP:20260415T011244
CREATED:20250416T012459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T172348Z
UID:4564-1771066800-1771081200@www.fdlfest.com
SUMMARY:Downtown Chili Crawl presented byDowntown Fond du Lac Partnership
DESCRIPTION:Location: Various Businesses\, Downtown Fond du Lac \n  \nEvent Details: Feeling “chili” from all that time on the ice? Celebrate Sturgeon Spectacular with a walk in Downtown Fond du Lac for the 17th Annual Chili Crawl being held Saturday\, February 14th\, 2026 from 11am to 3pm. \n  \nFor just $15\, crawlers can taste different chili concoctions made by our downtown businesses. The downtown business voted into the top spot gets the bragging rights of being called the year’s best chili! \n  \nOn the morning of the event bring your ticket to 131 S. Main Street to check-in. There you will receive your official chili crawl map and voting ballot. Check-in opens at 9am and ends at 1pm. Chili is available beginning at 11am. \n  \nBallots will be split to allow voting on best restaurant chili and best home-cooked chili. Feel free to choose your own route for each stop. \n  \nThe last stop on the crawl is Hopper’s Silk Screening and All-Star Trophy where your completed ballot can be redeemed by 3pm \n  \nDowntown Fond du Lac shops and restaurants are open to the general public of all ages during this event. The Sweet Stroll will be held rain or shine. \n  \nParticipating Locations \n\n18 Hands Ale Haus – 18 E Division St\n1836 Renegade Taproom –  103 S Main St\nBeauty Republic & Co – 131 S Main St  – Suite 100\nBlue Line Tavern – 88 S Main St\nCC’s Chocolate Cafe – 57 N Main St\nCujak’s Wine & Spirits – 47 N Main St\nFond du Lac Beer Company – 21 4th St Ct\nHotel Retlaw – 1 N Main St\nMain Pub – 241 S Main St\nMain Street Fashion – 117 S Main St\nLa Belle FDL – 14 N Main St\nOhana Axe Company – 25 N Main St\nVictoria’s Pet Nutrition – 14 N Main St\nThis is Permanent – 25 N Main St\nKorneli’s Downtown – 8 5th St\nFat Joe’s – 1 W Division St\n\n  \nTips\n• Avoid waiting in line by picking up your materials starting at 9am on February 14th.\n• Wear comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing\, since you’ll be walking outdoors between locations.\n• Post photos to Instagram and Facebook using hashtag #downtownfdl.\nIf you have any questions\, please feel free to reach out to amy@downtownfdl.com \n  \nTickets are transferable\, but not refundable. Transferring a ticket to another individual is the responsibility of the ticket holder. The Downtown Fond du Lac Partnership will not facilitate exchanges. \n  \nOnly 300 tickets sold (while supplies last) – available online only! Click here.\nCheck-in at Downtown Fond du Lac Partnership (131 S. Main Street) from 10am – 1pm\, day of \n  \nSaturday\, February 14th: 11am – 3pm \n  \nSponsored By: Downtown Fond du Lac Partnership
URL:https://www.fdlfest.com/event/downtown-chili-crawl-presented-bydowntown-fond-du-lac-partnership/
CATEGORIES:Sturgeon Spectacular
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260214T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260214T160000
DTSTAMP:20260415T011244
CREATED:20251210T163814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T163956Z
UID:5153-1771066800-1771084800@www.fdlfest.com
SUMMARY:A Wickedly Good Story Time
DESCRIPTION:Location: Fountain City inside THELMA \n  \nEvent Details: Take a step beyond the yellow brick road for an enchanting story time and a sing-a-long featuring everyone’s favorite witch in a bubble. Audiences of all ages will get glitterfied by the good witch herself as she learns about the magic of friendship. This story time is bound to be popular. \n  \nSaturday\, February 14th: Showings at 11am – 1 pm and 2pm – 4pm \nStory time and sing-a-long to top the 2 hour show (about 45 minutes) with meet and greet to follow. \n  \nPerformed by: Enchanted Abby \nSponsored by: Thelma Sadoff Center for the Arts
URL:https://www.fdlfest.com/event/a-wickedly-good-story-time/
CATEGORIES:Family Fun,Shows,Sturgeon Spectacular
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260214T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260214T170000
DTSTAMP:20260415T011244
CREATED:20251210T162521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251229T152814Z
UID:5152-1771066800-1771088400@www.fdlfest.com
SUMMARY:Wizard of Oz Showings
DESCRIPTION:Location: The Great Hall inside THELMA \n  \nEvent Details: Join us for three showings of the classic movie The Wizard of Oz (1939). Follow Dorthey on here journey home from the magical land of Oz with the help of her friends she meets along the yellow brick road. in The Great Hall inside THELMA. Explore the rest of THELMA and discover other Wizard of Oz fun activities. \n  \nSaturday\, February 14th: 11am\, 1pm\, 3 pm starting times \n  \nPresented by: Thelma Sadolff Center for the Arts
URL:https://www.fdlfest.com/event/wicked-part-1-showings/
CATEGORIES:Family Fun,Shows,Sturgeon Spectacular
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260214T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260214T170000
