Location: Oven Island Event Details: Part of a ton of kid-friendly activities at this year’s event…Come mold your own pumpkin with model magic or color, paint, and decorate real pumpkins. Pumpkins are available while supplies last. (Pumpkins should not be taken before they are paid for) Saturday, October 11th: 10am - 5pm […]
Location: Oven Island Event Details: Enter to win the Kids Candy Contest! Simply guess how much candy is in the jar in front of you correctly, and win the entire candy jar! Each participant may enter one guess per candy jar. One lucky participant may be eligible to win the Grand Prize! Winners will […]
Location: Oven Island Event Details: Join us for the 1st Annual Great Pumpkin Weigh Off right here in Fond du Lac at Lakeside Park. Giant pumpkin growers will travel from all over the state with their pumpkins to Lakeside Park to compete in this Weigh Off! In addition to the Great Pumpkin Weigh Off, […]
Location: Oven Island Event Details: Western Swing and Honky Tonk Saturday, October 11th: 12:30pm - 3:30pm Sponsored by: US Bank
Location: Oven Island Event Details: High Energy Funk and Soul, with Brass, Guitar, and Classic Rock Saturday, October 11th: 4pm - 7pm Sponsored by: Canadian National
Location: The Raffle Drawing will take place at Thelma Sadoff Center for the Arts. Tickets will be sold outside of Thelma the day of the raffle, but are available ahead of time at several locations listed below. THE ACE ACADEMY SHANTY RAFFLE IS A MAJOR FUNDRAISER FOR THE ACE ACADEMY. SINCERE APPRECIATION FOR ALL […]
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 […]
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 […]
Location: Sheboygan St, Downtown Fond du Lac Event 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. Daily Schedule: *Some teams […]
Location: Various Downtown Businesses Event 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! To join, you can pick up a entry at Thelma Sadoff Center for the Arts or any one of the participating locations. Participating […]
Location: Fountain City inside THELMA Event 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 […]
Location: The Great Hall inside THELMA Event 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 […]
Location: Sheboygan St, Downtown Fond du Lac Event 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. Daily Schedule: *Some teams […]
Location: Routes through Downtown Fond du Lac Event 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 […]
Location: Fond du Lac Children's Museum - 75 W Scott Street Event 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... Decorating a replica of last year's largest sturgeon catch Exploring the new Kleinfeldt Winter […]
Location: Fond du Lac Beer Company Event 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 […]
Location: Various Downtown Businesses Event 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! To join, you can pick up a entry at Thelma Sadoff Center for the Arts or any one of the participating locations. Participating […]
Location: Various Business, Downtown Fond du Lac Event 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. […]
Location: Outside THELMA, Sheboygan Street Event 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! Saturday, February 14th: 10 am - 3 pm Sunday, February 15th: 11 am - […]
Location: Sheboygan/ Portland Street Intersection Event 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 […]
Location: Thelma Sadoff Center for the Arts on the Plaza Event 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! Are you looking for information on our Outdoor […]
Location: Thelma Sadoff Center for the Arts Event Details: DJ Galaxy will be playing and mixing music live during open Curling on the Plaza. Saturday, February 14th: 10am - 4pm
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 […]
Location: Lower Gallery inside Thelma Sadoff Center for the Arts Event Details: Stop by for a tasty treat inside THELMA and help support Youth in Government from the […]
Location: Downtown Fond du Lac outside Thelma Sadoff Center for the Arts Event Details: Bring the whole family out to Sturgeon Spectacular. Activities/attractions include carriage rides, Photo Ops, […]