Green Lake Country includes the areas of Green Lake, Princeton, Markesan, Berlin and Ripon. Here are a few of the events scheduled in this area.
Seasonal
April 18 - October 10
Every Saturday,7:00 am - 12:00 pm Wisconsin's Largest Flea Market Princeton City Park Celebrating 40 years
Memorial Day - Labor Day
Shamba Safari - Drive through Wild Animal Park. Get out and feed Giraffe's and have a camel ride
April 24 - October 17
Every Friday & Saturday American Legion Brat Fry Voted Best Brat Fry for 5 years running
June - August
Ripon Main Street Summer Concert Series every Friday 7pm - 10pm www.riponmainstreet.com
Green Lake Concerts in the Park Series every Wednesday www.visitgreenlake.com
June
June 12-13 June Dairy Days - Markesan
June 16 - Summer Music Series - Stan O Gene park - Neshkoro
June 19 - Angler/Young Angler Fishing Tourney - Deacon Mills Park - Green Lake
June 20 - Summertime Sip & Stroll - Downtown Ripon
July
Let Freedom Ring July 3, 1pm • Riverside Park, Berlin
Party on the Pond July 3 • Town Square, Green Lake Independence Day •
Friday, July 4 For a list of fireworks shows in the area, please see Berlin Journal Newspapers’ weekly publications starting in mid-June for a full list of area times and locations.
Neshkoro Firemen’s Picnic Independence Celebration July 4 • Fire Station, Neshkoro
Omro American Legion Post 234 Pancake Breakfast July 4 • Location TBA,
Omro Fourth on the Fox Parade & Celebration July 4 • Scott Park - Downtown Omro
Legion Auxiliary Pancake Breakfast July 4, 7–11am • 518 Water St., Green Lake
Light up the Lake July 4 • Deacon Mills Park, Green Lake
Fourth of July Celebration July 5, 11am–9pm • Marquette Village Hall
Independence Day Celebration July 5, 4pm • Princeton City Park
Green Lake Festival of Music: Chamber Music Institute (CMI) July 6–19
Rodman Center, Ripon College Festival of Music: CMI Faculty Concert July 9, 7:30pm • Rodman, Ripon College
Lifest: A Party with a Purpose July 10–13 • Sunnyview Fairgrounds, Oshkosh
Eureka Daze July 12, noon • 3114 Liberty St., Eureka
Manchester Chute Out Professional Bull Riding July 12, 7pm •
Festival of Music: CMI Faculty Concert July 16, 7:30pm • Rodman, Ripon College “Art on the Vine” at Lunch Creek July 19, 10am–4pm • W1845 Cty. E, Neshkoro Affair for the Square [Town Square] July 19 • Location TBD, Green Lake Festival of Music: CMI Final Concert July 19, 2pm • Rodman, Ripon College Summertime Sip & Stroll July 19, 1–4pm • Downtown Ripon Shoreline Boat Jam 2025 July 20 • Norwegian Bay, Green Lake Wisconsin Triathlon Series July 20 • Deacon Mills Park, Green Lake Broadway Music Camp July 21-25 • Town Square, Green Lake
August
EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025 July 21–27 • Oshkosh Festival of Music: Festival Gala July 25, 6–9pm • Thrasher, Green Lake Bugle Mouth Bass Tournament July 26 • North Riverside Park, Berlin Kids in the Kitchen July 28-30 • Town Square, Green Lake Winnebago County Fair July 30–Aug. 3 • Sunnyview Expo, Oshkosh Green Lake County Junior Free Fair July 31–Aug. 3 • 570 South St., Green Lake Wisconsin State American Legion Class A Baseball Tournament July 31–Aug. 5 • 518 Water St., Green LakePolish Picnic and Annual Car Show TBA • St. John’s Catholic, Princeton Princeton VFW Horseshoe Tourney TBD • 136 N. Farmer Street, Princeton St. James Celebration TBA • St. James Church, Neshkoro Winnebago County Fair July 30–Aug. 3 • Sunnyview Expo, OshkoshGreen Lake County Junior Free Fair July 31–Aug. 3 • 570 South St., Green Lake Wisconsin State American Legion Class A Baseball Tournament July 31–Aug. 5 • 518 Water St., Green Lake Green Lake Wine Walk August 1 • Downtown Green Lake 5th Annual Scooping the Loop August 2, 5–8pm • Downtown RiponGreen Lake Wooden Boat Show August 2 • Deacon Mills Park, Green Lake Green Lake County Community Local Law Enforcement Event August 5 • Location, Time TBA Omro National Night Out August 5 • Scott Park, Omro Berlin Boat Club Corn Roast August 8–9 • Pioneer Island, Oshkosh $10,000 Best for Last Raffle Aug. 9, noon • VFW Post 10452, Princeton Green Lake Fine Art Show Aug. 9–10 • Town Square, Green Lake 38th annual Street Cruzers Car Show August 10 • South Riverside Park, Berlin Waushara County Fair August 14–17 • 513 S. Fair St., Wautoma Father Marquette Day