Things to Do in the Winneconne Area
Although Winneconne is most famous for our excellent fishing (especially from our Main Street Bridge spanning the Wolf River), there are other attractions drawing visitors throughout the year.
Travel our waterways, fish, swim or ski in the heart of the "Lake Winnebago System." Enjoy our many fine restaurants, visit our stores and gift and specialty shops for a variety of unique items. Play a round of golf or take a river boat cruise. Visit our museums and the Kay Wilde Doll Cottage. Take time to enjoy our parks and beautiful lake country.
Below is an overview of some of the things to do in the Winneconne Area throughout the year. For specific dates and times please check the Community Calendar.
Spring: March - April - May
- Spring Fishing jump starts with the annual spring Walleye Run
- Folks from all over Wisconsin come to fish off of our famous bridge. White Bass fishing heats up, with the warm weather right around the corner
- Annual Civic League Style Show & Luncheon
- Village-Wide Rummage Sale
- Chamber of Commerce Annual Spring Carnival
- Memorial Day Parade & Program
- Winneconne Historical Society Museum Complex opens for the season
- Fin 'n' Feather Showboat begins cruising the waterways, now through the fall season
Summer: June - July - August
- Annual Classic Car Show on Main Street
- Kid's Fisheree hosted by Upper Lakes Fishing Club
- Big Bucks Bass Fishing Tournament comes to Winneconne
- American Bass Anglers Weekend Invitational Series (ESPN)
- Fourth of July Fireworks
- Historical Society Garden Walk
- 3rd Week in July - Sovereign State Days weekend celebration. Events include a parade down Main Street leading to fun rides, games, entertainment, craft sale & flea market in Arthur Marble Park. In the evenings there are concerts in Waterfront Park.
- Winneconne Booster Club's Annual Golf Outing
- ESPN Master's Fishing Tournament
- EAA AirVenture - Oshkosh, WI
- Winnebago Boat Rally heading out from Waterfront Park
- Oshkosh Triathlon hosted at Lake Winneconne Park
- Butte des Morts Lions Carpfest in Butte des Morts, WI
- Annual Fin 'n' Feather Golf Outing
Fall: September - October
- Schools back in session at Winneconne Community School District
- Annual Chamber of Commerce Raffle
- Annual Kiwanis Fall Bike Hike
- Men's & Women's Annual Duck's Unlimited Banquets at the Fin 'n' Feather
- Annual Craft & Bake Sale at Winneconne Fire Station
- Halloween Fest at Waterfront Park (hosted by Building the Way)
- Halloween Celebration with Butte des Morts Lions Club, Butte des Morts, WI
Winter: November - February
- Holiday Tour of Homes, hosted by Winneconne Area Education Foundation
- Downtown Holiday on the Wolf Celebration
- Bald Eagles visit the Village of Winneconne, great viewing opportunities!
- Polar Plunge at Lang's Landing
- Winneconne/Poygan Fire Department's Annual Chicken Fun Night
- Captain's Cove Annual Fisheree, hosted by Poygan Conservation Club
- Ice fishing, snowmobiling & cross country skiing abounds in the Winneconne area.
- Sturgeon Spearing Season on the Winnebago and Up River Lakes
- Winneconne Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner
- Wine on the Wolf Charity Wine & Beer Tasting event.