Summer, Water, Festivals – A Great Combination

Green Bay , Wis.
July 24, 2006

Green Bay, WI –Wisconsin is known for its summer festivals that bring family, friends, neighbors and communities together. The state’s abundant waterways create great gathering places for such events, and the weeks to come are full of opportunities.

In addition to the Baylake Bank Tall Ship Festival taking place in downtown Green Bay next weekend, the Packer Country lakeshore communities of Mishicot, Algoma and Two Rivers are putting the final touches on preparations for July and August waterfront festivals of their own. In Mishicot, RiverFest will take place July 28-30. Algoma is the place to be for Shanty Days August 11-13.
Two Rivers is the location for Rogers Street Days on August 11-12.

“Community festivals like the Baylake Bank Tall Ship Festival, RiverFest, Shanty Days and Rogers Street Days bring communities together and bring visitors to the area,” said Katie Green, Director of Marketing for Packer Country Visitor & Convention Bureau. “The festivals blend together a great combination of friendly people, great food, a variety of entertainment and an experience to remember.”

• The 9th Annual RiverFest takes place in downtown Mishicot. Highlights include a Friday fish boil, the 4x4 truck pull, Saturday’s Pancake breakfast, the Mishicot Car Club Car Show, a kids’ stage and petting zoo, the RiverFest Parade at 11 a.m. on Sunday and live entertainment from Road Trip, Light Up and Barry’s Truckers. Free admission.


• Shanty Days 2006 - Celebration of the Lake is expected to draw thousands of visitors to Algoma. The three-day event features a 5K walk/run, arts & crafts show, a parade, inflatable games and face painting for the kids, Sunday night fireworks and live entertainment by Nashville Pipeline, Chasin Mason, Center Stage and others. Admission $5 for all three days. Children 12 and under free.


• In Two Rivers, it’s two days of fun at Rogers Street Days where visitors can enjoy a giant smelt fry, kayak parade, live music, games and other family fun. Proceeds benefit the Rogers Street Fishing Village. Free Admission.
  

“What better way to spend a summer weekend than enjoying the water-themed festivals in Packer Country,” added Green.

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Packer Country Visitor & Convention Bureau is the regional destination marketing organization committed to improving the visitor experience and increasing the economic impact of tourism to its communities. For more information call 888-867-3342 or visit us online at www.packercountry.com.