By Lily Mihelich | Photography by Liv Froehlich, FairShare CSA Coalition
Venture into the first month of the fall season with good eats, vintage vibes, outdoor activities and bustling markets.
Northside Festival 2024
Sept. 7, The Duck Pond
From 11 to 3 p.m., guests can enjoy food and drinks, music, visit local vendors and more at this annual festival. Sponsors include the Madison Mallards, Willy Street Co-op and the Northside Planning Council.
northsideplanningcouncil.org/northside-festival-september-2024
Madison Night Market
Sept. 12, State Street
Shop a diverse array of vendors and retailers, all offering tasty treats, delectable foods, art, fresh produce and handmade goods. At the September market, performers including Beni Daiko and Panchromatic Steel will entertain audiences.
visitdowntownmadison.com/events/madison-night-market-2024
The Bodega
Sept. 13, Breese Stevens Field
Enjoy this outdoor night market featuring vendors and artisans selling handmade products, fresh foods, jewelry, soap and other goodies.
Bike the Barns
Sept. 15, Lake Leota Park
The Bike the Barns event is a bike ride that begins at Lake Leota Park and travels through Wisconsin’s country roads with pit stops at local farms along the route. This event is FairShare CSA Coalition’s largest fundraiser.
bravamagazine.com/event/bike-the-barns
Bark & Wine Tailgate
Sept. 21, Dane County Humane Society
At the Dane County Humane Society’s Bark & Wine Tailgate, attendees will meet furry friends, socialize and raise funds for the nonprofit. The event includes beverages and tailgate snacks.
bravamagazine.com/event/bark-wine-tailgate
Totally Rad Vintage Fest
Sept. 21, Alliant Energy Center
This vintage fest features clothing and jewelry for sale from the 1980s, 1990s and 2000s. Also play throwback arcade games and view nostalgic objects in the Rad Rewind Museum.
alliantenergycenter.com/upcoming-events/events-details/834/totally-rad-vintage-fest-21-sep-2024
Fall Fest Verona
Sept. 27, Veteran’s Park, Verona
Join family-friendly fall fun in Verona. This event includes a kid’s activities (games, face painting and more) live music, food trucks and a marketplace.
Madison Vegan Fest
Sept. 28, Lunney Lake Farm Park
Try vegan cuisine of all kinds at Madison Vegan Fest. This event highlights individuals passionate about sustainable food and vegan food businesses and retailers.
