Sports Inflatables
2026-06-13 10:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago)
Location: Sports Corner

Event Details: Try out sports inflatable games like football and soccer darts at Walleye Weekend!

Friday, June 12th: 3pm – 6pm
Saturday, June 13th: 10am – 6pm
Sunday, June 14th: 12pm – 4pm

Supported by: Downtown Fond du Lac Partnership

Inflatable Village
2026-06-13 10:00 - 18:00
Location: FamilyLand

Event Details: Jump around with our Barnyard Inflatable, Jurassic Slide, 70 foot Inflatable Obstacle Course, and Lego Bouncy House!

Friday, June 12th: 3pm – 6pm
Saturday, June 13th: 10am – 6pm
Sunday, June 14th: 11am – 4pm

Sponsored by: Mercury Marine, Grande Cheese Company

Henna
2026-06-13 10:00 - 19:30
Location: Imagination Island

Event Details: Henna returns to Imagination Island. Henna is a reddish dye drawn on skin in beautiful patterns that take about 30 minutes to 1 hour to dry. After that, henna can last up to one week! Designs start at $15.

Saturday, June 13th: 10am – 7:30pm
Sunday, June 14th: 12pm – 4pm

Sponsored by: US Bank

Supported by: Henna by Priti

Burke Ice Cream Social
2026-06-13 10:15 - 11:30
Location: Near East Stage

Event Information: Join us for an Ice Cream Social after the SSM Health Walleye Run/Walk on Saturday, June 13th! Any children who participate in the Walleye Run/ Walk (17 and under) will receive one voucher each for a free cup of ice cream or sherbet! This voucher can be redeemed at the purple BCI Burke tent located in front of the East Stage.

Saturday, June 13th: 10:15am – 11:30am

Sponsored by: BCI Burke

Wild World Of Animals Show
2026-06-13 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-06-13 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-06-13 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-06-13 18:00 - 19:00
Location: Mercury Island

Event Details: Animals appearing on the Michels Corporation Wild World of Animals Stage include: large alligator, snapping turtle, large and small American alligator, large reticulated python, albino monocle cobra, European eagle owl, blue and gold macaw, opossum, binturong, spot-nose guenon, African spotted leopard, pug-(dog), two pot-bellied pigs, emperor scorpion, leopard gecko, African millipede, ball python and marine toad. Click here to visit the Wild World of Animals official website.

Friday, June 12th: 4:30pm, 6:30pm
Saturday, June 13th: 11am, 2pm, 4pm, 6pm
Sunday, June 14th: 11:30am, 1:30pm, 3:30pm

Sponsored by: Michels Corporation

KPop Demon Hunters Performance
2026-06-13 11:00 - 12:30, 2026-06-13 13:30 - 15:00
Location: Imagination Island (Pavilions)

Event Details: Join the KPop Demon Hunters (Rumi, Mira, and Zoey) in a sing-a-long and meet and greet!

Saturday, June 13th: 11am – 12:30pm, 1:30pm – 3pm
Sunday, June 14th: 11am – 12:30pm, 1:30pm – 3pm

Sponsored by: Alliant Energy
Supported by: Princess My Party

Chalk Art Contest
2026-06-13 11:00 - 15:00
Location: Specific location information coming soon!

Event Details:
PARTICIPATION IS COMPLETELY FREE! JUST SIGN UP AT THE THELMA TENT NEAR THE EAST STAGE ON SATURDAY, JUNE 13TH!
2nd Annual Chalk Art Contest at Walleye Weekend returns! Get involved in three ways: as an Artist, in the Audience, or as a Judge. Artist: Sign up to enjoy a few hours creating art outside during Walleye Weekend while competing for the title of Chalk Art Champion!

Audience: Watch as the sidewalk is transformed into a chalk art gallery over the span of only a few hours!
Judge: Vote for your favorite finished piece! Voting is open to both Artists and Audience members (one vote per person).

Saturday, June 13*: 11am – 3pm
*Sunday, June 14: 11am – 3pm will serve as a rain date for inclement weather.

10:30 – 11:30am: Registration at the THELMA tent & sidewalk spot assignment
11am – 2:30pm: Working timeframe
2:30 – 3pm: Chalk down; judging begins
3:15pm: Winners announced

Prizes Winners will receive a curated gift basket including THELMA merchandise, a THELMA gift certificate, and art supplies — plus the title of 2026 Walleye Weekend Chalk Art Champion!

PARTICIPATION IS COMPLETELY FREE! JUST SIGN UP AT THE THELMA TENT NEAR THE EAST STAGE ON SATURDAY, JUNE 13TH!

