Fond du Lac Festivals, Inc.

06/29/2024

We want one!

Gates for today’s games will open at 4 PM. Our Bobble-Tail giveaway presented by Destination Lake Winnebago Region Visitors Bureau will be distributed beginning at 4 PM to the first 500 fans in the gates.

06/29/2024

Who says Sturgeon can only come out to play in winter?

Get ready for an awesome day of baseball at Herr Baker Field (Home of the Fond du Lac Dock Spiders ) today - Saturday, June 29th! Gates open at 4pm.

You'll want to get there early for your one-of-a-kind Shantymen Sturgeon Bobble courtesy of Destination Lake Winnebago Region Visitors Bureau...

06/17/2024

Walleye Weekend 2024 has officially come to a close! We sure hope everyone had fun! In case you missed it, here's a summary of our weekend!

45 years of Walleye Weekend and summer tradition!
3 days☀️🌦⛅️
52,000 estimated in attendance😀
1 T Rex Sighting🦖
26 Bands🤟
2700 pounds of cheese curds🧀
15,360 bottles of soda, Gatorade, and Aquafina🥤
53,898 cans of adult beverages🍻
54 beds built at Sleep in Heavenly Peace Bed Build🛏
1,001 Run/Walkers braved the rain🏃‍♀️
51 Giant Sandbox Prizes🎁
650 Faces Painted😁
1,000+ volunteers throughout the weekend..and thousands of smiles and memories made together!

In 2024, Walleye Weekend raised $250,000+ for 35 different area nonprofits!

Thank you to everyone who came out and supported the festival and our community! Thank you to our sponsors and event partners, without you, Walleye Weekend would not be possible!

We will see everyone next year!

06/17/2024

It's time for our final Walleye Weekend 2024 - OFFICIAL Hero from this year.

Ruby G has been offering her organization, event planning know-how, and communication skills to fulfill our mission of creating family-friendly events like Walleye Weekend and Fondy FallToberFest and give back to nonprofits in the area.

Please help us celebrate Ruby in this very well-deserved honor!

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06/14/2024

Our 4th group of Walleye Weekend 2024 - OFFICIAL Heroes have hundreds of collective festivals and high-profile events under their belts.

Let's recognize this group who uses that expertise to keep "everyone moving in the right direction" throughout Lakeside Park during the festival.

Cheers to Amy & Doug K, and Keith H and Molly R... Thanks for all you do!

06/12/2024

These 2 gals and their helpers throughout the weekend are our third installment of Walleye Weekend 2024 - OFFICIAL Heroes for this year.

They've been keeping things organized and our processes seamless for years and the festival is better because of them!

Cheers to Katie K and Maeghan M and Thank you so much!

06/11/2024

Our 2nd Walleye Weekend Hero for this year is Tyler Studant. Tyler came aboard as an intern in his last semester and agreed to help out at Walleye Weekend 2024 - OFFICIAL this past weekend.

His attention to detail and willingness to get his "hands dirty" helped created a fun, safe and clean festival.

Big thanks to Tyler and Mercury Marine for their support of our recycling and clean up efforts, as well!

06/11/2024

Good job little anglers! And thank you for a great event Fond du Lac Fishing Has No Boundaries.

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06/11/2024

Thanks to all those teams that participated. Congrats to 'Caught Looking'!

Congratulations to this years Walleyball Champions-Caught Lookin 🏆

06/10/2024

This year's first Walleye Weekend 2024 - OFFICIAL hero(s) is this fearsome foursome!

Our WW co-chairs knocked it out of Lakeside Park this year.

Thank you so much. You're simply the best!

06/09/2024

Congratulations to Krusher on winning the Walleye Weekend 2024 Breakout Band Contest. These guys won $500 and a contract to play next year's Walleye Weekend.

Mark your calendars for June 6th-8th, 2025! Thank you Air Tech Heating, Inc. L, Mike's Music and Sound and 107.1 The BULL for your support!

Tag these talented musicians if you know them and they have Facebook!

06/09/2024

06/09/2024

Good luck Anglers!

And if you're not fishing, come enjoy Mercury Marine Family Day at Walleye Weekend 2024 - OFFICIAL. It's going to be a beautiful day.

06/08/2024

T-Rex sighting at Walleye Weekend 2024 - OFFICIAL... Oh my!

06/06/2024

Walleye Weekend 2024 - OFFICIAL is the place to be this weekend! Here's what you need to know!

Grab your sunglasses and sunscreen! We are expecting bright and sunny weather Friday, Saturday, and Sunday this weekend!

The Lakeside Park West pedestrian bridge is officially open. Additional parking is available at the parking lots across the bridge at Lakeside Park West or use our shuttle service to the Fond du Lac High School or Downtown Fond du Lac for more parking options.

