Walleye Weekend "What's New" Events
Bingo
Bingo is coming to Walleye Weekend! Games are running all day on Saturday and Sunday. Prizes are available for each winner, with large summer-themed prizes given away to winners every hour on the hour courtesy of Keller Williams Envision.
Saturday, June 13th: 11 am – 4 pm
Sunday, June 14th: 11 am – 2 pm
Sponsored by: Keller Williams Envision, Greater Fond du Lac Area
Sand Sculpting Showcase
NEW at Walleye Weekend in 2026! Come out to Walleye Weekend this summer to watch this Sand Sculpting Showcase take place. Six sculptors start carving at 10 am and will have completed sculptures at 4 pm. Stop by throughout the day to watch their progress. Make sure to check out the sand sculpting photo op as well!
Saturday, June 13th: 10 am – 4 pm
Sponsored by: National Exchange Bank & Trust
Supported by: Abobinable Snow, Ice, and Sand and Lannon Stone
KPop Demon Hunters Performance
Event Details: Join the KPop Demon Hunters (Rumi, Mira, and Zoey) in a sing-along and meet and greet!
Saturday, June 13th: 11 am – 12:30 pm, 1:30 pm – 3 pm
Sunday, June 14th: 11 am – 12:30 pm, 1:30 pm – 3 pm
Sponsored by: Alliant Energy
Supported by: Princess My Party
Chalk Art Contest
2nd Annual Chalk Art Contest at Walleye Weekend returns! Get involved in three ways: as an Artist, in the Audience, or as a Judge. Artist: Sign up to enjoy a few hours creating art outside during Walleye Weekend while competing for the title of Chalk Art Champion!
Audience: Watch as the sidewalk is transformed into a chalk art gallery over the span of only a few hours!
Judge: Vote for your favorite finished piece! Voting is open to both Artists and Audience members (one vote per person).
*Saturday, June 13: 11 am – 3 pm
*Sunday, June 14: 11 am – 3 pm will serve as a rain date for inclement weather.
10:30 – 11:30 am: Registration at the THELMA tent & sidewalk spot assignment
11 am – 2:30 pm: Working timeframe
2:30 – 3 pm: Chalk down; judging begins
3:15 pm: Winners announced
Winners will receive a curated gift basket including THELMA merchandise, a THELMA gift certificate, and art supplies — plus the title of 2026 Walleye Weekend Chalk Art Champion!
Adult Artist (Ages 14+): $20
Youth Artist (Ages 13 & under): $10
Artists may work with one assistant due to space constraints.
Sponsored by: Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin and ThedaCare
In Partnership With: THELMA Sadoff Center for the Arts
Beans and Bites Coffee Truck
Event Details: Grab a cup of specialty-made coffee on Saturday morning now at Walleye Weekend! The Beans and Bites Coffee Truck serves a variety of hot and cold drinks, coffee or otherwise!
Saturday, June 13th: 6:30 am – 11:30 am
Supported by: Beans and Bites
Storytime with Fond du Lac Public Library
Join the Fond du Lac Public Library for a Storytime on Sunday, June 14th, afternoon on Imagination Island. Sign up for a Library Card and even learn about all the services that the library offers.
Sunday, June 14th: 1 pm – 1:30 pm, 3 pm – 3:30 pm
Supported by: Fond du Lac Public Library