Sputnikfest and more can't-miss events happening in Manitowoc this week

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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. Get wacky at Sputnikfest

Manitowoc’s craziest festival is back!

Full of alien and artsy fun, Sputnikfest lands in Manitowoc Sept. 9 right outside the Rahr-West Art Museum, 610 N. Eighth St., with food trucks, live music, Deep Space Cedar Crest Ice Cream, kids’ activities, a 5K run/walk and impressive costume contests that will make you say “wow!” This year, all contest entries get to walk the sparkly green carpet to their spot on stage.

The fun starts at 11 a.m. and ends at 6 p.m. with the annual alien raffle drop. See the full schedule at https://www.manitowoc.org/1109/Sputnikfest.

2. Watch 'Gone with the Wind' at the Capitol Civic Centre

Seats inside Capitol Civic Centre in downtown Manitowoc.
Seats inside Capitol Civic Centre in downtown Manitowoc.

Spend a date night watching a classic movie at a classic theater: the Capitol Civic Centre, 913 S. Eighth St.

Over the next three Tuesdays, there will be classic movie showings at both 2 and 7 p.m. "Gone with the Wind" will kick off the series, playing Sept. 12.

Tickets are only $5. See more shows at the Capitol Civic Centre by going to cccshows.org.

3. Wear green and gold to the SuperFans Party

A Sabbatical Brewing Company branded glass with a New England IPA the company brews, Thursday, February 18, 2021, in Manitowoc, Wis.
A Sabbatical Brewing Company branded glass with a New England IPA the company brews, Thursday, February 18, 2021, in Manitowoc, Wis.

Kick off the Packers’ season with Sabbatical Brewing’s SuperFans Release Party.

Sept. 9, the night before the season-opener, head to Sabbatical Brewing, 835 S. 29th St., from 4 to 10 p.m. for food from No Pork on Your Fork, new brew release of SuperFans, live music and comradery with other fans.

Go to www.sabbaticalbrewing.com for their beer list and to find more events.

4. Discover our history at Mid-Lakes Thresheree

Threshing crew at Manitowoc County Historical Society.
Threshing crew at Manitowoc County Historical Society.

Immerse yourself in the culture and learn the techniques from Wisconsin’s agricultural past at Mid-Lakes Thresheree!

Taking place at Manitowoc County Historical Society, 924 Pinecrest Road, Manitowoc, you can interact with vintage tractors, hands-on demonstrations and 25 different historic buildings.

There’s plenty of activities and wonders to discover over this weekend’s event, held both Sept. 9 and 10. Learn more at manitowoccountyhistory.org.

5. Enjoy tea at the Toll House

Exterior of Toll House Bed and Breakfast
Exterior of Toll House Bed and Breakfast

An infrequent occurrence, the Toll House Bed and Breakfast is open to visitors without a reservation to take a look around inside the beautiful Victorian home.

From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. both Sept. 8 and 9, step inside for tea, the history of the house, and an inside look at the rooms of the historic house.

Go to tollhousebb.com to learn more about this bed and breakfast, which is at 2004 Menasha Ave.

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: Sputnikfest at Manitowoc Rahr-West Art Museum and more events set