Sheboygan County Tourism - Spring/Summer 2018

SPRING/SUMMER 2018

THROUGH JULY 1 ▶ The Healing Machine: Emery Blagdon – Healing Machine probes the boundaries of evidentiary science at the John Michael Kohler Arts Center.

TUESDAYS ▶ Toddler Tuesdays – From 11 a.m. until noon at Above & Beyond Children’s Museum (902 North 8th Street, Sheboygan). Give your child the thrilling experience of creating something with their hands! In this new program geared for toddlers, we’ll be exploring the basics of art in a fun, open, flexible atmosphere. Come join us every Tuesday for some finger-painting fun! Free with paid admission.

THURSDAYS ▶ Funk Dreamscapes from the Invisible Parallel Universe: Renée Stout – Stout’s sculptural installations often include materials used in the practice of voodoo at the John Michael Kohler Arts Center.

THURSDAYS ▶ Levitt Amp Summer Music Series – Artist lineup to be announced. Held at John Michael Kohler Arts Center starting in June.

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JUNE 1-2 ▶ Northern Moraine Spring Art Tour – Friday from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. at the Plymouth Arts Center and throughout Sheboygan County.

Contact Donna Hahn at donna@plymoutharts.org to learn more.

JUNE 6 ▶ Home School Nature Programs: Zoology Fieldtrip Experience – From 9:30 a.m. until 1:45 p.m. at Maywood Environmental Park. Contact Sara Dezwarte at sdezwarte@ sheboygancountyymca.org for more details.

JUNE 9 ▶ COASTAL Volunteer Acuity FunFest – From 8:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. at the Sheboygan County Fair Park. With over 1,300 employees, Acuity Insurance holds their annual company picnic. ▶ Elkhart Lake Triathlon – 20 Years Tri’n at Elkhart Lake.

The 20th Annual Elkhart Lake Triathlon begins at The Osthoff Resort. Choose between Olympic distance (1-mile swim, 25-mile bike, 6.2 mile run) or Sprint distance (400yard swim, 12.4-mile bike, 3.1 mile run). 920-980-8741 or ElkhartLakeMultiSports.com.

JUNE 9-10 ▶ Dairy Days At Wade House – Celebrate Dairy Month and Wisconsin’s dairy heritage at Wade House by taking part of cheese, butter and ice cream making from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m.

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JUNE 14 ▶ Wigwam Public Sock Sale – From 7 a.m. until 5 p.m. at 3402 Cocker Ave, Sheboygan. Contact rchesebro@wigwam. com to learn more. ▶ Creatively Crafty – From 4 to 5 p.m. at Above & Beyond Children’s Museum. All ages welcome. 920-458-4263.

JUNE 15-17 ▶ Family Adventures: Family Overnight at Kohler-Andre State Park – Join a Riveredge Naturalist for a unique oppor-

JUNE 11 ▶ Special Needs Night – From 5 to 7 p.m. at Above & Beyond Children’s Museum. 920-458-4263.

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JUNE 18-22 ▶ Pioneer Day Camp at Wade House – Introducing children to daily life in Wisconsin nearly 150 years ago. Kids learn the art of blacksmithing, woodworking, candle making, sewing, hearth cooking and much more as they spend each day exploring the daily activities of Wisconsin’s early settlers from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 920-526-3271 or WadeHouse.org.

JUNE 19 ▶ Sheboygan County Newcomer: Mix & Mingle – From 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the 8th Street Ale House. Contact Carissa Schlegel at carissa@sheboygan.org.

JUNE 20 ▶ Reminisce: Golden Age of Video Arcade Games – From 1 to 2 p.m. at 3110 Erie Avenue in Sheboygan. This is for individuals with severe memory loss or dementia. Contact Ruth Weigel at 920-694-1219. ▶ Business After Hours – From 4:15 to 7 p.m. at Rohde Dales LLP. Contact Shawn Jackson at shawn@sheboygan.org.

JUNE 21-25 ▶ Verizon IndyCar Series Kohler Grand Prix And Pirelli World Challenge – At Road America (800) 365-7223 or RoadAmerica.com.

