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.

Thank you to everyone who made Shanty Days 2024 a success!  We hope to see you in Algoma, WI August 8 – 10, 2025!  

Note: Applications are being accepted for the 2025 Arts & Crafts Fair and Street Fair.  Click here for more information.

2025 General Information

Please note that the event schedule is subject to change.


EVENT HOURS AND FEES  (subject to change)

Main Grounds Hours:
Friday, August 8, 2025, 3 PM – Midnight
Saturday, August 9, 2025, 11 AM*- Midnight
Sunday, August 10, 2025, 11 AM – 9 PM

Main Grounds Fees
Entry to the Main Grounds requires a wristband for ages 12 and up.
Wristbands are available at any entry gate to the Main Grounds beginning at 3 PM, Friday, August 8, 2025
Purchased at the Gate: $10
Valid for the entire weekend.

Sunday Only: $5
Payments accepted: Cash only at the gate.

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, 11 AM-3 PM. 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 3 PM on Saturday.

 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

Friday, August 8, 2025

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

Music on the Main Stage:

  • 4 – 8 PM Carbon Road
    8 PM – Midnight: Stephen Cooper & the Nobody Famous

Saturday, August 9, 2025

Saturday Music on the Main Grounds

  • 1 – 4 PM The Red Hot Horn Dawgs
    4 – 8 PM: Fire on High
     8 PM – Midnight: Wet Possum

Entertainment in The  Kids Area on the Main Grounds
TBA

Sunday, August 10, 2025

  • Fishing Contest concludes.
  • 10AM – 4PM Arts & Crafts and Street Fair

Music on the Main Grounds

  • 1 – 5 PM Time Machine Band
    5 – 8 PM Annex

Entertainment in The  Kids Area on the Main Grounds
TBA

Music  ‘On The Green’ (Algoma Elementary School lawn) – Bring your own chairs or blankets.

  • 12:00 – 1:00 PM Algoma Community Band
  • 1:00 – 4:00 PM TBA

Dusk Fireworks over the Algoma Harbor

Sponsor Opportunities for Algoma Wisconsin’s Shanty Days “Celebration of the Lake”!

Shanty Days Sponsor Flags

Join our community of supporters by becoming a 2024 Shanty Days Sponsor!

Several levels to choose from including special support for the annual fireworks display.

Visit the sponsorship opportunities section here.

2024 Sponsors

ELITE

Olson Fabrication

PREMIERE

Gail Force Sportfishing Algoma, WI

Multi Color Corporation

Quantum Technologies Algoma, WI

Shipwreck Tattoo

 

Wisconsin Public Radop

GRAND

Bank of Luxemburg

CTI Hospitality Inc.

Millie's Pub & Grub Algoma

Nicolet National Bank

Olson Fabrication
Grand Fireworks Sponsor

Precision Machine

MAJOR

Bonnie Seiler

CTI Hospitality Shanty Days Fireworks Sponsor

Ebert Enterprises

Grosbeier Auto & Towing

Heim's Hillcreat Dairy

Sue Hepp - The Hepp Family

Sue Hepp - The Hepp Family

SUPPORTING

Ahnapee Brewery, Algoma

Door County Medical Center Algoma Clinic

Algoma Clinic

Off the Hook Bar N Grill Algoma

von Stiehl winery algoma

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