Festival & Entertainment

Friday, Sept. 19

7-10:30 p.m., Oshkosh Community Dragonboat Paddle Party 
Join the teams for a night of free music by Hindsight and Boogie and the Yoyoz. Concessions available. Gates open at 6:30 p.m. Leach Amphitheater, downtown Oshkosh. Admission is free!

Saturday, Sept. 20

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8 a.m. – 6 p.m., Oshkosh Community Dragon Boat Races
The dragons once again will invade Riverside Park, as teams of 20 paddlers race along the Fox River in 40-foot-long canoe-like vessels. Bring your lawn chair and take some time to relax and enjoy the races. Viewing is available from the railroad bridge to the Main Street Bridge at Riverside Park & the Leach Amphitheater, downtown Oshkosh. Admission is free!

8 a.m. - 6 p.m., Athlete's Village
The hub of excitement takes place in the Leach Amphitheater where the teams gather and march to the race site. See the vibrant team tents, hear the teams chant and watch as the teams get ready for their next heat. Concessions, live music and lawn games are also located inside the athlete's village.

8 a.m. - 11 a.m. WVBO's Guy Dark

11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Petting Zoo Band

3 p.m. - 6p.m. Pandoras Groove
Dance to the summer sounds of this popular Fox Cities Steel drum band. Free.

5 p.m. (approximately) Awards Showcase
Find out who the winners are and see them receive their trophies on the main stage. The Awards Showcase will take place following the final heat and the tabulation of scores.

9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Fall Fest Family Land
Between races, stop down to the Fall Fest Family Land and enjoy hands-on activities and entertainment including special guest appearances by McGruff the Crime Dog.

9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Kidz Spot featuring coloring activities and sidewalk chalk. Free.

9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Kidz Karnival with face painting, tattoos, arts and crafts, balloon creations, an inflatable bounce house and more. Karnival tickets are only $.25/each.

9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Booksale and Booksigning
Browse through the large selection of children's and adult hardcover books value priced at only $4.50/each. Presented by University Books and More, UW Oshkosh.

1p.m.-2p.m. noon Booksigning with Jess Riley
Meet the author whose recent novel, "Driving Sideways", has received national acclaim and a spot on Target’s Breakout Books, a coveted listing of new authors whose books — according to Target — are destined to become bestsellers. The book also took also took first place in the 2004 Get Your Stiletto in the Door Contest, sponsored by the Chick Lit Writers of the World. Read more about Jess and Driving Sideways. Books will be available for sale and for signing.

9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Origami
Create Origami, the art of Asian paper folding, with the UW Oshkosh Asian Student Association. Free

10 a.m. 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk
Run, walk or stroll our one mile route. This even is free and open to all ages. Registration begins at 9 a.m. on the day of the run/walk inside Fall Fest Family Land. Giveaways to the first 100 registrants.

10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Fox Valley Herp Club

10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Pet a snake and meet the other reptilian friends of the the Fox Valley Herp Club. Free.

10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Family Entertainment Stage 
Sound provided courtesy of the The Exclusive Company

10 a.m. Fox Valley Herp Club
Learn about the Fox Valley Herp Club, their many pets, and the proper handling techniques for their creatures.  Following their presentation, visit the Herp club on the festival grounds to meet their pets, take a photo, and ask questions.

10:15 a.m., Oshkosh West Dance Team

10:30 a.m. Zumba Gold
Zumba Gold is a series of fitness programs specifically designed to take the exciting Latin and International dance rhythms created in the original Zumba and bring them to the active older adult, the beginner participant, and other special populations that may need modifications for success.  Created to emphasize the basics, this explosive program is so easy to follow that everyone any age can do it!
(Audience participation welcomed)

11 a.m. Oshkosh Rythm Institute
If you haven't experienced a community drum circle in Oshkosh, you won't want to miss this!
(Audience participation welcomed)

12 p.m. Rockband
Play on gamers! Here's your three minutes of fame as you provide the festival entertainment! We'll supply the system, you supply the band!

1 p.m. UW Oshkosh Hip Hop Club
Join the the UW Oshkosh Hip Hop Club for moves that will make you want to get up and dance.

1:30 p.m. Zumba Basic
Zumba fuses hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy to follow moves to create a dynamic workout system that will blow you away.  Zumba fanatics achieve long term benefits while experiencing an absolute blast in an exhilarating workout of calorie-burning, heart-racing, muscle-pumping, body-energizing, awe-inspiring movements meant to engage and captivate for life.  www.zumba.com
(Audience participation welcomed)

2 p.m. Julie's Touch of Silver

3 p.m. Oshkosh Gymnastics Center

4 p.m. Yellow Rock Cloggers

10 a.m. - 5 p.m. BungeeBungee Trampoline
This high-quality sports apparatus is a fun, safe and accessible way for children, and adults, to experience the excitement and thrills of acrobatics and bungee jumping. $5 per extreme jumping experience.

2- p.m. - 5 p.m. Balloon creations with the Happyness Clowns