JUNE 21 ▶ Cup of Hope Grief Support Group – From 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice in Sheboygan Falls. Contact Marianne Brandt at 920-467-7950 or mbrandt@ssrhospicehome.org.

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JUNE 16-17 & 23-24 ▶ Basic Keelboat Certification – From 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. at the Sheboygan Yacht Club. Class is two weekends. Contact Matt Wierzbach at mattw@seasheboygan.org. $650 per person.

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JUNE 11-22 ▶ Imaginarium – Two week session held at Lakeland University from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Contact Ruth Weigel at 920-694-1219.

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JUNE 13, 20 AND 27 ▶ Musical Revue - Musical performance for the entire family every Wednesday evening. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the show begins at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday evenings at Victorian Village Resort. $15 for adults. $1 for each years of age for children. 920-876-3323 or VicVill.com.

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JUNE 13 ▶ Out For Lunch with Deidre Martinez – From 11:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. at Three Guys and a Grill in Elkhart Lake.

Lori@sheboygan.org or 920-395-8706. ▶ Reminisce: Take Me Out To The Ball Game – From 1 to 1:45 p.m. at 511 3rd Street in Kiel. This is for individuals with mild to severe memory loss or dementia. Contact Ruth Weigel at 920-694-1219. ▶ Generations’ 7th Annual Golf Scramble & Walk Fundraiser – From 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. at Quit Qui Oc Golf Course in Elkhart Lake. 920-892-4858. ▶ Sheboygan Pops Concert Band – The Sheboygan Pops Concert Band was founded in 1989 to promote band music in the Sheboygan area. The band performs winter and spring concerts in addition to summer concerts in downtown Fountain Park. The band also marches in the Sheboygan Fourth of July parade. All concerts are free. ▶ Free Summer Concert Series – From 6 to 8 p.m. at Generations Intergenerational Center. 920-892-4858. Rain or shine.

JUNE 10 ▶ Kidz Triathlon – Fun for children 6-11 who want to experience a triathlon that emphasizes participation and not competition. Distances vary by age including a pool swim and closed course within the Village of Elkhart Lake. 920-980-8741 or ElkhartLakeMultiSports.com.

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JUNE 14-17 ▶ WeatherTech Chicago Region SCCA June Sprints® – At Road America. (800) 365-7223 or RoadAmerica.com.

JUNE 9 ▶ First Sail – 10 a.m. (on various days) at the Sheboygan Yacht Club (214 Pennsylvania Avenue, Sheboygan). The First Sail Experience is a two-hour lesson offered to anyone through a growing list of First Sail Locations, comprised of community sailing centers, sailing schools and yacht clubs around the country. Event details at eventbrite.com!

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MAY 31 ▶ Summer Camp Y-Koda Open House – From 4:30 to 7 p.m. at Camp Y-Koda Outdoor Skills & Education. All ages are welcome.

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FRIDAYS ▶ Face Paint Fridays – From 11 a.m. until noon at Above & Beyond Children’s Museum. 920-458-4263.

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ONGOING ▶ Out, Out, Phosphene Candle: Joy Feasley and Paul Swenbeck – Feasley and Swenbeck propose how both science and magic are viable methods for exploring our world and searching for meaning at the John Michael Kohler Arts Center. ▶ Tale of Two: Iris Häussler – Häussler raises issues around truth, art, and identity at the John Michael Kohler Arts Center.

Visit business.sheboygan.org for more details. ▶ 23rd Annual Juried “Alive in the Arts” Art Exhibit – Admission is free. Visit plymoutharts.org to learn more.

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JUNE 22 ▶ John Lambert Trio - 7 to 11 p.m. at Osthoff Resort, 101 Osthoff Avenue, Elkhart Lake. John Lambert plays an infectious brand of popstyled acoustic guitar rock. Smooth renditions of the classic pop, rock and soul music of yesteryear!

JUNE 22-24 ▶ Greek Fest – Friday from 5 to 9 p.m., Saturday from 11 a.m. until 9 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. at Deland Park.

Contact St. Spyridon Church at 920-452-2296.

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JUNE 23-24 ▶ Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show – Recreating the Wild West shows of more than 100 years ago, the program at Wade House will contain music, narration, and a fast-paced show that will keep the audience on the edge of their seats. Show will take place at 1 p.m. on both Saturday and Sunday. 920-526-3271 or WadeHouse.org.

