This weekend in Fond du Lac, WI

Browse more than 90 vendors in Downtown Fond du Lac offering Wisconsin-grown produce, plants and flowers, along with locally made bakery items, meats, cheeses, arts, crafts and more. Enjoy breakfast or lunch from prepared food vendors or opt for a sit-down meal at a downtown restaurant, then continue your day by exploring the area’s unique local businesses. For the comfort and safety of attendees, please leave pets at home, except for service animals, as crowds and noise may be challenging.

Explore the arboretum, the prairie, and the ponds on a relaxed tour that highlights seasonal changes and local habitats. Each tour begins at the Shelter in the east parking lot adjacent to the Fond du Lac County Campus and lasts about an hour. Held on the second Saturday of each month, these walks offer something new to discover every time.

Learn to make a Rosie Sling with the Bagmaker’s Club. The class is open to everyone, and you’ll use your own sewing machine, power cord, thread, and bobbins. Bring thread for topstitching, and you can choose fabric either the day of the event or in advance at the shop. Before class, you’ll want to assemble the paper pattern, complete cutting, interfacing, and finishing the marking prep steps listed in the pattern.

Head to Ledgerock Distillery for the Ledgerock and Campbellsport FFA Alumni Annual Car Show, a fun, family-friendly day for classic car lovers and anyone who wants to check out the vehicles. Car show registration begins at 10:00 AM, with a $5 registration fee and a cash drawing at 4:00 PM. Music runs from noon to 4:00 PM, and the Campbellsport FFA Alumni will be serving food. There will also be honey extraction from the Ledgerock hives, and honey will be available for purchase.

The 17th Annual Press Box Golf Outing features a scramble at Rolling Meadows Golf Course with a shotgun start. The cost is $90 per person or $360 per foursome. Registration covers lunch at the Press Box, bus transportation to and from Rolling Meadows, prize opportunities at every hole, and a post-round gathering with dinner, prize giveaways, and two hours of complimentary beer at the Box. Registration is available by completing the form and dropping it off at the bar with payment or by emailing PressBoxFDLWI@gmail.com. Text messages can be sent to 920-960-1530 for Aaron Rickert. Details are subject to change.

Enjoy casual Pokémon play with no entry fee. Games start on demand, so you can jump into a match whenever you are ready. Every trainer who participates receives a promo pack.

This third annual all-inclusive bus trip features boarding at 4 Mile House and coincides with Brewer Dice Cup giveaway day. The package covers food and beverages, coach transportation, parking, and the driver gratuity. Seats for the game are field level on the first base side in section 109.

After every Saturday home game, kids can take the field to run the bases during Post-Game Kids Run the Bases, presented by Grande Cheese and A&W. A line of player high-fives awaits at home plate, and each participant receives a treat from A&W.

Wylde Girl DJ & Karaoke brings an upbeat karaoke night to The Last Shot Bar & Grill in downtown North Fond du Lac, with food, drinks, and plenty of chances to step up to the mic. Microphones are sanitized between each singer to support a safe experience.

Vendetta Ride, a jam band from the Fox Valley and Green Bay area, performs at 18 Hands Ale Haus in Fond du Lac. Fans of Phish, Umphrey's McGee, or the Grateful Dead will feel right at home with their sound.

Join Silent Wake for Kayak Essentials at Mauthe Lake State Park, a 4-hour skills session designed to help intermediate paddlers build confidence and improve their technique. The day includes shoreline topics before you get on the water, then instruction plus guided practice to refine what you’re learning. Prerequisite is a basic understanding of kayaking. The class is limited to 8 participants. Cost is $65 per person, and if you need to borrow gear, the kayak, paddle, and PFD are included for the first 8 who request them. Wisconsin State Park sticker is required for entry, and the event is pack in/pack out (no trash cans). Please dress for the water temperature and bring a change of clothes or towel.

XRoads41 Rock Detour 2026 is a one-day rock music festival featuring major acts including Breaking Benjamin, Dorothy, Saliva, Memphis May Fire, Atreyu, 12 Stones, Daughtry, Drowning Pool, and more. It’s happening at Oshkosh Festivals Park for a full day of high-energy performances on August 9, 2026.

This Yu-Gi-Oh locals event has a $5 entry fee. One OTS pack is allocated for each entry, and a standard pack is given for every win. The format rotates each week, with Advanced on the first and second Sundays, Edison on the third Sunday, and Genesys on the fourth Sunday.

Gather your crew and build a team for a no-cost pub trivia night hosted by DJ Trivia. Prizes await the top three teams, so bring your best mix of knowledge and quick thinking. Keep the energy up with pizza and pretzels while you play, and enjoy a friendly, competitive atmosphere from the first question to the final tally.