Area Information & Attractions
Fond du Lac is located on Lake Winnebago, Wisconsin's largest inland lake at 220 square miles and is a haven for boating, fishing, water-skiing and in the winter,
ice fishing.
Fond du Lac is just an hour from the largest cities in the state, Milwaukee, Madison and Green Bay. Five major highways lead into Fond du Lac, making it an easy drive.
Travelers will find a wide range of activities, first-rate accommodations and friendly people waiting to assist them.
Explore Lakeside Park, a 400-acre beautiful showcase bordering Lake Winnebago. The park features lagoons, gardens, covered bridges, and a lookout lighthouse. Plus, you can ride the antique carousel, miniature train, aqua bikes and canoes.
EAA Airventure Grounds: Last Week Of July
The world's largest general aviation
gathering is located in Oshkosh Wisconsin.
Drawing more than 700,000 annual
attendees and 10,000 plus airplanes it's
something you can't miss! There are 500
forums, workshops, and exhibitors. Daily
afternoon air shows as well.
Event starts at 8:00 AM daily.
The EAA AirVenture kit plane builders, aerobatic fans, warbird lovers and general-interest airplane enthusiasts who make the annual pilgrimage here to the shores of Lake Winnebago. Don't miss this incredible gathering and book your stay at Executive Lodge by contacting us online or off.
Tour and shop at Fond du Lac's Bavarian-style Kristmas Kringle Shoppe, offering the largest collection of Italian ornaments in the nation.
Step back in time at the Galloway House & Village. The 30 room Victorian era Galloway Mansion is surrounded by two-dozen turn of the century buildings from throughout Fond du Lac County.
Blue Line Family Ice Center offers indoor ice skating all year long, or just come to enjoy watching the Fond du Lac Bears, our local semi pro hockey team.
Wander Country roads line, all year round, is a tour you take in your car and get the chance to see the beautiful areas of Fond du Lac and Dodge County. For more information call (920) 324-2384
Gun Show in January, April, and October at the Expo Center at the Fond du Lac Fairgrounds. Buy, sell or trade old and modern guns and accessories at the largest gun show in Wisconsin.
Sturgeon Spear on Lake Winnebago the 2nd weekend of February.
Watch a EFC Cage Fight. Visit www.efcmma.com for schedule.
Farmers Market every Saturday, May - October
Music Under the Stars, every week from June - August, a free music performance at our beautiful Buttermilk Creek Park. Visit: www.fdlsymphonicband.org for more info.
Walley Weekend, the 2nd weekend of June, the oldest festival in Fond du Lac. Watch the weighins for the walleye fishing tournament, full family entertainment, live bands, sporting events and hundreds of other attractions.
Country USA, the 3rd weekend of June, is located only 15 minutes from Fond du Lac. See the top country stars perform live.
Elkhart Lake / Road America, see the top racers compete on cycles, sprint cars, grand prix, go carts, classic cars, etc. One of the midwests largest race tracks.
Visit: www.roadamerica.com for more information.
Visit our County Fair, the 3rd weekend of July, grandstand shows, tractor pulls, rides, food, and petting zoo. Great fun for the entire family.
Wisconsin Street Rod show and corn roast at the Fond Du Lac Fairgrounds on Labor Day Weekend. Come and see hundreds of vintage cars, watch a parade or shop
for souvenirs.
In October enjoy our fall colors, visit The Little Farmer to go on a hayride and pick a pumpkin, take a haunted tour through Octagon House or visit the haunted carriage house at the Gallaway House and Village.
Holiday art and craft show, first weekend in November, at the fairgrounds.
All of December see our holiday lights at Lakeside Park, watch the sled dog races the first weekend of December, and a live nativity at the Villa Loretto in Mt. Calvary.
