Summer Fun

Kickin' It Lakeside is the area's premier soccer tournament hosted by Lakeshore United FC and features some of the best Select and Academy teams from across Wisconsin and the Midwest!

Ranging from U8 thru U19, Kickin' It Lakeside includes 2 brackets for boys and girls at each age group, ensuring competitive play for all with a guaranteed 3-game minimum.​ 

11AM-12:30PM

With 30 years of experience cooking with Dutch ovens, Pat and Mike Ward have a wealth of information to share on the how-tos of Dutch oven cooking whether it be for the next camping trip or backyard cookout. Children must be accompanied by an adult. All vehicles will need a state park admission sticker.

Meet at the Outdoor Shelter near parking lot P8.

8am-5pm

On Free Fishing Weekend, you can drill a hole and drop a line without a fishing license, trout stamp or salmon stamp. What a great opportunity for family and friends to give it a try! Please be aware that while you can fish without a license, all fishing regulations remain in effect, including seasons, bag limits and length limits. Please review the regulations before you start. Free Fishing Weekends are always held the third full weekend in January and the first full weekend in June. Watch for clinic announcements in the months ahead. 

7:30pm

Who says #Throwbacks are reserved for Thursdays? The Pop 2000 Tour delivers the TRL moments that will bring you right back to the early 2000s. POP 2000 TOUR features Chris Kirkpatrick of *NSYNC, O-Town, Ryan Cabrera and LFO.

Ticket Pricing

• Tier 1: $60 +fees
• Tier 2: $45 +fees
• Tier 3: $35 +fees
• RESERVED SEATING

Sheboygan celebrates Independence Day with the annual Freedom Fest event:

Independence Day Parade
9am – North 8^th Street & Center Avenue to Michigan Avenue to Broughton Drive
Sponsored by Wisconsin Bank & Trust

Freedom Fest – Music, Food and Fun:
Noon – 11pm – Deland Park
Sponsored by Plenco

Live Music Lineup:   TBA

Stay tuned – more details to come! 

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Festival Fireworks
9:30pm – lakefront near South Pier
Sponsored by Festival Foods

4:30pm-8:30pm Rain or Shine

2024 details to be determined. 2023 Lobster Dinner Tickets were $60 in advance and they do sell out out. Live Lobsters are cooked upon your arrival (Please allow 20 minutes for preparation). The event is open to the public with no ticket required to attend. Enjoy live music, refreshments and additional food for purchase on the day of. Proceeds support the future of Sheboygan County through education and other Early Bird Rotary initiatives.

Summer Candlelight Hike:  Saturday, July 20 from 8:30 – 10:30pm

Bring your friends and family to the park for a self-guided hike along the cordwalk and beach. Torches will light the way along the beach cordwalk and between Parking lots three and five. No pets or strollers for the candlelight hike, please. The Sanderling Nature Center will be open from 8–10:30pm. We recommend parking in lots P3, P4, P5 or P6.

Brat Days is back in Sheboygan with free admission and free music in Kiwanis Park! The park is open 4pm to 11:30pm on Friday and 11am-11:30pm on Saturday with a marketplace, amusement rides, memorabilia tent, family area, and of course live music on the Johnsonville Main Stage and plenty of food and drinks at the Sheboygan Jaycees Main Food and Soda Stand. With limited parking at Kiwanis park, a shuttle service is available both days.

It’s BACK! The Coho Derby is returning to Deland Park this August with three days of bands, fishing, family fun, and big fish on display.

Sheboygan, WI welcomes powerboat racing back to the western shore of Lake Michigan for a second year! This year's event will be open to all offshore classes. Race teams are expected from around the world, including Australia, Italy, Sweden, Canada, and Norway.

Speed seekers, water enthusiasts, and families will all enjoy this inaugural competition and exhibition weekend in Sheboygan, WI on the pristine waters of Lake Michigan right in front of Blue Harbor Resort. Bring your own chairs or blankets, food and drinks for watching the races from one of the public viewing areas. You will also find food trucks stationed in various spots near the viewing areas.  

Stay tuned for further information as it becomes available!

11AM-12:30PM

The Pudgie Pie Iron Guy will be back to share the fun of cooking over a campfire with a pie iron. Looking for ideas to take your campfire cooking to the next level? Try your hand at creating tasty treats while learning tips from a pro. Jon provides the gear and food; you put it together! Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Meet Jon at the park amphitheater near parking lot P4.

• Children ages 2 and under are FREE.
• Children 2 and under must be accompanied in the water by an adult with a paid waterpark swim pass.
• Children under 16 years of age must be accompanied by an adult 21 or over

• Hot Tub
• Surf Simulator
• Lazy River
• Lily Hopper
• Water Basketball
• Dueling Tube Slides
• 2 Waterslides
• Toddler Tides
• Private Cabanas
• Rocky Bottom Snack Shop

Plus outdoor pool and direct Lake Michigan beach access!

• Swimsuit/Cover-Up
• Plastic bag to carry wet suits home
• Swim goggles/Earplugs
• Flip flops/Aqua socks
• Waterproof watch
• Exercise clothing
• Reading materials
• If you'd like to enjoy the waterpark experience, but won't be in the water, remember to pack a cool t-shirt and shorts to wear while in the waterpark, which is consistently heated to 84 degrees.