Algoma wisconsin’s shanty days “celebration of the lake” is a three-day, fun-filled, family festival that takes place on the shores of lake michigan.

Dogs, firearms, and carry-ins are not allowed on the Main Grounds.
Dogs are not allowed on Crescent Beach (on the sand and in the water). Leashed dogs are permitted in all other public areas including the boardwalk on Crescent Beach during the festival, but please be mindful of the large crowds and the effect that the heat can have on your pooches. We wish everyone to be safe and have an enjoyable weekend.

Main Grounds Fees:

Entry to the Main Grounds requires a wristband for ages 12 and up.

Wristbands will be available at any entry gate to the Main Grounds
Purchased at the Gate : $10
Valid for the entire weekend.
Sunday Only: $5

Payments accepted: Cash or checks made payable to Algoma Area Chamber of Commerce.

No band is required to attend the Arts & Crafts and Street Fair, volleyball tournament, parade, 5K, or fishing tournament.

No main grounds entrance fee on Saturday, 11AM-3PM. Stay as long as you want on the grounds but if you leave and wish to re-enter, a wristband is required for entry or re-entry after 3PM on Saturday.

Kid’s Area: Located on the north side of the main grounds, kids will enjoy bouncy houses, face painting, ice cream and more.

There is a separate charge for the Kid’s Area wristband:  $10 for unlimited time for the entire weekend.  This is payable at the Kids Area on the Main Grounds. Times the be announced.

Schedule:

FRIDAY AUGUST 11, 2023

Packet Pick-up 5K Walk/Run & Kids Superhero Fun Run, Algoma Youth Club, 620 Lake St., Time to be announced
3PM – Midnight: Main Grounds Open. Wristbands are required for 12 and older. $10 at the gate. Wristbands are good for the entire weekend.

Music on the Main Stage:

4 – 8PM: Lovin’ Country

8PM – Midnight: Bacchus Lotus

SATURDAY AUGUST 12, 2023

8AM: Shanty Days 5K Run/Walk and Kids Superhero Fun Run. Fun Run 9AM Register here
Battle on the Beach Volleyball Tournament
10AM – 5PM: Arts N’ Crafts Fair and Street Vendor Fair Fremont St. between 2nd & 6th Sts.  
11AM – 3PM: No wristband required to enter the Main Grounds.  If you leave and come back after 3, a wristband is required.
Car Cruise with Car Show    
12PM: Shanty Days Parade
1-4PM: Music on the Main Grounds Stage: Shy Guys
4 – 8PM: Music on the Main Grounds Stage: Rose Canyon Band (Band change.)
8PM – Midnight: Music on the Main Grounds Stage: Pink Houses

Kids bouncy house area will be open on the Main Grounds  Kids area fee is paid at the kids area.
2 – 6PM TC Hatter & Marcianne performing in the Kids Area

SUNDAY AUGUST 13, 2023

9AM: Junior Volleyball Tournament, Crescent Beach
10AM-4PM: Arts & Crafts and Street Fair
11AM-1PM: Mark Jirikovec Band, Main Grounds Stage
12-1PM: Algoma Community Band, Arts and Crafts ‘On The Green’
1 – 4PM: Make it a Double, Arts and Crafts ‘On The Green’
1-4:30PM: Fire on High, Main Grounds Stage
4:30PM: Cougars, Main Grounds Stage
Dusk Fireworks over the Algoma Harbor

Kids bouncy house area will be open on the Main Grounds  Kids area fee is paid at the kids area.

12 – 5PM TC Hatter & Marcianne performing in the Kids Area

Date and Time:

Friday, August 11, 2023, 3pm – Midnight
Saturday, August 12, 2023, 11am - Midnight
Sunday, August 13, 2023 11am - 9pm

Location: Various venues in Algoma WI

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