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. Join us August 13 -15, 2021 for all the fun!
The 2021 Shanty Days theme is: “Algoma:Fun in the Sun!”
Shanty Days makes for the perfect summer weekend for the entire family!
General Information
Download a general schedule and information along with a festival map here>>>
Please note that the event schedule is subject to change.
- 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.
- Wristbands: Wristbands are required for entry to the Main Grounds for everyone 12 and older. Parade special: No main grounds entrance fee on Saturday, 11am-3pm, only. 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.Wristband prices: $10 for the entire weekend, $5 Sunday only.
- 2021 Event Shirts and Buttons
The light green adult shirt: Adult size S – L are $15 each, Adult size XL – 3XL are $18 each. The buttons in the same design as the adult shirts are $1 each.
The blue youth shirt: Youth sizes S – L are $15 each.
Quantities are limited. Available at the Chamber tent at the Northwest entrance of the Main Grounds during the festival weekend.
Payments accepted: Cash or checks made payable to Algoma Area Chamber of Commerce.
Sunday, August 15, 2021
Main Grounds Hours: 11AM – 9PM. Wristbands are required for 12 and older. $5 for Sunday only at the gate.
Kids bouncy house area will be open on the Main Grounds. Kids area fee is paid at the kids area.
- 7AM: Ecumenical Service, Heritage Park by the Algoma Marina, bring a chair
- 7AM – Noon Algoma Fire & Rescue Breakfast at the Algoma Fire Station 400 3rd St.
- 9AM: Shanty Days Juniors Quads Beach Volleyball Tournament
- 10AM – 4PM: Arts N’ Crafts Fair and Street Vendor Fair, Fremont St. between 2nd & 6th Sts.
- 10:30AM Shanty Days Fishing Contest concludes. Awards/prizes at Algoma Marina Pavilion
- 11AM – 1PM: Music on the Main Grounds Stage:Mark Jirikovec Band
- 12 – 1PM: Music On the Green (Algoma Elementary School lawn, Fremont St): Algoma Community Band
- 12PM, 3PM, 5:30PM Cornhole Tournament next to CTI tent
- 1-4:30PM: Music on the Main Grounds Stage: Stone Sober
- 4:30-8:30PM: Music on the Main Grounds Stage: Spice
- Dusk: Fireworks over the Algoma Harbor/Lake Michigan. We do not have an exact time for the start of the show.
Schedule is subject to change. Please watch Shanty Days in Algoma Facebook page for up-to-date announcements.
Pre-Festival Activities
July 30, 2021 at 5PM: Submission deadline for the Shanty Days Photo Contest
August 10, 2021: Parade registration deadline.
August 11, 2021: Shanty Days Fishing Contest Begins
Friday, August 13, 2021
Mayor’s Honoree Luncheon celebrating 2021 honorees Katie Brandt and Tina Lawrence
- Homestead Kitchen & Tap N7551 Co Rd D Algoma, WI 54201
- 11AM: Cash Bar
- 12PM: Buffet Lunch
- Cost: Tickets are $15 each including tax and gratuity. Ticket quantities are limited!
Tickets available at the Algoma Visitor Center 1226 Lake St. Algoma, WI
Visitor Center Hours Monday – Saturday, 10AM-5PM Sunday 10AM-1PM.
3PM – 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 – 8PM: Lovin’ Country
- 8PM – Midnight: Johnny Wad
- Cornhole Tournament: 3PM sign-up begins, 6PM Tournament begins next to CTI tent
Kids bouncy house area will be open on the Main Grounds Kids area fee is paid at the kids area.
Saturday, August 14, 2021
Main Grounds Hours 11AM – Midnight. *Parade special: 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 3:00pm on Saturday. Tickets will be $10 at the gate.
Kids bouncy house area will be open on the Main Grounds. Kids area fee is paid at the kids area.
- 8AM: Shanty Days 5K Run/Walk and Kids Superhero Fun Run. Fun Run 9:AM
- 10AM Battle on the Beach Volleyball Tournament
- 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 during the parade. If you leave and come back after 3, a wristband is required.
- 11:30AM: Car Cruise with Car Show immediately following. Begins at Olson Fabrication on Perry St. Car show behind the Algoma Youth Club.
- 12PM: Shanty Days Parade
- 1PM, 4PM, 6:30PM: Cornhole Tournament next to CTI tent
- 1-4PM: Music on the Main Grounds Stage: Rocker
- 4 – 8PM: Music on the Main Grounds Stage: The Bill Shears Band
- 8 – 12PM: Music on the Main Grounds Stage:Annex
