Category: Buttermilk Festival

125th Anniversary Concert on June 21st

Under the direction of its new Music Director, Dr. Evan Chancellor, the Fond du Lac Symphonic Band will open its summer concert season on Wednesday, June 21, with a gala 125th Anniversary Concert. First organized as the Fond du Lac Military Band on May 27, 1898, the band has been performing free outdoor concerts for the public ever since. The… Read more →

HURRICANE GUMBO OPENS BUTTERMILK FESTIVAL ON JUNE 14

Hurricane Gumbo will open the 34th Buttermilk Festival season at Buttermilk Creek Park on Wednesday, June 14 at 7:15 p.m. Hurricane Gumbo is a Chicago-based band that combines zydeco, rhythm & blues, jazz and funk to produce a sound that can only be called one thing – Louisiana party music, featuring the music of Dr. John, Neville Brothers, Funky Meters,… Read more →

Erin Krebs and Fan Favorites wrap up Buttermilk Festival on Aug. 24

Erin Krebs will be the featured vocalist as the Fond du Lac Symphonic Band wraps up the summer season with a program of “Fan Favorites” on Wed., August 24. Under the baton of Music Director Dale Shipe and Associate Conductor Jill Wagner, the 7:15 p.m. performance will take place at the Wifler Performance Center in Buttermilk Creek Park, S. Park Avenue… Read more →

Kids From Wisconsin at Buttermilk, August 17th

The Kids from Wisconsin will return to Fond du Lac for their 27th annual free appearance at Buttermilk Creek Park on Wednesday, August 17, at 7:15 p.m.  The Lighthouse Big Band and the Fond du Lac Area Children’s Chorale will entertain prior to the Kids’ performance, beginning at 6:00 p.m. This summer, the Kids show theme is THE BIG BANG… Read more →

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