Destination Lake Winnebago Region Visitors Bureau

01/28/2025

Who's ready for the biggest & best Fond du Lac Brewfest presented by Fond du Lac Beer Company this Saturday, Feb 1st at the Fond du Lac County Fairgrounds??

Think bright, oversized tops and vibrant prints. Throw on a pair of neon windbreaker pants or a loud-patterned shirt that looks like you just stepped out of a time machine from 1992 because it's all about the 90s this year!

🎤Live Music by Throwback Stereo
🏆Vote for your favorite homebrew
👕Compete for best dressed
😋Challenge yourself on how many wings you can eat

Tickets available at https://www.fondybrewfest.com/tickets.html

🍺https://bit.ly/fdlbrewfest25

01/27/2025

On Your Mark. Get Set. Go on a Wild Goose Chase around Waupun during Waupun IceFest 2025 presented by The City of Waupun Feb 15th-16th!

Sign up now for the Iced Goose Chase Scavenger Hunt on Sat. Feb 15th or the Iced Goose Chase-FAMILY Scavenger Hunt on Sun. Feb 16th by stopping in at the Horicon Bank Waupun Branch or by calling Jessy at (920) 896-2910. At the time of payment ($25), you will receive a receipt and the code to access the site for the missions.

Step one: Get a group of 3-4 friends together to form a team.
Step two: Pick a team leader to download the Goosechase App.
Step three: Search for the Iced Out Goose Chase Experience and create your team name.

Teams will start and finish at Horicon Bank in Waupun with the awards ceremony starting at 2pm on both days.

Get your tickets now as this event is limited to 8 teams for both days! Good luck and have a blast!

❄️waupunicefest.com

01/27/2025

"Dashing through downtown, in a two-horse open carriage, through Sturgeon Spectacular 2025 - OFFICIAL we go laughing all the way ha ha ha!"

Take in the sights of the festivities happening Downtown Fond du Lac during Sturgeon Spectacular by horse-drawn carriages presented by Canadian National Railway Company & Holiday Automotive with assistance from Breezy Hill Campground & Cooper Carriages of Mt. Calvary on Saturday, Feb 8th (10-5) & Sunday, Feb 9th (10-2).

Loading & unloading will be at 33 Sheboygan Street (adjacent to the US Bank parking lot). So grab some friends, snuggle up, and enjoy this unique way to tour downtown & see the festivities! AND it's free!

🦈fdl.com/ss

01/25/2025

Who has a sweet tooth?! Mark your calendars for Saturday, February 8th & make sure to get your tickets for the Downtown Fond du Lac Partnership's "Sweet Stroll" taking place during Sturgeon Spectacular 2025 - OFFICIAL Feb 7th-9th!

A variety of homemade sweet treats served by 16 participating downtown businesses await you but don't wait much longer to get your tickets!! Get yours now at https://downtownfdl.com/sweet-stroll/

🦈fdl.com/ss

01/24/2025

Not only will the Waupun Historical Society's Heritage Museum & Gift Shop be open from 10am-4pm during Waupun IceFest 2025 Feb 15th & 16th, but local historian Zac Dickhut will be presenting "Wisconsin's Wizard of Oz: The Life & Legacy of Clarence Shaler" on Sat. Feb. 15th at 1pm at the NEW Community Center! Take in the 2 permanent exhibitions and 1 rotating one at Waupun's best-kept secret. And it's all FREE!!

❄️waupunicefest.com

01/24/2025

Hey kiddos!!! Who wants to go on a Dragon Training Adventure during Sturgeon Spectacular 2025 - OFFICIAL Feb 7th-9th??

Inventor & time traveler Professor Brock Barnabas needs your help to deal with the overpopulation of dragons! Are you ready?? You will learn to both defend against and tame down dragons using Brock’s amazing science-based inventions and techniques. It's FREE so you have to try it out!!

📍The place - Thelma Sadoff Center for the Arts
🗓The date - Saturday, February 8th
⏰The times - 11am & 1pm

🦈For all the details visit fdl.com/ss

01/23/2025

We are excited to welcome renowned Master Carver, Nate Johnson to Waupun IceFest 2025 presented by The City of Waupun Feb 15th & 16th!

Carving ice sculptures in Chicago and around the Midwest for over 30 years, Johnson Studios Ice Sculptures, Chicago and the Midwest have carved ice sculptures, ice bars, luges, and ice curtains for weddings, special events, festivals, live demonstrations, corporate events, holiday parties, restaurants, television commercials, television spots, Sochi Olympics, and more.

Nate Johnson carved his first ice sculptures in 1989 has won national live ice carving demonstrations, has been featured in television commercials and spots, and is an artist by trade.

Nate has had the pleasure of working with many well-known companies such as Google, Captain Morgan, Target, Hyatt, Ciroc Vodka, Panasonic, and many more!

