🎉 What’s Happening in Sheboygan This Week
Wed, Jul 23
- SCIO Sheboygan Farmer’s Market at Fountain Park – kickoff of the weekly summer market (runs through Oct 29)
- Grillin’ & Growin’ Membership Drive – Chamber of Commerce community event
- STC “Ebodying Creativity” Theatre Workshops – July 22–24, for ages 16+
- Summer Nights with Sheboygan Pops Concert Band in Fountain Park
Thu, Jul 24
- Chat with Kristin – networking meetup via the Chamber
- Wade House Driving Clinic: Learning Audit – driving history experience
- Levitt AMP Sheboygan Music Series kicks off at City Green
Fri, Jul 25
- Gridlife – Summer Apex Music & Motorsports Festival at Road America, runs until Sun, Jul 27
- Mossy Stones live music at 1702 S. 17th St. in Sheboygan
- Jazz with Drake – Fountain Park venue
- Wade House Driving Clinic: Learning Audit continues
Sat, Jul 26
- Specters of the Spotlight – Ghost Tours, Weill Center (through Sep 27)
- Historic Happy Hour Tour, Weill Center (runs through Sep 27)
- Street Elite Summer Dance Camp, 919 N 14th St., Sheboygan
- Midsummer Festival of the Arts – broader county arts event
- Maywood Prairie Walk at Maywood Environmental Park
- Family Fun Day & Date Night – county-wide community gathering
- Wade House Prairie Schooner Saturdays – begins Jul 26 and runs through Oct 18
Sun, Jul 27
- Harry Potter Themed Trivia Night at Ranieri’s Four of a Kind Bar & Grill
- Motorhead Car Show in Howards Grove
- SAH Summer Game 4 at Sheboygan Lakers Ice Center
- SCIO Farmer’s Market continues on Sunday? (Typically Mondays, verify schedule)
🌾 Notable Events Nearby (Sheboygan County)
- Road America: GRIDLIFE Summer Apex Festival — July 25–27, high-energy motorsports + live music near Elkhart Lake
- Elkhart Lake’s Farmers & Artisans Market – Saturday mornings, including Jul 26
- Crystal Lake Golf Course Free Live Music – Emma Sprenger, Sat, Jul 26
- Elkhart Lake Fire Department Picnic & Fireworks – past events Jul 5–6
🌿 Ongoing Activities & Attractions
- Kohler-Andrae State Park – beaches, hiking, dune trails year-round
- Maywood Environmental Park – perfect for strolls or outings any day
- Sheboygan Indian Mound Park – a historical outdoor site with Native American burial mounds
- Wade House Historic Site – open-air museum with carriage rides and programs
- Sheboygan County Historical Museum – Taylor Park location with rotating exhibits
🌟 Quick-View Calendar
| Date | Highlights |
|---|---|
| Wed 23 | Farmer’s Market, Chamber event, Theatre workshops, Pops concert |
| Thu 24 | Chat with Kristin, Driving clinic, Levitt AMP concert series begins |
| Fri 25 | Gridlife festival, Live music at the park and Mossy Stones |
| Sat 26 | Ghost tours, Dance camp, Arts festival, Park walk, Family fun |
| Sun 27 | Trivia night, Car show, Lakers game, possible market |
| Mon 28 | Food Truck Mondays begins |
| Tue 29 | 8th Streatery event kicks off |
✅ Tips & Suggestions
- Plan ahead for Gridlife—it’s a big motorsports/music event with potential road traffic.
- Reserve tickets for ghost tours & driving clinic—these run weekly through September.
- Outdoor options like Maywood, Kohler-Andrae, and Indian Mound Park are flexible and weather-dependent.
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🌞 Top Outdoor Events & Details (July 23–29)
SCIO Sheboygan Farmers Market
- 📍 Location: Fountain Park, 8th St & Erie Ave, Sheboygan WI 53081
- 🕗 Wed & Sat, 8 AM–1 PM (runs through Oct 29)
- 💵 Free to visit; vendors: $30/day ($25 space + $5 city fee)
- 📞 Info: (920) 457‑7272
- 💡 Weather tip: Showers and thunderstorms expected Wed–Fri mornings; consider bringing an umbrella or visiting later.
Levitt AMP Sheboygan Music Series
- 🎵 Thursday, July 24, 6:00–8:30 PM
- Becca Stevens (headliner) – free concert
- 📍 City Green, 710 New York Ave, Sheboygan WI 53081
- 📞 Info: 920‑458‑6144 (JMK Arts Center)
- 🚗 Parking: Free after 5 PM in Lot #13 south of City Green; street parking also free
- 🌦️ Cancelled if rain; light drizzle Thu likely—bring rain gear!
GRIDLIFE – Summer Apex Festival
- 🏁 Dates: July 25–27
- 📍 Venue: Road America, N7390 WI‑67, Plymouth, WI 53073
- Phone: (920) 892‑4576
- 🎟️ Tickets:
- Weekend GA: $139
- VIP weekend: $209
- Friday only: $59; Sat: $79; Sun: $49
- 🌐 Additional costs for camping/parking passes
- 🚨 Thurs–Fri: heavy storms ahead; festival might be soggy—pack raincoat & waterproof boots. Weekend looks sunnier and hot (highs 79–86 °F).
🌿 Other Outdoor Highlights
- Ghost & Happy Hour Tours @ Weill Center – ongoing Saturdays starting July 26; verify ticket availability and rain policy.
- Midsummer Festival of the Arts – county-wide; outdoor art displays likely impacted by wet mornings—great post-rain browsing experience!
- Road America Concerts – off-track shows at Osthoff Lake Deck & festival pop-ups; check site for timing.
💧 Weather-Based Planning Tips
- Rain/Storms Wed–Fri:
- Bring umbrella and waterproof gear.
- Market and festival mornings may be delayed or slick.
- Evening concerts may be canceled or moved—check organizers’ social media.
- Hot & Humid Sat–Tue:
- Hydrate often, wear sunscreen and a hat, especially at Road America.
✅ Quick Checklist
| Item | Notes |
|---|---|
| Umbrella & rain jacket | For Wed–Fri |
| Sunscreen, sunglasses, water bottle | Sat–Tue |
| Tickets for GRIDLIFE | Buy in advance to avoid lines |
| Arrive early for parking at Levitt AMP | Parking frees up at 5 PM |
| Check social media for event updates | Especially if storms are active |