August 16 • Montello City Park Fox River Runners; Celebrate the Fox Corn Roast • Aug. 16 • Scott Park, Omro Cemetery Walking Tours August 23 • Princeton City Cemetery East Central Benefit Tractor Cruise August 23 • Heatley Farm, Ripon Kingston Krazy Daze Chubfest August 23 • Downtown Kingston Neshkoro Lions host Wisconsin Lawn Mower Racing Association August 23 • Lions Park Arena, Neshkoro Berlin Hist. Society Museum Closes Aug. 24, 1–4pm • 111 S. Adams Ave., Berlin Farmer’s Corn Roast August 28 • Downtown Markesan Last Friday Night Summer Concert August 29, 7–10pm • Village Green, Ripon Redgranite Labor Day Festival August 30–September 1 • Redgranite 13dot1 Half Marathon, 10K & 5K August 30 • Deacon Mills, Green Lake LakeApalooza Street Dance August 30 • 518 Water St., Green Lake White Lake Labor Day Wkd. Pig Roast Aug. 30 • White Lake Beach Resort, Montello Anniversary Party • Aug. 31, noon–5pm Rushford Meadery & Winery, Omro Eureka Lock Closes for season Aug. 31, 9am–8pm • Fox River, Berlin Marquette Historical Society Church Museum Open House Aug. 31, 11–3pm • 240 W. 2nd, Marquette Redgranite Labor Day Festival
8/29-8/30
Princeton - !st Annual Festa De La Vespa - Join the Shops of Water Street in celebrating the classic Vespa scooter. More information at www.theshopsofwaterstreet.com or call Angela Zodrow 920-229-5309.
September
9/11 = 9/13
Princeton - Whooping Crane Festival - Celebrate the survival of the nearly extinct Whooping Crane. Enjoy a weekend packed with activities for everyone. For more information contact the Princeton Chamber www.princetonwi.com - 920-295-3877 or www.operationmigration.org
9/12
Green Lake - Wisconsin State Chili Cook-0ff - Cooks begin at 11 am. Live entertainment at noon. Chili sampling begins at 3 pm. www.visitgreenlake.com
9/19
Ripon - Septemberfest - Custom car and motorcycle show, pet parade, live music, children's activities, arts and crafts and more. www.ripon-wi.com - 920-748-6764
9/20
Markesan - 24th Annual Heritage Day - Grand River Valley Museum. Demonstrations throughout the complex. Free refreshments and admission. 920-398-3945
9/26, 9/27
Green Lake - Harvest Fest - Hundreds of hand made crafts amazing food, an entire park filled with fun. Car show with over 500 cars. www.visitgreenlake.com 920-294-3231
October
10/3
Berlin - Pumkins on the Petunias - Downtown Berlin, www.pumpkinsonpetunias.com
10/17
Berlin - Historical Society Ghost Walk - Oakwood Cemetery - Contact Lee 920-361-2460
10/18
Green Lake - Heidel House - Oktoberfest
November
11/19
Berlin - Annual Lighting the Park - Nathan Strong Park - 30th Annual Lighted Christmas Parade - 920-361-3636
11/20-11/21
Markesan - Homespun Holidays in Markesan - 920-398-2572
11/27 - 11/28
Princeton - Christmas in Princeton - Horse wagon rides through town. Friday parade and tree lighting. Craft fairs and Breakfast with Santa. 920-295-6586
December
12/4 - 12/6
Ripon - Dickens of a Christmas - Featuring Living Windows, Breakfast with Santa, Night of Nativities, Enchanted Forest, Dickens of a Quilt Show, Tour of Homes and more. www.ripon-wi.com 920-748-6764
12/5
Markesan - Winterfest - 5K run, crafts for kids, Santa and more. www.markesanwi.com
Seasonal
April 18 - October 10
Every Saturday,7:00 am - 12:00 pm Wisconsin's Largest Flea Market Princeton City Park Celebrating 40 years
Memorial Day - Labor Day
Shamba Safari - Drive through Wild Animal Park. Get out and feed Giraffe's and have a camel ride
April 24 - October 17
Every Friday & Saturday American Legion Brat Fry Voted Best Brat Fry for 5 years running
June - August
Ripon Main Street Summer Concert Series every Friday 7pm - 10pm www.riponmainstreet.com
Green Lake Concerts in the Park Series every Wednesday www.visitgreenlake.com
June
June 12-13 June Dairy Days - Markesan
June 16 - Summer Music Series - Stan O Gene park - Neshkoro
June 19 - Angler/Young Angler Fishing Tourney - Deacon Mills Park - Green Lake
June 20 - Summertime Sip & Stroll - Downtown Ripon
July
Let Freedom Ring July 3, 1pm • Riverside Park, Berlin
Party on the Pond July 3 • Town Square, Green Lake Independence Day •
Friday, July 4 For a list of fireworks shows in the area, please see Berlin Journal Newspapers’ weekly publications starting in mid-June for a full list of area times and locations.
