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Oshkosh
Saturday, August 9th, 2025
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Good morning, Oshkosh. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 9th of August.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Today, the Experimental Aircraft Association added new aircraft exhibits at its museum including a replica of the Santos-Dumont Demoiselle that was delayed by shipping issues — a rebuilt racing plane called Buster and a reproduction of the Messerschmitt Me 262 imported from Virginia. The Me 262 will be on view until mid-August while other early jets will also be displayed with a MiG-21 scheduled to replace it. Oshkosh Northwestern
- ➤ XRoads41, the second music festival at the Oshkosh Festival Grounds, has been underway since August 7 and runs through Saturday. The event features headliners Cody Johnson, Kane Brown & Parker McCollum and may draw nearly 60,000 attendees. WTAQ
- ➤ James Lovell—an Apollo and Gemini astronaut—died on August 8 at age 97, and his long connection with Oshkosh was honored through his many visits to local EAA events and fly-ins. WHBY
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ DATCP has warned food truck vendors that scammers are using Gmail accounts to send emails asking for upfront vendor fees via peer-to-peer methods like Venmo+CashApp, especially as football season nears. Vendors are advised to verify event details by contacting organizers directly to avoid falling for these scams. WBAY
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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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UNTIL DAWN Live Performance
1-4 p.m. — Sometimes at Pioneer Island — Free entry — Catch UNTIL DAWN playing live at this scenic Oshkosh venue.
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