Good morning, Fond du Lac.

Four restored WWII aircraft will offer rides at the Fond du Lac County Airport from July 21-25, featuring a P-51 Mustang, SBD-5 Dauntless, LT-6 Mosquito and T-34 Mentor as part of AirVenture, while a rare P-63 KingCobra fighter is on display.

EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026 continues despite wildfire smoke from Canada and Minnesota delaying aircraft arrivals and diverting flights to local airports (including Fond du Lac) on Monday, July 20.

Meteorologists say storm shifts may improve air quality later this week while air-conditioned venues offer refuge for attendees.

Boot Barn celebrated its grand opening yesterday with a ribbon cutting — community members and local leaders gathered at 826 W.

Johnson Street to welcome the new store offering western and work-related footwear. The event marked a milestone for the local business community.

NASA returned to AirVenture Oshkosh after a two-year hiatus and will show five F-5s, one T-38 trainer, F-18s and F-15s later this week — although the Super Guppy is absent due to windstorm damage.

Visitors can see daily air shows at Boeing Plaza.

EAA broke ground on Discovery Park — a new youth aviation education hub for KidVenture and TeenVenture activities — on July 20 at the AirVenture grounds in Oshkosh; construction will begin mid-August and finish by AirVenture 2027.

Gov. Tony Evers said over 23,400 state park and forest passes have sold since last month on the DMV renewal site, now making up about 17% of statewide sales.

Registrants will receive their pass, stickers, and certificate by mail (within 7 to 10 business days).

Fond du Lac Dock Spiders beat the Madison Mallards 4-2 on Sunday at Herr-Baker Field with two late runs that evened the series; the team will play in today's Paws at the Park and $2 Tuesday event — featuring discounted food and drinks — before a five-game stretch.

The Fond du Lac Dock Spiders lost 5-1 to the Mallards at Warner Park on July 20, being held to two hits.

Quincy Mazeke hit a home run while starter Aidan Ray struck out seven, and the team trails the series 1-2 with five games remaining at Herr-Baker Field Sunday.

Live Music with Amillennial & Sharp Left Turn

7-11:30 p.m. — The Passenger Lounge — $10 Cash cover at the door — Experience local metal and heavy saxophone rock performances in a lively atmosphere.

EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026

8 a.m. – 10 p.m. — EAA Aviation Museum — Youths under 18 enter free — Experience a week of aviation action with air shows, workshops, and more.

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 movement, balance, and posture.

Bones for Life/ATM® Class

10:30 – 11:30 AM — Fond du Lac Family YMCA — YMCA Membership /or daily fee — Experience gentle movements that enhance balance, posture, and control.