THE ACE ACADEMY SHANTY RAFFLE IS A MAJOR FUNDRAISER FOR THE ACE ACADEMY. SINCERE APPRECIATION FOR ALL THE BUSINESS PARTNERS THAT SUPPORT THE ACADEMY AND THIS PROJECT More info on the project below: The ACE Shanties Project was spearheaded by C.D. Smith Construction’s Foundation Committee with material donations provided by a variety of local businesses. […]
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 […]
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 compete well into the early morning hours. Hours vary by […]
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 to spend at businesses in Downtown Fond du Lac or a pair of Oakley Sunglasses from Bird's Eye Optical (prizes determined by the order the […]
Join us at Thelma Sadoff center for the Arts to kickoff to Sturgeon Spectacular 2026, featuring complimentary games, prizes, and a magic show! 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 […]
The Sturgeon Spectacular kicks off at Thelma Sadoff Center for the Arts on Friday night with a free concert and lots of cheer! THELMA is bringing Live Music 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 […]
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 compete well into the early morning hours. Hours vary by […]
Are you a spearer? Do you know a spearer? If you or someone you know is lucky enough to spear a sturgeon during the 2026 sturgeon spearing season, enter to win the Biggest Sturgeon Contest presented by Fleet Farm. There are 3 ways to enter: Bring your harvest to Downtown Fond du Lac on Opening […]
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 […]
New this year at Sturgeon Spectacular is the High School Team Snow Sculpting Competition! 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 […]
Stop by the Fond du Lac Children's Museum on Saturday, February 7th for a special deal on admission and winter fun! Admission is free for members and $1 off admission for the public, this day only! Make some warm memories at CMFDL’s Winter Fun Event! This exciting celebration coincides with the opening day of Sturgeon Spearing and […]
Join us for the 8th Annual 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 […]
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 to spend at businesses in Downtown Fond du Lac or a pair of Oakley Sunglasses from Bird's Eye Optical (prizes determined by the order the […]
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 to bring you a fun event for all ages… just in time for Valentine’s Day. Open to all ages! On the morning of the event […]
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 a Giant Roam E+ E-bike from Fond du Lac Cyclery! See rules & more - CLICK HERE! Qualifying Rounds: Saturday, February 14th 10:00 am - […]
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. Pick-up/Drop-off Location - 33 Sheboygan Street (Downtown Event Hub) Running from 10 am - 5 pm (First […]
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! *This event is weather contingent. Presented by:
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 Sturgeon Spectacular will be joining us for some fun in the snow! Sturgeon Spectacular Commemorative Steins will also be available - while supplies last. The Biggest […]
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 an overpopulation of dragons! Kids are trained to both defend against and tame down dragons using Brock's amazing science-based inventions and techniques. Upon completion of […]
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 block sponsors for their support! See […]
Feeling “chili” from all that time on the ice? Celebrate Sturgeon Spectacular with a walk in Downtown Fond du Lac for the 16th Annual Chili Crawl being held Saturday, February 14th, 2026 from 11am to 3pm. For just $15, crawlers can taste different chili concoctions made by our downtown businesses. The downtown business voted into […]
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 THELMA. More Details Coming Soon! For more information on Thelma Sadoff Center for the Arts, click here Presented by:
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: 11 am - 4 pm Sunday, February 15th: 11 am - 1 pm Presented By:
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 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 […]