Events

2023 Oconto County Events

January

January 7 Machickanee Ski Trails Candlelight Ski January 14 – Red Arrow Snowmobile ATV Club Bonfire in the Woods January 14 - Fatty In The Falls January 19-22 – Women on Snow January 22 – Machickanee Meet and Greet January 28 – Paul Bunyan Snow Fun Day

February

February 4 – Machickanee Ski Trails Candlelight Ski February 4 – Wendt’s Farfromsnoozin' Bed Races on the Ice February 11 - Gillett Sno ATV Riders February Winter Fun Ride February 26 – Lena Ice Skating Party February 18 – Red Arrow Snowmobile ATV Club Winter Fest February 18 – Riverview Turkey Bowling

march

March 18 – Celebrate Spring Spaghetti Dinner

April

April 1 – Lena Lions Fish Fry April 8 – Lena Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt

May

May 6 – Oconto County Historical Society Victorian Tea May 6 - Gillett Snow ATV Riders Let Me Be Frank Show May 20 – 21 - Mayhem at the Motorplex – Join us at our 5th anniversary of Dirt City Motorplex for the offroad racing season opener featuring all sportsman classes & the good old boys. May 26 – May 29 – Oconto Falls Memorial Weekend Festivities May 27 – Dash O.F. Color. Dash O.F. Color is a nontimed 5K run/walk that is fun for the entire family! People of all ages will enjoy a stroll through town while they get covered with color! Run/Walk will start at 9 am at Memorial Field in Oconto Falls (601 E. Central Ave). Contact Stephanie 920-604-4020.

June

June 3 Finnegan Lake Walleye Club - Kids Free Fishing Weekend June 3 - Gillett Sno ATV Riders Paulie & Perry’s Patriot Ride Tuesdays June 6 –August 29 – Oconto County Farmers Market. A summer filled with fresh vegetables, activities, entertainment and more! Highland Square, Oconto Falls, from 4pm-8pm. Closed July 4, 2023. June 9-11 – Copperfest. Live music: Fire on High, Wet Possom, Warden, Michigan Shivers, and Aaron Socha Livewire. Entertainment: Mad Dog & Merrill, Glen Girard Magician, Trout Pond, Racing Pigs, Petting Zoo, Kids Games, Bounce Houses, and Horseshoe & Cornhole Tournaments. Craft Vendors and Car Show. Parade starting at 10:00am on Saturday on Main Street in Oconto. June 11 – Oconto County Historical Society Pie & Ice Cream Social June 11 – Chase Stone Barn Craft Fair June 11 – Oconto County Breakfast on the Farm, Kohl’s Dairy Farm, 6214 Klaus Lake Road, starting at 8:00am-1:00pm. MENU: Scrambled eggs with cheese and ham, pancakes, sausages, yogurt, apple sauce, cheese, milk, orange juice, ice cream, coffee and water. Contact: Jordan at 920-598.0350 or www.ocontocountybreakfastonthefarm.org. July 14-15 – Lena Area Rummage Sales June 16 & 17 - 5th Annual Roy Hubbard Memorial Truck Show June 16-18 – Oconto Little League Tournament June 23 - Oconto Falls Music by the River

July

July 1 – Crooked Lake Sportsman’s Club Annual Picnic July 1 – Wendt’s Sandbar Resort Kid’s Fishing Tournament July 3 – Oconto Elks Waterfest

July 3-4 - Gillett Civic Club - 4th of July Celebration July 4 – Townsend 4th of July Celebration July 7-9 – Rumble on the River Softball Tournament July 13 -Gillett Area Chamber of Commerce - Garden Walk July 14-16 – Lakewood Mardi Gras July 15 – Doty Fire Department Picnic July 28 - Oconto Falls Music by the River July 28 – Lena Thunder on Main July 29 – Crooked Trails ATV Club Hamburger and Brat Fry July 29 – Weinerfest North July 29 – Wendt’s Sandbar Resort Rib Cook-Off July 29-30 – Dirt City Duel. The world's greatest off-road racers are coming to Dirt City Off-Road Motorplex. July 29th and 30th for the Dirt City OffRoad National in Lena, WI. Champ Off-Road will be bringing all the sportsmen pros and SXS for some dirt-flying wheel-to-wheel action you won't want to miss. Off-road racing fans and drivers from all over the nation will come together in Oconto County for the annual Dirt City Duel weekend at the Dirt City Motorplex racetrack in Lena, WI. For more information visit www.dirtcitylmc.com.

