4th Annual Madison Mental Health Market
2026-05-30 11:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | SOAR (Supporting Opportunities for Advocacy & Resilience), 4513 Milwaukee St, Madison, WI, 53714-2132, United States
Presented by Madtown Artisans in support of and in collaboration with SOAR (Supporting Opportunities for Advocacy and Resilience), the Madison Mental Health Market is a time and space that both organizations have cultivated since November 2023 for people of all walks of life who have lived experience of trauma, emotional distress, and all the other things systems often call “mental health” or substance use challenges. It’s a place where finding a means of support in the pursuit of living well, creativity, and community not only exist together in the same space, but they influence one another in large and small ways. It’s a place where local people of all walks of life who create fine arts, crafts, jewelry, stories & books, herbal goods, prints, yarn arts, food, and so much more can share their work and connect with others who have shared identities.
Many of the people supported by SOAR are also artists, makers, writers, creators, and dreamers building something incredibly meaningful in their lives. This market is meant to be an accessible opportunity for people of all walks of life to take the steps into sharing their work publicly, build confidence in themselves & their business, and participate in the local creative economy with others who have been professional creatives in the Madison vending community for anywhere from a year or two to decades.
If you, a friend, a loved one, or if you’re a mental health professional, someone you support may enjoy vending, volunteering, or simply attending, please feel free to share this opportunity with them. Folks applying to be a vendor do not need to be professional artists, makers, authors, or creators! They just need to be people who make things and want to be part of a supportive community space.
If you’d like to support the market in other ways, we are also accepting donations to help cover vendor booth fees and seller’s permits for vendors who may not otherwise be able to participate. Making this market financially accessible is one of our biggest priorities. We hope to do this in support of maximizing equity, allowing creatives from all economic backgrounds to participate, learn, and connect, building a stronger & more diverse community.
If you have questions, feel free to reach out to Madtown Artisans. And if this resonates with you, please help spread the word!
This market is just one small piece of a much bigger picture – people supporting one another in building lives that feel creative, meaningful, and connected. Every story deserves respect and every creator deserves space at the table to share their story and their art. Help us in continuing to create something beautiful and powerful for a fourth year. 💛
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If you’d like to make a donation, please donate via SOAR’s website here: https://soarcms.org/support-the-movement. In the checkout, you’ll be able to designate that you’d like your donation be put toward the art market.
Vendor applications are open until March 28th, 2026 at 11:59p. First time vendors, emerging artists, disabled, BIPOC, LGBTQIA2S+, & CCS consumers encouraged to apply. If you or someone you know would like to apply to be a vendor, please apply through this link: https://forms.gle/GEaTojNbmJn5poGM7
If you or someone you know would like to apply to be a volunteer, please apply through this link: https://forms.gle/N8hUe9KiqBuxkwyy7
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ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION:
Madtown Artisans and SOAR are committed to creating an inclusive, accessible, welcoming, and accommodating event environment for all vendors and attendees.
This event is wheelchair accessible.
The event is being held at SOAR (Supporting Opportunities for Advocacy & Resilience) inside the building and in their parking lot. The parking lot is paved and has accessible parking available. The building has a ramp to the front entrance as well as door openers for accessibility.
The restroom available upstairs is large enough for wheelchair and other mobility aid users as well as having pull bars available near the toilet. There is a sharps container available in the upstairs restroom.
There is a water fountain available upstairs in the building and salt will be available near the water fountain for anyone who needs increased salt intake.
We ask that attendees refrain from wearing strong fragrances in order to be respectful of those with allergies and environmental sensitivities.
There will be a quiet room available for those who may be overstimulated, need a quiet area to regulate themselves, and for those who need a break so they can then continue enjoying the event.
We plan to clearly sign routes of travel inside the building as well as outside.
Mask usage is encouraged inside to protect those in our community who are more vulnerable to illness.
SOAR is a dog friendly office Monday through Friday. There may be service animals present, including dogs or cats. Despite regular cleaning, trace elements of allergens and dander may be present.
If you have any specific accessibility questions, please contact Madtown Artisans at madtownartisans @gmail.com by May 16, 2026

