Waterfest is a Celebration of The Quality of Life we enjoy here in the Fox Valley Area. The Oshkosh Chamber is hired annually to coordinate the involvement of the various volunteer organizations to help with the concessions and other event requirements. The name was chosen to draw attention to our most valuable, unique, and recognizable resource, our waterways.

The event takes place on the shores of the historic Fox River in Downtown Oshkosh. The city of Oshkosh is nestled between and on Lakes Butte des Morts and Winnebago. The Fox River runs through Oshkosh having been joined by The Wolf River at the west end of Lake Butte des Morts.

The Waterfest Concert Series is operated by Waterfest Inc. a non-profit organization whose sole purpose is the perpetuation and betterment of the Waterfest event and its celebration of our Quality of Life. The members of Waterfest Inc. consist of a small group of volunteers much like a community service group.