Good morning, Fond du Lac.

The Downtown Fond du Lac Partnership announced the 2025 summer event season with a Saturday Farmers Market running from May 17 to October 25 on Main Street as it changes locations during the Main Street makeover—additional events include a Summer Wine Walk on June 13, five Night Market dates from June to August, and the 18th Annual Fondue Fest on September 6 with food, music, and family activities. This schedule will offer varied opportunities for local vendors and community members to shop and enjoy downtown festivities.

Fond du Lac Festivals announced that the 46th annual Walleye Weekend will occur June 6—8 with senior co-chairs Amber Bodart from Verve a Credit Union and Joe Venhuizen from Envision Greater Fond du Lac joined by junior co-chairs Holly Brenner from C.D.

Smith and Grant Monroe from The Arc of Fond du Lac. The festival will offer returning events like the SSM Health Walleye Run/Walk and new activities such as a Fun on the Run Animal Racing Show and Inflatables Village while supporting local non-profit organizations through food and drink sales.

State officials reported that over 17,000 deer crashes occurred in 2024 — Fond du Lac saw 683 crashes while Waukesha, Washington, and St. Croix counties had the highest numbers.

They warned drivers to be extra cautious this spring as deer activity increases the risk of collisions.

The Downtown Fond du Lac Partnership launched the Art Lot mural project to paint eleven unique murals on private building exteriors at 13 Fourth Street using various surfaces.

Painting began on May 6 and will continue throughout May — a special public viewing is scheduled for May 17 from 10:00 a.m. to noon during the Downtown Fond du Lac Farmers Market.

Envision Greater Fond du Lac’s Project G.R.I.L.L. held its annual unveiling event on May 9 at Festival Foods in Fond du Lac where high school students displayed working grills to compete for Best in Show and Community Choice Awards.

The event offered academic scholarships and food sales from Festival Brat Barn (11 a.m. to 1 p.m.) to raise funds for the program as KFIZ’s Shawn Kiser hosted.

Today, the City of Fond du Lac shared its weekly update on construction projects, detailing repairs and utility work on Main Street, N Butler, Poplar, Algoma, Cottage, Oaklawn and E Merrill from May 9 to May 16—N Butler is closed to through traffic while most other streets remain open with limited parking and minor disruptions.

New data from Realtor.com shows that homes in Fond du Lac County sold for a median price of $242,500 in February, up from $225,000 in January — a rise of 7.8%.

The report adds that single-family homes reached $239,950 and condos and townhomes climbed to $300,000 — with 79 sales recorded, up from 67 last year.

Five student-athletes from Marian baseball were named All-NACC this season—senior Tanner Alsteen, freshman Blake Griesbach, senior Jacob Kleemann, graduate student Robbie Knorr and senior Logan Rademan earned recognition for their strong pitching, hitting and fielding in key games.

Bones for Life/ATM(R) Class

10:30-11:30 a.m. — Fond du Lac Family YMCA — YMCA Membership / or daily fee — Engage in gentle movements to enhance balance, posture, and movement awareness.

Bones for Life/ATM(R) Class

10:30-11:30 a.m. — Fond du Lac Family YMCA — YMCA Membership / or daily fee — Enjoy gentle movements to enhance balance, posture, and overall movement awareness.

Downtown Fond du Lac Farmers Market

8 a.m. – Noon — Downtown Fond du Lac Partnership — Free entry — Explore over 80 local vendors offering fresh produce, baked goods, and handmade crafts.

Bones for Life/ATM(R) Class

10:30-11:30 a.m. — Fond du Lac Family YMCA — YMCA Membership /or daily fee — Engage in gentle movements to enhance balance, posture, and movement control.

Salute the Troops Run Series

6:30-11 a.m. — Lakeside Park — Admission charged at registration — Participate in a series of races supporting local veterans, including a half marathon, 5K, and kids’ fun run.

Fondy Food Truck Festival

11 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Lakeside Park — Free entry — Enjoy a variety of food trucks and family activities at this community celebration.

Fond du Lac Dock Spiders Baseball Game

11:35 AM – 1:05 PM — Herr-Baker Field — Admission charged — Experience family-friendly entertainment with the Dock Spiders in Fond du Lac!

Bones for Life/ATM Class

10:30-11:30 a.m. — Fond du Lac Family YMCA — YMCA Membership / or daily fee — Engage in gentle movements to enhance balance, posture, and awareness.

Fond Du Lac Dock Spiders vs. Green Bay Rockers

6:35-8:05 p.m. — Herr-Baker Field — Admission charged — Experience family-friendly fun cheering for the Dock Spiders in a vibrant atmosphere.

Walleye Weekend Festival

3-10 p.m. — Lakeside Park — Free entry — Celebrate the start of summer with live music, fishing tournaments, and family fun activities.