Here are the events you can’t miss around Manitowoc this week.
MANITOWOC – Here’s your guide to the events you can’t miss in the Manitowoc area this week. For more events and live music dates, visit https://www.visitmanitowoc.com/events/.
Light up your Friday at the Lakeshore Balloon Glow
One of the lakefront’s largest annual events returns to downtown Manitowoc for an incredible night of entertainment, food and fun.
On August 16, the Lakeshore Balloon Glow event begins with the Webfooters Ski Show at 5 p.m., hot air balloons are inflated at dusk, and a fireworks display concludes the evening at 8:30 p.m.
In between there are magic shows, aerial dance performances, food trucks, bouncy castles and more.
For more event information, visit www.visitmanitowoc.com/event/lakeshore-balloon-glow/7/.
More balloon lights: Balloon Glow kicks off August 16 in downtown Manitowoc and features water ski shows, aerial dancers and more
Jam at Acoustic Fest
Relax to the sounds of acoustic music at the 28th Annual Acoustic Fest!
This free concert, featuring many accomplished and local musicians, will take place on August 17th from noon to 9 p.m. at Washington Park, 1115 Washington St., in Manitowoc.
There will be several food trucks and beverage tents on site, with all proceeds benefiting the community in the form of scholarships and donations.
The program can be found at acousticfest.org.
Take it easy on a coastal cruise
Feel the wind in your hair one last time this summer on a coastal cruise!
The SS Badger Lake Michigan car ferry will make its final cruise on August 17 from 2 to 4 p.m.
Live entertainment is provided by Bobby Gleason. The onboard museum, gift shop and arcade are open. Refreshments are available during the cruise.
To purchase tickets, go to www.ssbadger.com/shoreline-cruises/.
Splash around at the family pool party
Cool off from the summer heat with a swim in the Manitowoc Family Aquatic Center pool and mini golf during the Family Pool Party on August 17 at 5:30 p.m.
The Bob & Scott Show features fun music, pool toys and plenty of popcorn, candy and drinks until 9 p.m.
For general information such as pool hours and admission prices, visit www.manitowoc.org/774/Aquatic-Center-Mini-Golf.
Plan your summer in Manitowoc County: Here you will find an overview of all festivals, concerts and trade fairs planned for 2024
See the kids from Wisconsin
The nationally known Kids From Wisconsin are back in Manitowoc to showcase their diverse talents in an exciting show! Their music will fill the Capitol Civic Centre on August 15th from 7-9pm.
This high-energy show is called “Larger than Life: The Great Entertainers” and features legendary music from historic bands and orchestras to modern rock and pop.
To reserve your tickets, visit www.cccshows.org.
Visit Manitowoc is the tourism agency for the City of Manitowoc. Email [email protected], call 920-686-3508 or stop by the Visit Manitowoc Visitor Center downtown, 824 S. Eighth St., open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday (closed holidays). For more information about upcoming events, follow @VisitManitowoc on Facebook, Instagram, X (formerly Twitter) and TikTok.
