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A plane takes off from the tranquil waters of the Oshkosh Seaplane Base.
Country music fans gather for a photo at Country USA.

Oshkosh

With more than 1,000 events annually piquing every interest and passion, there is always something happening in Oshkosh, Wisconsin’s Event City! Home to the world’s largest aviation event, “EAA AirVenture,” more than 750,000 spectators from 70 countries come to Oshkosh each year to take part in this annual celebration. Oshkosh is also home to the premier country music and camping festival in the nation, “Country USA,” drawing more than 175,000 fans annually. Located on the western shore of Lake Winnebago, Oshkosh has an abundance of waterways and also offers world-class museums, art galleries, theater and musical productions, and unique dining and shopping.

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Featured Events

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The Voices of Native American Art - Telling Our Story Oshkosh July 23 - October 08 This unique exhibition features original, fine and contemporary Native American art from living Native artists who are members and descendants of different...
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Wisconsin Cornhole Tourney Oshkosh September 23 The Wisconsin Cornhole Tourney is a social bean bag toss tournament held annually. The tournament features live entertainment, food, side games, raffles,...
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Earth Science Club Gem & Mineral Show Oshkosh September 23 - September 24 Exhibits and demonstrations. Twenty-five dealers, mineral specimens, geodes, fossils, jewelry lapidary material, home decor, member, dealer & museum displays,...

Things To Do

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Oshkosh Farmers Market Oshkosh Produce, plants, fresh-cut flowers, herbs, honey, poultry, meat, bakery, cheese and a wide variety of hand-crafted items. The OSFM is a "producer-oriented"...
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Pollock Community Water Park Oshkosh The water park boasts a water slide, an inner-tube slide, a "Lazy River: dotted with waterfalls and water buckets to get wet, swimming pool, modern concession...
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Backlot Comedy House Oshkosh Enjoy some Improv! How our show works: give the suggestions and our actors create scenes and characters based off those suggestions! It’s fun! Plus there’s no...

Places To Stay

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Brayton Bed & Breakfast Oshkosh Built in 1867 by John Rich, who was a lumberman in Oshkosh. Many original features are abundant in the home, such as 12 foot ceilings, 8 foot windows, large...
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Cobblestone Inn & Suites Oshkosh Cobblestone Inn & Suites is perfectly balanced for the way you travel. You can check your email while you enjoy a healthy snack or energy drink 24/7 from the...
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La Quinta Inn Oshkosh Free wireless internet access, a coffee maker, cable TV with Showtime, and many other amenities. Pets are welcome at no charge. Start the day right with a...

Dining

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Pizza Ranch Oshkosh Buffet chain offering pizza, fried chicken & classic American sides in an Old West-themed setting.
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TJ's Harbor Restaurant Oshkosh TJ’s Harbor Restaurant prides itself on a rotisserie-inspired menu. All of the meat for our sandwiches, salads and pastas are slow roasted in our rotisserie...
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Rodney's Cafe and Deli Oshkosh Sandwiches, soups, cakes and ice cream.

Featured Stories

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Fascinatin’ Rhythm: 6 Swingin’ Wisconsin Spots for Live Jazz Nightlife You might not expect it in Wisconsin, but America’s original art form thrives here. So check out these jumpin’ joints for a night of hot tunes by cool cats.
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5 Wisconsin Restaurants for Late-Night Eats Restaurants You don't have to go home after a night out on the town. Check out these eateries open late throughout the state.
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Haunted History: 11 Ghost Tours Throughout Wisconsin History & Heritage If you love Halloween but aren’t into the kitsch and gore of haunted houses, try these spirit walks and ghost tours – perfect for history buffs and, in some...