Amazing August Events to Check Out

By Lily Mihelich | Photo courtesy of Agora Art Fair?

Welcome August with an art fair, good music and outdoor festivities.

Cage The Elephant: Neon Pill Tour with Young the Giant & Bakar

Breese Stevens Field, Aug. 8

Two-time GRAMMY Award-winning rock band Cage The Elephant will make a Madison stop during their Neon Pill Tour.

breesestevensfield.com/upcoming-events/q9oxvrlg59qcnvqfz342o5vfvq9jv5-8xlgj-f43c5-8jgpp-g8ka5-d8tzr-laghh-t9bab-7w237

Madison Mini Marathon

Aug. 10, Memorial Union Terrace

Lace up your running shoes for the Madison Mini Marathon, produced by Race Day Events. The race includes a 5K run and walk, and a half-marathon throughout Madison.

madisonminimarathon.com/registration

Agora Art Fair

Aug. 17, 5500 E.Cheryl Pkwy.

The Agora Art Fair is back for its 16th year. Ceramics, paintings, jewelry, gifts and more will be for sale. Food and drinks are available for purchase, and also enjoy live music.

agoraartfair.com/about.php

Madison Taco & Margarita Festival

Alliant Energy Center, Aug. 17

Inside the Exhibition Hall at Alliant Energy Center, attendees will enjoy a day full of margaritas, food and professional wrestling.

alliantenergycenter.com/upcoming-events/events-details/813/madison-taco-margarita-festival-17-aug-2024

Wisconsin Pottery Association Art Pottery Show & Sale

Alliant Energy Center, Aug. 24

At this annual show and sale, check out handmade works, ranging from vintage to modern.

wisconsinpottery.org/annual-show-and-sale

Learn to Fish: Dane County

Vilas Park, Aug. 28

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources will host a free, fun night of angling at Vilas Park.

dnr.wisconsin.gov/events/93996

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