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.

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 4 PM, Friday, August 8, 2025
Purchased at the Gate: $10
Valid for the entire weekend.
Sunday Only: $5, available on Sunday only, at the gate.
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.

Schedule:

7AM - Ecumenical Service at Heritage Park. Bring your own chairs or blankets.

10:30AM - Fishing Contest concludes.

10AM – 4PM - Arts & Crafts and Street Fair

Music on the Main Grounds

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

North Grounds (Kids Area) Plus Ice Cream and Face Painting

11 AM – 6 PM: Wizard’s Kingdom Inflatables and Bungee Jump on the North Grounds (Kids Area) of the Main Grounds.
4 inflatables and the Bungee Jump
Ticket prices payable AT THE KIDS AREA on the Main Grounds: $2 per ticket or 11 tickets for $20.
3 tickets needed for Bungee Jump (3 minutes)
1 ticket needed for remaining inflatable activities.
12 – 5 PM TC Hatter

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

12:00–1:00PM - Algoma Community Band
1:00–4:00PM - Make It A Double

Dusk Fireworks over the Algoma Harbor