The county fair will be Aug. 20-24 at Manitowoc County Expo, 4921 Expo Drive. Admission is $15 this year.
Scale model of USS Thresher featured in Manitowoc 4th of July parade
Dave Harvey with the U.S. Submarine Veterans in Charleston, South Carolina, brought a model of the USS Thresher to the Manitowoc 4th of July Parade.
MANITOWOC – Here’s your look at can’t-miss events in the Manitowoc area this week. For more events and live music schedules, go to https://www.visitmanitowoc.com/events/.
Explore the fun of Manitowoc County Fair
Manitowoc County Fair is five full days of excitement Aug. 20-24 at the Manitowoc County Expo, 4921 Expo Drive.
With carnival rides, live music, pony rides, a sea lion show, grandstand events, and all your favorite fair food, there’s something for everyone.
Admission is $15 and includes all entertainment, rides and free parking.
Whether you’re there for the animals, the food or the thrills, it’s the perfect way to celebrate summer.
More details can be found at https://manitowoccountywi.gov/departments/expo/manitowoc-county-fair.
Tour an iconic lighthouse
Step inside a historic lakefront treasure during a lighthouse tour Aug. 23.
Tours begin at Lighthouse Park (475 Maritime Drive) and offer a guided look inside the Manitowoc Breakwater Lighthouse, which has stood watch over the harbor since 1918.
With tours offered at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., guests can learn about the lighthouse’s restoration and rich history.
Tickets must be purchased in advance either online or at the Wisconsin Maritime Museum, 75 Maritime Drive. Admission is $15 for non-members, $10 for members, and free for kids 3 and younger. For more info, visit wisconsinmaritime.org.
‘Name that Tune’ with friends at PetSkull
Put your music knowledge to the test from 6 to 8 p.m. Aug. 27 at PetSkull Brewing (1015 Buffalo St.).
“Name that Tune” is free to play and hosted by A Couple Rocks Entertainment on the patio, weather permitting.
Take up to five friends and compete for fun and prizes, including PetSkull gift cards for the top two teams.
Great music, great beer and great company make this a weeknight must. See more events at petskullbrewing.com.
Drop in for a dose of art history at Rahr-West
Join the Rahr-West Art Museum (610 N. Eighth St.) for a Drop-in Tour of The Little Gallery Exhibit at 2 p.m. Aug. 27.
Led by curator Diana Bolander, this special tour highlights the history of The Little Gallery and the impressive art it brought into the museum’s permanent collection.
No registration is needed, and the tour is completely free and open to the public. It’s a great midday outing for art lovers and history buffs alike.
More info is available at rahrwestartmuseum.org.
Listen to live music around Manitowoc
Grab a friend and a drink, then take in live music around Manitowoc.
Friday, Aug. 22
- Zakk Abitz at Salute to Everyone (1107 S. 10th St.) — 6 p.m.
- Uncle Meat at PetSkull Brewing Company (1015 Buffalo St.) — 6 p.m.
- The String Benders at The Wharf (606 Quay St.) — 6:30 p.m.
- Sons of Sconnie at Manitowoc County Fair (4921 Expo Drive) — 8 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 23
- The Boogie Men at The Wharf — 6:30 p.m.
- Mt. Olive at Manitowoc County Fair — 8 p.m.
- Fine Line at Salute to Everyone — 8:30 p.m.
Sunday, Aug. 24
- Aaron as Elvis at Salute to Everyone — 2 p.m.
- Tim Stop and Michael Tahlier Band at The Wharf — 2 p.m.
- Up from the Skies at PetSkull Brewing Company — 2 p.m.
Visit Manitowoc is the city of Manitowoc’s Department of Tourism.
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