More than 1 million people visit Oshkosh each year, taking in more than 20 major events. These events bring in a wide array of musical acts, entertainment and exhibits. This year will be no different, featuring Waterfest, EAA AirVenture, Lifest, and many educational and promotional expos at Sunnyview Expo Center.

Because of Oshkosh's venues and hospitality, it became "Wisconsin's Event City," a brand revealed to the community in August 2010.

 
 
EAA AirVenture Oshkosh

EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, considered the world's greatest aviation celebration, is held once a year at Wittman Regional Airport.  The convention draws more than 500,000 aviation lovers from around the globe.

AirVenture features daily airshows that include aerobatics, historical military airplanes and modern military jets.  The event attracts thousands of showplanes that are judged in 11 separate categories.

Photo courtesy of EAA.



 
 
Waterfest

Waterfest celebrates 26 years of rocking the Fox in 2011!  Catch three bands each Thursday night in the summer at Leach Amphitheater.  Waterfest alum includes the BoDeans, Dennis DeYoung of Styx, Alice Cooper, David Lee Roth and many more.


 
 
Live at Lunch

The Oshkosh Chamber and CRL - Senior Living Communities Oshkosh presents Live at Lunch Wednesdays from June 15 through August 10, 2011.  The event features live music and food during lunch at downtown's Opera House Square.

Photo courtesy of Weston Imaging Group.

 
 
Gallery Walk

The first Saturday of each month, downtown Oshkosh hosts Gallery Walk from 6 to 9 p.m.  More than 50 galleries and stores open their doors to the public and feature photography, fine art, sculpture and more, all done by local artists.

Photo courtesy of Stolley Studio.