Oshkosh's Funniest Comedian Round 2
2025-06-20 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Oshkosh Arena, 1212 S Main St, Oshkosh, WI, 54902, United States
Get ready to laugh out loud – and cast your vote – as local comedians take to the stage for their chance to win a shot at bragging rights for “Oshkosh’s Funniest,” in collaboration with Laughable Productions!
Round 2 comedians are: Asher Brooks, Ayman Kalada, Carl Merrick, Janai Mitchell, Jeremy Reedy, John Freitag, Joseph Christopher, Ka$h Money Karl, Kristoffer Olson, Matika Booker and Will Isenberg.
This is the second of four preliminary rounds that will take place between May and September with the goal of not only claiming the title of Oshkosh’s Funniest, but also opening for headliner comedian Josh Blue of America’s Got Talent finalist fame!

Fish Fry Friday
2025-06-27 16:00 - 20:00, 2025-07-11 16:00 - 20:00, 2025-07-18 16:00 - 20:00, 2025-07-25 16:00 - 20:00, 2025-08-01 16:00 - 20:00, 2025-08-08 16:00 - 20:00, 2025-08-15 16:00 - 20:00, 2025-08-22 16:00 - 20:00 and 8 more dates | 1212 Sports Pub & Grill, 1212 S. Main St. (northeast corner of building), Oshkosh, WI, 54902, United States
Join us in the 1212 Sports Pub & Grill, located at the northeast corner of the arena, for the sport of enjoying a classic Wisco Friday night fish fry – and then some!
Menu is as follows:

STARTERS

Jumbo Bavarian Pretzel with Homemade Beer Cheese ($6)
Jumbo Wings (8-piece: $12)
Nacho Supreme ($10)
Cheese Curds ($8)
Poutine ($10)

ENTREES

Friday Fish Dinner (perch: $14.95)
Guinness Fish & Chips (cod: $13.95)
Breaded Catfish Dinne ($13.95)
Pub Burge ($14.95 add bacon: $2)
Pulled Pork Hoagie Sandwich ($13.95)
Cobb Salad ($13.95)
Garden Salad ($12.95)

Summer Vibes Saturday
2025-06-28 14:00 - 17:00 | 1212 Sports Pub & Grill, 1212 S. Main St. (northeast corner of building), Oshkosh, WI, 54902, United States
Special Saturday hours in the 1212 Sports Pub & Grill, leading up to the finale bout of Season 18 for Fox Cities Roller Derby.
Menu is as follows:

STARTERS

Jumbo Bavarian Pretzel with Homemade Beer Cheese ($6)
Jumbo Wings (8-piece: $12)
Nacho Supreme ($10)
Cheese Curds ($8)
Poutine ($10)

ENTREES

Turkey-Cranberry Wrap ($10.95)
Chicken BLT Wrap ($10.95)
Breaded Catfish Dinne ($13.95)
Pub Burger ($14.95 add bacon: $2)
Pesto Grilled Cheese Sandwich with Tomato & Basil Bisque ($11.95)
Cobb Salad ($13.95)
Garden Salad ($12.95)

Fox Cities Roller Derby
2025-06-28 17:00 - 20:30 | WI
Roll in for the action of this fast-paced sport featuring the Fox Cities’ very own women’s team! Events feature two 60-minute bouts: the first at 5 p.m. and the second at 7 p.m. with a one-hour intermission to grab food and drinks for a full-blown experience. During a 60-minute bout, you’ll see two-minute timed jams where teams of five players earn points with each successful turn of the track and passing members of the rival team. It’s a sport that combines strength, skill and some sass. Grab your tickets and let’s roll!

5th Annual Pride Celebration
2025-06-29 12:00 - 19:00 | Oshkosh Arena, 1212 S Main St, Oshkosh, WI, 54902, United States
Oshkosh Pride has moved its 5th annual Pride Celebration to the Oshkosh Arena, due to weather concerns and accessibility.
12PM | Sensory-Friendly hours
Quiet atmosphere to connect and browse vendors before the entertainment lineup gets under way for the day.

2PM | Traveling SUitcase

Traveling Suitcase is an alt rock & roll band from Oshkosh who unpacks their songs all over the Midwest. We’re excited for their return! Check out their new song “Black Cadillac Hearse” on Bandcamp!

3:15PM | Khob Li cua

Khob Li Cua is an incredible Hmong Dance Team from the Long Cheng Dance Academy in Appleton. We’re looking forward to having them back!

3:45PM | Drag Show hosted by Jessica Bee

Jessica Bee from the Fox Valley returns to Oshkosh Pride for her 3rd year in a row! She’s compiled a full show of talented drag performers – you aren’t going to want to miss one second of this!

5:45PM | Kat and the Hurricane
Kat & the Hurricane is a genre- and gender- bending indie/pop/synth rock trio from Madison who has toured the Midwest since 2017, and they’re here to close out our event with some (non-clinical) Therapy! Check out their new album “Got It Out” on Spotify & Bandcamp.

