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.

General Information
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.

Schedule of Events

August 9, 2024

Fishing Contest continues.
3 - 6 pm: Anticipated Packet Pick-up 5K Walk/Run & Kids Superhero Fun Run, Algoma Youth Club, 620 Lake St. Register here
3 pm - 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 - 8 pm: Suzie & The Detonators
8  pm - Midnight: That 90's Band

August 10, 2024

Fishing Contest continues.
8 am: Shanty Days 5K Run/Walk
9 am: Kids Superhero Fun Run. Register here
8 - 11:30 am: Car Cruise registration and line-up. Olson Fabrication 1101 Perry St.
10 am: Battle on the Beach Volleyball Tournament, Crescent Beach
10 am - 5 pm: Arts N' Crafts Fair and Street Vendor Fair Fremont St. between 2nd & 6th Sts.  
11 am - 3 pm: No wristband required to enter the Main Grounds.  If you leave and come back after 3, a wristband is required.
11:30 am: Car Cruise with Car Show , Parade route then Algoma Youth Club parking lot .  
12 pm: Shanty Days Parade
4 and 6 pm: Lions Club Bingo - sponsored by CTI on the Shanty Days Main Grounds. Limit 30 players  $10/ card  10 games/ last one Blackout with $100 prize for winner (can buy multiple cards) No need to bring markers - will be using slider cards. When Bingo is not being played, there will be multiple board/card games available under the tent.  Outside there will be cornhole, Jenga, and a couple of other outside games.

Music on the Main Grounds
1 - 4 pm: 7000Apart
4 - 8 pm: Model Citizens
8 pm - 12 am: Pink Houses

Entertainment in The  Kids Area on the Main Grounds
2 - 6 pm: T.C. Hatter & Marcianne For 2 shows (show times TBA) and 1 hour of strolling entertainment.

August 11, 2024

7 am: Ecumenical service at Heritage Park
9:30 am: "Battle on the Beach" Juniors begins Co-Ed Beach Volleyball Tournament on Crescent Beach. Register here.
Fishing Contest concludes.
10am - 4pm: Arts & Crafts and Street Fair
1 and 3 pm:  Lions Club Bingo - sponsored by CTI on the Shanty Days Main Grounds. Limit 30 players  $10/ card  10 games/ last one Blackout with $100 prize for winner (can buy multiple cards) No need to bring markers - will be using slider cards. When Bingo is not being played, there will be multiple board/card games available under the tent.  Outside there will be cornhole, Jenga, and a couple of other outside games.

Music on the Main Grounds
11 am - 1:30 pm: The Works
1:30 -4:30 pm:  Copper Box
4:30-8:30 pm: MonRo

Entertainment in The  Kids Area on the Main Grounds
12 - 5. T.C. Hatter & Marcianne For 2 shows (show times TBA) and 1 hour of strolling entertainment.

Music 'On The Green' (Algoma Elementary School lawn) - Bring your own chairs or blankets.
12:00 - 1:00 pm: Algoma Community Band
1:00 - 4:00 pm: Make it a Double
Dusk Fireworks over the Algoma Harbor

Date:
August 9-11, 2024

Hours:
Friday, August 9, 2024, 3 pm - Midnight
Saturday, August 10, 2024, 11 am - Midnight
Sunday, August 11, 2024 11 am - 9 pm

Location:
Various venues in Algoma WI, 54201

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