Oshkosh, Wisconsin

Right now is the best time of the year to be golfing in the Oshkosh area. The grass is lush and green. The leaves are on the trees. The weather is fine and there’s a whole summer ahead of you. Why aren’t you out on the golf course? Oshkosh offers some of the best golfing Read More

June 16-22 Alberta Kimball Auditorium Catch all the excitement of the 2013 Miss Wisconsin Scholarship Pageant at the Alberta Kimball Auditorium in Oshkosh. Watch as Wisconsin’s brightest and most beautiful young women compete for the title of Miss Wisconsin. Past winners have gone on to win other prestigious titles, including Miss America. Witness it all in Read More

June 25-29 Ford Festival Park If you love country music, don’t miss Country USA, a five-day festival featuring some of the biggest names in music. Montgomery Gentry, Dierks Bentley, Gloriana, Eric Church, Sheryl Crow, Billy Currington, Easton Corbin, Toby Keith – it’s an incredible lineup and sure to thrill the crowds at Ford Festival Park. Read More

July 3-7 Menominee Park Sawdust Days is one of the biggest parties of the summer. Running from July 3-7, Sawdust Days is five days of great music, food and fireworks. Last year, more than 150,000 people attended the festival. Four stages feature live music throughout the festival, including a “Sabor a Mexico” stage. The fireworks Read More

The Paine Art Center and Gardens is one of the most beautiful places in the state. The magnificent mansion and gorgeous gardens are a pleasure to explore. Each room in the mansion has its own visual motifs and themes. Likewise, the garden is made up of a series of rooms, each reflecting a particular visual Read More

Lake Winnebago is Wisconsin’s largest inland lake and, arguably, its most important fishery. The walleye fishing on Lake Winnebago is widely thought to be some of the best in the country. Anglers come from miles around to try their hand at Winnebago’s jumbo perch. And, bass anglers from around the Midwest are beginning to take Read More

Paine Art Center and Gardens May 18 Don’t miss the Festival of Spring at the Paine Art Center and Gardens. Buy original art and garden supplies from more than 200 vendors. Each year, the festival attracts a diverse group of vendors and unique hand-crafted items. It’s a must for anyone interested in gardening. The Festival Read More

There are a lot of parks in Oshkosh. In fact, visitors will find more than 330 acres of parks in the city. But out of all the many excellent parks, one stands alone. Set on the shores of Lake Winnebago, Oshkosh’s Menominee Park is a true gem. During the summer, the park teems with activity Read More

This winter was rough. Now it’s time to go out and experience Oshkosh’s parks, trails, waterways and natural areas. Wisconsin’s Event City offers a wide variety of ways to soak up some spring sunshine and have a little fun. The largest of Oshkosh’s parks is the 270-acre Winnebago County Community Park. The park is home Read More

Leach Amphitheater May 30-June 2 The 5th Annual Oshkosh Irish Fest kicks off May 30 at the Leach Amphitheater on the banks of the Fox River. This fun festival features great music, food and dancing, as well as a number of entertaining presenters and interesting vendors. Plus, the new Oshkosh Premier Waterfront Hotel is offering Read More

Oshkosh is home to a long list of shops and retailers. As travelers drive into Oshkosh on I-41, they can see the many shopping opportunities, including the Outlet Shoppes at Oshkosh. But you’ll also find a number of shops and galleries in downtown Oshkosh, just a short drive from the Interstate. Here’s a quick rundown Read More

EAA Grounds March 26-28 Farming has become a high-tech business, and the WPS Farm Show is the ideal place to get a taste of what’s happening in modern agriculture. For three days, farmers from around the Midwest will flock to the EAA Grounds to check out the latest in farm machinery, tools and services. Each Read More

Mexican Have a hankering for Mexican food? Lara’s Tortilla Flats at 715 North Main Street in Downtown Oshkosh has been serving up Mexican specialties for more than three decades. The food is authentic, perfectly prepared and totally delicious. Located at 2505 Oregon Street, Mario’s Place serves up  outstanding Mexican cuisine. In addition to great food, Mario’s Read More

The center of shopping in Oshkosh is the Outlet Shoppes at Oshkosh. The Outlet Shoppes are a true shopping destination. Spend a few days in Oshkosh and explore the forty brand-name stores that make up this treasure trove of bargains. Here’s a sampling of what you’ll find. The Outlet Shoppes really excel in the clothing Read More

Oshkosh is the land of the fish fry. Just about every sit-down restaurant that’s open on a Friday night in Wisconsin’s Event City offers some sort of fish fry. In a city with so much fish fry variety, it’s impossible to make a complete list of even the best. So, below you’ll find just a Read More

Paine Art Center and Gardens February 28-March 3 and March 7-10 In its fourth year, Rooms of Blooms again brings brilliant color to Oshkosh. The flower-filled show at the Paine Art Center is the perfect way to liven up even the dreariest of winter days. During the show, floral arrangements both large and small will Read More

Oshkosh is home to one of the finest local history museums in the Midwest. The Oshkosh Public Museum tells the story of the Lake Winnebago region through excellent exhibits and remarkable artifacts. You’ll discover the people and events that shaped the Oshkosh you see today. Meet explorers and industrialists. Learn about incredible fires that leveled Read More

Winter can be a blast in Oshkosh. Throughout the community, you’ll find recreational opportunities for residents and visitors alike. This winter, there will be an outdoor ice rink on Miller’s Bay at Menominee Park. You’ll find sledding hills at Red Arrow Park and Westhaven Circle Park. Cross-country skiers should head to Winnebago County Community Park for Read More

Oshkosh YMCA January 1 Ring in 2013 with a little color! The New Year begins with the Color My New Year 5K Run/Walk. Fitted with a white event T-shirt, runners and walkers embark on their 5-kilometer course. At each kilometer mark, runners will receive a dose of brilliant color, decorating their white shirt and spurring them Read More

The EAA AirVenture Museum draws visitors from around the world. It’s one of the largest aviation-related attractions on earth and arguably the most exciting museum in the state. The museum is not only an interesting place for aviation enthusiasts, it’s also a great place for people who are new to aviation, especially young people. The Read More