Sponsored by: Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin and ThedaCare
In Partnership With: THELMA Sadoff Center for the Arts

Trackless Train Rides
2026-06-13 11:00 - 16:00
Location: FamilyLand

Event Details: Enjoy a trackless train ride through FamilyLand at Walleye Weekend on Saturday and Sunday! (Located on paved path through soccer field. Line will que near soccer goal.)

Saturday, June 13th: 11pm – 4pm
Sunday, June 14th: 11am – 3pm

Sponsored by: Canadian National

Bingo
2026-06-13 11:00 - 16:00
Location: Kids Connection Tent, FamilyLand

Event Details: Bingo is coming to Walleye Weekend! Games are running all day on Saturday and Sunday. Prizes are available for each winner with large summer-themed prizes given away to winners every hour on the hour courtesy of Keller Williams Envision.

Saturday, June 13th: 11am – 4pm
Sunday, June 14th: 11am – 2pm

Sponsored by: Keller Williams Envision, Greater Fond du Lac Area

Basketball Skills Competition
2026-06-13 11:00 - 17:00
Location: Fraizer Drive/ North of FamilyLand

Event Details: Join us this year as we bring back basketball to Walleye Weekend with the Basketball Skills Competition. Kids of all ages are welcomed to the Sports Corner to test their b-ball skills in a series of challenges including long-range shooting, speed lay-ups, passing obstacle courses and more.

Saturday, June 13th: 11am – 5pm
Sunday, June 14th: 12pm – 4pm

Sponsored by: Muza Sheet Metal

With Support from: WLA Basketball Program

Grow the Sport Disc Golf Course
2026-06-13 11:00 - 17:00
Location: Sports Corner

Event Details: Join in the fun and try something new with the Grow the Sport Disc Golf Challenge! Try a 9 hole putting course set up at the Promen Drive intersection. There is no cost to play and kids of all ages are welcome to play!

Saturday, June 13th: 11am – 5pm
Sunday, June 14th: 11am – 5pm

Sponsored by: Sunset Disc Golf Shop

Sunny 97.7 Prize Wheel & Live Shows
2026-06-13 11:00 - 17:00
Location: 3 – way Main St, Fraiser, and Promen St. intersection

Event Details: Sunny 97.7 and 95.1 & 96.1 The Rock visit Walleye Weekend June 12th, 13th, and 14th with Live Shows and a prize wheel!

Friday, June 12th: 4pm – 7pm
Saturday, June 13th: 11am – 5pm
Sunday, June 14th: 11am – 3pm

Sponsored by: Sunny 97.7, 95.1 & 96.1 The Rock

Fun on The Run Animal Racing
2026-06-13 11:00 - 18:00
Location: FamilyLand

Event Details: There’s a New Event at Walleye Weekend! Join the festivities at Walleye Weekend and watch animal races throughout the day on both Saturday, June 13th and Sunday, June 14th. Root for your favorite racer in each fleet of duck, pig, and goat races and learn more about these animals!

Saturday, June 13th: 11am – 6pm
Sunday, June 14th: 11am – 4pm

Sponsored by: Edward Jones

Pier Pups Session
2026-06-13 11:30 - 12:30, 2026-06-13 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-06-13 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-06-13 17:00 - 18:00
Location: Main Street

Event Details: We love dogs! Jumping, flying, splashing….oh my! If your dog loves the water, you will want to try Pier Pups Canine Dock Jumping. This is their 7th year of what is to become a tradition at Walleye Weekend. The first session starts on Friday June 12th at 3:30 pm. Sessions will be continuous throughout the day/evening.

Friday, June 12th: 3:30pm, 5pm, 6:30pm
Saturday, June 13th: 11:30, 1pm, 3pm, 5pm
Sunday, June 14th: 10am, 12pm, 1:30pm, 3pm

Sponsored by: Summit Automotive

One Louder
2026-06-13 11:30 - 14:00
Location: Center Stage

Event Details: We are One Louder, an all-80s band dedicated to bringing the power, flair, and unforgettable hits of the 1980s back to life. From the iconic synth beats to the rock anthems, we hit all the high notes with a setlist packed with your favorite classics. Whether you’re into pop, rock, new wave, or glam, OneLouder covers it all with unmatched energy and authenticity. Join us for a night of non-stop, high-octane fun, where the only rule is: everything gets turned up 11…One Louder!

Saturday, June 13th: 11:30am – 2pm

Stage Sponsor: Holiday Automotive

Radio Partner: Sunny 97.7

Violenta
2026-06-13 12:00 - 14:30
Location: Center Stage

Event Details: Violenta is an up and coming modern hard rock band from Northeastern Wisconsin who perform both covers and original hard rock songs. They are returning to the Walleye Weekend stage after taking home the Breakout Band Contest Trophy last year (then Scarlet).

