DORA stands for Downtown Outdoor Refreshment Area and was introduced to Downtown Oshkosh in 2022! DORA allows people to carry alcoholic drinks in public spaces within a designated area in Downtown Oshkosh. Locals and tourists can enjoy a stroll -- and a drink! Beer, wine, & cocktails can be consumed…
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Everyone loves a Wisconsin summer. We might be biased, but summers in Oshkosh are the best! There are tons of fun things to do, see and explore in Downtown Oshkosh, especially during the summer months. Here are our top 10 favorite things to do during the summer in Downtown Oshkosh. 1. Farmers…
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Oshkosh Jazz Festival is happening Saturday, August 29, 2026 on the entire 400 block of Downtown Oshkosh! Stop on down for the Farmers Market that morning and stay for a night long of Jazz music featuring numerous artists. We asked Erin Boehme, a Jazz Fest Organizer, what are the 5 reasons you…
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5 Great Reasons to Celebrate Our Beautiful Wisconsin Summer at Waterfest Experience an exceptional sense of community with family, like minded friends and associates in a sparkling summer setting. Enjoy great live entertainment from National & International touring artists at exceptional values…
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It is about three hours from downtown Chicago to downtown Oshkosh - straight up I-94 and US-41, past dairy farms and red barns and the slow pivot from city to lake country! By the time you cross into Wisconsin, your shoulders have already dropped an inch. By the time you reach the Fox River, you've…
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Oshkosh is well known for its rockin’ summer music events. Whether it’s live music at a bar or a weekend-long music festival, visitors can enjoy tunes from every genre! Check out some of the most popular music festivals that return to Oshkosh each year. Oshkosh Waterfest Waterfest is a music concert…
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Spend your Saturday mornings with us in Downtown Oshkosh at the Oshkosh Farmers Market! Grab a coffee, enjoy live entertainment, pick up local produce for the week, and so much more at the Oshkosh Farmers Market! Consistently ranked as one of the best farmers markets in the country, the Oshkosh…
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If you’re in town or at the Farmers Market be sure to stop by one of Oshkosh's many murals! Collectively located, these murals make a great route for an afternoon stroll. Take advantage of DORA (Downtown Outdoor Refreshment Area) and grab a drink while you view these large masterpieces! With the…
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Craft beer lovers, this one’s for you. 🍻 The Downtown Oshkosh Craft Beer Walk returns on Saturday, April 11, 2026, inviting visitors and residents to explore downtown one sip at a time. With local unique downtown businesses, and plenty of samples along the way, this event is the perfect way to…
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As we celebrate everything that makes our city so special, we also want to celebrate you . This list of 50 Reasons to Love Oshkosh highlights the people, places, and experiences that shape our community every day. Thank you for being part of the Discover Oshkosh story and for loving this city as…
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