Promenade: A Musical Walk Through Taliesin
2026-05-30 18:30 - 21:00 | Frank Lloyd Wright Visitor Center, 5607 County Rd, Spring Green8, WI, 53588, United States
Join Ensemble Dal Niente at Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin in Spring Green for a unique experience that explores the relationship between music, architecture, and nature. This musical promenade will take guests through multiple spaces within Wright’s main residence where musicians will offer site-specific instrumental improvisations – spontaneous musical dialogues that respond directly to each room’s acoustics, design, and atmosphere. Guests will move from space to space, experiencing a deeply immersive journey that blends community, architecture, and music. The evening will conclude with a wine and cheese artist reception, inviting reflection and conversation between audience members and the ensemble about the shared experience and creative process.

FREE Sunday Ballet Class
2026-05-31 12:30 - 14:00 | Central Midwest Ballet Academy, 2831 Parmenter Street, Middleton, WI, 53562, United States
Come dance with us and give Central Midwest Ballet’s classes a try!
Open to all dancers ages 11+ including adults. These FREE classes will be taught by CMB faculty members at an intermediate to advanced level. There is no dress code and the doors will open 20 minutes before class begins. Class is completely free, but please register ahead of time so we know how many to expect.
Registration Link
https://www.cmballet.org/free-sunday-classes

A Day at Taliesin 2026
2026-06-06 12:00 - 16:00 | Hillside School, 6604 State Highway 23 Trunk, Spring Green, WI, 53588, United States
Immerse yourself in the world of Frank Lloyd Wright’s Spring Green estate with a celebration of all things that make Taliesin special! Enjoy a wide variety of family-friendly activities including an independent walking tour and scavenger hunt, guided Hillside and Kitchen Garden tours, crafts and activities, and entertainment in Hillside Theater. Food for purchase from Riverview Terrace Cafe or bring your own picnic lunch. Tours of the Taliesin home are not included; option to purchase discounted Guided and Self-Paced House Tours for June 6 with registration. Space is limited, pre-registration is highly recommended!

Gilda's Backyard BBQ
2026-06-11 17:30 - 20:30 | Gilda’s Club Madison, 7907 UW Health Court, Middleton, 53562, United States
Let’s Ignite Hope Together!
Thursday, June 11, 2026 | 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Gilda’s Club Wisconsin Backyard | 7907 UW Health Ct, Middleton, WI
Gather in Gilda’s backyard for an adult evening featuring lip-smacking BBQ fare provided by Blue Plate Catering, thirst-quenching adult beverages provided by Bailey’s Run Vineyard and The Lone Girl Brewing Company, and live music by Universal Sound.
Your support of Gilda’s Backyard BBQ directly supports Gilda’s Club Wisconsin’s mission to provide free emotional support, community, and hope for individuals and families touched by cancer in our community. Funds raised help sustain vital programs, such as support groups, healthy living programs, and educational programs that offer comfort, connection, and hope at every stage of the cancer journey.
Learn more about our programs and how your support makes a difference by visiting gildasclubwi.org.
Tickets are $75 each or $280 for four. We hope you will join us!
Interested in sponsoring Gilda’s Backyard BBQ? Learn more about sponsorships and special incentives in 2026 here. Contact Taylor Retondo, Events Director, at taylor@gildasclubwi.org to learn more.
Please Note: This is a 21+ (years of age) adult event. Per the City of Middleton, you must show your photo ID (regardless of your age) and receive a wristband if you will be consuming adult beverages.

