Sturgeon Spectacular

media release: Fond du Lac Festivals Inc. (FFI) with support from Festival Partners, Destination Lake Winnebago Region, the Downtown Fond du Lac Partnership, and Thelma Sadoff Center for the Arts is excited to announce the return of the Sturgeon Spectacular Winter Festival, including the very popular Wisconsin Snow Sculpting Championship presented by Grande Cheese. The second weekend in February will host the eighth annual, family-friendly, free event for all ages to enjoy.  Visit downtown Fond du Lac or Lakeside Park in Fond du Lac, February 10-12 to see one of the most unique winter festivals in Wisconsin. Who says winter in Wisconsin is boring?

“Sturgeon Spectacular is a perfect way for families to embrace winter and enjoy the outdoors,” says Fond du Lac Festivals Executive Director, Pete Wilke.  “FFI and our festival partners are bringing back many fan-favorites including the Wisconsin State Snow Sculpting Championship, Snow Land, an outdoor curling tournament on Lake Winnebago, Winter Fun with Weaver of the Fond du Lac Dock Spiders, a kids magic show, face painting, a bonfire, Sturgeon Show-off Station, Horse-drawn carriage rides, and Spearing & Beering fun at Lakeside Park.”

“Downtown Fond du Lac is once again excited to welcome visitors and tourists to downtown. There will be a variety of activities happening throughout the downtown district including the Wisconsin Snow Sculpting Championship, ice sculpting, free horse drawn carriage rides, the 14th Annual Chili Crawl, and new this year – a Sweet Stroll, just in time for Valentine’s Day. Our businesses embrace this unique festival, and we look forward to having many people visit our downtown,” explains Amy Hansen, Executive Director of the Downtown Fond du Lac Partnership.

“We are so incredibly excited for the return of Sturgeon Spectacular 2023. I am particularly proud of this year’s family friendly line up with a Kids Kickoff Bash at the Brick House on Friday and a marshmallow roast at the Lakeside Park Pavilion on Saturday.  Both events feature free food and entertainment for the kids. How awesome is that!” Molitor remarked enthusiastically.

There are many ways for individuals, families, and other groups to enjoy this fun-filled festival. Please visit sturgeonspectacular.com for the most up-to-date schedule and see what is in store at this year’s Sturgeon Spectacular.  Festival organizers encourage you to bundle up and come enjoy all the fun in Fond du Lac, February 10th – 12th.