Events in Shawano today

A car show connected to Gresham Fall Harvest Day features an array of vehicles, welcoming cars, trucks, motorcycles, tractors, and more. A pin-up contest featuring talented ladies is part of the program. Food trucks and live music add to the festivities, and bars around town offer many food and drink specials. A craft sale is also planned. Car show registration is available, with awards presented and a road cruise to follow. Proceeds from the show benefit the D.A.V., Disabled American Veterans.

The Shawano Farmers Market is a farmers market event in Shawano.

This community gathering marks the 30th celebration of the Friends of the Mt. Bay Trail and serves as the finale of a self-guided Poetry & Photography Walk. Leading up to the celebration, selected poems and photographs are displayed along roughly six miles of trail, encouraging people to read, reflect, and enjoy the route in a fresh way. A passport component offers a chance to win a prize. The culminating event includes food, a welcoming atmosphere, and activities for all ages.

Jim 'n' Nancy bring more than a thousand shows worth of experience from fifteen years together, offering a personable, high-energy performance that resonates with all ages. Their deep song catalog stretches across genres and eras, creating a lively, fun atmosphere that gets the crowd moving.

Bright Hollow brings a night of jams to Classic's Restaurant & Lounge in Shawano. With David living on Shawano Avenue, the occasion has a local connection that makes this stop feel right at home.

Fire on High brings country and classic rock with commanding vocals and rich harmonies for an evening of music with friends.

All are welcome to a community picnic celebrating St. James Lutheran Ministries. The festivities take place in the parking lot and gymnasium and feature local bands, including The Way Christian Band and Spark, Spark, Bang. Attendees can enjoy a food truck rally, carnival games and bounce houses, along with silent auctions and raffles. More details will be shared as the event approaches.

St Martin’s Fall Harvest Festival at Glendale Farms, Inc. features live music from LIVEwire, taking turns on stage with DynaBrass for alternating sets throughout the event.

Open Track Day at USAIR Motorsports Raceway offers kart and motorcycle drivers dedicated track access in a relaxed, grassroots practice setting managed through organized sessions. Participants can simply show up, sign in, and get on track without advance registration. The schedule runs in a continuous rotation with 15 to 20 minute sessions that alternate between karts and bikes. All drivers must wear full protective gear, including a full protective suit—two-piece suits that zip or connect at the waist are allowed—along with full gloves, over-the-ankle boots, and a DOT-approved helmet. Bikes must meet the rule book to support safety and consistency. Fees are $60 per kart and driver, and $15 per spectator. Whether fine-tuning a setup, testing new equipment, or building seat time, this format provides structured track time in a laid-back environment.