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SUMMARY:Sturgeon Spectacular
DESCRIPTION:Fond du Lac hosts the Sturgeon Spectacular and the Wisconsin State Snow Sculpting Championships Friday-Sunday February 13-15\, 2026 on and along the south shores of Lake Winnebago and down Main Street in the heart of Fond du Lac. The Sturgeon’s evolution dates back over 200 million years\, haven’t they earned a multi-day celebration? The city at the “bottom of the lake” celebrates these famed “bottom feeders” with a top-drawer weekend of fun for all. \nWhether you join the always popular Wisconsin Snow Sculpting Championship\, the Outdoor Curling Funspiel\, Snow Land family activities\, or come out to see the awesome snow & ice sculptures and enjoy one of many great restaurants or shops in downtown Fond du Lac\, this festival has something for everyone. And it’s easy to get to via I-41\, U.S. 45\, U.S. 151\, or Highway 23 – they all offer quick and easy access to FDL’s vibrant Main Street downtown and Lakeside Park on the shores of Lake Winnebago! \n \nThis quirky and fun take on a winter festival features events on the ice and off the ice. Enjoy Spear the Beer Promotions at venues across town\, 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\, chili crawls 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. \nFREE EVENTS ALL WEEKEND LONG! \n \nSturgeon Spectacular Schedule of Events\nFriday\, February 13th\nALL Day Wisconsin Snow Sculpting Championship presented by Grande Cheese @ Downtown\, outside Thelma Sadoff Center for the Arts\n1:00 pm – 9:00 pm: Downtown Sturgeon Scavenger Hunt @ Thelma Sadoff Center for the Arts\n4:30 pm – 6:15 pm: Sturgeon Spectacular Kids Kickoff @ Thelma Sadoff Center for the Arts\n6:00 pm – 9:00 pm: Sturgeon Spectacular Kick-off Celebration and Live Music @ Thelma Sadoff Center for the Arts \nSaturday\, February 14th\nAll day: Biggest Sturgeon Contest presented by Fleet Farm @ Thelma Sadoff Center for the Arts\nAll day: Wisconsin Snow Sculpting Championship presented by Grande Cheese @ Downtown\, outside Thelma Sadoff Center for the Arts\n9:00 am – 12:00 pm: 5K Run/Walk & Kids Fun Run presented by SSM Health @ Thelma Sadoff Center for the Arts\n9:00 am – 9:00 pm: Downtown Sturgeon Scavenger Hunt\n9:00 am – 4:00 pm: High School Snow Sculping Competition @ Thelma Sadoff Center for the Arts\n9:00 am – 4:00 pm: Winter Fun Event – Fond du Lac Children’s Museum @ Fond du Lac Children’s Museum\n10:00 am – 2:00 pm: Downtown Fond du Lac Sweet Stroll @ Downtown Fond du Lac Partnership\n10:00 am – 5:00 pm: Downtown Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides @ Downtown Fond du Lac\n10:00 am – 6:00 pm: Downtown Snow Land @ Downtown Fond du Lac\n10:00 am – 4:00 pm: Hammerschlagen Competition @ Fond du Lac Cyclery\n10:00 am – 8:00 pm: Spearing and Beering presented by Busch Light @ Thelma Sadoff Center for the Arts\n11:00 am – 3:00 pm: Downtown Chili Crawl presented by Downtown Fond du Lac Partnership @ Various locations in downtown Fond du Lac\n11:00 am – 3:00 pm: Downtown Ice Sculpting Presented by U.S. Bank @ Various Locations\, Downtown Fond du Lac\n11:00 am – 5:00 pm: Outdoor Winter Fun Activities @ Thelma Sadoff Center for the Arts\n11:00 am – 4:00 pm: Petting Zoo – Saturday @ Thelma Sadoff Center for the Arts\n11:00 am – 4:00 pm: Sturgeon Mini Games & Activities @ Thelma Sadoff Center for the Arts\n11:00 am – 1:00 pm: The Dragon Trainer – Dragon Training Show @ Thelma Sadoff Center for the Arts\n12:30 pm – 3:00 pm: Paint Your Own Sturgeon Ornament @ Thelma Sadoff Center for the Arts\n2:00 pm – 5:00 pm: BRRRINGO!\n2:00 pm – 4:00 pm: Guys on Ice – Saturday Matinee @ Thelma Sadoff Center for the Arts\n7:00 pm – 9:00 pm: Guys on Ice – Saturday Evening @ Thelma Sadoff Center for the Arts \nSunday\, February 15th\nAll day: Wisconsin Snow Sculpting Championship presented by Grande Cheese @ Downtown\, outside Thelma Sadoff Center for the Arts\n9:00 am – 3:00 pm: Downtown Sturgeon Scavenger Hunt\n10:00 am – 2:00 pm: Downtown Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides @ Downtown Fond du Lac\n10:00 am – 2:00 pm: Downtown Snow Land @ Downtown Fond du Lac\n10:00 am – 2:00 pm: Learn to Curl @ Thelma Sadoff Center for the Arts\n10:30 am – 12:00 pm: Art of the Bloody Mary! @ Thelma Sadoff Center for the Arts\n11:00 am – 1:00 pm: Petting Zoo – Sunday @ Thelma Sadoff Center for the Arts\n12:00 pm – 4:00 pm: Sturgeon Spectacular Finale with Live Music @ Thelma Sadoff Center for the Arts \n\n\n\n \nSturgeon Spectacular Address:\nLakeside Park\, Thelma Sadoff Center for the Arts\, and locations throughout town\nFond du Lac\, WI 54935\n(920) 923-3010\nWebsite|\n\n \nFond du Lac is easily reached via I-41\, U.S. 45\, U.S. 151\, and Highways 23 and 175. \n \n\n\n\n \nBack to StateTrunkTour.com
URL:https://statetrunktour.com/event/sturgeon-spectacular/
LOCATION:Lakeside Park\, 71 Promen Drive\, Fond du Lac\, WI\, 54935\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fishing,Winter Festival
