Many plane enthusiasts will be in town for EAA AirVenture 2025 from July 21 to July 27. The BEST place to watch the airshow is on the grounds - buy tickets here!! AND while in Oshkosh, check out these local places & get a taste of what Oshkosh has to offer!
Things To Do on The Water
Home to Oshkosh is Lake Winnebago. Wading at 137,700 acres, Lake Winnebago is the largest lake in the State of Wisconsin & one of the largest freshwater lakes in America! This lake covers an area of 30 miles by 10 miles and includes about 88 miles of fantastic shoreline! Looking for a smaller body of water? Explore the fresh waters of the Fox River instead! Here's how to enjoy Oshkosh's water:
- Rent a Kayak at the self-serve Kayak Kiosk located by Miller's Bay in Menominee Park
- Rent a Kayak or Stand-up Paddle Board at Midwest Rentals!
- Go Boating! Rent a boat HERE or book a cruise for 6 people HERE!
- Cruise on a floating Tiki Bar with Cruisin Tikis! Book your cruise here!
- Charter a cruise out on the water with Lakeside Cruise Company!
- Go Fishing
- Scout out the Asylum Lighthouse or Bray's Point Lighthouse
- Walk, bike, or rollerblade down the Downtown Oshkosh Riverwalk
Where To Eat — Authentic Local Fish Fry
Our Restaurant Guide features all local restaurants where we suggest you grab a bite to eat! Filter your choices to fit your desired cuisine!
Want to taste an authentic local fish fry? Check out our list of Friday Fish Frys here in Oshkosh! Are you looking to dine waterfront? Check out our waterfront dining options!
Breweries, Local Craft Beer, & Wineries
Be sure to make one of these places a stop on your route! Experience Wisconsin's locally crafted beer, wine, and more!
- Bare Bones Brewery
- Fifth Ward Brewing Company
- Fox River Brewing Company
- Sturgeon Spirits Distillery
- Sunken Paddle Ciderworks
- Rushford Meadery & Winery
- Vines & Rushes Winery
- Flights Wine & Cocktail Club
Local Live Music Events
While you're in town, there are many locals are putting on events for you to attend! Catch a band at these restaurants & bars! Take a break from the hustle and enjoy the sounds of the musicians during EAA AirVenture week!
July 19th
- John Schaefer @ Sometimes at Pioneer Island
- Rock River 2 @ The Hangar
- The Jazz Orgy @ Fletch's
- Wayne Newman @ Fox River Brewing Company
July 20th
July 21st
July 22nd
- EAA Night Show @ The Hangar Patio
- EAA Night Show @ Sometimes at Pioneer Island
- Live Music at TJ's Highland
- Vinyl Night at Fifth Ward Brewing
- Jim & Nancy @ Fox River Brewing Company
July 23rd
- Zakk Abitz @ The Hangar
- Taylor Jacobson @ Fox River Brewing Company
- Vinyl Night at Fifth Ward Brewing
- Second Hand Stereo at Fletch's
July 24th
- Kenny James @ Fox River Brewing Company
- Buck Fifty @ Vines & Rushes Winery
- Peabody's Saturday Series: Local Acoustic Music
July 25th
- Westsiders @ Sometimes at Pioneer Island
- EAA Night Show @ Sometimes at Pioneer Island
- EAA Night Show @ The Hangar Patio
- Chloe & Justin @ Fox River Brewing Company
Pedal Downtown
Looking for something fun to do? Take a pedal tour around downtown Oshkosh on the NEW Oshkosh Pedal Trolley. It's a unique 14-seat, pedal-powered bike. Enjoy a leisurely ride with a beer in hand, while pedaling, listening to music and sightseeing with friends! Oshkosh Pedal Trolley is now booking! Reserve your spot on the pedal tavern on the Oshkosh Pedal Trolley website!
Shop Oshkosh Swag
Do you need to show off that you were in Oshkosh to all of your friends back home? Check out these local shops selling Oshkosh apparel! (I'm sure people back home would love if you got them a souvenir too!)
But What If It's Raining?
Sometimes mother nature isn't on our side. Although we cannot control a stormy day, we can sure make the most of it! We all know the weather wants to make you curl up and watch a movie, but you are in Oshkosh—so get out and keep exploring! Check out things to do on a rainy day HERE!
