MANITOWOC – It's back.
The Wisconsin Sand Sculpting Festival returns to Manitowoc this weekend for its second year. It'll be at the beach at Red Arrow Park, 1931 S. Ninth St.
The Sand Sculpting Festival is one of many things to do in Manitowoc this week. Here's a look at more, or find a full list at https://www.visitmanitowoc.com/events/.
See impressive sand sculptures along Lake Michigan
The hottest event of the summer returns to Red Arrow Beach this weekend, July 19-21.
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The second annual Wisconsin Sand Sculpting Festival will feature semi-professional sand sculptors, lessons, amateur contests, speed sculpting shows, vendors, food and beverages, and other family-friendly activities.
July 21, vote for your favorite sculpture and don’t miss the award ceremony where the Wisconsin Sand Sculpting state champion will be crowned.
See all the details at visitmanitowoc.com/wssf.
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Celebrate 'Makili' at the Rahr-West
Join the Rahr-West Art Museum, 610 N. Eighth St., in horsing around its new outdoor sculpture, “Makili,” by Deborah Butterfield.
Food trucks, drinks and live music will all be on the museum’s front lawn by the horse-shaped sculpture starting at 5 p.m. July 18.
rahrwestartmuseum.org.
Night Market 920
After a rainy but successful first occurrence in June, Night Market 920 returns again to downtown Manitowoc along the riverfront for a fun-filled summer night.
From 5 to 9:30 p.m. July 17, enjoy food trucks, vendors, bounce houses and more while jamming out with live music by Smoke Road.
The event is held in the Farmers' Market Lot at 720 Quay St. It supports Grow It Forward’s mission of providing healthy food to those who need it. Details can be found at https://www.facebook.com/nightmarket920.
SS Badger Shoreline Cruise
See Wisconsin’s beautiful shoreline like never before! Take the S.S. Badger Lake Michigan Carferry’s Shoreline Cruise July 20.
The ship will take guests on a sail north of Manitowoc and back from 2 to 4 p.m.
Aside from the views, there will be plenty of fun on the oversized boat, including live entertainment, a movie theater, gift shop, museum and bar service.
Children 4 and younger are admitted free. Get tickets at ssbadger.com.
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Listen to live music
Grab a friend, a cold drink and soak in the summer weather while listening to free live music across the city.
July 18
- Bella Rain at Salute to Everyone, 1107 S. 10th St. — 5:30 p.m.
- Christmas in July concert by Manitowoc Marine Band at Washington Park, 1115 Washington St. — 6:30 p.m.
- Karaoke at 10th Street Pub, 1202 S. 10th St. — 8 p.m.
July 19
- SkaBilly Circus at PetSkull Brewing, 1015 Buffalo St. — 6 p.m.
- Doozi at The Wharf, 606 Quay St. — 6:30 p.m.
- The Pool Project at Salute to Everyone — 8:30 p.m.
July 20
- Stephen Cooper and the Nobody Famous at PetSkull Brewing — 2:30 p.m.
- Aces High at The Fat Seagull, 807 Quay St. — 6 p.m.
July 21
- 5 Card Studs at The Wharf — 2 p.m.
- The Whiskeybelles at PetSkull Brewing — 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.
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