Plan your Manitowoc County fall: Here's a rundown of all the festivals and parades planned for the last few months of 2024.
MANITOWOC – While summer is slowing down and students return to school, there is still a large array of events to look forward to this year.
From carving pumpkins at Pumpkin Palooza in Manitowoc to the celebration of apples in Two Rivers, there's something for everyone as we turn our focus to the upcoming fall events.
Here's a list of this fall's must-see events.
City of Manitowoc
Manitowoc Farmers' Market
When: Every Saturday through Oct. 26
Where: Downtown Manitowoc
Cost: Free admission
More information: manitowoc.org
Manitowoc County Parade of Homes
When: Sept. 12-14
Where: Various locations
Cost: $8 for advance tickets through Sept. 11, or $10 at the door of any parade home during parade hours.
More information: manitowoc.info
Miss Harbor Cities & Miss Harbor Cities' Teen competitions
When: Sept. 21 at 5 p.m.
Where: Capitol Civic Centre
Cost: $20
More information: cccshows.org
Hoods & Hops Classic Car Show
When: Oct. 6, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Craft Creek Brewing Co.
Cost: Free
More information: manitowoc.info
Pumpkin Palooza
When: Oct. 17, 3-6 p.m.
Where: Burger Boat Park
Cost: Free
More information: visitmanitowoc.com
Lakeshore Book Show and Author Signing
When: Nov. 9, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Sabbatical Brewing Co.
Cost: Free
More information: pedaldownpromo.com
Lakeshore Holiday Parade
When: Nov. 27 at 6:30 p.m.
Where: Downtown Manitowoc
Cost: Free
More information: manitowoc.org
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City of Two Rivers
Farmers' & Crafters' Market
When: Every Thursday and Saturday, May-October
Where: Central Park, in Two Rivers
Cost: Free admission
More information: exploretworivers.com
Slugfest Softball Tournament
When: Sept. 20-22
Where: Vietnam Park in Two Rivers
More information: infosports.com
Ethnic Fest
When: Sept. 21
Where: Downtown Two Rivers
Cost: Free admission
More information: tworiversmainstreet.com
Applefest
When: Oct. 12, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Two Rivers Central Park
Cost: Free
More information: tworiversapplefest.com
Hometown Christmas Parade
When: Nov. 25
Where: Downtown Two Rivers
Cost: Free
More information: tworiversmainstreet.com
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Village of Mishicot
Mishicot Thunder Truck and Tractor Pulls and Jeep Obstacle Course
When: Sept. 25-29
Where: 12304 W. Main St., Mishicot
Cost: Free for spectators
More information: manitowoc.info
Pumpkin Fest
When: Oct. 19
Where: Country Visions Cooperative - Country Store
Cost: Free
More information: manitowoc.info
Alisa M. Schafer is a reporter for the Herald Times Reporter in Manitowoc. She can be reached by email at [email protected].
This article originally appeared on Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter: Manitowoc County fall 2024 events include Pumpkin Palooza, Applefest