The City of Manitowoc Memorial Day Parade will take place beginning in Downtown Manitowoc, traveling north on 8th Street, turning west onto Huron, and ending at Michigan Avenue and N. 18th Street. Immediately following is the Memorial Day Ceremony hosted at the Veterans Memorial across from Evergreen Cemetery on N. 18th Street.

This family-friendly FREE show will once again highlight the latest technology, style, design, and construction features available from various manufacturers of distinctive styles of power and sail yachts in the Great Lakes market. Representatives from the participating dealers and manufacturers will be present to answer questions and discuss the features of the vessels that are […]

Friday: Food trucks and beverages from 4-9 p.m. Dr. Bombay performs 4-6 p.m., then Bare Bones Blind takes the stage at 6:30. Friday Cruise: Line up at UW-Green Bay, Manitowoc Campus, starting at 4 p.m. Depart for downtown Two Rivers at 6. Get a VIP pass for $5; that puts you at the front of the cruise […]

Wisconsin's premier east coast marathon! This out-and-back course features amazing views of Lake Michigan's shoreline as you run from Manitowoc to Two Rivers. Come experience the Maritime Capital of Wisconsin! The Marathon is a race for runners by runners. The course is flat, fast and a Boston Qualifier. Three events are offered: full marathon, half marathon, and […]

There’s always something happening in Manitowoc! Each week is packed with trivia nights, a farmers' market, live music, and community events. Consider planning your trip to coincide with one of our signature events, including the Wisconsin Sand Sculpting Festival along the beach, the jam-packed Lakeshore Balloon Glow, or wacky Sputnikfest. Read more about what’s in store for you on the […]

The HOOK Race is a 189 nautical mile race on Lake Michigan held each year in July. This challenging event starts outside the harbor in Racine, Wisconsin, “hooking” through Death’s Door (Porte Des Morts passage), a narrow and often treacherous passageway between Washington Island and Wisconsin’s Door County Peninsula, continuing across Green Bay, and ending […]