Walleye Weekend provides many festival courtesies like multiple on-site ATMs for event-goers to use.

Wristbands for alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase at one of five booths for $2. (ID must be valid and presented for wristband purchase) These booths will also serve as a place for you to ask any questions you have about Walleye Weekend!

Brochures will be at the festival with signage to assist in navigation. The full band and event schedule are available at www.walleyeweekend.com

Let's celebrate the start of summer and 45 years of community June 7th, 8th, and 9th at Lakeside Park! Join us and soak up all the fun Walleye Weekend has to offer!

06/06/2024

On Sunday, June 9th, the East Stage will host a Bilingual Protestant/ Evangelical Church Service put on by The Sanctuary of Fond du Lac from 10 - 11:30 am.

Stick around after and head to the Point West Stage on Sunday for our Hispanic musical entertainment event, Fiesta en Domingo at Walleye Weekend!

Thank you to Mercury Marine for supporting Walleye Weekend 2024 - OFFICIAL and Alliant Energy for sponsoring Fiesta en Domingo!

For more information on Walleye Weekend and Fiesta en Domingo, visit www.walleyeweekend.com

06/06/2024

Check out www.walleyeweekend.com for all the latest details!

We can't wait to see you all at Lakeside Park this weekend June 7, 8 and 9!

Listen to WALLEYE WEEKEND INTERVIEW PAM AND JJ (6.4.24) by RadioPlusAudio on

06/05/2024

Walleye Weekend 2024 - OFFICIAL is almost here! The entertainment starts Friday with headlining acts Boogie & The Yo-Yoz at Walleye Weekend 2024, Dexter Road at Walleye Weekend, and Boy Band Review at Walleye Weekend 2024! Before each performance on all three stages, get yourself a free limited Walleye Weekend 45th Anniversary can koozie to keep your beverage cold all night long! Just listen for the announcement! While supplies last!

Koozies courtesy of our sponsor FVSBank! Thank you!

For the full music lineup and more information about Walleye Weekend, visit www.walleyeweekend.com

06/04/2024

Take a chance on Walleye Weekend 2024 - OFFICIAL! Try your luck at our 50/50 raffle Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, June 7th - 9th! 50/50 tickets will be available for purchase from Fond du Lac Festivals' 50/50 ticket booth in front of Walleye Weekend Head Quarters or from one of our roaming sales teams throughout the park!

Tickets are $5/1 or $20/5. One Drawing a day! Test your luck and support 45 years of Walleye Weekend!

For more information about all the fun in store for this weekend, visit www.walleyeweekend.com

06/04/2024

The Align Cloud Nine LLC Bird and Dog Show is coming to Walleye Weekend 2024 - OFFICIAL with two showtimes on Saturday and Sunday! This one-woman show entertains its audience with bird and dog tricks and teaches them more about these domestic pets.

For show times and more information on all the fun Walleye Weekend has to offer, visit www.walleyeweekend.com

06/04/2024

Great summary of everything going on this weekend!

Walleye Weekend will run June 7-9 in Lakeside Park, featuring new prehistoric-themed activities and the second annual Breakout Band Contest.

06/04/2024

Thanks to these awesome, community- minded individuals for helping us with Walleye Weekend 2024 - OFFICIAL this year!

Check out their rides, courtesy of Holiday Automotive and come see them in person this weekend (June7th, 8th & 9th) at Lakeside Park on Fond du Lac!

06/03/2024

Who's excited??? It's almost here!!! Walleye Weekend 2024 - OFFICIAL is happening THIS weekend at Lakeside Park in Fond du Lac, June 7th, 8th, and 9th! Join us for the 45th celebration of summer and community with tournaments, entertainment and shows, family-friendly activities, and live music!

Comment what you are most excited about or tag someone you want to come to Walleye Weekend with!

Explore everything that Walleye Weekend has to offer at www.walleyeweekend.com

06/01/2024

Hope to see all you riders next week!

06/01/2024

This will be a fun one....

Ride on in to Open Road Harley-Davidson to get signed up and help this great cause!

Join us June 8th for the annual Hearts to Heroes charity ride brought to you by Open Road HD, Fond du lac festivals, and the Patriot Riders of America Wi chapter 1. Pre register at Open Road by June 4th for your chance at some Open Road gift cards! T-shirts are available for the ride again this year. We have a nice route planned and some great stops along the way for the poker run! Cash prizes for the top 3 hands as always. Remember that the ride participants get to parade into Walleye Weekend with premium parking next to the Rock stage! The beneficiaries are Camp Hometown Heroes and the Camo Quilt project. Please help us this year break our record of over 300 motorcycles parading into Walleye Weekend! If you can't make the ride, please share to help us get the word out. Thank you