Middleton Pride 2026
2026-06-13 | Downtown Middleton, WI, 1821 Parmenter St, Middleton, WI, 53562, Select a Country:
Join The Good Neighbor City for its annual Middleton Pride Festival on Saturday, June 13.
This is a family-friendly celebration of the LGBTQ+ community in the Good Neighbor city.
In 2025, the festival included two Drag Story Hours (from both Kings and Queens), performances from local school ensembles and home-grown DJ Stu, and nearly 30 vendors, area organizations, and Queer-affirming businesses. Expect a similar lineup in 2026 as well as more than enough crafts, games, and love to go around! Stay tuned for exact details as the event gets closer.
Food, Drinks & More:
Middleton has a dozen restaurants within walking distance of Stone Horse Green, feel free to grab lunch and bring it over and enjoy on a blanket or one of the bistro tables. Bring your own blankets and folding chairs, if you like. You can also bring alcohol that is in non-glass containers, such as one of the hundreds of canned beers for sale at Longtable Beer Cafe just across the street.

Cellist Mike Block: Hillside Theater at Taliesin
2026-06-20 18:30 - 20:30 | Hillside Theater, Taliesin, Spring Green, 5481 County Road C, Spring Green, WI, 53588, United States
Mike Block is a Grammy® Award-Winning multi-style cello player, composer, singer, and educator, with a passion for cross-cultural collaborations. Hailed as “one of the bravest, most intriguing musicians on the American fusion scene” by Gramophone, he was acclaimed by the New York Times for his “vital rich-hued solo playing”, and “a true artist… a sight to behold” by Salt Lake City Desert News. Mike Block’s solo show offers a rich mixture of classical repertoire, folk music, original compositions and songs that draw inspiration from his diverse collaborations. An admirer of Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture since childhood, this performance will include works directly inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright and Taliesin.

National Mustard Day Festival
2026-08-01 | Downtown Middleton, WI, 1821 Parmenter St, Middleton, WI, 53562, Select a Country:
The National Mustard Day Festival in Middleton is a celebration of “America’s favorite condiment” and a day of quirky fun for mustard lovers everywhere. Celebrated the first Saturday of August, thousands join the National Mustard Museum in Downtown Middleton for family-friendly games, food vendors, live music, and of course, MUSTARD!
Middleton takes National Mustard Day quite seriously. As home to the National Mustard Museum and National Mustard Day, it is no wonder why this day is marked on everyone’s calendar.
The next National Mustard Day will be held on Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026, and festivities include closing Hubbard Avenue downtown in front of the museum and gift shop and filling the street with mustard, brat and pretzel vendors; mustard-themed family-friendly games; kids’ activities like a bouncy house and balloon animals; and a stage with live music all afternoon.

Sunset Photography Class at Taliesin
2026-08-06 18:00 - 21:00 | Taliesin, 5481 County Road C, Spring Green, WI, 53588, United States
Join internationally published travel and architectural photographer Andrew Pielage at Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin to learn the basics of sunset photography hands-on! Enjoy the rare opportunity to photograph Taliesin in the evening while learning about the best techniques for capturing the changing light. The evening begins with a welcome reception and instruction from Andrew, and then participants will be able to explore, taking interior and exterior photos. This class is open to guests of all levels and experiences. Phone cameras welcome!

Weekend Workshop: Intermediate Photography
2026-08-07 12:30 - 2026-08-09 15:00 | Frank Lloyd Wright Visitor Center, 5607 County Rd, Spring Green8, WI, 53588, United States
Spend a weekend photographing Taliesin – Frank Lloyd Wright’s 800-acre estate in Spring Green! In this workshop with photographer Andrew Pielage, you will learn to look critically at composition, engage in peer photo critiques, and learn about the powerful editing software Adobe Lightroom that will take your photos to the next level.

Weekend Workshop: Broadacre City - Wright's Vision for the American City
2026-08-14 12:30 - 2026-08-16 15:00 | Taliesin, 5481 County Road C, Spring Green, WI, 53588, United States
Spend a weekend at Taliesin – Frank Lloyd Wright’s 800-acre estate in Spring Green! Advocating decentralization, local governance, small-scale industry, farming, and widespread property ownership, Broadacre City challenged conventional ideas of urban life. Join Dr. Jennifer Gray to explore how Taliesin served as a laboratory for Broadacre City—both its successes and shortcomings—and how we might apply these ideas today.

