It’s Friday, Sheboygan! In today’s can’t-miss-weekend-plans edition: A state beer honor, a kitten shower, and the summer solstice street music festival + a stacked lineup of events this weekend.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
A patriotic brewery honor: Sheboygan’s Three Sheeps Brewery’s Stay Golden Ale will represent Wisconsin as the official state beer for the US 250th anniversary, with celebrations planned July 4, special releases and performances -- see the brewery tribute.
State-bound after a thriller: Random Lake/Ozaukee repeated in the sectional final, beating Oostburg 2-1 in a tense rematch. Mya Schroeder and state scoring leader Lexi Wilson scored as RLO advanced to the state tournament -- read the full game recap.
Standout scoring streak: Ozaukee/Random Lake sophomore Mya Schroeder earned her second Player of the Week honor, scoring all eight goals against Living Word Lutheran and Oostburg to clinch ORL’s second straight state berth -- meet the scoring streak.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Your piney escape: Trade the to-do list for a slow wander under towering white pines at Evergreen Park this week, where miles of riverside trails make quick work of stress. Pack a snack, claim a picnic table near the Shaw Family Playground, then keep strolling till the Pigeon River does its thing.
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Local snack upgrade: When errands run long, swing by Old Wisconsin Sausage Store for hardwood-smoked snack sticks and classic summer sausage that were actually made here. It’s the kind of grab-and-go protein that turns a soccer sideline or road-trip cooler into a small victory.
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05 — The event calendar Around town this weekendOur favorite events this weekend. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🥗 Grazing in the Gardens @ Bookworm Gardens | Friday (6/19) – Think you know date night? Grazing in the Gardens serves up culinary discovery, garden exploration, and just the right hit of nostalgia, all for Bookworm Gardens, which you know is not just for kids. Wander the storybook paths, graze a little, reminisce a lot.
🎵 Summer Solstice Street Music Festival @ Craft30 | Friday (6/19) – Live music takes over the street for three days, turning our block into a walkable playlist for the year's longest light. Stroll, people watch, and pretend you came for one band when you really came to see friends, sip something, and linger.
✊ Juneteenth Celebration @ Kiwanis Park | Friday (6/19) – Juneteenth in town means community first, family in tow, and grills poised to settle very old arguments, hosted by Black-American Community Outreach. Expect a vendor and community resource fair, a Black excellence recognition program, and a BBQ showdown that rewards both curiosity and appetite.
🐄 2026 Sheboygan County Breakfast on the Farm @ Majestic Crossing Dairy (Sheboygan Falls) | Saturday (6/20) at 7:00 AM – If brunch with cowbells, curds, and barns sounds right, head to Majestic Crossing Dairy for Sheboygan County’s Breakfast on the Farm. Pile on pancakes, sample cheese, tour the farm, then let kids meet Addie the Cow, ride ponies, and claim free ice cream.
🦁 Walk On the Wild Side @ Maywood | Saturday (6/20) at 10:00 AM – Head to Maywood in Sheboygan for a meet and greet with actual sky hunters from Open Door Bird Sanctuary. Lock eyes with owls, hawks, and falcons, learn a thing or two, and let them do the swooping while you practice your respectful oohs.
🐱 Kitten Shower 2026 @ Humane Society of Sheboygan County | Saturday (6/20) at 12:30 PM – Looking to trade yard work for purr therapy? HSSC’s annual Kitten Shower preps for kitten season with a donation drive, bake sale treats, raffles, photo booth fun, adoptable cats, and foster, volunteer info. Wishlist donations keep fosters and the shelter stocked, and your conscience smug.
🛩 Wings & Wheels @ Sheboygan County Memorial Airport (Sheboygan Falls) | Sunday (6/21) – Father’s Day tradition alert: for over 30 years, Wings & Wheels has turned Sheboygan County Memorial Airport into a roaring museum of airplanes and classic cars, courtesy of EAA Chapter 766. Bring dad, admire shiny metal, pretend you’re “just looking,” and call it quality time. Live music & entertainment:
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07 — The Sheboygan report Weather forecastToday — High: 75°F — Low: 57°F — Precip: 1%
Sunny, with a high near 75. West wind around 10 mph. Later: A chance of rain showers between 7pm and 10pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 57. West wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tomorrow — High: 78°F — Low: 55°F — Precip: 46%
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