Algoma Wisconsin’s Shanty Days “Celebration of the Lake” is a three-day, fun-filled, family festival that takes place on the shores of Lake Michigan.

Save the dates!

We hope to see you in Algoma, WI August 9 – 11, 2024!

2023 General Information

Please note that the event schedule is subject to change.

Download the complete schedule and map here.

EVENT HOURS AND FEES (subject to change)

Main Grounds Hours:
Friday, August 11, 2023, 3PM – Midnight
Saturday, August 12, 2023, 11AM*-Midnight
Sunday, August 13, 2023 11AM-9PM

Main Grounds Fees
Entry to the Main Grounds requires a wristband for ages 12 and up.

Wristbands will be available at any entry gate to the Main Grounds
Purchased at the Gate : $10
Valid for the entire weekend.
Sunday Only: $5
Payments accepted: Cash or checks made payable to Algoma Area Chamber of Commerce.

No band is required to attend the Arts & Crafts and Street Fair, volleyball tournament, parade, 5K, or fishing tournament.

*No main grounds entrance fee on Saturday, 11AM-3PM. Stay as long as you want on the grounds but if you leave and wish to re-enter, a wristband is required for entry or re-entry after 3PM on Saturday.

Kid’s Area: Located on the north side of the main grounds, kids will enjoy bouncy houses, face painting, ice cream and more.

There is a separate charge for the Kid’s Area wristband: $10 for unlimited time for the entire weekend. This is payable at the Kids Area on the Main Grounds. Times the be announced.

General Information

Dogs, firearms, and carry-ins are not allowed on the Main Grounds.
Dogs are not allowed on Crescent Beach (on the sand and in the water). Leashed dogs are permitted in all other public areas including the boardwalk on Crescent Beach during the festival, but please be mindful of the large crowds and the effect that the heat can have on your pooches. We wish everyone to be safe and have an enjoyable weekend.

Pre-Festival Activities

- Shanty Days Photo Contest View all the 2023 entries in the window of 318 Steele St. Visit the contest section of this website for more information.

Shanty Days Fishing Contest will run from Aug. 10 (Thursday) to 10 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 13, with $1,500 in cash and prizes in the kids’ division and adult prizes based on ticket sales. Visit the contest section of this website for more information.
Algoma Area Chamber of Commerce Honoree Luncheon will be held on Friday, August 11, 2023. Click here for details. Reservations are due August 4, 2023.

Friday, August 11, 2023

3 – 6PM: Packet Pick-up 5K Walk/Run & Kids Superhero Fun Run, Algoma Youth Club, 620 Lake St.,
3PM – Midnight: Main Grounds Open. Wristbands are required for 12 and older. $10 at the gate. Wristbands are good for the entire weekend.

Fishing Contest continues.

Music on the Main Stage:

- 4 – 8PM: Lovin’ Country
- 8PM – Midnight: Bacchus Lotus

Kids bouncy house area will be open on the Main Grounds Kids area fee is paid at the kids area. Times and prices to be announced.

New! Main Grounds Game Central
Check out CTI Hospitality’s Game Central which will include Cornhole, Jenga, Bingo, etc.

Saturday, August 12, 2023

- Fishing Contest continues.
- 8AM: Shanty Days 5K Run/Walk and Kids Superhero Fun Run. Fun Run 9AM Register here>>
- 8 – 11:30AM: Car Cruise registration and line-up. Olson Fabraction 1101 Perry St.
- 10AM: Battle on the Beach Volleyball Tournament, Crescent Beach
- 10AM – 5PM: Arts N’ Crafts Fair and Street Vendor Fair Fremont St. between 2nd & 6th Sts.
- 11AM – 3PM: No wristband required to enter the Main Grounds. If you leave and come back after 3, a wristband is required.
- 11:30AM Car Cruise with Car Show , Parade route then Algoma Youth Club parking lot .
- 12PM: Shanty Days Parade
- 3PM BINGO in the CTI Tent. $10 per card. Cash prizes.

1-4PM: Music on the Main Grounds Stage: Shy Guys
4 – 8PM: Music on the Main Grounds Stage: Rose Canyon Band (Band change.)
8PM – Midnight: Music on the Main Grounds Stage: Pink Houses

Kids bouncy house area will be open on the Main Grounds Kids area fee is paid at the kids area. Times and prices to be announced.

2 – 6PM TC Hatter & Marcianne performing in the Kids Area

New! Main Grounds Game Central
Check out CTI Hospitality’s Game Central which will include Cornhole, Jenga, Bingo, etc.

Sunday, August 13, 2023

Fishing Contest concludes.
9AM Junior Volleyball Tournament, Crescent Beach
10AM-4PM Arts & Crafts and Street Fair
11AM-1PM Mark Jirikovec Band, Main Grounds Stage
12-1PM Algoma Community Band, Arts and Crafts ‘On The Green’
1 – 4PM: Make it a Double, Arts and Crafts ‘On The Green’
1-4:30PM Fire on High, Main Grounds Stage
4:30PM Cougars, Main Grounds Stage
Dusk Fireworks over the Algoma Harbor