EVENTS & LIVE MUSIC
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EVENT - 3rd Annual Fall Crab & Fish Boil
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2026
Featuring Steak, Halibut & Salmon from the Fire Breathing Dragon
Service 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Reservation times: 5:00, 6:15 and 7:30 PM
Our 3rd Annual Fall Crab & Fish Boil is back, and this year the Fire Breathing Dragon is bringing even more to the table. Choose a classic crab or haddock boil, or go straight to the flames for cedar-plank halibut, salmon or 21-day aged Certified Angus Beef skirt steak.
Every dinner includes house salad with Green Goddess dressing, garlic bread and Bananas Foster for dessert.
Walk-ins are welcome, but your entree choice is only guaranteed with a pre-purchased reservation.
LIVE MUSIC - Chicago Blues on the Water: Mike Wheeler Band with Milwaukee Mike & The Mob
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10, 6:30PM
Two great blues cities. Two powerhouse bands. One night on Okauchee Lake.
Doors 6:00PM, music 6:30PM to 11:00PM at Smoke on the Water, Okauchee Lake, Wisconsin.
HEADLINER: MIKE WHEELER BAND
Chicago Blues Hall of Fame artist Mike Wheeler brings decades of authentic Chicago blues pedigree to Okauchee Lake. Wheeler has performed alongside some of the biggest names in the genre, including B.B. King, Buddy Guy and Koko Taylor, and remains a fixture of Chicago's blues scene with regular performances at legendary clubs including Kingston Mines and Blue Chicago. Expect serious guitar, soul, R&B and the unmistakable sound of Chicago blues from a veteran band built for the stage.
SPECIAL GUEST: MILWAUKEE MIKE & THE MOB
Milwaukee Mike & The Mob have been part of Wisconsin's blues scene since 2001, delivering a high-energy mix of Chicago and Texas blues, R&B and blues-rock. Their influences run through Stevie Ray Vaughan, Freddie King, Eric Clapton and Buddy Guy, and Milwaukee Mike has opened for acts including Buddy Guy, Robert Randolph and Dickey Betts.
One stage. Two cities with serious blues history. Come for the guitar work, stay for the musicianship, energy and rare chance to catch these two bands together at Smoke on the Water.
Tickets on sale now, starting at $20, VIP seating available:
EVENT - Dancing with the Stars Watch Party
EVERY TUESDAY STARTING OCTOBER 13, 2026, 7:00 PM
Eat, drink, judge, repeat. Watch Dancing with the Stars on the big screen with a whole room of fans, score every dance with judging paddles, and enjoy DWTS-inspired cocktails and nightly giveaways. Come a little early to grab a spot and order dinner before the opening number.
Hosted by The Hot Spot Lake Country with Smoke on the Water. Open to everyone. Reservations recommended: call 262-468-5012.
LIVE MUSIC - Nashville's Michael Scott Performing Live in Okauchee
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2026 AT 8:00 PM
Michael Scott is bringing the FULL BAND to Smoke on the Water for a Friday night of live music on the lake.
Milwaukee-raised and Nashville pro, Michael Scott brings high-energy country with a rock-and-roll edge and the kind of live show built for a Friday night crowd.
He's shared stages with some of country music's biggest names, including Tim McGraw, Kenny Chesney, Keith Urban and Reba McEntire, mixing original music with country favorites you'll want to sing along to.
Come early, grab dinner and make a night of it.
BIKE RIDE - Fall Colorama Ride for Fisher House
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18, 9AM
Ride through Lake Country fall color and raise money for Fisher House Wisconsin. New for 2026, the ride starts and ends at Smoke on the Water.
Fisher House gives military and veterans' families a free, home-like place to stay while a loved one receives care at the Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center.
9AM on-site registration. 10:45AM riders' meeting. 11AM kickstands up. Stops at Bryant's Dousman House, Knucklehead Pub and Stolley's Hogg Alley, then back to Smoke.
Stick around for the Packers after-party. Packers vs. Cowboys, Sunday Night Football, 7:20PM.
$25 per rider or passenger. All net proceeds go to Fisher House.
LIVE MUSIC - Sawyer Road Band Below Deck
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2026, 8:00 PM
Sawyer Road brings a fall show that mixes country, rock, swing and pretty much everything in between.
Make a night of it with dinner upstairs at Smoke on the Water first, with Fish Fry, BBQ, burgers, smoked meats and mac and cheese, then head Below Deck for the show. Dinner reservations are highly recommended.
LIVE MUSIC - Pretty Vicious
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24, 8PM
Pretty Vicious is making their live debut at Smoke on the Water on Okauchee Lake.
They're a female-fronted Southeast Wisconsin cover band playing a high-energy mix of rock, alternative, pop, pop-punk and party favorites spanning multiple decades, with a fresh setlist built around keeping the night moving.
Music starts at 8:00PM. 21+.
Come early and make a night of it. Grab dinner at Smoke on the Water before the show. Reservations are highly recommended.
Book table reservations here:
EVENT - Okauchee Business Trick or Treat
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2026, 5:45 TO 8:00 PM, DOWNTOWN OKAUCHEE
Grab your costumes and candy buckets for an evening in Downtown Okauchee. The night starts with a pumpkin lighting at the roundabout at 5:45 PM, then business trick or treating and Touch-A-Truck from 6 to 8 PM, with fire trucks, dump trucks, excavators and tractors to explore.
The first 300 kids get a free trick or treat bag. Hosted by the Okauchee Area Business Association.
LIVE MUSIC - Maddie Jo Duo
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2026, 8:00 PM
Modern country attitude, classic country favorites and a whole lot of rock and roll. The Milwaukee-area singer jumps from Lainey Wilson, Miranda Lambert and Shania Twain to Bon Jovi, AC/DC and Guns N' Roses.
Come early for Friday Fish Fry and dinner before Maddie Jo takes the stage at 8 PM.
EVENT - 5th Annual Take it to Heart
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2026, 11:30 AM
Packers vs. Vikings on the big screen, bold bites, prize-packed raffles and fun for little fans. This Packers-themed fundraiser supports Children's Wisconsin's Herma Heart Institute and children with congenital heart defects.
EVENT - Party Like It's 1999!
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2026, 6:30 TO 10:30 PM
A throwback dance party for women 40+. DJ-spun 80s, 90s and 00s jams, non-stop dancing, sing-along anthems, cocktails and mocktails.
The first two parties packed the dance floor with 200+ women. Reserved tables are sold out, but come solo or bring your crew. Once the music starts, everybody dances together. Hosted by The Hot Spot Lake Country.
