Lakeshore Balloon Glow

08/17/2026

Lakeshore Balloon Glow 2026 is a wrap!

08/14/2026

Lakeshore Balloon Glow has kicked off and the fun continues through 9 pm!

A few reminders:
🆓This event is FREE! Thank you to all of our sponsors who help make this possible!
🌊Webfooters water ski show takes place at 5:30 pm. The show can be seen from both sides of the river. The North side of the river is a great spot to view it!
🪄Mischief & Magic show is in the children’s area at 6:30 pm. There are also ongoing activities from the Manitowoc Public Library, bounce houses, Lakeshore FIRST Robotics and more!
🎈Balloons begin inflating and glowing at 7:30 pm.
🎆The Fireworks show over the harbor at 8:30 pm.
🚌Trolleys and buses continually circle between Lincoln High School’s JFK parking lot, Roncalli High School and Faith Church, providing an offsite parking shuttle service to the downtown event grounds.
🍔Food trucks and bars are located on both sides of the river.

Find all the event details on our webpage here: https://business.chambermanitowoccounty.org/events/details/lakeshore-balloon-glow-20530

08/14/2026

Lakeshore Balloon Glow is happening TONIGHT in downtown Manitowoc from 5-9 pm! Learn more about the schedule of events and get a peek at the children's area offerings in the segments below.

(WFRV)- The sky is glowing, the fun is flowing, and Manitowoc is ready for a night to remember. Courtney Hansen, Director of Tourism for Manitowoc, discusses the Lakeshore Balloon Glow event and wh…

08/13/2026

Thank you to our Map Sponsors for supporting Lakeshore Balloon Glow! For the full event grounds map, visit https://business.chambermanitowoccounty.org/events/details/lakeshore-balloon-glow-20530 or check out select signage at the event.

08/13/2026

Thank you to our Beer Area Sponsors for supporting Lakeshore Balloon Glow! Tomorrow there will be beer, soda and water on both sides of the Manitowoc River.

08/13/2026

Lakeshore Balloon Glow 2026 is TOMORROW night!

MANITOWOC, Wis. (WFRV) — Downtown Manitowoc will be illuminating its riverfront this Friday, when it hosts its annual Lakeshore Balloon Glow. The free event is slated to take place on August …

08/12/2026

Thank you to our Trolley Sponsors for supporting Lakeshore Balloon Glow! You can park offsite at three locations and take our trolley/shuttle service to the event grounds. This service is offered at the following locations:

Lincoln High School
JFK Fieldhouse Parking Lot
S. 9th St., Manitowoc

Roncalli High School
2000 Mirro Dr., Manitowoc

Faith Church
2201 S 42nd St, Manitowoc

Trolley/Shuttle service will begin at 4:45pm from each of the pickup/parking sites, and will continuously loop throughout the night in about 30 minute segments. The last shuttle/trolleys will leave the event grounds at 9:00pm.

Downtown parking is also free!

08/12/2026

Thank you to our Entertainment Sponsor for supporting Lakeshore Balloon Glow! Learn more about entertainment that's featured at this year's event by visiting: https://business.chambermanitowoccounty.org/events/details/lakeshore-balloon-glow-20530

08/12/2026

Thank you to our Water Ski Show Sponsors, Bank First and Comcast! The water ski show begins Friday at 5:30 pm in the Manitowoc River, shortly after the event kicks off.

The North side of the river is prime viewing for the show! That side of the river is filled with food trucks, more lawn space, portable restrooms, a bar - everything you want to enjoy the event!

08/12/2026

Lakeshore Balloon Glow tops this weekend's must-attend events in Manitowoc!

Manitowoc’s weekend lineup includes Balloon Glow, fireworks, live music, theater, a pool deal and a shoreline cruise.