So Many Events. So Little Time.
Dress Like 1978 Day All Day Friday
Work places, Walleye non-profits, local government, retail etc., encouraged to dress in 1970’s theme. Those in 70’s attire welcome to walk in parade for fun. Want a chance to win free VIP Parking? Check in at the Sunny 97-7 tent at 4pm.
40th Anniversary Walleye Weekend Parade
Friday, June 8
2:30 pm
Everyone loves a parade! This parade will start at the Aquatic Center and head North on Main Street ending at the FIVES parking lot. You will want to see the parade of boats, former co-chairs, and UW-Madison marching band!
The UW Madison Marching Band is sponsored by
Karaoke Contest with the Bookenz
Saturday, June 9
1:30 – 4:00 pm
Here is how it works: Submit your video entry to 107.1 The Bull FaceBook messenger between May 7 – 18. Entries will be judged by the on air staff and narrowed down to 10 performers invited to perform at Walleye Weekend. Those 10 participants will need to select 2 songs from the Bookenz catalog. The top 3 performers will each sing one more song and the winner will be picked form that group. The winner will get a prize compliments of Wisconsin Distributors. Think you have a great voice? Enter the contest and you could find yourself $100 richer compliments of Wisconsin Distributors!
Bingo
Friday, June 8 3:00 – 8:00 pm
Saturday, June 9 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
Sunday, June 10 11:00 am – 6:00 pm.
Come to Walleye Weekend and play the traditional game of BINGO! Enjoy this exciting game that tests your competitive patience as you wait for that one last number to be called! All participants have the chance to win an assortment of great prizes. Don’t miss your chance to win.
Proceeds benefit the Fond du Lac Humane Society.
Sponsored by:
Helicopter Rides
Friday, June 8 5:00 pm – dusk
Saturday, June 9 10:00 am – dusk
Sunday, June 10 12:00 – 4:00 pm
You have seen Walleye Weekend from the ground, and now you can see it from the air! Experience an exciting helicopter tour with Fly High Wisconsin. All flights are conducted within a 25 mile radius of Lakeside Park. Fee: $40 is payable at point of departure. Cash and credit cards are accepted. The launch pad is located to the South of Familyland and along the West side of Main Street
Waste Management Conservation Station
Friday, June 8 3:00 – 6:00 pm
Saturday, June 9 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Sunday, June 10 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Would you like to learn about rain barrels, clean water, recycling, backyard chicken and beekeeping? Demonstration times will be posted soon!
Check out the Conservation Station Flyer!
Sponsored by:
Tree Climbing-NEW!
Friday, June 8 3:00 – 6:00 pm
Saturday, June 9 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
Sunday, June 10 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
With the help of trained facilitators, you’ll get up in the trees like never before. Using the same professional equipment that arborists and scientists use when they ascend into the treetops, highly trained and experienced facilitators will teach you everything you need to know to get harnessed up, in the saddle, and headed toward the treetops. Once you’re at a height that’s comfortable for you, you’ll be free to swing, spin, bounce, walk the branches, or just hang out in a tree. It’s your adventure!
Recreational tree climbing is safe, unique, and most importantly, FUN. In its over 30 years as an organized activity, more than 350,000 people have taken part. Now it’s your turn!
$15 for a 20 minute climb benefits the Riveredge Nature Center
Sunny 97.7 Prize Wheel
Friday, June 8 3:00 – 6:00 pm
Saturday, June 9 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Sunday, June 10 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Come spin the Sunny 97.7 prize wheel for a chance to win free treats, t-shirts and other prizes!
Record Entertainment Karaoke
Friday, June 8 6:00 – 9:00 pm
Saturday, June 9 2:00 – 7:00 pm
Sunday, June 10 1:00 – 5:00 pm
Sing along with Record Entertainment Karaoke. From Johnny Cash to Nickelback and Alabama to Florida Georgia Line. Actual talent helpful, but not required!
Holy Family Catholic Community Mass
Sunday, June 10 9:30 am
Holy Family Catholic Community is pleased to announce a Catholic Mass will be offered at Walleye Weekend on Fountain Island at the gazebos. Fr. Ryan Pruess will celebrate the Mass. All are welcome at the Table of the Lord. If you have any questions, please contact Paul Thelen, Director of Liturgy and Music at pthelen@hffdl.org
Please bring lawn chairs. Shuttle service will be available for the handicapped and elderly.
Sponsored by:
Mercury Marine Family Fishing Tournament
Saturday, June 9 8:00 am – 12 pm
Sunday, June 10 8:00 – 11:30 am
This free Family Fishing Tournament is held on Oven Island with children lining the banks of the two north channels, often shoulder to shoulder. The catch is weighed on electronic scales with the most weight winning. Contestants may choose to fish both days or only one day of their choice. It’s the beginning of summer, so let’s go fishing!
Trophies awarded each day 15 minutes after close of tournament. All places (first-fifth) win trophies. Results to be determined by dividing the total number of pounds of fish caught by the family by the number of registered participants per family. In case of a tie, the winner with the biggest fish wins. Advance registration is encouraged, but not required.
To register online for:
•Individual Fishing (4 & under)
Contact: msnyder@htbwi.com This event benefits Fishing Has No Boundaries.
Presenting Sponsor
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Mercury Marine National Boat Demo Experience
Saturday, June 9 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Sunday, June 10 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Boating enthusiasts are invited to the South end of Oven Island during the Mercury National Walleye Event to take a boat demo ride. Whether your looking to repower your current boat, upgrade or buy a new rig you won’t want to miss this great opportunity to experience the latest boat models and engines available. Participating dealers will be announced.