JUNE 24 ▶ 5th Annual Swine & Pink Wine – Vintage Elkhart Lake and Black Pig of Sheboygan team up to offer a special wine and food pairing event. Celebrate summer with pink wine and pork! 920-876-4846 or VintageElkhartLake.com.

JUNE 25-29 ▶ Civil War Day Camp - The Civil War era comes to life in this engaging day camp at Wade House designed just for kids! Children explore the worlds of both Civil War soldiers and their families back on the home front from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. 920-526-3271 or WadeHouse.org.

JUNE 25 – JULY 6 ▶ Stars & Stripes – Two week session held at Lakeland University from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Contact Ruth Weigel at 920-694-1219.

JUNE 29 – JULY 1 ▶ Independence Day Picnic at Fireman’s Park; Friday night fireworks beginning at 9:30 p.m. (Saturday rain date); parade on Sunday at 11:30 a.m. 920-889-2103 JUNE 30 ▶ Kids Day! Sheboygan - 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Blue Harbor Resort and Conference Center, 725 Blue Harbor Drive, Sheboygan. ▶ First Sail – 10 a.m. (on various days) at the Sheboygan Yacht Club, 214 Pennsylvania Avenue, Sheboygan. The First Sail Experience is a two-hour lesson offered to anyone through a growing list of First Sail Locations, comprised of community sailing centers, sailing schools and yacht clubs around the country. Event details at eventbrite.com!

JULY 1 ▶ 30th Annual Ducktona Family Festival – 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Bring the entire family to beautiful River Park in Sheboygan Falls for the Ducktona 500 Family Festival and Car & Antique Boat Show. New this year: Mad Dog & Merrill “Grillologists” will do two shows at Ducktona! ▶ Unity The Band – 4:30 p.m. at the Victorian Village Resort. Artist details at reverbnation.com!

JULY 3 ▶ Venetian Boat Parade – It will be held at dusk on the Sheboygan Riverfront. This event is sponsored by the Sheboygan Yacht Club.

JULY 4 ▶ Coulis Cardiology Freedom Run – 7:30 a.m. start at the Sheboygan YMCA. ▶ King of the Beach Volleyball Tournament – 8 a.m. at Sheboygan North Beach. ▶ Independence Day Parade – 9 a.m. at North 8th Street to Michigan Avenue to Broughton Drive. Sponsored by Wisconsin Bank & Trust. ▶ SEAS Watersports – 12 p.m. at Rotary Park. Presented by Sailing Education Association of Sheboygan. ▶ Freedom Fest – Noon until 11 p.m. at Deland Park. Sponsored by Plenco & Vollrath Company. Live music schedule coming soon. ▶ Supernova Fire Performers – 2 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. ▶ Sheboygan Theatre Company Performance In The Park - Presented at 1 p.m. at Fountain Park. ▶ Festival Fireworks – 9:30 p.m. launch from South Pier. Sponsored by Festival Foods.

JULY 6-7 ▶ Town of Sheboygan Lion’s Fest – Town of Sheboygan Fire House Park on Highway Y in the town of Sheboygan. Annual Town of Sheboygan Lion’s Fest & Disc Golf Tournament.

JULY 7 ▶ The Texas Tenors with the Sheboygan Symphony Orchestra – From 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. at the Stefanie H. Weill Center for the Performing Arts. 920-208-3243 or visit weillcenter.com/events-and-tickets/calendarof-events/texas-tenors.

JULY 7-8 ▶ Food Truck Festival II – Over 25 food

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JULY 9 ▶ Special Needs Night – From 5 to 7 p.m. at Above & Beyond Children’s Museum.

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JULY 9-20 ▶ Mission Possible – This two week session is held at Lakeland University from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Contact Ruth Weigel at 920-694-1219.

JULY 11 ▶ Sheboygan Pops Concert Band – The Sheboygan Pops Concert Band was founded in 1989 to promote band music in the Sheboygan area. The band performs winter and spring concerts in addition to summer concerts in downtown Fountain Park. The band also marches in the Sheboygan Fourth of July parade. All concerts are free. ▶ Worksite Wellness Roundtable - From 7:30 to 9 a.m. in the large conference room at the Sheboygan County Chamber. Contact Jane Brill at 920-395-8707.