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SUMMARY:Battle on Bago
DESCRIPTION:Battle on Bago is the Midwest’s largest ice fishing tournament and the family and fishing event of the year! The 19th annual Battle on Bago (winter version\, there’s a summer one in June) takes place on Lake Winnebago February 20th-21st\, 2026. There’s a Friday Fish Fry on the ice – weather permitting – with live music. Saturday’s Ice Fishing Tournament features over $275\,000 in cash and prizes! \nThe Tournament starts Friday\, February 20th at 6:00 am; scales will be open from 4pm to 8pm. On Saturday February 21st\, scales will open at 9am; the tournament ends at 2:00pm. Tournament ticket sales END at 6am Friday. You must be in line by 2:00 pm at Menominee Park in Oshkosh. \nContestants will be allowed to fish Lake Winnebago and the Upper River Lakes: Lake Poygan\, Lake Winneconne\, and Lake Butte des Morts. Ice Fishing Permitted ONLY. You can weigh 1 fish per fishing ticket of any of the following species: Walleye (minimum length 14”)\, panfish (perch\, bluegills\, crappies)\, or whitebass. Any other fish not listed here will not be eligible for registration. Fish may be taken with tip-ups or by rod and reel. There is no age requirement on tournament participation. \nAlong with fishing\, check out the heated tent and enjoy a great fish fry and other food from 5-10pm\, plus live music from 7:30pm-11pm Friday night. The Raffle will be held on Saturday at 5pm. FREE Admission to all non-fishing events! \nYou can get tickets here. Fishing tickets are $40. You can also buy tickets are various locales in the Oshkosh area\, as well as Fleet Farm stores statewide. You also need a valid fishing license from the Wisconsin DNR (888-936-7463). \nMore info on tickets\, tournaments\, entertainment\, and more can be found on their website\, BattleonBago.org. \nYou can get to Menominee Park in Oshkosh by hitting I-41 and heading into town or accessing downtown Oshkosh using Highways 21\, 26\, 44\, 76\, 91\, or U.S. 45. A lot of roads lead to Oshkosh… by gosh. \n  \nBattle on Bago Address:\nMenominee Park/Millers Bay\nIrving Avenue & Hazel Street\nOshkosh\, WI 54901\n(920) 303-9200\nWebsite\n\n \n  \n\n\n\n \n  \n 
URL:https://statetrunktour.com/event/battle-on-bago/
LOCATION:Menominee Park\, East Irving Avenue at Hazel Street\, Oshkosh\, WI\, 54903\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival,Fishing,Outdoor
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SUMMARY:Wisconsin Fishing Expo
DESCRIPTION:The Wisconsin Fishing Expo arrives at Exhibition Hall in Madison’s Alliant Energy Center February 27 – March 1\, 2026 and continues to offer more than 125\,000 square feet of exhibits! \nYou can still expect mom-and-pop fishing vendors with gear that anglers can’t find at box stores. There will also be a tremendous presence from some of the leading national brands in the fishing industry\, including Clam\, Berkley\, Beaver Dam\, ACME\, Fenwick\, Okuma\, Gamakatsu\, Ray Marine\, Garmin\, St. Croix\, Fishing Hot Spots\, Stren\, and many\, many more. Check out and meet \nFor boats\, over 20 brands will be ready to sell from top bets like Crestliner\, Alumacraft\, Bass Cat\, Yar Craft\, Tracker\, Ranger\, Triton\, Smoker Craft\, Bennington\, and others. \nPlenty of Youth Activities will be available\, bigger and better than ever. Check it out! \n\nKids mock Fishing Pond (brown bags .50 a try)\nFree Face Painting\nFree Balloon Animals\nFree Rods\, Reels and Gear at Youth Fishing Seminars (limited supply!)\nFree Bow Fishing (Shoot at Fish Targets)\nMinnow Races\nTrout Pond with Tagged Fish for EXTRA PRIZES!\nKids Casting Competition\n\nThe Alliant Energy Center is easily accessed via Madison’s Beltline (U.S. 12/18) off John Nolen Drive (Exit 263) or Rimrock Road (Exit 262). U.S. 14 & 151 are close by. You can also come through downtown via U.S. 151 and follow John Nolen Drive down the causeway. There’s so much else to see and do in Madison\, too! \nShow Hours:\nFriday – 1:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.\nSaturday – 9:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M.\nSunday – 9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. \nAdmission:\n$12.00 for Adults\, $10.00 for Military & First Responders\, Kids 12 and under are FREE.\nA parking fee is charged per car by Dane County. (fee subject to change by Dane County\, it’s usually $7 cash.) \n\n\n\n \nHere’s a previous ad for the Wisconsin Fishing Expo: \n \nWisconsin Fishing Expo Address:\nExhibition Hall at Alliant Energy Center\n1919 Alliant Energy Center Way\nMadison\, WI 53703\n(262) 305-1907\nWebsite\n\n \n \nBack to StateTrunkTour.com
URL:https://statetrunktour.com/event/wisconsin-fishing-expo/
LOCATION:Alliant Energy Center\, 1919 Alliant Enery Center Way\, Madison\, WI\, 53713\, United States
CATEGORIES:Expo,Fishing,Sport Show
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