Weyauwega Weekly Roundup: Music Festivals, Food Trucks and More

Weyauwega is buzzing this Labor Day weekend with great food, live music, church gatherings, and one of the year’s biggest celebrations — the Veterans Backyard Bash at the Waupaca County Fairgrounds. Whether you’re here for the fish fry, live music, or worship on Sunday, there’s something for everyone.

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Wednesday, Aug 27 through Tuesday, Sep 2:

📅 Wednesday, August 27

🪑 Liebe Auction 5pm - Featuring high-quality vintage furniture, a Fiesta Dinnerware collection (place settings for 20 + extras), and fall décor.

📅 Thursday, August 28

🍕 BOGO Pizza Night @ Picklebellies Pub (plus Happy Hour 4–6, sign-in at 6)

🍔 Specials at Gill’s on the Wolf start heading into the weekend with the Zaza Burger — pizza meets burger heaven!

📅 Friday, August 29

🎤 Spicy Tie Band @ Veterans Backyard Bash (6 PM, Waupaca County Fairgrounds)

🧠 Trivia @ Rio Lobo Winery (6–7:30 PM) – 5 categories, prizes for top 3 teams!q

🎣 Friday Fish Frys All Around Town

• Picklebellies Pub (11 AM–9 PM) – $2 Old Fashioneds at Happy Hour (4–6)

• Haufschildt’s Brew Haus – haddock, perch, shrimp baskets, clam chowder + ice cream dessert

• JD’s Café – fish sandwich at lunch, then haddock, perch, Cajun catfish & chowder starting at 3 PM (served until 8)

📅 Saturday, August 30

🎸 Mt. Olive Band @ Veterans Backyard Bash (8 PM, Fairgrounds)

🍔 Burger of the Weekend @ Gill’s on the Wolf – The Jalapeño Popper Burger (pepper jack, whipped cream cheese, candied bacon, jalapeños 🌶️🥓)

🎸 Wolves Den Bar & Grill - Tone Bandits - Classic Rock & Blues band - 7PM

📅 Sunday, August 31

🙏 Church Services

• St. Peter Lutheran Church (WELS) – 8:00 & 10:30 AM

• Ss. Peter & Paul Catholic Church – 8:00 AM Mass

• The Refinery Church – 10:00 AM Worship

• St. John’s Lutheran (LCMC) – 9:30 AM Worship

🍗 Broasted Chicken Sunday @ Picklebellies (11–6)🍔 Gill’s on the Wolf – Jalapeño Popper Burger continues

📅 Monday, September 1 (Labor Day)

✨ JD’s Café – Open later than usual, serving until 5 PM for the holiday!🍺 Plenty of local spots open for food & drinks throughout the day

📅 Tuesday, September 2

🎹 Paul Cornish Trio Jazz Concert @ Gerold Opera House (7–9 PM) – world-class pianist with Jermaine Paul on bass and Jonathan Pinson on drums. Free for music students, 50% off for working musicians.

🚌 Getting Around Weyauwega

Leave the car at home! Sponsored by the Fremont Chamber of Commerce, Double J’s Shuttle Service is running free rides to and from the Veterans Backyard Bash. Call (920) 470-9495 for pickup from Fremont, Orihula, Poy Sippi, New London, or Waupaca.

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🚘 This “What’s Happening in Weyauwega” section is proudly sponsored by Neuville Motors – Waupaca’s trusted hometown dealership.