SubFest 2025
July 4 - July 6, 2025, from 9 am - 11 pm CST
Venue: Wisconsin Maritime Museum 75 Maritime Dr, Manitowoc, WI 54220 Read More... SubFest 2025SubFest at Fourth on the Shore!
Celebrate the 4th of July in Manitowoc, Wisconsin at this lakeside celebration! There will be live music, food, submarine tours, historical presentations, fireworks, kid-friendly activities, a parade, and so much more! Keep an eye on our Schedule of Events and join us for #SubFest2025 #4thOnTheShore Museum admission is $10.00 all day on July 4! Veterans, retired military, and active duty military are free all weekend long.Friday, July 4th
9:00am – 5:00pm Museum and submarine open, (Veterans, retired military, and active duty military free all weekend)
10:00am – 4:00pm Product/Craft vendors open, YMCA Lot
10:00am Parade (route map) and USS Cobia whistle salute
10:00am – 6:00pm Bounding Main – stage shows and roaming performances
11:00am – 10:00pm Food Vendors & Beverage Tent, East Museum Lot
11:00am – 10:00pm Sub Pub on the Water (Museum rooftop bar) open
12:00pm Whistle salute, USS Cobia
7:00pm – 11:00pm Rising Phoenix playing in the East Museum Lot
Saturday, July 5th
9:00am – 5:00pm Museum and submarine open, (Veterans, retired military, and active duty military free all weekend)
9:00am Tolling of the Boats Ceremony, USS Cobia deck (public welcome to watch from the Riverwalk)
10:00am – 12:00pm Veteran Meet & Greet, WMM Riverview Room
Afternoon programs TBD
5:00pm – 10:00pm Sub Pub on the Water (Museum rooftop bar) open
Sunday, July 6th
9:00am – 5:00pm Museum and submarine open, (Veterans, retired military, and active duty military free all weekend)
11:00am – 5:00pm Sub Pub on the Water (Museum rooftop bar) open
MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT
Subfest Main Stage (Museum/Hotel Lot)
Bounding Main will be on the Museum’s main stage throughout the day between 10am – 6pm! You might even catch them in the Museum for a quick song!