A Celebration of Winter & Really BIG Fish
The Great Outdoors | February 1, 2017
The Sturgeon’s Evolution Dates Back Over 200 Million Years – and We’re Celebrating These Famed Bottom Feeders with a 3-Day Celebration!
Join us for the Sturgeon Spectacular, February 10-12, 2017, on a frozen Lake Winnebago. Enjoy outdoor hockey, public ice skating, ice kiting, fireworks and much more. Need a break from everything icy? Head inside to enjoy live entertainment, food specials, and interactive family activities throughout Fond du Lac and the Lake Winnebago Region. There’s sure to be BIG fun for the whole family! Check out some of the fun in store below…
KICK-OFF PARTY
February 10
The party starts at 5pm, with live music from 6-8pm by blues/rock band Copper Box. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. You can also participate in the “Kiss the Sturgeon” ceremony! Food provided by Annie’s Fountain City Café.
THELMA SADOFF CENTER FOR THE ARTS
28th ANNUAL STURGEON STAMPEDE
February 10 & 11
Snow kiting, ice sailing, ice bowling and more! This two day event will bring true Wisconsinites together for some fun on the ice. Events start at noon on Friday, and 11am on Saturday. Bonfire Friday and Saturday nights. Fireworks on ice Saturday night!
1/2 MILE OFF SHORE FROM
SUNSET ON THE WATER GRILL & BAR
WISCONSIN SNOW SCULPTING COMPETITION
February 10-12
The best snow sculptors in the state travel to Fond du Lac to compete in the 2017 Wisconsin Snow Sculpting Competition in hopes of winning a trip to the 2018 US Competition. See professional sculptors create the most unique works of art you’ve ever seen! See FDL.com/SS for times.
LAKESIDE PARK, NEAR LAKESIDE PARK PAVILION
SPEAR THE FATTY FAT TIRE BIKE RACE
FEBRUARY 11
Registration starts at 10am. Shotgun race start at 11am. Part of the Wheel & Sprocket Hugh Jass bike series, racers of all levels will race through Lakeside Park and participate in games like Hammaschlagen
and more along the way. Post race party.
RACERS MEET AT LAKESIDE PARK PAVILION
CHILDREN’S MUSEUM PRESENTS SHANTYTOWN FUN
FEBRUARY 11 & 12
Fun for all ages starting at 10am! Participate in the indoor arts and craft activities, or venture outside to see the awesomely colorful ice shanties. Adopt a Sturgeon. Play dress up and watch as we award the Sturgeon Prince and Princess of the weekend. $1 OFF Admission for All Museum Guests.
CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF FOND DU LAC
GUYS ON ICE ON ICE
FEBRUARY 11 &12
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 – never before
performed on the ice. Matinee shows at 2pm each day, 7pm show Saturday evening. Tickets on sale at thelmaarts.com.
JUST OFF SHORE BEHIND LAKESIDE PARK PAVILION
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 2017 Sturgeon Spectacular!
FROM FOND DU LAC CONVENTION & VISITOR BUREAU
