Sand Sculpting Festival, Acoustic Fest and more among Manitowoc can’t-miss events

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. Don’t miss the Wisconsin Sand Sculpting Festival

There’s nothing quite like a beach day in July, and three beach days is even better!

July 14-16 marks the inaugural Wisconsin Sand Sculpting Festival, and everyone is invited to participate in this exciting new event at Red Arrow Park beach, 1931 S. Ninth St., Manitowoc.

Ten semi-pro sand sculptors from across the country will be creating masterpieces, offering lessons and hosting speed sculpting shows.

There will also be food, vendors and live music.

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Admission is $5 per day or $10 for three days — cash only.

See the full event schedule at https://www.visitmanitowoc.com/event/wisconsin-sand-sculpting-festival/6/.

2. Take a beat at Acoustic Fest

Another great outdoor event this weekend is the 27th annual Acoustic Fest.

Washington Park, 1115 Washington St., will be filled with acoustic tunes all day July 15.

The event is free and open to the public, starting with a beginner-friendly yoga class at 9:15 a.m.

See the music lineup at https://www.acousticfest.org/.

3. Make it a night with Kids from Wisconsin

More musical talent is coming to the area this weekend as Kids from Wisconsin performs at the Capitol Civic Centre, 913 S. Eighth St., Manitowoc.

They will be on stage performing their 55th anniversary "Star Struck" tour with musical selections from famous award-winning shows.

Get tickets now for the performance at 7 p.m. July 14 at cccshows.org.

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4. Grab Pints and Plates at Pinecrest

Experience the charm of Pinecrest Historical Village, 924 Pinecrest Road, Manitowoc, during an evening of fun, food and drinks from 5 to 8 p.m. July 17.

Pints and Plates is a 21-and-older event with drinks from local breweries and wineries and samples from local restaurants.

Sip and savor the flavors as you take in the gorgeous outdoor scenery and live music from Nettle Hill.

Tickets are $65 and include a commemorative glass.

Go to https://www.manitowoccountyhistory.org/programs/pints-plates-2023 for more information.

5. Touch the Trucks and learn sand sculpting

Take out the kids the morning of July 12 for back-to-back fun.

Touch the Trucks starts at 10 a.m. in the lot across the street from the Manitowoc Public Library (720 Quay St), where kids have the chance to get up close and on board all the big trucks.

At the same time, a professional sand sculptor will be on the library lawn creating a masterpiece and showing everyone how it’s done ahead of the Wisconsin Sand Sculpting Festival.

Both events run until noon.

See more library events at https://www.manitowoclibrary.org/.

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 hosts Wisconsin Sand Sculpting Festival, Acoustic Fest 2023