Saturday, June 13th: 12pm – 2:30pm

Stage Sponsor: Grande Cheese

Radio Partner: 107.1 The Bull

Walleye Weekend's Strongest
2026-06-13 12:00 - 17:00
Location: Lighthouse Peninsula

Event Details: Walleye Weekend’s Strongest is coming back bigger, stronger and better this year. This year’s event is sanctioned by United States Strongman. See registration information below for all the details and come out to cheer on your favorite competitor!

Saturday, June 13th: Events start at 12pm

Early Weigh In/Check In – Friday, June 12th: 4pm – 6pm – at Larkin Strength Concepts (LSC) Gym – 523 W. 11th Avenue, Oshkosh, WI 54902
Day of Weigh In – Saturday, June 13th: 9am – 10:30am
Rules Meeting – Saturday, June 13th: 11:30am
Events start at 12pm

Registration Information: CLICK HERE

Format:

The athlete order for the first event is determined by the registration date.
United States Strongman-sanctioned event. National Qualifier-Top 3 athletes in each division or class will qualify for 2027 Nationals.
Five-event contest.
An athlete will receive a zero score for any skipped events.
USS rules apply to qualify for nationals.

Payouts:
100% of non-Fond du Lac Humane Society entry fees will be paid out to competitors. Awards will be provided to top competitors in each weight category. Stay tuned for more details.

Sponsored by: Weller Metalworks
Supported by: Larkin Strength Concepts, Eden-Valders Stone
Benefitting: Fond du Lac Humane Society

Meet Weaver
2026-06-13 14:00 - 15:30
Location: Sports Corner

Event Details: Get your photo taken with Weaver as he comes out to enjoy Walleye Weekend. Representatives from the Fond du Lac Dock Spiders will also have promotions and ticket giveaways while Weaver is here!

Saturday, June 13th: 2pm – 3:30pm
Sunday, June 14th: 2pm – 3:30pm

Sponsored by: Fond du Lac Dock Spiders

Road Trip
2026-06-13 14:30 - 17:30
Location: Point West Stage

Event Details: Road Trip brings people together one song at a time, through a crowd pleasing variety of covers. At every show, they give 100% to the people and the music. They want every person to experience the party that the band is throwing; LOUD, WILD, EXCITING, SURPRISING, REAL, AND UP-CLOSE! LET’S GO TRIPPIN’!

Saturday, June 13th: 2:30pm – 5:30pm

Stage Sponsor: Mercury Marine

Radio Partner: 95.1 & 96.1 The Rock

Bad Habitz
2026-06-13 15:00 - 18:00
Location: Center Stage

Event Details: BAD HABITZ is a high-energy rock trio bringing the best of 70s, 80s, and 90s rock to every stage. Influenced by the iconic sounds of bands like Def Leppard, Bon Jovi, Guns N Roses, Metallica, and more, they deliver a powerful performance, captivating audiences with their impressive musicianship and dynamic stage presence. Their setlists are carefully crafted to create an unforgettable experience and they are constantly adding new songs.

Saturday, June 13th: 3pm – 6pm

Stage Sponsor: Grande Cheese

Radio Partner: 107.1 The Bull

Milwaukee Tool Shed Band
2026-06-13 15:00 - 18:00
Location: East Stage

Event Details: MILWAUKEE TOOL is one of if not the most uniquely focused companies in the hardware industry today. Innovation is the core of who we are and in everything we do. Our growth is a direct reflection of our people. They are simply the best at what they do and can always be trusted to do what’s right for our customers. The “Milwaukee Tool Shed Band” is a great example of their innovative approach to connect our brand with people. A wonderfully talented team of performers. A mix of Milwaukee employees and local Milwaukee artists that perform for the sole purpose of saying thanks and giving back to those who place trust our brand.

Saturday, June 13th: 3pm – 6pm

Stage Sponsor: Holiday Automotive

Radio Partner: Sunny 97.7

DJ Galaxy
2026-06-13 17:30 - 19:00
Location: Point West Stage

Event Details: Jam out with DJ Galaxy on Saturday night before The Glam Band!

Friday, June 13th: 5:30pm – 7pm

Sponsored by: Marine Credit Union

Stage Sponsor: Mercury Marine

Radio Partner: 95.1 & 96.1 The Rock

Cold as Luke - Luke Combs Tribute
2026-06-13 18:30 - 19:30
Location: Center Stage

Event Details: Check out this Luke Combs Tribute, “Cold as Luke”, at Walleye Weekend featuring country music hits like “Cold as You” and “Fast Car”

Saturday, June 13th: 6:30pm – 7:30pm

Stage Sponsor: Grande Cheese

Radio Partner: 107.1 The Bull
