Good morning, Oshkosh.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

XRoads41 Music Festival

7 p.m. — Oshkosh, WI — Ticket prices vary — A vibrant celebration of music, art, and community in the heart of summer.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.