Oshkosh's Funniest Comedian Round 3
2025-07-11 19:00 - 21:00 | Oshkosh Arena, 1212 S Main St, Oshkosh, WI, 54902, United States
Get ready to laugh out loud – and cast your vote – as local comedians take to the stage for their chance to win a shot at bragging rights for “Oshkosh’s Funniest,” in collaboration with Laughable Productions!
Up to 12 comedians are slated to do live stand-up comedy routines for the evening in front of a panel of local judges. The judges’ votes combined with audience members’ votes will determine who advances to the Sept. 13 finale show.
This is the third of four preliminary rounds that will take place between May and September with the goal of one lucky hopeful of not only claiming the title of Oshkosh’s Funniest, but also opening for headliner comedian Josh Blue of America’s Got Talent finalist fame!

Barrels & BBQ Cruise-In for a Cause
2025-08-09 07:00 - 08:30 | 1212 Sports Pub & Grill, 1212 S. Main St. (northeast corner of building), Oshkosh, WI, 54902, United States
Oshkosh Arena is helping Genesis Impact Sports kick off its first-ever Barrels & BBQ Car Show by serving as the starting point for the Cruise-In for a Cause portion of the day, benefitting Ultimate Veteran Adventures.

From 7 to 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 9, we will feature a Southern breakfast buffet in the 1212 Sports Pub & Grill, drawings for great prizes with all proceeds going directly to Ultimate Veteran Adventures and what we’re calling a “mini car show,” as all the cruise-in vehicles will be parked in our lot for the 1.5 hours before the cruise gets under way between here and Genesis Impact Sports‘ indoor shooting range in Little Chute.

Note: They are still taking registrations for vehicles, so please follow the event link, if interested in joining the cruise and car show.

Festivities at Genesis Impact Sports will include:
Smoked Pork Rib Competition • Car Show Competition • Open Range Access & Rentals
Grill it. Show it. Shoot it. All funds raised go directly to Ultimate Veteran Adventures – supporting healing through outdoor experiences.

Bring your: Appetite for smoked ribs Antique or show car Firearms and gear for the range
Don’t miss a day of food, horsepower, and marksmanship — all for a great cause!

Oshkosh's Funniest Comedian Round 4
2025-08-15 19:00 - 20:00 | Oshkosh Arena, 1212 S Main St, Oshkosh, WI, 54902, United States
Get ready to laugh out loud – and cast your vote – as local comedians take to the stage for their chance to win a shot at bragging rights for “Oshkosh’s Funniest,” in collaboration with Laughable Productions!
Up to 12 comedians are slated to do live stand-up comedy routines for the evening in front of a panel of local judges. The judges’ votes combined with audience members’ votes will determine who advances to the Sept. 13 finale show.
This is the last of four preliminary rounds that will take place between May and September with the goal of not only claiming the title of Oshkosh’s Funniest, but also opening for headliner comedian Josh Blue of America’s Got Talent finalist fame!

INB International Boxing's Oshkosh Fight Night
2025-08-23 19:00 - 23:00 | Oshkosh Arena, 1212 S Main St, Oshkosh, WI, 54902, United States
Join us for an electrifying night of boxing with INB International Boxing, presented by The Punchline! Witness top-tier fighters from near and far as they compete for glory in the ring. This event promises intense matchups (as many as 10, featuring nearly two dozen fighters), thrilling knockouts and unforgettable moments that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Don’t miss out on this spectacular event that celebrates the spirit of boxing and brings together fans who just love a great fight.
Get your tickets now and be part of the action!
Can’t make it in-person? Catch all the action live on Starfund at www.starfund.stream.
Seating chart for Oshkosh Fight Night “Bring the Gifts” event.

Arena Mayhem Classic Car & Bike Show
2025-09-07 09:00 - 19:00 | Oshkosh Arena, 1212 S Main St, Oshkosh, WI, 54902, United States
Announcing Arena Mayhem, a classic car/bike show and motorcycle stunt show in partnership with Live Your Life MotorClub with performances by DSR, coming to the arena on Sunday, Sept. 7.Let’s pack the lot with all those beautiful classic cars and tricked-out motorcycles! Registration will be from 9 to 11 a.m. that morning and the fee is just $10. The car show will run throughout the day with the event culminating with a thrilling stunt show put on by DSR!The event is free and open to the public for enjoying the shows. The arena’s 1212 Sports Pub & Grill will be open for all your food and beverage needs and we’ll have a DJ providing the atmosphere of fun throughout the day outside. Open Road Harley-Davidson also will be onsite with merch.It’s going to be a Sunday Funday, for sure!Anyone with questions on the event can reach out directly to Live Your Life Motorclub at LYLMotorClub@gmail.com

Oshkosh Area SHRM Open Enrollment/Benefits Panel
2025-09-10 08:00 - 10:00 | Oshkosh Arena, 1212 S Main St, Oshkosh, WI, 54902, United States
Join Oshkosh Area SHRM as they feature four experts for a panel presentation on the topic of Open Enrollment/Benefits. The event features breakfast and networking from 8 to 8:30 a.m., followed by announcements and the panel discussion. Panel presenters are as follow:

