4 |
Bag Ladies Purse Series, Rahr West Art Museum, Recycle hardback book into an intelligent style statement, fee charged, 6:30-7:30 pm, 683-4501, www.rahrwestartmuseum.org |
6 |
S.S. Badger Carferry double sailing begins, 1-800-841-4243, www.ssbadger.com |
7 |
Frogging 101, Woodland Dunes Nature Center, Learn from naturalist Randy Korb about his “froggy friends” and take a hike along the Woodland Dunes trail and pond, $1 members, 7:30-9:30pm, 920-793-4007, www.woodlanddunes.com |
7 |
Hot Air Balloon Glow, Downtown Manitowoc east of the 8th Street Bridge, one of the favorite new attractions in Manitowoc…FREE Hot Air Balloon Glow along the riverfront, part of the Manitowoc Airshow, family oriented, 7-10pm, FREE, 482-1650, www.manitowocairshow.com |
7-8 |
Thunder on the Lakeshore-Northeast Wisconsin's Premier Air Show, Manitowoc County Airport, Manitowoc County Airport, 16th annual Manitowoc airshow featuring top military and professional aerobatic performers, US & Canadian Military Jets and helicopters, model R/C airplanes, parachute jumpers and Hot Air balloons, Free balloon glow downtown Saturday night. Family oriented event, lots to see and do, food court, beer tent, music, Sunday morning church service, 7am-5pm, |
7-8 |
Remember Dad, The Old School-Mishicot, 40% off any one item, |
8 |
Breakfast on the Farm, Saxon Homestead Farm, 15621 South Union Rd, Cleveland, Farm tours and a tour to the Saxon Creamery along with breakfast, 8am-noon, 920-683-4175 |
8 |
Breakfast in the Forest, Point Beach State Forest, www.friendsofpointbeachsf.org/events |
8 |
Music Under the Stars Outdoor Concert Series, Downtown Two Rivers, outdoor Community House, Manitowoc-Two Rivers Flag Day celebration; honor our flag and enjoy a short historical background on each of our Nation’s flags from the very beginning of our nation, music provided by Two Rivers Municiple Band, 7-8:30 pm, 793-5593 |
9 |
Explore Acrylic Painting, Rahr West Art Museum, Acrylic painting with artist Kathleen Mulholland, first 3 sessions (Part A), types of paper & its effect in painting Acrylic used like watercolor collage, layering, a foundation in acrylic techniques, 1-4 pm, fees charged, 683-4501, www.rahrwestartmuseum.org |
11 |
Bag Ladies Purse Series, Rahr West Art Museum, Can a tissue box become a cute purse?, fee charged, 6:30-7:30 pm, 683-4501, www.rahrwestartmuseum.org |
13-14 |
Metro Jam, Washington Park, Manitowoc, live entertainment of various music styles including jazz, blues, folk, alt-country, Americana, classic and original rock, food and beverages served all weekend by the Manitowoc Jaycees, Fri 5:30-0pm, Sat 12-10pm 683-5980, www.metrojam.org |
13-15 |
5th Annual Bluegrass Festival, 5th Annual Bluegrass Festival, Heritage Farm (State Hwy 42, 5 miles south of Kewaunee), 11 Bluegrass Bands performing, jamming sessions in the barn and silo, gates open at 9 am each day and end at midnight on Friday and Saturday and 6 pm on Sunday, bring your family for a weekend of fun, 3-day passes available for purchase, campsites available, ahr@tm.net or call Mike at 920-388-3125 after 5 pm, www.agriculturalheritage.org |
14 |
18th Annual Garden Fair, Washington Park, Gardener’s paradise! Featuring annuals, perennials, herbs, garden art, fine crafts, antiques, statuary, furniture & food. Rain or shine, FREE, 10am-3:30pm, 682-2050 (Will be the same day as Metro Jam at Washington Park) |
14 |