DTSTAMP:20260415T011244
CREATED:20260112T171343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T171549Z
UID:5212-1771066800-1771088400@www.fdlfest.com
SUMMARY:Wizard of Oz Scavenger Hunt
DESCRIPTION:Location: Thelma Sadoff Center for the Arts \n  \nEvent Details: Follow the yellow brick road inside THELMA and unscramble the clues to solve these puzzles. Once all the puzzles are solved\, turn your entry in at the information table inside the THELMA lobby to get your prize. \n  \nSaturday\, February 14th: 11am – 5pm \n 
URL:https://www.fdlfest.com/event/wizard-of-oz-scavenger-hunt/
CATEGORIES:Family Fun,Sturgeon Spectacular
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260214T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260214T170000
DTSTAMP:20260415T011244
CREATED:20250416T013252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T163059Z
UID:4569-1771070400-1771088400@www.fdlfest.com
SUMMARY:Spearing and Beering
DESCRIPTION:Location: Fond du Lac Beer Company \n  \nEvent Details: Join us at the Fond du Lac Beer Company during Sturgeon Spectacular for an afternoon of baseball fandom and contests.  Purchase your Limited-Edition Lake Winnebago Region Shantymen merchandise\, enter contests to win former Dock Spider & current Milwaukee Brewer\, Caleb Durbin signed memorabilia and other prizes.  One entry the drawing with every merchandise purchase.  and meet Fond du Lac Native\, former Dock Spider and 2025 Draft Pick of the Colorado Rockies – Ethan Cole for an exclusive Meet & Greet from 1:00 – 3:00pm. \n  \nSaturday\, February 14th: 12pm – 5pm \n  \nSponsored by: Fond du Lac Beer Company and Lake Winnebago Shantymen
URL:https://www.fdlfest.com/event/spearing-and-beering-presented-by-busch-light/
CATEGORIES:Sturgeon Spectacular
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260214T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260214T150000
DTSTAMP:20260415T011244
CREATED:20251212T165717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251229T160736Z
UID:5156-1771074000-1771081200@www.fdlfest.com
SUMMARY:Ceramic Sturgeon Craft
DESCRIPTION:  \nLocation: Art Classroom inside of THELMA \n  \nEvent Details: Glaze your very own ceramic sturgeon ornament at THELMA in an art classroom. $5 per participant. Glazed sturgeon will be fired and should be picked up after Sturgeon Spectacular. \n  \nSaturday\, February 14th: 1pm – 3pm \n  \nSponsored by: Thelma Sadoff Center for the Arts
URL:https://www.fdlfest.com/event/ceramic-sturgeon-craft/
CATEGORIES:Family Fun,Sturgeon Spectacular
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260214T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260214T183000
DTSTAMP:20260415T011244
CREATED:20260210T194543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T194543Z
UID:5253-1771086600-1771093800@www.fdlfest.com
SUMMARY:Sturgeon Spectacular: Into the Night (Glow Party)
DESCRIPTION:  \nLocation: The Great Hall inside THELMA \n  \nEvent Details: Looking for a for a different way to spend your Valentine’s evening? Come out to Thelma Sadoff Center for the Arts for our Sturgeon Spectacular: Into the Night Glow Party! Dance and party away to DJ Galaxy in The Great Hall with glow sticks\, lights\, and plenty of drinks! Want to dance to music you know? No worries\, our DJ takes requests! All ages welcome! \n  \nSaturday\, February 14th: 4:30pm – 6:30pm \n  \nPerformed By: DJ Galaxy Productions
URL:https://www.fdlfest.com/event/sturgeon-spectacular-into-the-night-glow-party/
CATEGORIES:Family Fun,Live Music,Shows,Sturgeon Spectacular
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260214T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260214T210000
DTSTAMP:20260415T011244
CREATED:20260114T154301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T154301Z
UID:5221-1771092000-1771102800@www.fdlfest.com
SUMMARY:Death Beneath the Ice: A Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre
DESCRIPTION:  \nLocation: Blue Line Tavern – 88 S Main Street \n  \nEvent Details: Love is in the air and murder is under the ice! This immersive winter murder mystery drops you into the frozen world of sturgeon spearing\, ice shanties\, and bone-chilling secrets. Every guest will assume an alias the moment they arrive\, because in this investigation\, everyone is a suspect. You’ll work side by side with our detectives to solve the case! Think you’ve got the answer? Prove it! The sleuth who most accurately solves the murder walks away with a killer prize package. \n  \nPurchase tickets HERE! \n  \nSaturday\, February 14th: 6pm – 9pm \n  \nProduced by: Laughable Productions \n  \nHosted by: Blue Line Tavern
URL:https://www.fdlfest.com/event/death-beneath-the-ice-a-murder-mystery-dinner-theatre/
CATEGORIES:Shows,Sturgeon Spectacular
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260215
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260216
DTSTAMP:20260415T011244
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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