Nate will be doing live ice sculpting demos during Waupun IceFest 2025 on Saturday, February 15th at 11am outside of Eagle Flexible Packaging & on Sunday, February 16th at 11am outside of My Property Shoppe.

Come out and watch the magic of ice come to life!

❄️waupunicefest.com

01/23/2025

Woo hoo!!

Rooty is excited to be back to work! We are opening today! We hope we will see you soon!

01/23/2025

Beat the winter blues by making some fun memories!!

We all love Sunburst Ski Hill so how cool would it be to win 4 Sunburst ski or tubing passes and some really cool Sturgeon Spectacular 2025 - OFFICIAL gear? All you need to do is go have fun in the snow and take pictures!!

So grab your family, and friends, or go outside solo and find your best winter backdrop. Post them on Facebook with the hashtag or email them to [email protected] with the subject line “Sunburst Best Memories” before midnight on Monday, February 10th. The winner will be announced on February 13th!

Good luck and have fun!

🦈For all the details visit www.fdl.com/ss

01/22/2025

Cabin Fever setting in??? We've got the cure for those winter blues!!

🖼Michael Sergi Doors, Windows, & Reflections Exhibit - Thelma Sadoff Center for the Arts (M-F until 1/31)
🖼Angie Huffman Exhibit - Thelma Sadoff Center for the Arts
(M-F until 1/31)
📸Sunburst Ski Hill "Best Memories" Photo Contest - daily until 2/10

🎤Karaoke - 18 Hands Ale Haus & Biergarten (1/24)
🎸Live Music featuring The Maintenance Men - Vines & Rushes Winery (1/24)
🎤Karaoke Fridays - Blue Line Tavern (1/24)

🩷Downtown Fond du Lac Partnership's Galentine's Day - Downtown Fond du Lac (1/25) VIP tickets are sold out!
🎤Live Music with Anna Marie - SoLu Estate Winery (1/25)
🍼Baby Goat Bottle Feeding - LaClare Cheese Shoppe (1/25)
🩷Galentine's Day Treat Yourself Promo - The Goldsmith (1/25)
🎸Jedidiah Tuyls Live - Bobbers Bar (1/25)
🩷Galentine's Day Make 'n Take Event - Gallery & Frame Shop (1/25)
🎤Live Music with Michael & Jotham (FallBack) - Ziegler Winery (1/25)
🥃Beat Cabin Fever - Ledgerock Distillery (1/25)
🎸 JimmyZ & Kin Live - 18 Hands Ale Haus & Biergarten (1/25)
📣Not Your Grandma's BINGO - Harbor Bar and Grill (1/25)
🎤Kip Jones Live - Vines & Rushes Winery (1/25)
❄Winter Luminary Walk - Friends of the Gottfried Prairie and Arboretum (1/25)
🏒Fond du Lac Bears vs Calumet Wolverines - Fond du Lac Blue Line Family Ice Center (1/25)
☀️Summer in Winter Party - RamJets (1/25)
🎸Ask Your Mother - Fat Joe’s Burgers and Brew (1/25)
🎤Club DJ with DJ Dinero - Blue Line Tavern (1/25)

🐐Brunch & Baby Goat Snuggles - LaClare Cheese Shoppe (1/26)
🎸Live Music with Mark Wayne - SoLu Estate Winery (1/26)
🎨Lincoln Menne Benefit - The Hive FdL Bar & Venue (1/26)
🍺Pub Trivia - 18 Hands Ale Haus & Biergarten (1/26)

UPCOMING FESTIVALS:
🦈Sturgeon Spectacular 2025 - OFFICIAL - Downtown Fond du Lac & Thelma Sadoff Center for the Arts (2/7-2/9)
❄️Waupun IceFest 2025 (2/15-2/16)

01/22/2025

The Sturgeon Spectacular 2025, "Art of The Bloody Mary" Bloody Mary making competition is BACK & the fun happens on Sunday, February 9th!!

Thelma Sadoff Center for the Arts will play host to this FREE annual competition! So come on out and cheer on your favorite "Mix Master" and sample unique blends to your heart's content!!

But wait!! The winter festival isn't over ‘til it's over!! Immediately following the “BLOODY” competition, enjoy a FREE, live performance by everybody’s favorite party band, 5 Card Studs!!

The party comes to an exciting end with the conclusion of the Wisconsin State Snow Sculpting Championships & awards ceremony.

For more info on this 3-day winter festival, visit fdl.com/ss

01/21/2025

🎹Dueling pianos, double the fun! 🎹

Join us at The Rock Golf Club for the Art Gala with Dueling Pianos on Sat. Feb. 15th during Waupun IceFest 2025 presented by The City of Waupun!

Enjoy a night filled with laughter, great music, a friendly competition, and more by Felix and Fingers Dueling Pianos. This night will definitely hit all the right notes!

