MANITOWOC – Here’s your look at can’t-miss events in the Manitowoc area this week. For more events and live music schedules, go to https://www.visitmanitowoc.com/events/ .
Make a beeline for the Manitowoc County Fair
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One of Manitowoc’s biggest events is back! The Manitowoc County Fair is packed with fun over five days – Aug. 21 to 25.
Entertainment includes a sea lion show, grandstand events, carnival rides, animal and art exhibits, and more.
Go hungry, as there’s plenty of fresh-squeezed lemonade, funnel cakes, and corndogs for everyone!
General admission is $10 and parking is free. See the full schedule at https://manitowoccountywi.gov/departments/expo/manitowoc-county-fair/ .
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See local art at the Rahr-West’s Open Invitational
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The Rahr-West Art Museum, 610 N. Eighth St., recently installed a new exhibit that’s close to home.
The Ruth and John West Gallery will be full of artwork made by Manitowoc County residents and museum members.
You’ll see a heavy inspiration from Manitowoc’s beautiful coastal landscape and green countryside in these works.
The exhibit runs Aug. 18 to Sept. 15. See museum hours and information at www.rahrwestartmuseum.org .
Check out Pink Petal’s second anniversary
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Celebrate the second anniversary of a local women’s boutique, Pink Petal!
Specials, new arrivals and discounts will be available on many items from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Aug. 24.
In addition, other small businesses from the area will set up pop-up shops in the store. A food truck will also be stationed out front.
Learn more about Pink Petal Boutique at www.pinkpetalboutiquellc.com . Pink Petal is at 912 S. Eighth St.
Enjoy the Manitowoc food truck rally now and into fall
Manitowoc’s weekly food truck nights were so successful over the summer that it’s going to continue into October!
Every Tuesday night, you can check out several different food trucks on the new North 11th Street boulevard adjacent to PetSkull Brewing.
There’s also live music each night.
Food trucks include Holla on Wheels, No Pork On Your Fork, Vue’s Thai Street Food, and others from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Go to https://www.visitmanitowoc.com/event/manitowoc-food-truck-rally/2688/ for more information.
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Listen to live music in Manitowoc
Grab a friend, a cold drink and soak in the beautiful summer weather while listening to live music across the city.
Friday, Aug. 23
- Black Knight at PetSkull Brewing, 1015 Buffalo St. – 5 p.m.
- The Glam Band at the Manitowoc County Fair, 4921 Expo Drive – 7:30 p.m.
- Fool House at The Wharf, 606 Quay St. – 7:30 p.m.
- Sons of Sconnie at the Manitowoc County Fair – 8 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 24
- An Evening of the Eagles at the Capitol Civic Centre, 913 S. Eighth St. – 7:30 p.m.
- Rebel Grace at the Manitowoc County Fair – 7:30 p.m.
- The Fog at Salute to Everyone, 1107 S. 10th St. – 8:30 p.m.
Sunday, Aug. 25
- Pink Houses the Band at The Wharf – 2 p.m.
- Wall of Denial at PetSkull Brewing – 2 p.m.
- Jukebox Dave at Salute to Everyone – 3 p.m.
Visit Manitowoc is the city of Manitowoc's Department of Tourism. Email tourism@manitowoc.org , call 920-686-3508 or go to Visit Manitowoc's downtown Visitor Center, 824 S. Eighth St., open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays-Fridays (closed holidays). For more about upcoming events, follow @VisitManitowoc on Facebook, Instagram, X (formerly Twitter) and TikTok.
This article originally appeared on Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter: The county fair is back. Here’s everything to do in Manitowoc this week.
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