Summer in Madison | Your Festival, Fair, and Market Guide for Summer 2026
Matt Winzenried
Matt has worked in Real Estate since 2005. He has experience in changing markets and economies...
Matt has worked in Real Estate since 2005. He has experience in changing markets and economies...
It’s summer in Madison! We’ve curated a list of festivals, fairs, music, and markets all around the Madison, WI area this June, July, August, and September. There’s something for everyone in Madison and this guide really highlights that, from downtown events to small neighborhood music in the park, to unique festivals that could only be found in Madison!
Cheers to a Madison summer!
These events aren't just fun, they're also a great way to explore Madison area neighborhoods, meet local vendors, and feel more connected to the community.
Bookmark this page for planning purposes!
June
Sun Prairie Mural Fest | June 18 - 27 | 📍 Locations around Sun Prairie
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New Glarus Polkafest | June 12 - 13 | 📍 Downtown New Glarus
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Madison Jazz Fest 2026 | June 19 - 27 |📍 Locations around Madison
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Harry Whitehorse International Wood Sculpture Festival | June 19 - 27 |📍 San Damiano, Monona
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Juneteenth Celebration | June 20 |📍 Penn Park
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Make Music Madison | June 21 | 📍 Locations around Madison
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The Bodega at Breese Stevens Field | June 25 |📍Breese Stevens Field
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July
Stoughton Fair | July 1 - 5 |📍400 Mandt Pkwy
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Summer Nights @ Westmorland Park | July 3 |📍Westmorland Park
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Monona Community Festival | July 3 - 4 |📍Winnequah Park
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Catfish River Music Festival | July 3 - 5 |📍Rotary Park
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La Fête de Marquette | July 9 - 12 |📍McPike Park
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Art Fair on the Square | July 11 - 12 |📍Capitol Square
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Art Fair Off the Square | July 11 |📍200 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
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Dane County Fair | July 16 - 19 |📍Alliant Energy Center
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Maxwell Street Days | July 16 - 19 |📍State Street
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New Glarus Blues, Brews & Food Truck Festival | July 18 |📍Downtown New Glarus
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Food Truck Festival Four Winds Farm | July 18 |📍Four Winds Farm
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Mount Horeb Art Fair | July 18 - 19 |📍Downtown Mt Horeb
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Concerts at McKee | July 20 |📍McKee Farms Park
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WaunaFest | July 23 - 26 |📍Centennial Park, Waunakee
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The Bodega at Breese Stevens Field | July 24 |📍Breese Stevens Field
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Atwood Fest | July 26 - 27 |📍Atwood Ave
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Sugar Maple Music Festival | July 31 - August 1 |📍W.G. Lunney Lake Farm County Park
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August
National Mustard Day | August 1 |📍Downtown Middleton
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Swiss Volksfest New Glarus | August 2 |📍Wilhelm Tell Shooting Park
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Great Taste of the Midwest | August 8 |📍Olin Park
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Schenks Corners Block Party | August 14 - 15 |📍Alchemy
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Eken Park Festival | August 15 |📍2407 Coolidge St
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Curd Fest | August 15 |📍Breese Stevens Field
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Agora Art Fair | August 15 |📍Agora
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Africa Fest | August 15 - 16 |📍McPike Park
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Concerts at McKee | August 17 |📍McKee Farms Park
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Sun Prairie Sweet Corn Festival | August 19 - 23 |📍Angell Park
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Madison Night Market | August 20 |📍Downtown Madison
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The Bodega at Breese Stevens Field | August 20 |📍Breese Stevens Field
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Art in the Park New Glarus | August 22 |📍Village Park
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Good Neighbor Festival | August 28 - 30 |📍Middleton
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Orton Park Festival | August 28 - 30 |📍Orton Park
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September
Taste of Madison | September 5 - 6 |📍Capitol Square
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Wauktoberfest | September 11 - 13 |📍Endres Manufacturing Grounds
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Summer Nights @ Westmorland Park | September 12 |📍Westmorland Park
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Madison Night Market | September 17 |📍Downtown Madison
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Sugar River Fire & Smoke BBQ Festival | September 19 - 20 |📍Seven Acre Dairy Co
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Willy St Fair | September 19 - 20 |📍Willy St
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New Glarus Oktoberfest | September 24 - 27 |📍New Glarus
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Verona Fall Fest | September 25 |📍Hometown USA Festival Park
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Madison Vegan Fest | September 26 |📍William G. Lunney Lake Farm County Park
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Monona's Chili Cook-Off | September 26 |📍Ahuska Park
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Monroe Street Festival | September 26 |📍Monroe Street
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True North Festival | September 26 |📍Warner Park Duck Pond
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Where to cool off from the heat!
Pools and swimming areas in and around the Madison:
- Blue Mound State ParkCross Plains
- Family Aquatic CenterSun Prairie
- Goodman PoolMadison
- VAHS Aquatics CenterVerona
- Monona Community PoolMonona
- Fireman's Park BeachVerona
- Bauman Community PoolMiddleton
- Splash Padsat various parks!
- Dolphin's Cove at PACSun Prairie
- Wisconsin Dells WaterparksWisconsin Dells
Summer Adventure Checklist!
Make the most of your Madison summer by completing this list of summer adventures:
Go to Concerts at McKee
Visit a Wisconsin State Park
Spend an evening at the Memorial Union
Donate books at a Little Free Library
Shop at a local Farmers’ Market
Check out a Madison mural
Have fun at a splash pad
Picnic at Concerts on the Square
Visit Olbrich Botanical Gardens
Go to one of our local fairs or festivals
Go on a walk at Picnic Point
Cheer on Forward Madison/Rally Madison
Invite neighbors over for a backyard hang-out
Spend the day at a beach or pool
Try a new restaurant or cafe
Visit the Madison Night Market
Take a bike ride around Lake Monona
Volunteer at a community organization
Spend the evening in Paoli
After-dinner Chocolate Shoppe trip
Explore Madison
Have some more Madison area summer favorites? We'd love to add to our guide! (Or ask us for tips on the best neighborhoods to explore this season.)
Disclaimer
Event details may change. Please confirm dates, times, and policies on the official event websites before attending.
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