Neshkoro Firemen’s Picnic Independence Celebration July 4 • Fire Station, Neshkoro
Omro American Legion Post 234 Pancake Breakfast July 4 • Location TBA,
Omro Fourth on the Fox Parade & Celebration July 4 • Scott Park - Downtown Omro
Legion Auxiliary Pancake Breakfast July 4, 7–11am • 518 Water St., Green Lake
Light up the Lake July 4 • Deacon Mills Park, Green Lake
Fourth of July Celebration July 5, 11am–9pm • Marquette Village Hall
Independence Day Celebration July 5, 4pm • Princeton City Park
Green Lake Festival of Music: Chamber Music Institute (CMI) July 6–19
Rodman Center, Ripon College Festival of Music: CMI Faculty Concert July 9, 7:30pm • Rodman, Ripon College
Lifest: A Party with a Purpose July 10–13 • Sunnyview Fairgrounds, Oshkosh
Eureka Daze July 12, noon • 3114 Liberty St., Eureka
Manchester Chute Out Professional Bull Riding July 12, 7pm •
Festival of Music: CMI Faculty Concert July 16, 7:30pm • Rodman, Ripon College “Art on the Vine” at Lunch Creek July 19, 10am–4pm • W1845 Cty. E, Neshkoro Affair for the Square [Town Square] July 19 • Location TBD, Green Lake Festival of Music: CMI Final Concert July 19, 2pm • Rodman, Ripon College Summertime Sip & Stroll July 19, 1–4pm • Downtown Ripon Shoreline Boat Jam 2025 July 20 • Norwegian Bay, Green Lake Wisconsin Triathlon Series July 20 • Deacon Mills Park, Green Lake Broadway Music Camp July 21-25 • Town Square, Green Lake
August
EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025 July 21–27 • Oshkosh Festival of Music: Festival Gala July 25, 6–9pm • Thrasher, Green Lake Bugle Mouth Bass Tournament July 26 • North Riverside Park, Berlin Kids in the Kitchen July 28-30 • Town Square, Green Lake Winnebago County Fair July 30–Aug. 3 • Sunnyview Expo, Oshkosh Green Lake County Junior Free Fair July 31–Aug. 3 • 570 South St., Green Lake Wisconsin State American Legion Class A Baseball Tournament July 31–Aug. 5 • 518 Water St., Green LakePolish Picnic and Annual Car Show TBA • St. John’s Catholic, Princeton Princeton VFW Horseshoe Tourney TBD • 136 N. Farmer Street, Princeton St. James Celebration TBA • St. James Church, Neshkoro Winnebago County Fair July 30–Aug. 3 • Sunnyview Expo, OshkoshGreen Lake County Junior Free Fair July 31–Aug. 3 • 570 South St., Green Lake Wisconsin State American Legion Class A Baseball Tournament July 31–Aug. 5 • 518 Water St., Green Lake Green Lake Wine Walk August 1 • Downtown Green Lake 5th Annual Scooping the Loop August 2, 5–8pm • Downtown RiponGreen Lake Wooden Boat Show August 2 • Deacon Mills Park, Green Lake Green Lake County Community Local Law Enforcement Event August 5 • Location, Time TBA Omro National Night Out August 5 • Scott Park, Omro Berlin Boat Club Corn Roast August 8–9 • Pioneer Island, Oshkosh $10,000 Best for Last Raffle Aug. 9, noon • VFW Post 10452, Princeton Green Lake Fine Art Show Aug. 9–10 • Town Square, Green Lake 38th annual Street Cruzers Car Show August 10 • South Riverside Park, Berlin Waushara County Fair August 14–17 • 513 S. Fair St., Wautoma Father Marquette Day August 16 • Montello City Park Fox River Runners; Celebrate the Fox