Manitowoc things to do include Holiday Fair, book show, International Food Fair and more
MANITOWOC — Here's your look at can't-miss events in Manitowoc this week. For more events and live music schedules, go to https://www.visitmanitowoc.com/events/.
1. Shop a Holiday Fair for Seasonal Gifts
It’s officially time to start thinking about gifts for the holidays, and the Holiday Fair at the Manitowoc Senior Center, 3330 Custer St., is sure to spur inspiration with unique, handmade gifts.
Set for 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 4, there will also be a bake sale, lunch, raffle baskets and a kids’ crafting corner.
Visit the event on Facebook for more details: https://fb.me/e/1tdQJ57ef.
2. Check out The Granary’s Holiday Open House
Continue your shopping trip at local shops with deals this weekend.
The Granary Boutique, 206 N. Eighth St., is hosting a Holiday Open House from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Nov. 2.
There will be plenty of fun gifts, clothes, décor and wine to put a serious dent in your shopping list.
Learn more on The Granary’s Facebook page, https://fb.me/e/QJkC1fue.
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3. Meet authors at Lakeshore Book Show
Bookworms won’t want to miss the second annual Lakeshore Book Show at Sabbatical Brewing Co., 835 S. 29th St., from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 4.
About 20 authors will be present with their books on display and available to have signed and taken home.
One big name is Joe Verdegan, author of Amazon bestseller “The Reformatory — Tales from Green Bay’s Maximum-Security Prison.”
Draft beer selections will be available throughout the event. Find more details online: https://www.sabbaticalbrewingco.com/events-2/second-annual-lakeshore-book-show.
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4. Taste cuisine from around the world
Roncalli’s International Food Fair, a true culinary experience, is from 5 to 9:30 p.m. Nov. 4.
Entry is free and both food and drinks can be purchased using a punch card.
Cuisines to sample from include German, Italian, Jamaican, American and more.
In addition to tasty bites, there will be an oral auction, cash raffle, gift collections raffles and tabletops, trees and wreaths to bid on to kickstart decorating your home for the holidays.
Learn more and plan out your evening by visiting Roncalli Catholic Schools’ website: https://rems.roncallicatholicschools.org/international-food-fair. The fair will be at the high school, 2000 Mirro Drive.
5. Learn about Manitowoc brewery history
Dig into the rich history of Manitowoc’s brewing industry.
Manitowoc Tavern History, brewing historians and Briess Malt & Ingredients Company will be at the Manitowoc Public Library, 707 Quay St., at 6 p.m. Nov. 1 to share their extensive knowledge on the topic dating back to 1847.
Also on the scene will be Paul Hoffman of PetSkull Brewing to pour samples of his microbrew to of-age attendees.
Full details are available on the Manitowoc Public Library’s website, https://www.manitowoclibrary.org/event/manitowoc-brewery-history-1847-2023-4719.
Visit Manitowoc is the City of Manitowoc's Department of Tourism. Email tourism@manitowoc.org, call 920-686-3508 or go to Visit Manitowoc's downtown Visitor Center, 824 S. Eighth St., open 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays-Fridays (closed holidays). For more about upcoming events, follow @VisitManitowoc on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok.
This article originally appeared on Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter: Manitowoc events: Holiday fair, book show and International Food Fair
