The second annual Sturgeon Spectacular is set for February 10-12, 2017.
The family-friendly Sturgeon Spectacular event will take place on and off Lake Winnebago in Fond du Lac, WI and throughout the area.
New activities for 2017 include:
•“Guys On Ice” (On Ice) - three performances of the hilarious Broadway-style musical about ice fishing, will be performed for the first time EVER ON ICE - inside a heated tent, near the Pavilion in Lakeside Park. The show stars Doug Macheski and Fond du Lac native Steve Koehler. Presented by Thelma Sadoff Center for the Arts (THELMA).
•2017 Wisconsin Snow Sculpting Competition - first-time event in Fond du Lac. Ten teams will compete throughout the weekend, carving blocks of snow into sturgeon and winter activity themed creations, to advance to the US National competition in 2018.
•Public Ice-Skating - Lakeside Park - Complete with seasonal lighting, music, and concessions. Skate rentals available.
•Kick-off Party - Friday-5-8PM music by Copper Box, food, fun at THELMA, followed by “Kiss The Sturgeon” and NEW After-Party at Lakeside Park Pavilion, with music by Sonic Circus.
•Children’s Museum activities - Saturday - Shantytown sleepover, kids ages 8-12.
•Radar Run Snowmobile/ATV Race - Saturday - 9AM - Mt. Motorsports will create a drag racing event for snowmobilers and ATV enthusiasts.
•Historic Galloway Village - Sunday - 11AM-4PM - morning ecumenical church service followed by author Kathleen Schmitt Kline and stories about the sturgeon. Clydesdale carriage rides, historic ice fishing displays and more.
•The Maniac of Magic - Zigy’s Bar - Friday - 9PM - part of the grassroots comedy series by Nathan Allen, as seen on “America’s Got Talent.”
In addition, returning activities on the ice for the Sturgeon Spectacular feature music, food, fireworks, and much more, including:
•The 28th Annual Sturgeon Stampede featuring ice-kiting, ice bowling, live music and more - Friday through Sunday
•Largest Bonfire On Ice - Saturday evening
•Crowning of the Sturgeon Queen - Saturday evening
•Fireworks - Saturday evening
Off the ice, Sturgeon Spectacular activities include:
•8th Annual Chili Crawl - Saturday 11AM-2PM - Downtown District
•Window Painting - downtown businesses - throughout the weekend
•"Spear The Fatty” Fat Tire Bike Race - Saturday morning - registration at 10AM, sponsored by Wheel & Sprocket.
For a complete listing and details of activities: log onto FDL.com/SS
