Sputnikfest 2026

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?"
Schedule of Events:
12:00pm-2:00 pm
DJ Dan
12:00pm-1:30 pm
Masquers Inc. Police officers discover Sputnik
12:00pm
5K Run/Walk
Vendor Space - Dean Konop Caricatures, Lakeshore Robotics,
Sputnik Gonna Stump Ya (Trivia Hunt)
Art Space and Kid's Games (open through 5:00pm)
1:00pm
Alien Pet Costume Parade & Contest
1:30-3:00pm
501st Wisconsin Garrison
2:00 & 2:30pm
Masquers Skit in Coach House
2:00 - 5:00pm
Live Music with Groove Therapy
3:30pm
Cosmic Kids Costume Parade & Contest
5:00pm
Adult Captain Space Debris Parade & Contest
5:30pm
Masquers Present: The Sputnik Story
6:00
Alien Drop Raffle
To register for the 5K visit: https://runsignup.com/Race/WI/Manitowoc/Sputnikfest5KWalkRun
For more information on Sputnikfest:
https://www.manitowoc.org/1109/Sputnikfest