Weekend Workshop: Intermediate Plein Air Painting
2026-08-21 12:30 - 2026-08-23 15:00 | Frank Lloyd Wright Visitor Center, 5607 County Rd, Spring Green8, WI, 53588, United States
Experience Taliesin – Frank Lloyd Wright’s 800-acre estate in Spring Green – while enhancing your plein air painting skills in this weekend workshop with Jan Norsetter. Designed for intermediate to experienced artists, you’ll refine techniques in value, composition, and capturing the essence of nature.

Good Neighbor Festival
2026-08-28 - 2026-08-30 | Middeton, Wisconsin
The Middleton Good Neighbor Festival brings families and friends together for a weekend of rides, food and games, as well as a craft fair, a parade and live entertainment. This is fun the whole family can enjoy while proceeds benefit local nonprofit organizations.
Visit the website for more information.

Weekend Workshop: Designing with Nature
2026-09-18 12:30 - 2026-09-20 15:00 | Frank Lloyd Wright Visitor Center, 5607 County Rd, Spring Green8, WI, 53588, United States
Join design collaborative Art & Sons for an inspiring weekend at Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin, with nature as muse and mentor. Participants will explore the iconic grounds, drawing from Frank Lloyd Wright’s design principles and the surrounding natural elements. Through thoughtful discussions on design, nature, and humanity’s place within both, attendees will experience Taliesin’s architectural brilliance in a deeply immersive way.

Weekend Workshop: Learning from the Land - Nature, Stewardship, and the Driftless Region
2026-09-25 12:30 - 2026-09-27 15:00 | Frank Lloyd Wright Visitor Center, 5607 County Rd, Spring Green8, WI, 53588, United States
Immerse yourself in the landscape that inspired Frank Lloyd Wright and countless others! Explore the nature and culture of the unglaciated Driftless Area, tour the Taliesin estate with prairie and birding walks, experience sustainable farming in the Kitchen Garden, and learn more about the region’s conservation legacy.

Weekend Workshop: Taliesin Fellowship Experience
2026-10-02 12:30 - 2026-10-04 15:00 | Frank Lloyd Wright Visitor Center, 5607 County Rd, Spring Green8, WI, 53588, United States
Step back into the world of the Taliesin Fellowship, the groundbreaking community Frank Lloyd Wright and Olgivanna Wright founded in 1932. This immersive workshop offers a glimpse into daily life as an apprentice at Taliesin, where living, learning, and creative practice were deeply intertwined. Explore the estate and landscape that shaped generations of apprentices, gather for afternoon tea in the historic Tea Circle, dine in the Hillside Dining Room, and enjoy entertainment in Hillside Theater. Through discussion, guided design activities, and time for reflection, participants will experience Wright’s holistic approach to education.

Gilda's Run/Walk
2026-10-04 08:00 - 13:00 | Gilda’s Club Wisconsin, 7907 UW Health Ct, Middleton, WI, 53562, United States
Join the Fun at Gilda’s Run/Walk 2026!
Looking for a feel-good, family-friendly event that makes a real difference? Lace up and join us Sunday, October 4, 2026, in Middleton for Gilda’s Run/Walk – or participate virtually from anywhere!
Choose how you’d like to participate: a 5K run (self-timed) or a 2-mile walk, then celebrate at the finish line with a picnic, music, and community fun.
We’ll be grilling up Ruth’s Chris burgers (veggie burger option available) and dishing out Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream for each registrant. Join the fun with strolling magic from James the Magician​​​​​, mascot appearances from: Mallards, Night Mares, and more!
This event is more than a run or walk. It’s about coming together to raise hope and support local families impacted by cancer. Every dollar raised stays right here in our community, helping Gilda’s Club Wisconsin provide free emotional support, education, and resources – all at no cost to members.
And don’t forget: top fundraisers will earn great prizes. So rally your friends, family, or coworkers and make every step count!
Note: Don’t miss out! Early Bird pricing and T-shirt ordering are only available until August 31, 2026.
Register by Monday, August 31st, at midnight to receive our early bird rate and an event t-shirt! (Adult: $35, Child: $25)
Participants who register after the early bird deadline will receive regular rates and a hat (Adult: $45, Child: $35)

