Events & Attractions

The Oconomowoc Area Chamber of Commerce sponsors a number of events throughout the year, including a Summer Farmer’s Market every Saturday from May through October, Winter Farmer's Market partnered with Greener Oconomowoc November through March, annual Golf Outing in June, 5K Run/Walk in June, and a Community Harvest Expo in the fall.  On select Thursday evenings in the summer, the Badgerland Water Ski Show Team presents free shows on Fowler Lake.  Free Outdoor Concerts are held throughout the summer at the Rhodee Memorial Band Shell sponsored by the Oconomowoc Park and Recreation Department.  Oconomowoc’s annual Christmas parade, sponsored by the Kiwanis Club celebrates the holiday season.

Please view our member directory for a wide variety of lodging, dining, and shopping Chamber members, and please visit our calendar for a comprehensive listing of upcoming events.

In addition to the local links below, Oconomowoc is in close proximity to hundreds of popular Wisconsin destinations. Please consult the Wisconsin Department of Tourism for more information.

Events & Attractions

• Chili Fest - 2013 date is February 9, time is 10 am to 5 pm.  Location is downtown Oconomowoc.  Sponsored by Downtown Oconomowoc Business Association.  For more information, visit www.downtownoconomowoc.org.
• Spring Gallery Night - 2013 date is May 3, time is 5 to 9 pm. Location is downtown Oconomowoc. Sponsored by Downtown Oconomowoc Business Association. For more information, visit www.downtownoconomowoc.org.
• Summer Farmers Market – Saturday mornings, 7:30 am to noon.  2013 dates are May 18 thru October 26.  Location is the south muncipal parking off of East Wisconsin Ave.  Sponsored by Oconomowoc Chamber of Commerce.
• Memorial Day Ceremony – 2013 date is May 27.  Rhodee Memorial Band Shell - Lac LaBelle.  10 am, parade to follow.  Contact Pat Furno at 920-474-4017.
• American Legion Band - Wednesday evenings beginning at 7:30 pm. 2013 dates are June 12 thru August 7.  Rhodee Memorial  Band Shell - Lac LaBelle.  For more information, visit the American Legion Band website at www.oconomowoclegionband.org or contact Oconomowoc Parks, Recreation & Forestry Dept at 262-569-2199.
• Badgerland Water Ski Show – A Division 1 national competitor as well as world record holding ski team that offers shows on Fowler Lake.  2013 dates TBD.  For more information, contact Oconomowoc Parks, Recreation & Forestry Dept at 262-569-2199.
• Downtown Artisan Market - Location is Downtown Oconomowoc.  2013 dates are 2nd & 4th Saturdays June thru September from 8 am to noon.  Sponsored by Downtown Oconomowoc Business Association.  For more information, visit www.downtownoconomowoc.org.
• Summer Concerts at City Beach – Rhodee Memorial Bandshell.  2013 dates are June 28, July 26 and August 30.  For more information, contact Oconomowoc Parks, Recreation & Forestry Dept at 262-569-2199.
• Moonlit Movies – 2013 dates are June 13 & July 18 at Fowler Park; August 15 in Downtown Oconomowoc.
• Independence Day Events – 2013 date is July 6.  Parade begins at 4 pm, Roosevelt Field to Fowler Park.  Concessions at Fowler Park until fireworks begin at dusk.  For more information on the parade, contact Chris Aul at 414-810-8765 or chris@aullaw.com, or visit the parade website at www.otownparade2012.eventbrite.com.  For more information on the fireworks, contact the Oconomowoc Parks, Recreation & Forestry Dept at 262-569-2199.
• Summer Festival - 2013 date TBD.  Location is Downtown Oconomowoc.  Sponsored by Downtown Oconomowoc Business Association.  For more information, visit www.downtownoconomowoc.org.
• Buddy's Oconomowoc Days – 2013 dates are August 9-11.  Location is Roosevelt Park.
• Oconomowoc Festival of the Arts – One of the nation’s best juried art fairs. Held the third weekend in August for more than 30 years, the event features music on three stages, food booths, children’s art activities and artwork by local and nationally-known artists.  2013 dates are August 17 & 18, 10 am to 5 pm.  For more information, call 262-567-1243 or www.oconomowocarts.org.
• Festival Week in August – Check the calendar for all the week's events
• Light Up the Lake Boat Parade & Fireworks – August 17, 2013 - Lac La Belle at dusk. 
• Historic Mail Boat Tours at City Beach – 2013 dates are August 12-16.   Docks behind Lake Country Life Enrichment at 1 pm and 6 pm.  Sponsored by Shorehaven.  Check the calendar for more information.
• Fall Festival - 2013 date is September 14, time is noon to 10 pm. Location is downtown Oconomowoc. Sponsored by Downtown Oconomowoc Business Association. For more information, visit www.downtownoconomowoc.org.
• Halloween Events – 2013 date TBD.  Business Trick or Treating, outlying districts 11 am to 2 pm, citywide shopping districts 2 pm to 4 pm.  Sponsored by Oconomowoc Area Chamber of Commerce.
• Halloween Parade – 2013 date TBD.  4 pm, downtown Oconomowoc to Roosevelt Park.  Sponsored by Oconomowoc Lions Club.  Contact Rich Schulte Sr. at 262-567-5411 for more information.
• Sounds of Oconomowoc - 2013 date is November 1, time is 5 to 9 pm.  Location is Downtown Oconomowoc.  Sponsored by Downtown Oconomowoc Business Association.  For more information, visit www.downtownoconomowoc.org.
• German Christmas Market - 2013 dates are November 29 to December 1.  Location is downtown Oconomowoc.  Visit their website at www.germanchristmasmarket.org for more information.
• Holiday Open House - 2013 date is December 7.  Location is downtown Oconomowoc.  Sponsored by Downtown Oconomowoc Business Association.  For more information, visit www.downtownoconomowoc.org.
• Christmas Parade - 2013 date is December 7.  Begins at 3 pm, downtown Oconomowoc.  Sponsored by the Oconomowoc Kiwanis Club.  Contact Sharon Manke at 262-560-2010 for more information.
• Winter Farmers Market – Sponsored by Oconomowoc Chamber of Commerce & Greener Oconomowoc.  2012/2013 dates are the 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month November 2012 through March 2013.  Located at Oconomowoc Landscape Suppy & Garden Center, N68 W37850 Country Trunk K, Oconomowoc.