# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Prairie Fest 2026
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 01 Aug, 2026 at 08:00 am – Sat, 01 Aug, 2026 at 12:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Celebrate nature with yoga, prairie tours, environmental education and art displays, short nature pop-up presentations, and more at this year’s Prairie Fest on Saturday, August 1, from 8:00 AM – Noon at the beautiful Gottfried Prairie and Arboretum, adjacent to the Fond du Lac County Campus.

Prairie Fest is a FREE family-oriented environmental education event with activities for all ages. SCHEDULE as of 7/14/26:


ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION DISPLAYS from 8:00 a.m. - noon

Learn about native plants, butterflies,  pollinators, cranes, small wild animals, the history of the area,  and other nature & mindfulness related topics from:
-Friends of the Gottfried Prairie and Arboretum
-Wild Ones Fox Valley Chapter
-FDL Area Bird & Nature Alliance (formerly Audubon)
-International Crane Foundation
-Marsh Haven Nature Center
-Mosquito Hill Nature Center
-CSA (Congregation of Sisters of St Agnes)
-Oshkosh/Fond du Lac Citizens' Climate Education
-Earth Justice Now
-InterTribal Lake Winnebago Mayom ~ Wild Rice Revitalization Project
-ParkWatch for Greenway Arboretum, Bird City Fond du Lac, and Water Warriors Monitoring Team
-Fond du Lac County Historical Society
-The Arc Fond du Lac, Inc.
-Twisted Warrior Yoga
-Fond du Lac County Land and Water Conservation Dept.
-Native Niche (restoration services, tools, and plants)
-Local Legacy (native plant information and plants for sale)
-Prairie Revival (ecological services)


LIVE ACOUSTIC MUSIC from Edward Uttendorfer  from 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. (sponsored by Fond du Lac Area Foundation)



NATURE INSPIRED ART AND FOOD TO PURCHASE 8:00 a.m.-noon

-Hand-carved birds, mystical cottonwood bark houses from Joe Longo
-Hand painted drawings and crafts from Mary's Crafts
-Nature inspired wood burns from The Wooden Well
-Bakery, ice cold brew coffee, lemonade from Ripon Dough Company


GUIDED TOURS & YOGA

8:00 a.m. Yoga in the Prairie Featuring Lucy Mathers, Twisted Warrior

8:30 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. - Guided mindful nature walk with Kelsey Beine, Lead with Light.  Explore two different techniques to help you connect more deeply with nature – a mindful walk and walking meditation. Both invite you to use your senses to see, smell, hear, and feel the natural beauty around you. All are welcome!
10:00 a.m.: Native Plant ID Walk with Amanda Abramovich, Local Legacy LL.   Learn about native plants and how to identify them.


NATURE POP-UP TALKS (20-30 mins):

-9:30 a.m.
Nifty Natives for Your Yard -  Margie’s Favorites.   Friends of the Gottfried board member, Margie Winter, will share some great native plant choices for your home landscape.  Colorful native prairie plants can thrive in your yard and create a pocket of habitat for birds, butterflies and pollinators.

-10:00 a.m.
Marsh Haven Nature Center presentation at booth - Wildlife of Marsh Haven

-10:30 a.m
So Many Legs! from Jackie Scharfenberg, retired DNR Environmental Educator/Naturalist.   6, 8, 14, 20, 100+  Why so many legs?  As we sweep, poke and dig through the fields, we’ll uncover what creatures have so many legs and try to figure out why.


OTHER FUN KIDS ACTIVITIES from 8:00 a.m.-noon:

-Face/arm painting by Renee
-Kids arts and crafts featuring prairie hats and flower bracelets
-The Backyard Bug activity book for kids (limited supply, sponsored by the Fond du Lac Evening Optimists)
-Chalk zone
-Big bubbles



FEATURE ENTERTAINMENT   Join us for  Randy Peterson's high energy concert at 11:15 a.m.  His shows are a fast-moving mix of music, humor and storytelling that are geared for kids, but which all ages enjoy!  (Sponsored by the Fond du Lac Evening Optimists)
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/fond-du-lac/prairie-fest-2026/200029699093343
- **Event Categories**: kids, festivals, health-wellness, art, pop-ups, concerts, music, fine-arts, entertainment, meditation, storytelling
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 291

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Fond Du Lac
- **state**: WI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 400 University Drive, 54935
- **lat**: 43.78941
- **long**: -88.41246
- **full address**: 400 University Drive, 54935, 400 University Dr, Fond du Lac, WI 54935-2950, United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Prairie Fest 2026
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Prairie Fest 2026 being held?
  - **A:** Prairie Fest 2026 takes place on Sat, 01 Aug, 2026 at 08:00 am to Sat, 01 Aug, 2026 at 12:00 pm at 400 University Drive, 54935, 400 University Dr, Fond du Lac, WI 54935-2950, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Prairie Fest 2026?
  - **A:** Prairie Fest 2026 is organized by Friends of the Gottfried Prairie and Arboretum.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Prairie Fest 2026 is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Fond Du Lac, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 290+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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