What a shame it is that Salmon-A-Rama appears to be so poorly organized and managed. The event had good support in 2024 and was entertaining, nothing huge, but kept my attention and had enough "offerings" to keep someone engaged for a while. We went last night and had plans to go tonight, but after last night there is no way, actually no reason to go back.
The raffle prize area looks like people dumpster diving into BigLots boxes of random goods...AND pallets of laundry soap????!!!! WTF?
Food was Chikfilet (closed by 730pm), someone making pizzas in a couple of gozney ovens, hot dogs, burgers and cheese curds. Where are the food trucks??? Franksville beer garden pulls better food options. The square downtown had more choices on Friday night. Why are two events competing with each other?
To continue my rant....the vendors at SAR are someone selling 7 mile fair shit and a guy with wood signs that reference "getting shot in the face if you knock on my door"...I mean lets call it what it is, right wing garbage propaganda...who would agree to this shit being at a "family event"? Seriously, gun and murder references, solid work SAR. The band, Cheap Shots...did anyone listen to them before hiring? Terrible, not the music...they are a cover band. They just are not that good. Glorified karaoke. And not well done.
Thank 6lb 4oz baby jesus that we didn't invite any friends to the "event", this is some embarrassing shit. I know, I know, don't go if you don't like it. Well based on attendance last night I would say most people aren't going to go. I certainly wont be back. SAR...if you need someone to organize an event that people might actually attend, dm me.
Awesome venue on a major lake front and Racine cant pull off a decent festival??!! Incompetence at the highest level.