Show-Me Saturdays: Wood Stove Cooking Workshop, Pinecrest Historical Village, Discover how cooking was done in the homes and farms of Manitowoc County before electricity, cook a traditional lunch and learn the art of wood stove cooking, restricted to 12 participants, 10am-1pm, fee charged, 684-4445, www.mchistsoc.org |
16 |
Explore Acrylic Painting, Rahr West Art Museum, Acrylic painting with artist Kathleen Mulholland, first 3 sessions (Part A), types of paper & its effect in painting Acrylic used like watercolor collage, layering, a foundation in acrylic techniques, 1-4 pm, fees charged, 683-4501, www.rahrwestartmuseum.org |
17 |
Ultimate Tribute II, Capitol Civic Centre, presented by Brennan Seehafer Productions. You won’t believe your eyes when you step into the world of celebrity impersonation. Featured “guest” appearances from Dolly Parton, Madonna, Michael Jackson, Beyonce and “Neal Diamond”. The tribute stars will look, sound and dance like them, tickets $7.00 www.cccshows.org |
18 |
Bag Ladies Purse Series, Rahr West Art Museum, Sew a fantastic fabric bag, fee charged, 6:30-7:30 pm, fee charged, 683-4501, www.rahrwestartmuseum.org |
19 |
SUMMER Preschool Palette, Rahr West Art Museum, Marble Painted Planets, $1.00 per child, 9:30-10:30 am, 683-4501, www.rahrwestartmuseum.org |
19-22 |
Parade of Homes, Homes around Manitowoc county, presented by the Manitowoc County Home Builders Association view homes for new ideas, Thursday-Friday 4-8pm, Saturday-Sunday 12-4, admission $6, 684-6222, www.manitowoccountyhomebuilders.com |
19-22 |
Maritime Days, Wisconsin Maritime Museum & Manitowoc Lakefront, |
20-22 |
1st Annual “Wiener Fest”, presented by Whitelaw Sausage, Golf Outing at Seven Lakes on Saturday, other festivities throughout the weekend, www.whitelawsausage.com |
20-22 & 27-28 |
Miss Kitty’s Long Branch Saloon, Palace of Reifs Mills, all shows include show, theme, buffet and tax. Friday and Saturday shows begin at 7pm, Sundays at 1pm, fee charged, 920-732-3172, www.palaceofrm.com |
21 |
Expo Outdoor Movie, Manitowoc County Expo, First ever Outdoor Movie at the Manitowoc County Fairgrounds, a 40’ inflatable movie theatre, guests will watch a PG13 movie with concessions available. $20 per car, |
21 |
Go Skateboarding Day Extravaganza, Manitowoc Skatepark – Dewey Street Park, celebration of skateboarding with an all day skate jam which will include a SKATE contest, best trick contest, music, food, raffle and more! All proceeds go toward the completion of the skate park, 12-9 pm, 920-242-9481, www.manitowocskatepark.com |
21 |
Tractor Rally, 4th Annual Great Lakeshore Tractor Rally, all tractors meet in Algoma and travel north along the lake on County Trunk U, one of the most scenic roads in the area, the rally stops at Doug Zillmer Farm/Museum to view his huge collection of old and rare tractors, lunch at The Stagecoach Inn then moving on to Algoma on the Ahnapee Trail, call Jim Rabas for registration 920-487-3418 or Heritage Farm @ 920-388-0604, ahr@tm.net www.agriculturalheritage.org |
22 |
Riverwalk Festival, Manitowoc Lakefront, a celebration of the lakeshore with food and refreshments, arts and crafts, and free entertainment for the entire family, 482-1527 |
23 |
Explore Acrylic Painting, Rahr West Art Museum, Acrylic painting with artist Kathleen Mulholland, first 3 sessions (Part B), acrylic used like oil and Impasto texture techniques, 1-4 pm, fees charged, 683-4501, www.rahrwestartmuseum.org |
23 |
HFM’s Samaritan Day, “Fore Love of the Game”, Branch River Country Club, golf , tennis, croquet games with proceeds to benefit Holy Family Memorial’s Endowment & Providence Fund, fee charged, 11am-8pm, |
