Walk through Snow Land on Friday before or after the Running of the Sturgeon Parade, bring the whole family and some friends downtown to participate in the Downtown Amateur Snow Sculpting competition on Saturday and view the sculptures throughout the weekend. While you’re here, the kids can climb the Big Hill! Additional activities to be added.
Friday, February 8, 2019
Snow Land opens at 1pm
Saturday, February 9, 2019
Amateur Snow Sculpting Competition begins at 10am
Competition Ends at 3pm
Judging at 3:30pm
Sunday, February 10, 2019
Viewing of Amateur Snow Sculptures – ALL DAY
The best snow sculptors in the state and surrounding region travel to Fond du Lac to compete in the 2018 Wisconsin Snow Sculpting Competition in hopes of winning a trip to the 2019 US Competition and a $1,000 1st Prize. No alcohol consumption or possession will be allowed outside of each establishment or event space.
Daily Schedule:
*Some teams compete well into the early morning hours. Hours vary by day/team.
Friday, February 8, 2019*
1:00 PM – Teams arrive onsite and begin sculpting
Saturday, February 9, 2019*
Teams compete – ALL DAY
Sunday, February 10, 2019*
Teams Compete
Judging begins at 1pm
Awards Ceremony starts at 1:30pm
Snow provided by Sunburst Winter Sports Park
Meals provided by Annie’s Fountain City Cafe and Papa Johns of Fond du Lac
The Sturgeon Spectacular kicks off at Thelma Sadoff Center for the Arts with live music by Copper Box. Registration will be open for the 2019 Sturgeon Queen. New this year, hang out at the Ice Bar on the Plaza, watch the snow sculptors get started or come inside and grab a drink. Drinks will be available for purchase. Food options will also be located at the event site.
Doors and Bar Open at 5 PM
Live Music starts at 6 PM
The Sturgeon Spectacular Parade starts with the Running of the Sturgeon. The first 50 children, ages 15 and under will receive a light-up Sturgeon Fin for participating. Grab your friends, and dress up in your favorite Wisconsin garb and join Schmooch Schneider in chasing after and spearing the elusive sturgeon. Floats will have parking available to join the party on Portland Street.
The parade starts at Western Ave. (Fourth St.) & Main St. and turns right at Sheboygan Street. Ends at Thelma.
Parade starts at 5:30 PM
Downtown Fond du Lac Partnership @ Various locations in downtown Fond du Lac
Sample chili at participating businesses and vote for your favorite! 200 first-come, first-serve tickets will be available for $10 (cash or check only) at Hopper’s (77 N. Main) prior to the event. Event check-in and sales of any remaining tickets (if available) will be located at 131 S. Main Street on the day of the event.
Event Check-in: Downtown Fond du Lac Partnership (131 S. Main Street)
Participating locations – various downtown businesses
Walk through beautiful downtown Fond du Lac to see these talented carvers create works of art right on the sidewalks of downtown. Get your picture taken with each one. Grab a map and ballot at Thelma Sadoff Center for the Arts, and set out for your favorite masterpiece. Cash Prizes will be awarded for “Best in Show” and also “The People’s Choice”. Sculptures will be available for viewing as weather allows.
Sculpture Locations:
More locations to be announced soon!
Thelma Sadoff Center for the Arts – 51 Sheboygan Street
Lillian’s – 27 S. Main Street
Gallery & Frame Shop – 94 S. Main Street
National Exchange Bank & Trust – 130 S. Main Street
Ubuntu Art Space – 52 E. Division Street