2026 Downtown Fond du Lac Savant Stroll

in partnership with SSM Health Treffert Center

Thursday, July 9, 2026
4:00pm – 5:30pm

Part of Archipelago 2026: A Global Savant Gathering

Join us in Downtown Fond du Lac for the Savant Stroll, a one-of-a-kind community experience celebrating the extraordinary talents of individuals with savant syndrome from around the world.

In partnership with the SSM Health Treffert Center, this special event serves as a prelude to Archipelago: 2026 A Global Savant Gathering. During the stroll, visitors will have the opportunity to explore downtown businesses while meeting and interacting with talented savants showcasing incredible abilities in areas such as art, music, memory, mathematics, and more.

Each participating downtown business will host a savant, creating an interactive and inspiring experience throughout the heart of downtown. Guests are encouraged to stroll from location to location, discover unique talents, support local businesses, and celebrate the power of human potential.

Participating Businesses & Savants:

• Brayden Schmidt – VendiCards
• Jason Padgett – Cujak’s Wine & Spirits
• Amoako Buachie – Wonder Play Cafe
• Jonny Rino – Victoria’s Pet Nutrition
• Anthony (Tony) DeBlois – Hotel Retlaw
• Amanda LaMunyon – La Belle FDL
• Moniyi (Mo) Adewole – 18 Hands Ale Haus & Biergarten
• Stephen Wiltshire – The Cellar District
• Dominique Castaneda – Lunar & Lake Book Market
• Dr. Tony Cicoria & Derek Amato – Blue Line Tavern
• Malachi Schmidt & Grant Manier – Gallery & Frame Shop
• Viktor Bevanda – Trista Holz Studios
• Ted Hinman – Argentum et Aurum
• Gianni Martire – Main Street Fashion
• Jacob Barnett – Limitless Finds
• Michelle Felan – Bird’s Eye View Optical Inc.
• Kanyeyachukwu Tagbo-Okeke – Fond du Lac Cyclery
Thanks to Mikes Music & Sound for the Keyboards!