C’mon in. A flippin’ awesome place to host a meeting!
Here’s the thing about the Lake Winnebago Region in Wisconsin, it’s stuffed to the gills with scenic beauty, history & vitality, food & drink, unique event venues, and people too nice for their own good. A welcoming lakeside destination that includes Fond du Lac, Chilton, Waupun, the renowned Horicon Marsh, and everything in between.
Meetings
Hard to believe sometimes, but meetings can be productive, engaging and even enjoyable. From a cozy board retreat to your annual awards banquet, we’ll help you nail it.
Sports
Jeez! We’ve got world class golf courses, baseball fields, soccer fields, year-round fishing, ice arenas and more. Whatever your sport, let’s hit it out of the park!
Weddings + Reunions
From a boutique hotel to sprawling, lakeside locations; from getting hitched to staging a spectacular event, we’ve got the location and the team to pull it off with class and panache. Let’s get emotional!
Put the “Foot of the Lake”
at the Top of Your List
C’mon in to your favorite meeting place! Where we’re friendly, thorough, and offer great incentives. Experience the best of Wisconsin Hospitality. From your black-tie event, gala, or your corporate annual awards banquet to fundraisers, you will find the accommodations that suit your needs and will be pleasantly surprised by our off-site attractions that will continue your memory-making experience after the meetings or extend your stay!
Schedule a site visit today!
We know it’s all about you.
We enjoy taking time to get to know our planners so we can thoroughly understand their needs. Then, working alongside the hoteliers and business owners in the community, we provide experiences and recommendations that will make Fond du Lac or Waupun the best location for your particular meeting or event. Our goal is to help you feel comfortable and confident, make your planning experience fun and easy, and finish with the most successful and memorable event possible.
Edith Ferguson
Phone: 800.937.9123 / 920.923.3010
Email: eferguson@fdl.com
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“Destination Lake Winnebago Region did a stellar job of assisting with our Chief Executives Workshop in 2021 at Hotel Retlaw. They really stepped up at helping us incorporate the downtown area to include an off-site luncheon at the Thelma Sadoff Center for Fine Arts, as well as arrival packets for each of our guests. They were an integral part of the planning of a very successful event. Kudos to Destination Lake Winnebago Region”
-Carrie Jensen CMP, Event Manager, League of WI Municipalities
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“Destination Lake Winnebago Region is a knowledgeable and enthusiastic ambassador for the region. They have great recommendations for restaurants and fun activities to make the most of my visit. Hotel Retlaw’s art deco interiors are beautiful! I enjoyed my stay, and the staff went out of their way to make sure we had everything we needed for our meeting.”
-Suzanna Park Hogendorn, Wisconsin Society of Association Executives
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“I can’t say enough about the hospitality Kyle and I were shown for our VIP FAM tour of Fond du Lac! The outstanding service provided by Destination Lake Winnebago Region is truly second to none. We have found working with a CVB to highlight a city while we are in the process of choosing a site to host for us has benefit’s we couldn’t have imagined. Fond du Lac and Hotel Retlaw are both hidden gem’s that won’t be hidden once the word gets out – book your conference now!”
-Michelle Vetterkind, President & CEO, Wisconsin Broadcasters Association
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“It was an absolute pleasure to work with Destination Lake Winnebago Region on our FDL Event! It’s obvious they are professional and have lots of experience in this. It really shows. You can be assured that if we have another event in the FDL area, they will be contacted first. Thanks to Destination Lake Winnebago Region for all their help and advice!”
-Keith Gumbinger, Model T – Wonderful Wisconsin Tour Chairman 2022
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Destination Lake Winnebago Region provided us with resources and ideas for our group to enjoy. Their assistance helped make our tour a success. They were a pleasure to work with, and was always available to help in any way necessary! We couldn’t have done it without their help. Our group had a terrific time in Fond du Lac, Thank you!
-Sharon Wirth, Model T
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When I started planning an education session and board meeting for the Wisconsin Chapter of Meeting Professionals International I was not familiar with the region. I communicated with Destination Lake Winnebago Region many times, and always felt our event was first on their list even though I know they were working on many other events. They continued to be simply amazing during my site visit. They knew so much about each business and has a great relationship with owners and staff. These relationships are what makes collaboration between Destination and local businesses work so perfectly. Every event of ours worked seamlessly because of the direction Destination Lake Winnebago Region has with the facility that we were in and the other facilities that took part. Working with Darcie was wonderful and I can’t wait until I have the opportunity to work with this team and this area again.
Reggie Driscoll, Meeting Planners International
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Destination Lake Winnebago Region was a key factor in the execution of a successful program and leadership retreat. They are able to provide options in her region that not only lay the groundwork for a successful program, but also allow us to get our leadership into with venues that get us thinking creatively and bonded as a group. It was very kind they stopped by to check out how our program was going and see if anything else was needed. Their positive relationships with the community makes us look good to our clients. They are our first call when looking to hold an event in the Fond du Lac area.
Christopher Dyer, MDS Association Management
