Visit Shawano: Shawano Country Tourism

07/19/2025

Sundays at Arlington Park!
Music runs from 6:30pm-8:30pm. Bring your friends, family and a lawn chair!

Shawano Parks & Recreation Department

07/17/2025

The final weekend at the Mielke Theater for the production of Lionel Bart's OLIVER! — the beloved musical that brings Charles Dickens’ classic tale to life with unforgettable songs, powerful performances, and heartwarming moments.
Follow young Oliver Twist on his journey through Victorian London as he meets a colorful cast of characters and searches for love, family, and a place to call home.

📍 Mielke Theater, N5649 N. Airport Rd., Shawano
📅 July 17-20, 2025, 2pm or 7pm shows
🎟️ Tickets available now: https://shawanoarts.ludus.com/index.php

Shawano County Arts Council

07/17/2025

Get ready for one of Wisconsin's favorite traditions— Pulaski Polka Days
It all starts today at 4pm. Join us all weekend long, July 18–21 in Pulaski, WI, for a weekend filled with live polka bands, dancing, huge parade on Sun. at 11am, craft vendors on Sat. and Sun, delicious polish food, and even polka yoga!

Grab your dancing shoes, bring the family, and celebrate the rich Polish heritage that makes Pulaski Polka Days one of the largest polka festivals in the Midwest!

👉 For details, visit: pulaskipolkadays.com

07/16/2025

🌽🍓 Farmers Markets in Shawano Country! 🥕🧀
Nothing says summer like strolling through a local farmers market! 🛒☀️

Come support local growers, makers, and bakers while picking up fresh produce, homemade goodies, handcrafted items, and more. 🥬🍞🧄 From veggies to flowers and everything in between, there’s something for everyone!

📍Multiple market locations across Shawano Country — check out one near you and enjoy the sights, smells, and tastes of the season.
The FRESH Project - Shawano Farmers Market
College of Menominee Nation

07/15/2025

Grab your flip-flops, sunscreen, and good vibes — it’s time for Beach Bash with the Shawano Parks & Recreation Department on Friday, July 18!
Fun starts at 2pm, enjoy a day filled with music, games, food trucks, and summer!

See you at Smalley Park for the ultimate Beach Bash!

07/15/2025

Check out this stunning aerial view of the Barn Quilts of Shawano Country—where art and tradition come together in every corner of our community! Thank you WLUK-TV FOX 11 SkyFox!~

On Friday, the SKYFOX drone took to the sky for an aerial tour of some of the famed barn quilts that have put Shawano County on the map.

07/15/2025

🎶🌟 July 15 -19 Entertainment at The Naberhood and Thursdayz ! 🎤☀️

Enjoy this summer of music, fun, and good vibes — proudly sponsored by Shawano Country Tourism! 🎸🍔🕺

07/14/2025

Watch history in the making as airborne racers participating in the 27TH ANNUAL AIRVENTURE CUP RACE blaze across the sky over Shawano. Sunday, July 20th. Gates open 8am!
This year the racers will cross over TURN #1 Shawano Municipal Airport and Seaplane Base at 500 feet above the ground!! Come experience the sights and sounds of close to 100 various aircraft types from JETS to single engine Cubs!

07/13/2025

Join the Marion Area Historical Society WI for their annual HERITAGE DAY Saturday, July 26, 2025.
Events start with the Car Show. Registration at 8am. Vehicles include Cars, trucks, Hot Rod/Rat Rod, Tractors and Motorcycles. Come and see the unique craft vendors from 9am - 3pm. Music under the Bandstand by Zander's Music RayMakers 9am - 11:30am and Mike Daley & Bill Hurley 12;30pm - 3pm. Museum will be open for viewing, raffles, silent auction, food and more!

Join in on this historical day in Marion! 620 E. Ramsdell St., Marion, WI

07/13/2025

Hey Polka Fans!
It’s that time of year again – Pulaski Polka Days is back and better than ever! 🎉 Come join us for a weekend full of music, dancing, and fun as we celebrate our love for polkas!
🗓 Dates: Thursday, July 17 - Sunday, July 20, 2025
📍 Location: Pulaski, WI, Pulaski Polka Days Grounds, 419 E. Pulaski St., Pulaski WI

Get ready for:
🎵 Fantastic live polka bands - Dancing under 2 tents & pavilion
🍔 Tasty Polish (Pierogies, Polish Sausage, Golumpki) and American food
🎡 Family-friendly activities, Craft & Vendor Fair, Huge Parade on Sun. at 11am

Whether you're a polka pro or just love great music and a festive atmosphere, Pulaski Polka Days has something for everyone. Don’t miss out on one of the best polka festivals in the nation! Full music schedule can be found at www.pulaskipolkadays.com

Grab your dancing shoes and bring your friends and family for a weekend you won’t forget. See you there!

07/12/2025

Three days of music, memories, and magic under the trees! 🌳✨ Aug. 8 - 10
Join us for one of Wisconsin’s longest-running folk festivals Shawano Folk Music Festival —featuring an incredible lineup of talented artists like Joe Crookston, Heather Styka, Paul Cebar Tomorrow Sound, Anne Hills, The Oh Boys!, and many more!

🎤 Multiple stages • 🎻 Intimate concerts 🍔 Local food • 🧒 Family fun
Whether you're a die-hard folk fan or just love good music in a beautiful setting, this is a summer tradition you won’t want to miss!

🎟️ Tickets available now at: https://shawanofestival.ludus.com, in person at the Shawano Country Chamber of Commerce, 1263 S. Main St., Shawano or at the gate.
Bring a friend—and come sing along! 🎵

07/12/2025

🚨SURPRISE! SUNDAY SHOW INCOMING!🚨

Sunday night just got a whole lot more exciting — the Ski Sharks are hitting the water for a special Sunday show and you’re invited! 🦈

📍 Smalley Park, Shawano
🕠 Preshow: 5:30 PM
🕕 Main Show: 6:00 PM
🎟 FREE Admission
🍔 Our Bank First concession stand will be serving supper & snacks

🍺 Stubborn Brothers Brewery is bringing the party with their beer truck on-site!

🎁 Beans & Books Coffeehouse LLC is tossing in some gift cards and we’ll be giving them away during the show!

Major thanks to our amazing sponsors for helping make this Sunday show one to remember.

Grab your crew, grab a drink, and let’s make Sunday night legendary.




Photo: Rich Montour