🎫Tickets are available at https://www.hometowntickets.com/events/felix-and-fingers-dueling-pianos or at Horicon Bank in Waupun (cash please).

❄waupunicefest.com

01/21/2025

Vendors galore will be offering you their handmade goods, sweet treats, and more at the IceFest Market during Waupun IceFest 2025 presented by the City of Waupun on Feb 15th & 16th.

Located in the new Community Center at 520 McKinley Street, warm up, fill your tummy, and shop away. Open 10am-4pm both days.

Here are just a few of the vendors that will be there:
The Mustard Seed Makery
Color Street - Arlene Pattee
Country Soaps by Marlene
Get Cakd
L'BRI PURE n' NATURAL - Sarah Aellig
Bent Spork
Paparazzi Accessories - Katie Lang
Yellow Leaf Candle Company - Catherine Blachowski
Handmade Creations by Candis
Homemade Canned Goods by Karla

There are still a few vendor spots open! Contact Jodi at [email protected] if you're interested!

❄waupunicefest.com

01/20/2025

Let's hear it for the gals!!! It's the Downtown Fond du Lac Partnership's Galentine's Day this Saturday in Downtown Fond du Lac and you're invited!! Secure your VIP spot today for only $20 to get exclusive deals & gifts or enjoy the day for free with great deals & activities throughout Downtown. Gather your besties and come ready to shop, dine, and enjoy a day filled with laughter and fun.

Participating locations: 🩷=VIP location
18 Hands Ale Haus & Biergarten
🩷Arbor Acres
🩷Argentum et Aurum Jewelry
🩷Beauty Republic Salon&Co
🩷Bird's Eye View Optical Inc.
🩷Blue Marble Botanicals LLC
Brick House
🩷CC’s Chocolates Cafe
🩷Craft City Bottleshop/Taproom
🩷Cujak's Wine & Spirits
🩷Fond du Lac Cyclery
Fondy Axe Company
🩷Gallery & Frame Shop
🩷Knockouts - Women's Kickboxing Studio
🩷Lavish Coffee
🩷Lillians of Fond du Lac
🩷Lunar & Lake Book Market
🩷Main Street Fashion
🩷Opal Studios
🩷PS, Beauty Lounge
🩷Shea Avenue Boutique
🩷Tantrum FDL
🩷Bagel Meister
🩷THE Dispensary-Fond du Lac
🩷Wonder Play Cafe
Victoria's Pet Nutrition

👝https://bit.ly/fdlgalentinesday25

01/19/2025

We're bringing back the hilarious performance of Guys on Ice - a WI musical tradition for the 10th Anniversary of Sturgeon Spectacular 2025 - OFFICIAL!

Thelma Sadoff Center for the Arts (THELMA) will be the setting for this popular Wisconsin musical tradition on Saturday, February 8th for 2 shows; 2pm & 7pm!

🎫Tickets available at https://ci.ovationtix.com/36819

🦈There will be 3 days of spectacular events happening at THELMA and throughout Downtown Fond du Lac, Fri. Feb 7th-Sun. Feb 9th so make sure you visit www.fdl.com/ss for all the latest & greatest happenings that weekend.

01/18/2025

Voted 2022 Children's Performer of the Year by the Madison Area Music Association, we are excited to welcome David Landau - Children's Entertainer to Waupun IceFest 2025 presented by The City of Waupun Feb 15th & 16th!

🎵His upbeat musical programs will keep children engaged and constantly thinking as they will sing some, move some, act some, dance some, shout just a little bit and laugh a bunch. The adults just sit back and enjoy the show.

📍NEW Waupun Community Center -520 McKinley Street
🗓Saturday, February 15th
🕰10-11am
💲FREE

❄waupunicefest.com

01/17/2025

📢Calling all high school students!! This contest is just for YOU!📢

Grab 3-5 of your classmates and make & design your own snow sculpture just like the professionals! The brand new High School Snow Sculpting Competition presented by M3 Insurance will take place on Sat. Feb 8th during Sturgeon Spectacular 2025 - OFFICIAL Feb 7-9th outside of Thelma Sadoff Center for the Arts (THELMA).

⚒Tools will be provided and the competition begins at 9:30am. Judging will begin at 4:30 pm and the winning sculpture will be announced at the Spectacular Finale at THELMA on Sunday at 1:30pm. Good luck!!

For all the details and where to sign up, visit fdl.com/ss

01/17/2025

Join us Saturday night for some hard-hitting and fast action as the Fond du Lac Bears take on the Sun Prairie Killer Bees Hockey Club!

📆 January 18th
⏱️ 8:30 PM
📍 Fond du Lac Blue Line Family Ice Center
🎟️ $5-$8

Go Bears!!

🏒 https://bit.ly/fdlbearsvssunprairie25