The Oconomowoc Area Chamber of Commerce sponsors a number of events throughout the year, including street dances during the summer, a Farmer’s Market every Saturday from May through October and Gallery Night events in May, August and November. On Thursday evenings throughout the summer, the Badgerland Water Ski Show Team presents free shows on Fowler Lake. Concerts are held throughout the summer in the community band shell. Oconomowoc’s annual Christmas parade 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
- Summer Farmers Market – Saturday mornings, 7:30 am to noon. 2012 dates are May 19 thru October 27. Market applications available March 2012. Sponsored by Oconomowoc Chamber of Commerce.
- Memorial Day Ceremony – Oconomowoc City Beach Band Shell, 10 am, parade to follow. Contact Pat Furno at 920-474-4017.
- American Legion Band - Wednesday evenings, 2012 dates and times TBD. Oconomowoc City Beach Band Shell. For more information, visit the American Legion Band website at www.oconomowoclegionband.org or contact Oconomowoc Parks, Recreation & Foresty Dept at 262-569-2199.
- Badgerland Water Ski Show – A Division 1 national competitor as well as world record holding ski team that offers weekly shows on Fowler Lake. 2012 dates are June 14 & July 12. For more information, contact Oconomowoc Parks, Recreation & Foresty Dept at 262-569-2199.
- Concerts in the Park – Oconomowoc City Beach Band Shell, 7 pm. 2012 dates and times TBD. For more information, contact Oconomowoc Parks, Recreation & Foresty Dept at 262-569-2199.
- Moonlit Movies – 2012 dates June 14, July 12, August 16 and November 23. June, July and August location is Fowler Park. November 23 location is downtown Oconomowoc with the German Christmas Market. Visit their website at www.moonlitmovies.org for more information.
- Independence Day Events – 2012 date is June 30. 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, go to www.oconomowocrotary.org.
- 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. 2012 dates are August 18 & 19, 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
- Street Dance – 2012 date TBD.
- Parade of Lights & Fireworks, City Beach – Lac La Belle at dusk. Check the calendar for more information.
- Historic Mail Boat Tours at City Beach – 2012 dates are August 13-17. Lac La Belle at 1 pm and 6 pm. Sponsored by Lutheran Homes of Oconomowoc. Check the calendar for more information.
- Halloween Events – October 27, 2012. 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 – October 27, 2012. 4 pm, downtown Oconomowoc to Roosevelt Park. Sponsored by Oconomowoc Lions Club. Contact Rich Schulte Sr. at 262-567-5411 for more information.
- German Christmas Market - November 23-25, downtown Oconomowoc. November 23 & 24 times are noon to 10 pm. November 25 time is noon to 6 pm. Visit their website at www.moonlitmovies.org for more information.
- Christmas Parade - December 1, 2011. Begins at 3 pm, downtown Oconomowoc. Sponsored by the Oconomowoc Kiwanis Club. Contact Sharon Manke at 262-560-2010 for more information.
- Winters Farmers Market – Sponsored by Oconomowoc Chamber of Commerce & Greener Oconomowoc. 2011/2012 Dates, November 13 & 27; December 11; January 8 & 22; February 12 & 26; March 11 & 25; April 1. Located at Oconomowoc Landscape Suppy & Garden Center, N68 W37850 Country Trunk K, Oconomowoc.
