Sputnikfest
On September 5, 1962 a 20 lbs. piece of Russian Sputnik IV landed in the middle of the street on the corner of N. 8th and Park. Sputnikfest is our way of bringing the community together to celebrate this momentous event.
Named one of the Top Five Funkiest Festivals in the country by Reader's Digest, this wacky tacky festival has become a community and regional favorite, with fun for the entire family.
"Sputnik landed here...Why don't you?"
SPUTNIKFEST 2025
Saturday, September 6, 2025
12:00pm-6:00pm
Sputnikfest 2025 Schedule
| Start Time | Activitie(s) |
|---|---|
| 11:00 am - 2:00 pm | DJ Dan |
| 11:30 am - 1:30 pm | Masquers Inc. Police officers discover Sputnik |
| 12:00 pm | 5K Run/Walk Vendor Space - Dean Konop Charactures, Lakeshore Robotics, and TDS Art Space and Kid's Games (open through 5:00pm) |
| 1:00 pm | Alien Pet Costume Parade & Contest |
| 1:30 pm | 501st Wisconsin Garrison |
| 2:00 - 5:00 pm | Live Music with Bacchus Lotus |
| 3:30 pm | Cosmic Kids Costume Parade & Contest |
| 5:00 pm | Adult Captain Space Debris Parade & Contest |
| 5:30 pm | Masquers Present: The Sputnik Story |
| 6:00 | Alien Drop Raffle |
Thank you to our 2025 out-of-this-world sponsors!
Presenting Event Sponsor: Community First Credit Union
Band Sponsor: TDS Metrocom LLC
Beverage Sponsor: Dental Park Manitowoc
5K Walk/Run Lead Sponsor: Fricke Printing Service, Inc.
5K Walk/Run Spot Sponsors:
- Americollect
- Shoreline Hometown Credit Union
- G3 Industries
- Manitowoc Heating & Refrigeration Services, Inc.
- Summit Clinical Services
- Festival Foods / Manitowoc Location
- Our Legacy Restaurant
Art Space Sponsors:
- Satori’s Auto | Affordable Auto Repair - Used Car Sales - Manitowoc
- Tim and Ann Salutz
- Bitter Neumann
- Bergstom Automotive of Manitowoc
Alien Drop Raffle Sponsors:
- Kohler Credit Union
- Pozorski Hauling and Recycling
- Hamann Construction
- Manitowoc Trophy
- Chewy's Bar
Lift-Off Sponsors
Media Sponsors:
In-Kind Donors
If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, please call (920) 686-3090 or email rahrwest@manitowoc.org.