Demo’s will board/unload from the Oven Island channel docks at the times specified. All participants must be 16 years of age or older. Experienced drivers will conduct the demo rides and Mercury ambassadors will be on hand to assist with questions. All participants must sign a waiver release and life jackets will be provided and must be worn at all times while on the boats.
Hearts to Heroes Parade
Saturday, June 9 6:00 pm (estimated)
Line up along Harborview Drive and welcome the Hearts to Heroes Motorcycle riders as they head into Walleye Weekend! The riders will head West on Harborview Drive, and North on Doty Street.
Hearts to Heroes Charity Ride
Saturday, June 9
Itinerary
Ride begins at Open Road Harley-Davidson
Poker Run registration: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Bike blessing military ceremony: 11:30 AM
Round up at American Legion Post 75: 4:00 – 5:30 PM
Parade into Walleye Weekend (departing from American Legion Post 75): 6:00 PM
Cash prize drawings: 6:15 PM (must be present to win)
This year’s proceeds will assist Camp Hometown Heroes, a national free week-long overnight summer camp, located in Fond du Lac County, for children between the ages of seven to seventeen of fallen U.S. service members. Click here to register online or download the registration here: 2018 Hearts to Heroes Ride Registration Form.
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Mercury Island Vendors
Friday, June 8 4:00 – 7:00 pm
Saturday, June 9 12:00 – 7:00 pm
Sunday, June 10 12:00 – 6:00 pm
When attending the weigh-in be sure to visit these vendors:
Boat Exhibit
Friday, June 8 3:00 – 9:00 pm
Saturday, June 9 10:00 am – 9:00 pm
Sunday, June 10 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Area boat and Mercury dealers display in this annual boat exhibit. Come see the latest in styling and technology. Check out what Mercury is making and offering in your backyard. We promise to keep everyone – future boat owners, serious fishermen, and love-the-water people, smiling and excited about the marine fun ahead!! Exhibitors include:
Exhibitors
Friday 3:00 – 6:00 PM
Saturday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Visit these exhibitors while at the festival! They are located on Main Street on your way into Walleye Weekend.
Yoga on Fountain Island
Saturday, June 9 – one hour classes at 6:00 am; 8:00 am, 10:00 am; 12:00 pm; 2:00 pm
Sunday, June 10 – one hour classes at 6:00 am; 8:00 am, 10:00 am
Since being introduced to the Western world, yoga has found popularity in a variety of forms and philosophies. The perspectives vary from a power exercise to a gentle evolution into meditation. The 2018 Walleye Weekend Yoga experience will offer participants and observers an introduction to the variety of approaches to the practice of Yoga.
Prismatic Flame-NEW!
Saturday, June 9 9:00 pm
You won’t want to miss this show of flame and fire on North Main Street. Don’t be late as you won’t want to miss it!
Ecumenical Service
Sunday, June 10 9:00 AM
Essential Rock Church, in conjunction with several other Protestant churches, announces an ecumenical outdoor Christian worship service at Walleye Weekend on Sunday, June 10, 2018, at 9:00 a.m. on the Spectrum 97.7 Music Stage East. Bring friends, family, co-workers and your lawn chairs or blanket and enjoy a biblical message, faithful prayer, and wonderful worship. This 1-hour service can be followed by a whole day of event activities.
Several local pastors will preside over the service and share God’s word. Holy Communion will be served and all are welcome to prepare their hearts and partake with their church/pastor of choice.
Matt Kolb
Sunday, June 10
10:30 AM
Matt Kolb will perform live on stage following the June 10 Sunday morning Ecumenical church service. Matt Kolb is a soulful singer and songwriter from Northeast Wisconsin. His acoustic style borders on a folk and contemporary Christian sound that draws people to the throne room of God within his songs of encouragement and testimony. He has become a Wisconsin favorite, playing festivals such as Lifest and Harmony by the Bay. Kolb’s christian album releases include: “Come Awake!” in 2016. “The Seed” (2013) and “To Serenade the King” (2015). Join the ecumenical church service provided by local area churches followed at 10:30 am with Matt Kolb’s concert!
Dedication of Park Benches
Friday, June 8
4:15 pm
As we commemorate the 40th anniversary of Walleye Weekend, please join us by honoring the people having made this festival not only a vision, but a reality proudly serving our community. Attend the dedication of two park benches located on the northeast side of Oven Island overlooking the channel. One bench is in honor of Tom Hierl, and in memory of Bruce Stumbras, 1978 Walleye Weekend co-chairs. The other bench is in honor of Jo Ann Ward, founder of Walleye Weekend. The bench honoring Tom Hierl and Bruce Stumbras is made possible by the Jo Ann Ward Fund and the bench honoring Jo Ann Ward is made possible by the Bob and Dorothy Royea Fund of the Fond du Lac Area Foundation.
Photo (left to right):
Ray Christ, Alex Alexander, Tom Hierl, John Bloodgood, Don Jones, and Joe from Mercury Marine
Joe Bucher – NEW!
Saturday, June 8
11:00 am – 2:00 pm
at the Chevy Super Dealers Display – North Main Street
Joe Bucher is a National Freshwater Fishing Hall Of Fame Legendary Angler and one of the most highly regarded multispecies fishing authorities in the outdoor business trade. He has been an on-camera talent for 24 years. While his specialty is arguably muskies, Joe is equally adept at catching bass, walleyes, and other game fish. He is also host of the popular award winning TV series “Fishing With Joe Bucher”. Catch more information here!
United States Army
Come out and see your local Army and Army Reserve recruiters Challenge yourself and see if you have got what it takes to be a soldier.