Samuel McIntyre is a client executive at M3 Insurance. Specializing in employee benefits, McIntyre supports the agency’s efforts to gain new business and to build long-lasting client relationships. He works with clients to design and implement employee benefit programs, manage risk and maintain appropriate levels of coverage.
Stew Koskinen is mid-market new business account executive with UnitedHealthcare of Wisconsin, based in the De Pere office. Stew spent the first 15 years of his career as an employee benefits broker and vice president at a local Wisconsin insurance agency. Stew joined UnitedHealthcare in 2019 in his sales role, and he specializes in working with brokers and groups in the mid-market space (groups between 51-250 employees). His areas of expertise include fully insured, level funded and self-funded medical plan design, underwriting, wellness, ancillary coverage and benefits strategy.
Ken Nimmer is passionate about helping individuals with pretax benefits, especially HSA knowledge and its usage so that individuals can make informed financial decisions when it comes to both healthcare and their overall financial wellbeing. Ken has been selected to be included in the Circle of Excellence team by Associated Bank. Ken obtained his B.A. from St. Norbert College in Psychology and Business.
Corey Grimes is a principal securities registered representative and investment adviser representative, specializing in retirement planning and fee-based accounts. He is experienced in the sales and service of group benefits including health, life, disability, and retirement plans. He also has experience in helping individuals plan for their retirement goals along with managing their income distribution during retirement.

For full details and registration, please go to Oshkosh Area SHRM’s website.

Josh Blue Headlines Oshkosh's Funniest Finale!
2025-09-13 19:00 - 23:00 | Oshkosh Arena, 1212 S Main St, Oshkosh, WI, 54902, United States
Nationally acclaimed comedian Josh Blue headlines the finale of Oshkosh’s Funniest Comedian series, presented by Laughable Productions.
Five local comedians will perform their stand-up acts as they not only joke it out for their chance to be named “Oshkosh’s Funniest,” but also as openers for heading star comedian Josh Blue.
Securing a 3rd-place finish in 2021 on America’s Got Talent to supplement has 2006 win on NBC’s Last Comic Standing catapulted Josh’s talents into the spotlight. He’s risen through the ranks to become a well-established headliner at venues throughout the world, doing more than 200 shows per year.
In 2018, Josh crushed his set on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. In the same year, he was honored with a performance at the William H. Macy Gala at the prestigious Just for Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal, Canada. He wrapped up 2018 by recording his fifth hour-long special, Broccoli, at his home club, Comedy Works in Denver, CO, and followed it up with his As NOT Seen on TV Tour.
Josh continues to spread laughter and break down stereotypes of people with disabilities. His stand-up routine is in a constant state of evolution and his off-the-cuff improvisational skills guarantee that no two shows are alike. His most recent hour-long special Freak Accident lends insights through humor on what it’s like to live and perform with cerebral palsy.
Josh represented the United States in 8 countries as a member of the US Paralympic Soccer Team. Josh and his team were thoroughly disgraced in the 2004 Paralympic Games in Athens, Greece by not scoring a single goal. He is a single father living in Denver with his son and daughter.
Don’t miss Josh as he brings his 2025 Berserker Tour to the Oshkosh Arena this Sept. 13.
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VenuWorks of Oshkosh Job Fair
2025-09-17 17:00 - 20:00 | 1212 Sports Pub & Grill, 1212 S. Main St. (northeast corner of building), Oshkosh, WI, 54902, United States
VenuWorks of Oshkosh, the management team of the Oshkosh Arena, invites job seekers to attend our walk-in job fair. Come in to fill out applications and receive on-the-spot interviews for the many part-time positions we offer. These positions are event-based, which provides flexibility in scheduling, as well as variety (everything from Fish Fry Fridays to Herd games to concerts and more!), but also can be sporadic.
We are seeking for the following part-time positions:

Bartenders
Cooks
Servers
Concession Stand Cashiers
Ushers
Event Conversion Crew
Parking Attendants
Security
Housekeeping
Ticket Scanners
Box Office Customer Service Representatives

Must be at least 18 years old to apply and have required documents necessary to work legally in Wisconsin (bring them along with you to the interview to expedite the hiring process). Background checks performed, with higher standards for security personnel.

Mid-Morning Kiwanis Club of Oshkosh Installation Breakfast
2025-09-26 08:00 - 09:00 | Oshkosh Arena, 1212 S Main St, Oshkosh, WI, 54902, United States
Private installation breakfast event for Mid-Morning Kiwanis Club of Oshkosh. Anyone interested in learning more about membership in the club should check out their website.

Four Wheels Cars & Coffee Season Closer
2025-10-12 09:00 - 12:00 | Oshkosh Arena, 1212 S Main St, Oshkosh, WI, 54902, United States
Join Four Wheels Photography at a new location for their Season Closer of Cars and Coffee!

Drive in with your classic car for a morning of viewing and fellowship with like-minded participants. Fully open to the public for viewing pleasure as well – no car required.

Coffee truck will be onsite, as well as Oshkosh Arena will be opening its 1212 Sports Pub & Grill for a special breakfast buffet!

There will be NO tolerance for burnouts, excessive revving, etc. You will be asked to leave.