JULY 12 ▶ Wigwam Public Sock Sale – 7 a.m. until 5 p.m. at 3402 Cocker Ave, Sheboygan. Contact rchesebro@wigwam.com to learn more. ▶ Creatively Crafty – From 4 to 5 p.m. at Above & Beyond Children’s Museum. All ages welcome. 920-458-4263.

JULY 14 ▶ Teen Driving School – 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. at Road America. Visit RoadAmerica.com or call 800-365-7223. $140.

JULY 14-15 ▶ Hmong Summer Festival – The Sheboygan Hmong Community invites the public to share its culture through food, clothing, crafts as well as soccer and volleyball tournaments at Kiwanis Park. ▶ Sheboygan Area Garden Walk – Proceeds from the Walk are donated to local non-profit organizations with a “gardening connection.”

It will be held at 9 a.m. on July 14 and 4 p.m. on July 15. ▶ Accelerated Keelboat Fundamentals – 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. at the Sheboygan Yacht Club.

Contact Matt Wierzbach at mattw@seasheboygan.org. $200.

JULY 18 ▶ Sidewalk Sale – You will want to come early on this day to cash in on the many summer bargains in Sheboygan Falls! Streets will be lined with racks and racks of sale items.

This popular event is held annually in July.

JULY 19 ▶ Cup of Hope Grief Support Group – From 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice in Sheboygan Falls.

Contact Marianne Brandt at 920-467-7950 or mbrandt@ssrhospicehome.org.

JULY 21 ▶ Midsummer Festival of the Arts – Among the 135 artists showing their work will be familiar and new faces from throughout the U.S. Art and food will be available for purchase. The lawn on the west side of 7th Street at New York Avenue will be the place to enjoy. July 21 at 10 a.m. and July 22 at 5 p.m. at the John Michael Kohler Arts Center. ▶ Acuity Health Challenge – 8 a.m. until noon at UW-Sheboygan. This is a 5K or twomile run/walk. Contact Monica Rincon at healthchallenge@acuity.com.

JULY 21-22 ▶ Volunteer At The 2018 Scenic Shore 150 Bike Tour – Contact Josie Rupnick or Mark Mundt at 262-785-4272. This is a 150-mile biking event that supports the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. They need the following volunteers: booth, loading and unloading trucks, drivers, table and banner set-up, medical/first-aid, meal support, cheer teams, rest stop support, clean-up, rider check-in, finish line and traffic control. ▶ Sheboygan Squared Sidewalk Sale – Look for the balloons for special clearance pricing throughout Downtown, Riverfront and South Pier!

JULY 21-22 & 28-29 ▶ Basic Keelboat Certification – 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. at the Sheboygan Yacht Club. Class is two weekends. Contact Matt Wierzbach at mattw@seasheboygan.org. $650 per person.

JUNE 1–3 MotoAmerica Series presents The Dunlop Championship at Road America

JUNE 8–10 Vintage MotoFest featuring AHRMA Vintage Racing and Rockerbox®

JUNE 14–17

WeatherTech Chicago Region SCCA June Sprints® ®

JUNE 21–24

Verizon IndyCar® Series KOHLER Grand Prix and Pirelli World Challenge

JULY 19–22

The WeatherTech® International Challenge with Brian Redman presented by HAWK

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IMSA / Continental Road Race Showcase

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NASCAR XFINITY Series Johnsonville 180, Stadium Super Truck Series and SCCA Pro Trans AM

SEPTEMBER 14–16 Ariens Art on Wheels Weekend featuring The VSCDA Elkhart Lake Vintage Festival®

JULY 25 ▶ Sheboygan Pops Concert Band – The Sheboygan Pops Concert Band was founded in 1989 to promote band music in the Sheboygan area. The band performs winter and spring concerts in addition to summer concerts in downtown Fountain Park. The band also marches in the Sheboygan Fourth of July parade. All concerts are free.

AUGUST 8 ▶ Out For Lunch with Deidre Martinez – 11:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. at Three Guys and a Grill in Elkhart Lake. Lori@sheboygan.org or 920-395-8706.

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