For The Love of Schnee
“When I was your age, the snow would have been up to the roof by now. We never had to worry about the ice being thick enough on the lake in January.” My dad never fails to remind me of what real Wisconsin winters were like when he was a kid. I remind him that…
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There’s No Place Like Elkhart Lake for the Holidays
Although Elkhart Lake is a corner of the map that is celebrated for its lively lakefront in the summertime, there is a whole other side to be discovered when the village tucks in for the colder months. Winter brings a quieter tune to town and the holiday season brings just the right amount of sparkle.…
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PAE’s Holiday Music Revue
PAE is back at The Shore Club Theater this holiday season for another high energy performance that is sure to get you into the holiday spirit! PAE presents 'A Classic Christmas' and is ecstatic to bring back its favorite season of the year. This music revue features all your favorite holiday tunes like 12 Days of…
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Christmas in the Square
Christmas in the Square with Santa under the Depot sponsored by ElkhartCares! The Chamber will host their Christmas in the Square and Village Tree Lighting from 4pm-6:30pm downtown Elkhart Lake. Come enjoy the sounds of the seasons with carriage rides, holiday treats and more! ElkhartCares will have Santa and other surprises under our historic train…
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VSCDA Concours de ‘Elegance & Events at Road America
Concours d'Elegance Road America | Sept 16th On Saturday, Road America race attendees can enjoy a special Concours d’Elegance at Road America in the Fan Walk area by Victory Lane. A curated selection of vehicles will be on display from 9am to 3pm. Coffee & Canvas Road America | Sept 16th Saturday, September 16 from…
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Camera Roll Moments to Capture in Elkhart Lake
By Kate Vollrath August is the grand finale, the sweet, yet somber ending chapter of summer. After June and July wash over us, August greets us with the reminder to let summer burn slowly and savor every drop until the very end. If late summer brings you to Elkhart Lake, it is guaranteed to be…
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Prost! Elktoberfest Coming to Elkhart Lake
Many are drawn to Elkhart Lake during the peak summer months when school’s out and it’s time to cash in on that vacation time you planned months ago. While few things beat the energizing fun of June through August, there is a bit of an exhale that can be felt in town once the clock…
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A Little Market With Mighty Taste
By Kate Vollrath The birds have been calling for several hours, which means the lake and the streets of the village are also calling. Saturday mornings in the summer can feel both peaceful and high intensity, because the minute you open your eyes, you’re reminded that the weekend is young, and you must decide what…
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Elktoberfest
Ein Prosit der Gemütlichkeit ~ A Toast to Cheer and Good Times! SEPT 20 - 22, 2024 Put on your lederhosen or dirndl, hoist a stein, grab a pretzel and celebrate the German heritage all weekend long in Elkhart Lake. Elktoberfest takes its own spin on a traditional Oktoberfest with no shortage of beer, pretzels, games, and fun! What…
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No Wake
By Kate Vollrath July often takes the glory for peak summer fun in Elkhart Lake. It is the time when everyone mingles in the village and near the water. Catching up with childhood friends that really feel more like family at this point and with relatives who have had babies since you last saw them…
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Summer Solitude
Each year that passes, I fall a little deeper in love with the month of June. Maybe it’s because you can see a little deeper into the lake and notice the schools of minnows glittering below the surface. The water is impressively clear in early summer, and there’s something about diving into the lake before…
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Elktoberfest to be Celebrated in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin
ELKHART LAKE, WI – Prost! Elkhart Lake is excited to announce a new event weekend that will be happening this Fall. The first annual “Elktoberfest” will be held the weekend of September 23 – 25, 2022. Put on your lederhosen or dirndl, hoist a stein, grab a pretzel, and embrace the German heritage in Sheboygan…
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