By Jane Houseal | Photo by Arthur Chauvineau via unsplash.com
It’s a celebratory time of year, so get ready to check out these area festivals and fireworks shows for a fun Fourth of July weekend.
Monona Community Festival
July 2-4, Winnequah Park
Celebrate Independence Day at the Monona Community Festival. Enjoy live music, games and an arts and craft fair throughout the weekend. Cap off the festivities with a fireworks show (July 4, 9:20 p.m.). Find a map of recommended viewing areas on mononafestival.com.
Independence Day Fireworks Show
July 3, Warner Park
Join the Madison Mallards for live music and “Madison’s largest Independence Day fireworks show” following their 5:05 p.m. home game against Fond du Lac. Fireworks begin at 9:30 p.m. northwoodsleague.com/madison-mallards/2022-promotional-schedule
Festival Foods Lights the Isthmus
July 2, Breese Stevens Field
This family-friendly fireworks show features various live music, food and beverages. Gates for the event open at 5 p.m., music starts at 6 p.m. and the fireworks will start after the live music. $10 admission for adults; free for children under 12. breesestevensfield.com/festivals/festival-foods-lights-the-isthmus
2022 WaunaBoom July 4th Family Celebration
July 4, Ripp Park, Waunakee
WaunaBoom brings all-day fun (the event runs 2-10:30 p.m.) with live music, food carts and even a flyover by an F-16. To cap off the night, the fireworks will start at 9:45 p.m. waunaboom.com
The DeForest Windsor Area Chamber 4th of July Community Celebration
July 2-4, Firemen’s Park, DeForest
DeForest is celebrating the Fourth of July all weekend long with entertainment for all ages. There will be live music every night, a food and beer garden, games, a parade and more. Don’t miss the fireworks at dusk (July 4) to wrap up the weekend. deforestarea.com
Lake Leota Fourth of July Fest
July 4, Lake Leota Park, Evansville
Head over to Lake Leota for live entertainment and a fireworks display. The Jimmys, a blues group from Madison, will kick off the celebration at 1 p.m., and The Hounds will play at 5:30 p.m. to bring you ’70s rock ‘n’ roll. Fireworks will start after the last performance. allevents.in/evansville/lake-leota-4th-of-july-fest/200022260821441
Fitchburg Festival of Speed
July 9, Agora at Fitchburg Center
Out of town over the holiday weekend? No worries. Catch a fireworks show on Saturday, July 9, at this fest. The event runs from 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Throughout the day, watch a competitive cycling race, take part in a 25-mile ride that explores Fitchburg, a 5K run/walk and a kids fun run. Live music starts at 2 p.m. fitchburgfestivalofspeed.com
