Fond du Lac, Wisconsin – Fond du Lac Festivals, Inc. (FFI), with support from Festival Partners, Destination Lake Winnebago Region, Thelma Sadoff Center for the Arts, and
the Downtown Fond du Lac Partnership, is excited to announce the return of the Sturgeon Spectacular Winter Festival including the crowd-favorite Wisconsin Snow
Sculpting Championship and an all-new High School Snow Sculpting Competition. The second weekend in February will mark the tenth anniversary of this family-friendly, free
event for all ages to enjoy. Visit the event hub – Thelma Sadoff Center for the Arts – or businesses throughout downtown Fond du Lac February 7th – 9th 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, an outdoor floor curling tournament, a super fun Snow Land kids play area, adult and kids entertainment options, mini bonfires, Sturgeon
Show-off Station and Shanty Village, horse-drawn carriage rides, and lots more all packed into 3 days.” “Downtown Fond du Lac is once again excited to welcome visitors and tourists to the area. There will be a variety of activities happening at THELMA and throughout the downtown district including the Wisconsin Snow Sculpting Championship, ice sculpting, the 16th Annual Chili Crawl, and a Sweet Stroll just in time for Valentine’s Day. We are excited for another year of winter fun, and we look forward to having many people visit our downtown,” explains Amy Krupp, Executive Director of the Downtown Fond du Lac Partnership. “We are delighted to see the return of Sturgeon Spectacular, our community’s quirky and fun-filled homage to the mighty sturgeon. As has always been our goal, we will focus on creating an ideal environment for families and fun-seekers of all ages! Festival goers will enjoy activities inside Thelma Sadoff Center for the Arts, including a Kids Kickoff event with free entertainment, games and food for kids, as well as Guys on Ice, an ice fishing musical, the Art of the Bloody Mary Contest, and even more things to do outdoors. It’s Sturgeon Season so bring on the fish, snow, and good times,” says Craig
Molitor, President and CEO of DLWR. There are many ways for individuals, families, and other groups to enjoy this fun-filled festival. Please visit FDL.com/SS 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 downtown Fond du Lac, February 7th – 9th.