August

Hall & Activity Center, the free event will feature 281 booths occupied by 215 vendors showcasing original work, including painting and prints, fine art photography, jewelry, art glass, stained glass, pottery, woven textiles, carvings, clothing and much more. The festival grounds will be open from 8am-3pm. August 5 – Dirt City Truck Pulls August 6 – Lena’s Firemen’s Dinner August 19 – Anderson’s Annual Corn Roast August 19 – Hidden Bear ATV/UTV Fun Day August 25 - Oconto Falls Music by the River

September

September 1-4 - Suring Labor Day Celebration September 2 – Riverview Fire Department Corn Roast September 2 – Red Arrow Snowmobile ATV Club Corn Roast September 9 – Lena Dairyfest September 10 - Chase Stone Barn Craft Fair September 11-13 – Oconto County Historical Society Cemetery Walk September 16 – Oconto Fly-In. Starting at 9am-4pm at the Oconto Municipal Airport KOCQ. Enjoy planes, cars, tractors and more including Northern Aces RC planes, Hit and Miss Motors, rock wall and bungee trampoline, and face painting and balloon twists. September 16 – Festi Fall. Lakewood will usher in the season of fall at Festi Fall, an outdoor celebration of food, live music, and artisans on Saturday, Sept. 16, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Stroll through the heart of Lakewood to view artist demonstrations and see handicrafts created by talented Northwoods artists. Grab a bite to eat, sample local/global wines, and enjoy open-air musical performances. Festi Fall features over 30 vendors displaying a wide array of merchandise including jewelry, rugs, jams, paintings, photos, ceramics, and wood carvings. Week of Sept 18 - Gillett Area Chamber of Commerce Homecoming and Harvest Days September 23 – Oconto Area Chamber of Commerce Harvest Fest. Oconto’s downtown will spring to life for Harvest Fest, the city’s annual autumn celebration taking place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. On the long-anticipated day of Harvest Fest every year, Oconto closes Main Street to vehicles but opens the street to vendors and foot traffic. Harvest Fest, sponsored by the Oconto Area Chamber of Commerce, features a variety of arts and crafts, seasonal produce, and other merchandise. The Main Street shops host sidewalk sales and Harvest Fest specials. Plus, Harvest Fest offers fun kids’ activities, food, refreshments, and live music. September 30 – Crooked Trails ATV Club Family Fun Fest

October

October 7 – Lena Taste of Fall October 14 – Crooked Lake Oktoberfest

November

November 19 – Blue Spruce Craft Show November 24 - Winter Wonderland Opening Night November 25 – Lakewood Tree Lighting November 25 - Avenue of Lights. The lighting of the annual Avenue of Lights Hwy 22/Main Street in Oconto Falls. No holiday experience would be complete without visiting the North Pole's most famous resident, Santa Claus. It all begins with festive activities at the East Side Beach/Main Street, including hot cocoa, cookies, and musical entertainment at 6:00 pm and the flip of the switch and Santa's arrival at 6:30 pm. For more information, contact Erica at 920-373-2279. November 30 – Oconto Falls Main Street Christmas Open House Festivities

December

December 2 – Lions Kid Christmas Party December 2 – Lena Village of Lights December 2-18 – Lena’s Elf on the Shelf

Team Winnebagoland Events

Overnight UTV guided weekends starting from Waubee Lake Lodge. • Fall Colors Ride Sept 28 – Oct 1 • Trick or Trail Ride Oct 19 – 22 For more information, visit teamwinnebagoland.com

Saturday, July 15, 2023