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Here's what you can't miss at Celebrate Plover!
Entertainment
New to Celebrate Plover this year, The Jerry Schmitt Band will kick off the weekend festivities on Friday evening at 6 p.m. They will bring a blend of modern and traditional country music, appealing to young and old alike. Their love of performing music makes each of their shows a unique experience for their fans.
Saturday will be packed with a variety of entertainment options. Entertainment will begin at 11 a.m. with a tribute to our Veterans under the bandshell. A performance by Dance Dynamics begins at 11:15 a.m. Soul Whiskey will take the stage at 2 p.m. for an afternoon performance. With members from Plover, Soul Whiskey will be playing favorites from the 90’s and 2000’s country hits! Expect sing-along classics and the kind of music that keeps boots stomping and crowds smiling.
Kaylin Kole and Matthew Paul will take the stage leading up to Outlaw’d. Hailing from the Midwest and landing in Nashville, Kaylin Kole uses her unique personality and big voice to bring you soulful sounds. Matthew Paul is a singer/songwriter based out of Plover Wisconsin. He performs original music, 90's/2000's rock, Americana, Country and more!
Outlaw’d will round out Saturday evening’s entertainment, kicking off at 8 p.m. and playing until midnight. Outlaw’d performed at Celebrate Plover in 2022 and have since continued to put on a high energy infused country music show! Nominated for the 2025 WAMI (Wisconsin Area Music Industry) for Cover Band of the Year, Outlaw’d has recently opened for national country artists Chris Lane and Chase Rice. In April of 2025, Outlaw’d was chosen by Stadium View to perform at the NFL Draft that was being held for the first time in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Fireworks Show
It’s been said that Celebrate Plover has the best fireworks display in Central Wisconsin so why miss it? Just shy of a half hour, the show is choreographed to music with an unbelievable water display on Lake Pacawa. The best place to be is at the park so you don’t miss out on any of the surprises that are in store!
Car Show
Enjoy a "cruise in" on Friday evening brought to you by Jack Stand Racin' Car Club.
The car show is dependent on the weather. The most up to date information can be found by following Celebrate Plover or Jack Stand Racin' Car Club on Facebook.
Want to participate? There is room for approximately 100 cars so pre-registration is suggested but not required. A $10 registration fee is required – 100% of this fee is given to the K9s of Portage County. To register, contact: Sheri Hoerter (715) 630-6665. Texts are welcomed. You may also register the day of the car show, Friday, July 25.
Youth Activities
One of the best parts of Celebrate Plover is the activities offered for the youth in our community. We are happy to offer the many FREE activities such as inflatable rides, face painting, balloon twisters and more! Thank you to the Boys and Girls Club of Portage County for volunteering with the youth activities!