Plan your Manitowoc County summer: Here’s a rundown of all the festivals, concerts and fairs planned in 2024.
MANITOWOC – Summertime in Manitowoc County comes with a slew of festivals, fairs, tournaments and concerts.
From the fireworks of Fourth on the Shore in Manitowoc to the carnival rides at Beach Bash in Two Rivers, there's something happening each weekend along the shoreline.
Here's a list of this year's must-see events.
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City of Manitowoc
Food Truck Rally
When: Every Tuesday night, June-August
Where: Buffalo Street, Manitowoc, outside Petskull Brewing Company
Cost: Free admission
More information: visitmanitowoc.com
Manitowoc Farmers' Market
When: Every Saturday
Where: Downtown Manitowoc
Cost: Free admission
More information: manitowoc.org
Metro Jam
When: June 14-15
Where: Washington Park in Manitowoc
Cost: Free admission
More information: metrojam.org
All American Circus
When: June 15
Where: Manitowoc County Expo & Ice Center
Cost: $15 for adults, free for children 12 years old and younger with coupon
More information: allamericancircus.com
Maritime Bay Classic Bicycle Race
When: June 16
Where: Downtown Manitowoc
Cost: Free to spectate
More information: tourofamericasdairyland.com
Fourth on the Shore
When: July 4
Where: Maritime Drive
Cost: Free admission
More information: visitmanitowoc.com
Subfest
When: July 4-7
Where: Downtown Manitowoc and Wisconsin Maritime Museum
Cost: Free admission to outdoor activities, including live music and tents, but paid admission is required for the museum
More information: wisconsinmaritime.org
Salmon Derby
When: July 5-7
Where: Manitowoc Marina
Cost: $30 for adults, $10 for children 15 years old and younger
More information: newglsf.org
Wisconsin Sand Sculpting Festival
When: July 19-21
Where: Red Arrow Park, Manitowoc
Cost: $5 per person per day, or $10 per person for a three-day pass
More information: visitmanitowoc.com
Malt City Brewfest
When: July 27
Where: Downtown Manitowoc
Cost: $40 for general admission, $70-$80 for VIP ticket, $15 for designated drivers
More information: eventbrite.com
Lakeshore Balloon Glow
When: Aug. 16
Where: Downtown Manitowoc
Cost: Free admission
More information: chambermanitowoccounty.org
Acoustic Fest
When: Aug. 17
Where: Washington Park
Cost: Free admission
More information: acousticfest.org
Manitowoc County Fair
When: Aug. 21-25
Where: Manitowoc County Ice & Expo Center
Cost: $10 for admission
More information: manitowoccountywi.gov
Sputnikfest
When: Sept. 7
Where: Rahr-West Art Museum
Cost: Free admission
More information: manitowoc.org
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
Concerts in the Park
When: Various dates through August
Where: Central Park, in Two Rivers
Cost: Free admission
More information: two-rivers.org
Sundae Thursday
When: June 27
Where: Central Park, in Two Rivers
Cost: Free admission
More information: exploretworivers.com
Cool City Classic Car Show & Cruise
When: June 28-29
Where: Downtown Two Rivers
Cost: Free admission
More information: tworiversmainstreet.com
Beach Bash
When: June 28-29
Where: Neshotah Beach
Cost: Free admission
More information: beachbashtr.com
Bands on the Beach
When: Various dates July-August
Where: Neshotah Park, in Two Rivers
Cost: Free admission
More information: two-rivers.org
Two Rivers community-sponsored fireworks
When: July 4
Where: Walsh Field, in Two Rivers
Cost: Free admission
More information: exploretworivers.com
Cool River Classic Boat Show
When: July 6
Where: Paddlers Park, in Two Rivers
Cost: Free admission
More information: glacbs.org
Latino American Beach Festival
When: July 12-13
Where: Neshotah Beach, in Two Rivers
Cost: Free admission
More information: exploretworivers.com
Bryan Lee Memorial Blues Festival
When: July 13
Where: Downtown Two Rivers
Cost: Free admission
More information: tworiversmainstreet.com
Kiwanis Fish Derby & Festival
When: July 20-21
Where: Walsh Field, in Two Rivers
Cost: Free admission. $40 entry fee for contest.
More information: trkiwanis.org
Snowfest
When: July 26-28
Where: Neshotah Park, in Two Rivers
Cost: Free admission
More information: trsnowfest.org
War on the Shore Girls Fastpitch Tournament
When: Aug. 1-4
Where: Vietnam Park in Two Rivers, and Citizens Park in Manitowoc
More information: exploretworivers.com
Rogers Street Days
When: Aug. 9-10
Where: Rogers Street Fishing Village in Two Rivers
Cost: Free admission
More information: rogersstreet.com
Lake Michigan Fishing Tournament
When: Aug. 17
Where: Westshore Sportsman's Club in Two Rivers
Cost: Contest entry fee $50 per boat and $5 per person
More information: westshoresportsmansclub.org
Kites Over Lake Michigan
When: Aug. 31-Sept. 1
Where: Two Rivers High School
Cost: Free admission
More information: uniqueflyingobjects.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
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 summer events guide for 2024 offers festivals, fairs