Corn Roast • Aug. 16 • Scott Park, Omro Cemetery Walking Tours August 23 • Princeton City Cemetery East Central Benefit Tractor Cruise August 23 • Heatley Farm, Ripon Kingston Krazy Daze Chubfest August 23 • Downtown Kingston Neshkoro Lions host Wisconsin Lawn Mower Racing Association August 23 • Lions Park Arena, Neshkoro Berlin Hist. Society Museum Closes Aug. 24, 1–4pm • 111 S. Adams Ave., Berlin Farmer’s Corn Roast August 28 • Downtown Markesan Last Friday Night Summer Concert August 29, 7–10pm • Village Green, Ripon Redgranite Labor Day Festival August 30–September 1 • Redgranite 13dot1 Half Marathon, 10K & 5K August 30 • Deacon Mills, Green Lake LakeApalooza Street Dance August 30 • 518 Water St., Green Lake White Lake Labor Day Wkd. Pig Roast Aug. 30 • White Lake Beach Resort, Montello Anniversary Party • Aug. 31, noon–5pm Rushford Meadery & Winery, Omro Eureka Lock Closes for season Aug. 31, 9am–8pm • Fox River, Berlin Marquette Historical Society Church Museum Open House Aug. 31, 11–3pm • 240 W. 2nd, Marquette Redgranite Labor Day Festival
8/29-8/30
Princeton - !st Annual Festa De La Vespa - Join the Shops of Water Street in celebrating the classic Vespa scooter. More information at www.theshopsofwaterstreet.com or call Angela Zodrow 920-229-5309.
September
9/11 = 9/13
Princeton - Whooping Crane Festival - Celebrate the survival of the nearly extinct Whooping Crane. Enjoy a weekend packed with activities for everyone. For more information contact the Princeton Chamber www.princetonwi.com - 920-295-3877 or www.operationmigration.org
9/12
Green Lake - Wisconsin State Chili Cook-0ff - Cooks begin at 11 am. Live entertainment at noon. Chili sampling begins at 3 pm. www.visitgreenlake.com
9/19
Ripon - Septemberfest - Custom car and motorcycle show, pet parade, live music, children's activities, arts and crafts and more. www.ripon-wi.com - 920-748-6764
9/20
Markesan - 24th Annual Heritage Day - Grand River Valley Museum. Demonstrations throughout the complex. Free refreshments and admission. 920-398-3945
9/26, 9/27
Green Lake - Harvest Fest - Hundreds of hand made crafts amazing food, an entire park filled with fun. Car show with over 500 cars. www.visitgreenlake.com 920-294-3231
October
10/3
Berlin - Pumkins on the Petunias - Downtown Berlin, www.pumpkinsonpetunias.com
10/17
Berlin - Historical Society Ghost Walk - Oakwood Cemetery - Contact Lee 920-361-2460
10/18
Green Lake - Heidel House - Oktoberfest
November
11/19
Berlin - Annual Lighting the Park - Nathan Strong Park - 30th Annual Lighted Christmas Parade - 920-361-3636
11/20-11/21
Markesan - Homespun Holidays in Markesan - 920-398-2572
11/27 - 11/28
Princeton - Christmas in Princeton - Horse wagon rides through town. Friday parade and tree lighting. Craft fairs and Breakfast with Santa. 920-295-6586
December
12/4 - 12/6
Ripon - Dickens of a Christmas - Featuring Living Windows, Breakfast with Santa, Night of Nativities, Enchanted Forest, Dickens of a Quilt Show, Tour of Homes and more. www.ripon-wi.com 920-748-6764
12/5
Markesan - Winterfest - 5K run, crafts for kids, Santa and more. www.markesanwi.com