24-26 |
Lakeshore Humane Society Annual Rummage Sale, 1551 N 8th St, Manitowoc, begins at noon on June 24, 684-5401, www.lhspetfinder.com |
25 |
Bag Ladies Purse Series, Rahr West Art Museum, Take time to embellish any or all of your glamorous bags in this final session, fee charged, 6:30-7:30 pm, 683-4501, www.rahrwestartmuseum.org |
25-28 |
2008 YMCA International Gymnastics Tournament, Sheboygan, www.ymcanationals2008.org |
26 |
Ice Cream Sundae Thursday, Central Park, Two Rivers, help celebrate Two Rivers being the Birthplace of the Ice Cream Sundae, serving .25 cent ice cream sundaes and live music, children's events and more, 793-5590, www.two-rivers.org |
27 |
Cool City Classic Car Cruise travels through Manitowoc and Two Rivers. Cruise leaves Silver Creek Park in Manitowoc and ends at Neshotah Park in Two Rivers, nearly 400 cars participated in this cruise in 2007. Cruisers assemble at Silver Creek Park beginning at 4 pm and the cruise leaves at |
28 |
8th Annual Cool City Classic Car Show, Downtown Two Rivers, Over 200 classic cars will line Washington Street. Car registration begins at 7am. Entertainment, food and refreshments available all day, 9 am-5 pm, |
27-29 |
Reedsville Firefighters Picnic & Parade, Reedsville Firefighters Park, Friday: free music by DJ Main Connection 8:30 pm-12:30 am; Sat. Horse Pulls in afternoon, free music by "Road Trip" 8:30 pm-12:30 am; Sun. Parade at 11:30 am, Garden Tractor Pulls in afternoon, free music by Jerry Krueger Band 1-5 pm, food, games and refreshments all weekend, |
28 |
Summer Barn Dance, Pinecrest Historical Village, Kick up your heels to banjo and fiddle tunes played by the Redbirds and learn traditional square, round and contra dances from caller Tim Jenkins, 5:30-8:30pm, $6 adults, $4 children, $15 families, 684-4445, www.mchistsoc.org |
28 |
Luncheon/Cotillion/Fashion Show, Heritage Farm, Kewaunee, (State Hwy 42, 5 miles south of Kewaunee), 3rd Annual event with Wendy Neuberger from Channel 5 being the “Mistress of Ceremonies”, theme will be “Welcome to Tara” from Gone with the Wind, event begins at 11 am with Hospitality hour and entertainment, lunch at noon, 1 pm Cotillion and Fashion Show, entertainment by “Victorian Voices”, tickets available for $20, 682-6615, www.agriculturalheritage.org |
28-29 |
Antique Tractor Show, Newton Firefighters Park, located 6 miles south of Manitowoc, exit off I-43, hosting Wisconsin I.H. Collector's Club State Show, Wisconsin Chapter #4 Farmall Frolics, all makes of antique tractors, equipment, engines, old cars, sawmill, corn shelling, rope making, burr and shingle mills, blacksmith, woodcarving, toy show, craft fair, flea market, music, raffles and other tractor related activities, tractor pull on Sunday at noon, food and refreshments available both days, gate admission covers all events, 682-9247 |
28-29 |
Manitowoc County Radio Club Field Day, Silver Creek Park, The Manitowoc County Amateur Radio Club will be showing off their Emergency communication capabilities this weekend, taking place for 24 hours straight and communicating with Amateur Radio Operators around the world, open to the public, 920-686-8281, www.w9dk.com |
29 |
Point Beach State Forest Mountain Bike Ride, Manitowoc Mountain Bike Club will be heading to Point Beach State forest and welcome riders of all abilities to come ride with them, 406-546-4236, www.mantymountainbiking.webs.com |

