Wayside Days
“Be open to detours and side roads—often they lead to the richest experiences,” advised former Arts Center Director Ruth DeYoung Kohler II.
Whether you arrive via side roads or take a detour from your daily routine, Wayside Days at the Art Preserve offer a time to embrace the spirit of Kohler’s words.
Wisconsin waysides have a long history as places for travelers to stretch their legs, picnic, and enjoy a bit of relaxation before continuing their journey.
Wayside Days celebrates the rich experiences to be found along the detours and side roads in life’s journeys. Set at the Art Preserve, there will be moments to move to live music, picnic, stroll the grounds, and be inspired by compelling works of art created by people having a broad spectrum of life experiences.
Date and Time
Thursday Sep 18, 2025 Saturday Sep 20, 2025
• Festivities begin Thursday, September 18, when the Levitt AMP Sheboygan Music Series moves to the Art Preserve grounds for its final concert of the year. Headlining the show will be indie rock and powwow band Bizhiki. The grounds open at 5:30 p.m., with an opening band performing at 6:00 p.m. followed by Bizhiki at 7:00 p.m. Pack a picnic or purchase food and drinks at the food trucks and beverage tent. Be sure to bring your blankets and lawn chairs.
• Friday, September 19, features guided tours of the Art Preserve. The compelling works of art inside the Art Preserve—created by people with a broad spectrum of life experiences—are sure to inspire all ages of visitors. Reservations required.
• Saturday, September 20, Wayside Days fun continues at the Art Preserve with walking tours of the grounds, discussions of invasive plants, learning about conservation of the artwork from the Arts Center Collections staff, hands-on art making, live music, and refreshments.
Fees/Admission
FREE
Printed courtesy of www.sheboygan.org/ – Contact the Sheboygan County Chamber of Commerce for more information.
621 S 8th Street, Sheboygan, WI 53081 – (920) 457-9491 – assist@sheboygan.org