A Celebration of Winter and Really BIG Fish
Family Fun | January 1, 2018
THE STURGEON’S EVOLUTION DATES BACK OVER 200 MILLION YEARS.
HAVEN’T THEY EARNED A 3-DAY WINTER CELEBRATION?
February in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin can only mean one thing. Sturgeon Spectacular – a celebration of really big fish with some really big fun. Check out our quirky and fun take on a winter festival featuring events on the ice and off the ice. Enjoy activities indoors, outdoors and throughout the community. Highlights include a kick-off parade, live musical performances including Boogie and the Yo-yo’z, the hottest party band in Wisconsin, ice and snow carving, comedy shows and the hilarious Guys on Ice show. Whether you love outdoor hockey, kids zones, fat tire bike racing, drink specials or warming up near a toasty bonfire, you and your family will NOT run out of things to do at this year’s Sturgeon Spectacular! FREE EVENTS ALL WEEKEND LONG!
FEBRUARY 9: KICK-OFF PARTY & PARADE
The Running of the Sturgeon parade starts at 6pm on Main Street. Come join the Running of the Sturgeon or find a spot on Main Street for your best view of all the exciting floats. The party continues at Thelma Sadoff Center for the Arts, with the start of the snow sculpting competition and live music from 6-8pm by blues/rock band Copper Box. Food and drinks will be available for purchase.
Downtown Fond du Lac
FEBRUARY 9-11: Wisconsin Snow Sculpting Competition
The best snow sculptors in the state travel to Fond du Lac to compete in the 2018 Wisconsin Snow Sculpting Competition in hopes of winning a trip to the 2019 US Competition. See professional sculptors create the most unique works of art you’ve ever seen! Bring the kids out on Saturday to create their very own miniature snow sculpture as well.
Thelma Sadoff Center for the Arts
FEBRUARY 10 & 11: Guys on Ice Shows
One of the most hilarious shows in the country! The Guys on Ice bring the Wisconsin culture to life in this musical about ice fishing. Matinee shows at 2pm each day, 7pm show Saturday evening. Other family-friendly comedy shows also available.
Find tickets at fdl.com/ss.
Thelma Sadoff Center for the Arts
FEBRUARY 10: Boogie & The Yo-Yo’z
Come celebrate a successful first day of sturgeon spearing with all your friends and family. Boogie & The Yo-Yo’z will be rocking Oven Island at Lakeside Park in our heated shelter. Enjoy the music and watch the 2018 Sturgeon Queen be named. For the adults, beer and wine will be available until the party’s over. For the rest of the family, come enjoy the bonfire, DJ, dancing and ice skating.
Lakeside Park – Oven Island
FEBRUARY 10 & 11: Outdoor Hockey Classic
We’re bringing outdoor hockey back to Fond du Lac. Come see or participate in the Girls Youth Hockey Tournament or stick around for the Alumni game between city rivals, Saint Mary’s Springs & Fond du Lac High School Saturday evening.
Lakeside Park – Oven Island
FEBRUARY 10 & 11: Lakeside Park Winter Fun Zone
Activities for the whole family at Lakeside Park. Meet our local celebrity mascots, help create a huge snow sturgeon or play a round of winter Putt-Putt. Warm up in our heated tent with some hot chocolate.
Lakeside Park – Oven Island
For a full list of events and times, please visit FDL.com/SS – you’re sure to find something for everyone! We’ll see you at the 2018 Sturgeon Spectacular!
