Join us for the 2nd Annual Jazz & Cocktails Festival brought to you by the Waupaca Community Arts Board and our sponsor Neuville Motors of Waupaca. 

May 31, 2 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. - Multiple stages between the Indian Crossing Casino (ICC) and Wheelhouse Restaurant!

JUNE 1, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Jazz Cruise on the Chief Waupaca sternwheeler at Clearwater Harbor! Please plan to show up to Clearwater Harbor 15 minutes early to board the Chief Waupaca. Cruise takes off at 11 a.m. Tickets for cruise need to be purchased online. Tickets will not be sold at the door for this event. Thank you!

With the generous support of Neuville Motors, the Waupaca Community Arts Board is excited to bring a unique 2-day jazz experience to the Waupaca Community. Join us for our second annual Jazz and Cocktails Festival featuring award winning regional artists in beautiful Waupaca settings!

Ticket options include:

-General Admission seating at the Casino, including all Main Stage and ICC Water Deck shows. Food and specialty drinks will be available for purchase. 

-Preferred Seating Admission at the Casino includes table seating and table service. Food and specialty drinks will be available for purchase. When buying tickets, you must first select your seats in the seating chart and then proceed to buy your tickets. 

-Jazz Cruise Admission at Clearwater Harbor includes a Sunday cruise on the Chain O' Lakes aboard the Chief Waupaca sternwheeler with live music and a continental brunch!

The Music:

The Main Stage at the Casino will feature:

- POINT OF JAZZ

- ZIJI

- WOODY MANKOWSKI GROUP

- B.D. GREER PRESENTS: DIVAS IN JAZZ

The Water Deck (between main-stage acts) at the Casino will feature:

-THE DEROSE/WIEGRATZ JAZZ DUO

The Wheelhouse Deck Stage, during the Saturday dinner break, will feature:

-RUBY JAMES GROUP

Kyle Knoke, Program Director of Jazz Coterie, will return as emcee of Jazz & Cocktails.

The Sunday Jazz Cruise at the Clearwater Harbor will feature IAN DUERR ORGAN TRIO on the Chief Waupaca Sternwheeler. Tickets for the Jazz Cruise must be purchased ONLINE. Tickets will not be sold at the door. Please plan to arrive at Clearwater Harbor 15 minutes early to board the boat. Thank you! 

IF YOU WANT MORE DETAILS AND INFO ON THE BANDS, CLICK THIS LINK FOR MORE! Jazz & Cocktails Festival 2025 — Waupaca Community Arts Board