Fondue Fest

Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate with us in Downtown Fond du Lac for the 18th Annual Fondue Fest.
Mark your calendars for the 19th Annual Fondue Fest
Saturday, September 12, 2026
9:00 am – 5:00 pm

With an annual attendance of more than 25,000 people, Fondue Fest continues to be Fond du Lac’s largest one-day festival!

Multiple stages with all genres of live music playing all day long, a huge Kids Zone, art and craft vendors, Farmers Market vendors, cheese and chocolate fondue and much more!

Classics Plus Ltd. – Car Show – E. 2nd Street

Fondue Fest Pet Policy:

Due to large crowds and high noise levels, please leave pets at home for this event.

Sponsor Fondue Fest!

Fondue Fest Vendor Info

Music!

Marian University North Stage
Presented By: Festival Foods

9:00am – 11:15am – J Ryan Trio

11:30am – 2:00pm – Blue Cheese Combo

2:30pm – 5:00pm – Jeremiah Jams Band

South Stage

9:00am – 11:15am – Seth James & Kyler Kuzio

11:30am – 2:00pm – Suzie and the Detonators

2:30pm – 5:00pm – Mojo Road

Fondue!

Cheese and Chocolate Fondue
Provided By: Moraine Park Technical College Culinary Arts Program

Fondue available beginning at 10:00 a.m.at the corner of Main Street and Forest Avenue

The MPTC Culinary Arts program offers students many opportunities to enter and advance in the hospitality industry. Students receive hands-on, practical experience in all aspects of food preparation and production. Funds raised through sales at Fondue Fest help students participate in culinary activities around the world!

Fondue Brew!

Caramel Coffee Stout
Presented By: Lakefront Brewery

Tapping of the Frikin at 12:00 pm Main Street Plaza Beer Tent (Sheboygan and Main)

In partnership with Lakeside Brewery, this year’s limited-edition brew is Caramel Coffee Stout, tapped at noon at the Lakefront Brewery tent.

Family Fun!

Kids Zone
Presented By: SSM Health

9:00 am to 5:00 pm on Sheboygan and Portland

Inflatables
Petting Zoo
Pony Rides
Laser Tag
Games & More!

Fondue Fleet Races!

Kids Zone
Hosted By: Fond du Lac Cyclery

U.S. Bank Parking Lot

Fondue Fleet Races allows young riders a chance to engage in short, fun races in the Kids Zone! Bring your own bike and helmet to participate in your race! Please arrive 15 minutes before the start of the appropriate race to get your bib and ensure the waiver is signed. Fondue Fleet Races

Helmet, bike and signed waiver required to participate.

Fondue Feast Challenge!

Fondy FallToberFest
Presented By: Fond du Lac Festivals

Main Street Plaza (Corner of Sheboygan Street and Main Street

Part of Fond du Lac Festival’s Fondy FallToberFest Preview, nine contestants will endure 4 rounds of speed-eating challenges, all within 1 hour on Saturday, September 6th in downtown Fond du Lac during Fondue Fest. The winner will be crowned the Fastest Eater in Fondy and receive a $100 Downtown Fond du Lac Gift Certificate! Click here to learn more!