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Summer Starts Now: Walleye Weekend Returns!
8 Jun
Summary
- Walleye Weekend runs June 12-14, offering free admission.
- New in 2026: Sand sculpting showcase and all-day bingo.
- Over a dozen food tents offer diverse culinary delights.
Walleye Weekend, Fond du Lac's quintessential summer celebration, is scheduled to take place from June 12-14 at Lakeside Park. This event, known for its free admission, supports local non-profits through food and drink sales. This year, 2026, introduces a Sand Sculpting Showcase on June 13, featuring six artists. FamilyLand will host all-day Bingo games with hourly prizes, and the Fond du Lac Public Library will offer Storytime on June 14.
The festival includes various tournaments and competitions throughout the weekend. The Mercury National Walleye Tournament runs June 13-14, raising funds for conservation. Youth and family fishing tournaments, a softball tournament, volleyball, basketball skills, a run/walk, a strongman contest, a football combine, and a chalk art contest are also featured.
Attendees can indulge in a wide array of food from volunteer-run tents, with offerings ranging from walleye dinners and gyros to ice cream sundaes and pulled pork sandwiches. Live music will be performed on three stages across the weekend, featuring numerous bands and a Breakout Band Contest on Sunday.
Family-friendly activities are spread across three zones: FamilyLand, Imagination Island, and Sports Corner. These areas offer inflatable attractions, a giant sandbox, face painting, animal shows, and opportunities to meet local mascots. Canine dock jumping and other animal-themed shows will also be present.
