Saturday, July 26th, 2025

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Good morning, Oshkosh. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 26th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Nearly 5,000 volunteers work at the EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh this week by handling flight control, event operations and food service. Organizer Michel Bryson said volunteers from across the globe — giving up vacation time — help run the event with a true family spirit — a chosen reunion that makes the week possible. We Are Green Bay
- ➤ Weather forecasts call for heat, humidity, and smoke from Canadian wildfires in Oshkosh this weekend with a slight chance of showers on Saturday after 1 p.m. Today, EAA AirVenture Oshkosh at Wittman Regional Airport features an airshow at 2:15 p.m. and a night show at 8 p.m.—events run daily through July 27. Oshkosh Northwestern
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A vintage Pepsi-Cola plane was on display at EAA AirVenture yesterday in Oshkosh — the first Stinson Gullwing built in 1936 was restored with new fabric and hand-painted details to match its original look. The plane, once used for VIP transport by Pepsi-Cola and later owned by the first U.S. female flight instructor, took its first flight in almost 70 years last summer. FOX 11
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The deadline to apply for a sturgeon spearing tag for the Upriver Lakes season is Aug. 1 and applicants can submit their forms online or at any license sales location—those chosen will be notified by Oct. 1 and will then be able to buy a spearing license before the season begins on Feb. 14. This process uses a drawing that gives priority based on preference points, with group applications counted by the lowest member’s score. FOX 11
SHOP NEWS
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Cars on the Island
8 AM - 3 PM — Lakeside Park — $5 vehicle entry — Enjoy a classic car show with music, food, and prizes benefiting a local charity.
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Winnebago County Fair 2025
5:00 AM – 4:59 AM — Winnebago County Fair — Check website for entry fees — Experience carnival lights and action-packed nights at this family-friendly event.
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Vic Ferrari Live Concert
5:45-7:15 p.m. — Leach Amphitheater — $10-$20 — Experience an authentic theatrical Earth, Wind & Fire show with Vic Ferrari and the Rose Canyon Band.
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Ice Hawks Golf Outing 2025
9 AM – 2 PM — Far Vu Golf Course — $81.88 — Enjoy a fun-filled 4 player golf scramble sponsored by local businesses.
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XRoads41 Music Festival
7 p.m. — Oshkosh, WI — Ticket prices vary — A vibrant celebration of music, art, and community in the heart of summer.
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Loverboy Live Concert
5:45-7:15 p.m. — Leach Amphitheater — $20 General Admission, $50 VIP — Experience a live performance by Loverboy at an outdoor venue with great ambiance.
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Oshkosh's Funniest Comedian - Preliminary Round 4
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Oshkosh Arena — Voting encouraged — Local comedians compete for the title of Oshkosh's Funniest in this lively comedy showdown.
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Frootenanny Hootenanny
12-8 p.m. — Fifth Ward Brewing Company — $75.00 — Celebrate with new frooted sours, music, and fun activities at this brewing extravaganza.
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Zakk Abitz Live Performance
2-5 p.m. — Sometimes at Pioneer Island — Free entry — Enjoy live music from Zakk Abitz amidst the scenic backdrop of Pioneer Island.
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HAPPY HOUR HEROES Live Music Event
6-9 p.m. — Dockside Tavern — Free entry — Enjoy live music from HAPPY HOUR HEROES while relaxing by the water.
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