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EVENT - Badgerland Water Ski Show
THURSDAY, AUGUST 13, 6:30PM
Hold onto your drinks and your flip flops — it's back! The Badgerland Waterski Team is bringing their championship winning show to Okauchee Lake!
Watch from the deck of Smoke on the Water, Foolery's on Okauchee, or by boat (anchor in the middle area).
Free Family Fun | Food & Drinks | Thrill-Packed Entertainment!
EVENT - Okauchee Street Dance
SATURDAY, AUGUST 15, 3PM
One of the biggest nights of the summer in the Heart of Lake Country! Wisconsin Avenue in Downtown Okauchee transforms into a street-long celebration with live music, food, drinks, and fun all night long.
Two Main Stages
Stage 1: Roundabout Area
Stage 2: Whiskey Waters / Smoke on the Water Area
Featuring: Kris & Dani, The NOW Band, and Country Holla — two headlining acts across two stages and a mix of music styles to keep the party going.
Food from local favorites, drinks throughout the event, and a great reason to spend the whole day in Okauchee.
Hosted by the Okauchee Area Business Association. Additional details, schedules, food vendors, kids activities, and sponsors will be announced as plans are finalized.
EVENT - Badgerland Water Ski Show
THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 6:30PM
Hold onto your drinks and your flip flops — it's back! The Badgerland Waterski Team is bringing their championship winning show to Okauchee Lake!
Watch from the deck of Smoke on the Water, Foolery's on Okauchee, or by boat (anchor in the middle area).
Free Family Fun | Food & Drinks | Thrill-Packed Entertainment!
EVENT - Badgerland Water Ski Show
THURSDAY, AUGUST 27, 6:30PM
Hold onto your drinks and your flip flops — it's back! The Badgerland Waterski Team is bringing their championship winning show to Okauchee Lake!
Watch from the deck of Smoke on the Water, Foolery's on Okauchee, or by boat (anchor in the middle area).
Free Family Fun | Food & Drinks | Thrill-Packed Entertainment!
LIVE MUSIC - After Hours Band
SUNDAY, AUGUST 30, 4PM
The After Hours Band closes out the summer in style! Catch them live as the lake breezes roll in and the party starts early — this is exactly how you want to spend the last Sunday of the season.
EVENT - Badgerland Water Ski Show
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 6:00PM
Hold onto your drinks and your flip flops — it's back! The Badgerland Waterski Team is bringing their championship winning show to Okauchee Lake!
Watch from the deck of Smoke on the Water, Foolery's on Okauchee, or by boat (anchor in the middle area).
Free Family Fun | Food & Drinks | Thrill-Packed Entertainment!
EVENT - Badgerland Water Ski Show
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 6:00PM
Hold onto your drinks and your flip flops — it's back! The Badgerland Waterski Team is bringing their championship winning show to Okauchee Lake!
Watch from the deck of Smoke on the Water, Foolery's on Okauchee, or by boat (anchor in the middle area).
Free Family Fun | Food & Drinks | Thrill-Packed Entertainment!
EVENT - MIA Recovery Benefit, Live Music by Taylor Davis
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2026
6:00 PM Doors | 7:00 PM Dinner | 8:30 PM Music
Join us for an unforgettable night of music, food, and purpose — helping recover missing U.S. military personnel from past global conflicts.
On Saturday, September 19, the Wisconsin MIA Foundation hosts a special fundraiser at Smoke on the Water in Okauchee, featuring live music from Nashville singer-songwriter Taylor Davis. Enjoy great food, connect with your community, and help bring our nation's missing heroes home.
Event proceeds directly fund UW–MIA field missions, research, and recovery operations — helping bring answers and closure to families who are still waiting.