Weekend Workshop: Yoga, Meditation, and Mindfulness
2026-10-16 12:30 - 2026-10-18 15:00 | Taliesin Preservation, 5607 County Road C, Spring Green, WI, United States
Step away from daily life and immerse yourself in a weekend of yoga, meditation, and mindfulness at Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin estate in Spring Green. Through guided sessions in asana (movement), pranayama (breathwork), meditation, and time in nature, you will experience the historic spaces and natural landscapes of this special place in an entirely new way. From sunrise to sunset, participants will have the opportunity to reset, rejuvenate, reflect, and enjoy connection by being with others in shared practices. No prior experience needed.

Weekend Workshop: Chocolates and the World of Cacao
2026-10-23 12:30 - 2026-10-25 15:00 | Frank Lloyd Wright Visitor Center, 5607 County Rd, Spring Green8, WI, 53588, United States
Join Gail Ambrosius at Taliesin – Frank Lloyd Wright’s 800-acre estate in Spring Green – for a delicious dive into the art and science of chocolate-making! This hands-on culinary workshop invites participants to learn about chocolate cultivation, taste with all their senses, and craft bonbons and decadent desserts to savor and take home.

Weekend Workshop: Sourdough Breads with Regional Grains
2026-10-30 12:30 - 2026-11-01 15:00 | Frank Lloyd Wright Visitor Center, 5607 County Rd, Spring Green8, WI, 53588, United States
Spend a weekend at Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin estate in Spring Green learning how to bake sourdough breads with regionally grown, stone-milled grains! Discover the art of sourdough baking using time-honored techniques and regionally grown, stone-milled grains. Get hands-on practice mixing, shaping, and baking, sample your creations, and take home a sourdough starter, recipes, and tips—while learning how to support your local grain economy.

TeslaCon Steampunk Convention: Oz
2026-11-12 - 2026-11-15 | Madison Marriott West, 1313 John Q Hammons Drive, Middleton, WI, 53562, United States
Ready for an immersive experience you won’t ever forget? TeslaCon, the largest immersion steampunk convention in North America, is back and celebrates its 16th year with a trip to the Wonderful Land of OZ from Nov. 12 – 15 at the Madison Marriott in Middleton.
This year, teleport you back to 1896 into a realm of fantasy, and believe it or not, some very interesting Steampunk stories! With characters like Tik-Tok and the Wizard. Tickets are available for purchase here.
Come for the whole convention or just a day. There will be a Vendors’ Room with vendors from more than 15 states showing off Steampunk wares and designs for purchase.

Bockfest
2027-02-27 10:00 - 16:00 | Capital Brewery, 7734 Terrace Ave., Middleton, WI , 53562, Select a Country:
Mark your calendar for Saturday, Feb. 27, 2027, to celebrate the 30th annual Bockfest!
This annual event celebrates the beer release of Capital’s platinum award-winning Blonde Doppelbock and Maibock, live music, fish toss, 1K Running of the Blondes, and food for sale from local vendors. Click here for all the details on Bockfest and its traditions.
This is a 21+ event. Ticket purchase grants admission for one person. Must bring valid ID for ticket purchase and day of entry.
Tickets range from $15 – $35, with multiple Middleton hotels offering tickets free with stay.
Visit visitmiddleton.com/event/bockfest for more information.
