Downtown Sturgeon Scavenger Hunt

Explore Downtown Fond du Lac in 2026 through the Downtown Sturgeon Scavenger Hunt! Join the Hunt for your chance to win a $250 Downtown Fond du Lac Partnership Gift Certificate […]

Downtown Fond du Lac Sweet Stroll

As part of the Sturgeon Spectacular Winter Festivities the weekend of February 13 - 15, 2025 Fond du Lac Festivals is teaming up with the Downtown Fond du Lac Partnership […]

$10.00

Hammerschlagen Competition

Hammerschlagen Competition at the 2026 Sturgeon Spectacular! Get ready for a NAIL-biting challenge like no other! Join us for the Hammerschlagen Competition during the 2026 Sturgeon Spectacular and compete for […]

Downtown Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides

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 […]

Downtown Snow Land

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 […]

Spearing and Beering
presented by Busch Light

Come Downtown in Fond du Lac and join us for some Spearing & Beering.  Party inside in the warmth or take it outside. Busch Light, the official beer sponsors of […]

The Dragon Trainer – Dragon Training Show

Watch as inventor & time traveler Brock Barnabas visits the present time to recruit some adventurous kids to travel back to the Medieval times. They train to help deal with […]

Downtown Ice Sculpting
Presented by U.S. Bank

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 […]

Sturgeon Mini Games & Activities

Join us inside THELMA in Fountain City to warm up and enjoy family-friendly indoor fun during the 2026 Sturgeon Spectacular! Kids can enjoy sturgeon-themed games, entertainment, coloring and crafts throughout […]

Petting Zoo – Saturday

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 […]

Outdoor Winter Fun Activities

Bring the whole family out to Sturgeon Spectacular.  Activities/attractions include carriage rides, Photo Ops,  Snow & Ice Castles, ice forts, ice bowling, broom ball, Hungry Hippos, street hockey, and other […]

Paint Your Own Sturgeon Ornament

Paint your own sturgeon ornament THELMA during Sturgeon Spectacular's 10th year! Choose a 30 minute time slot from 12:30 PM to 3:00 PM on Saturday, February 14th. Kids will love […]

$15.00

Guys on Ice – Saturday Matinee

For Sturgeon Spectacular's 10th Anniversary, Guys On Ice returns to THELMA!  From their shanty, ice-fishing buddies Marvin and Lloyd sing about life, love, and the one that got away. This […]

$28.00

BRRRINGO!

Join us for bingo and warm up inside THELMA on Saturday, February 14th from 2 pm - 5 pm! Come play to win prizes & Sturgeon Spectacular merchandise! One player […]

Kids Entertainment

This event has been moved to Downtown Fond du Lac at Thelma Sadoff Center for the Arts for the safety and best interest of event participants and attendees. Come to […]

Guys on Ice – Saturday Evening

For Sturgeon Spectacular's 10th Anniversary, Guys On Ice returns to THELMA!  From their shanty, ice-fishing buddies Marvin and Lloyd sing about life, love, and the one that got away. This […]

Downtown Sturgeon Scavenger Hunt

Explore Downtown Fond du Lac in 2026 through the Downtown Sturgeon Scavenger Hunt! Join the Hunt for your chance to win a $250 Downtown Fond du Lac Partnership Gift Certificate […]

Downtown Snow Land

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 […]

Downtown Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides

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 […]

Art of the Bloody Mary!

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 […]

Petting Zoo

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 […]

Learn to Curl

Learn to curl Sunday, February 15th at Thelma Sadoff Center for the Arts. Curl with tips from experts! Many more family-fun activities are happening inside, outside, and around Thelma Sadoff […]

Sturgeon Spectacular Finale with Live Music

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 […]