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Concerts on the Rooftop: Eddie Butts Band (Pop/Funk/Top 40)
2025-07-10 19:00 - 21:00 UTC | Monona Terrace Community & Convention Center, 1 John Nolen Drive, Madison, WI, 53705, Select a Country:
Enjoy the unparalleled experience of sensational bands and breathtaking views at Concerts on the Rooftop! Dance the night away or just relax with family and friends, A truly unique Madison event.
The Eddie Butts Band delights audiences at events throughout the Midwest, delivering an exciting blend of R&B, pop, jazz, and more. Eddie is well known as a premier vocalist, and when you combine his smoky baritone with the highly-praised musicianship and vocal talents of this polished professional band, it is easy to see why the Eddie Butts Band is considered a must-see — and must have — favorite.
Gates and Cash Bars Open at 5:30PM
William T. Evjue Rooftop Gardens
(Rain Back Up Exhibition Hall)
FREE ticket required for admission through Eventbrite:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/concerts-on-the-rooftop-the-eddie-butts-band-pop-funk-top-40-tickets-1320445300439?aff=oddtdtcreator
or by calling 608.261.4062
Enjoy a special casual concert menu at our rooftop Lake Vista Café or pack your own picnic basket. Carry-in alcohol is not permitted (by law, this includes non-alcoholic beverages with an alcohol content greater than 0.0%.).
Bring a lawn chair for your comfort; seating and shade on the rooftop is limited.
Rain call will be made on the day of the event at 2pm, An email notification will be sent to ticket holders.
Sponsored by MGE, Friends of Monona Terrace, Pabst Blue Ribbon and High Noon.

Beetlejuice, Jr.
2025-07-11 19:00 - 2025-07-12 20:15 | Children’s Theater of Madison, 1055 E Mifflin St, Madison, WI, 53703, United States
STARLIGHT THEATER AT MYARTS
Say the name three times and you’ll meet the (not so alive) star of this hilarious and heartfelt musical adaptation of Tim Burton’s classic film.
Run Time: 75 minutes + intermission
Friends, community and family – Join us for the culmination of this 3-week Starlight Series session –This performance will feature talented CTM kids from this session performing a full musical in the Starlight Theater at MYArts.
In this Starlight Series program, students strengthen their musical theater skills through daily rotating workshops, collaborate with a large ensemble of actors, gain a deeper understanding of what goes into putting on a production, and perform on our largest stage: the Starlight Theater at MYArts.
Tickets are Just $12!
Happens on the following Dates:
Jul 11, 2025, 7:00pm to 8:15pm Timezone: CDT
Jul 12, 2025, 3:00pm to 4:15pm Timezone: CDT
Jul 12, 2025, 7:00pm to 8:15pm Timezone: CDT

Greg Marshall Pops Out of the Trees
2025-07-14 20:00 - 21:30 | The Bur Oak, 2262 Winnebago Street, Madison, WI, 53704, United States
Greg Marshall is a three time Emmy Award winning storyteller and producer. His one person show, Greg Marshall Pops Out of the Trees is a true, hilarious, and deeply moving story about a young man who learns that the greatest story isn’t the one he tells, but the ones he hears from the most unexpected people. The show, directed by Dave Kang, is an entertaining blend of storytelling and music with poetic surprises (aka improv music and freestyling). It hooks you and leaves you wanting more. One audience member said “I felt like I was watching a movie.” Another said, “This will be one of the most unique and unexpected experiences you can possibly treat yourself to.”

Summer Shop & Stroll
2025-07-17 - 2025-07-19 | Downtown Middleton, WI, 1821 Parmenter St, Middleton, WI, 53562, Select a Country:
Sidewalk sales, live music, food & drink specials, family fun & more! 🛍️🎶☀️
Be sure to put Downtown Middleton’s Summer Shop & Stroll on your summer bucket list!
Participating businesses: @properties elleven | Christie’s Real Estate, Barriques Café, Blaze Fitness, Breathe Yoga, Chauette Fashion & Home, Cloth and Metal Boutique, Grape Water Wine Bar, Isthmus Eye Care, Journeyman Co., Kairos Chiropractic, Little Gym of Middleton, Little Pop Color Shop, Longtable Beer Cafe, Middleton Nails and Spa, Mustard Museum, Peter Kraus Fitness, Regal Find, Rock Paper Scissors, Sober Social, Stone Horse Green, Tradition Children’s Market, Village Green, Vitruvius Coffee & Tea
We hope you will join in the fun!

Concerts on the Rooftop: SuperTuesday (Party Band)
2025-07-17 08:00 - 17:00 | Monona Terrace Community & Convention Center, 1 John Nolen Drive, Madison, WI, 53705, Select a Country:
Enjoy the unparalleled experience of sensational bands and breathtaking views at Concerts on the Rooftop! Dance the night away or just relax with family and friends, A truly unique Madison event.
SuperTuesday has been referenced as one of the best dance bands and plays hits by artists like Bon Jovi, Brothers Osborne, Journey, Michael Jackson, Morgan Wallen, Pat Benatar, Post Malone, Def Leppard, Bruno Mars, Luke Combs, Guns N Roses, and Prince (just to name a few). They’ve appeared in commercials, played stadiums and coliseums, opened for national artists, and are guaranteed to be a SUPER time!
Gates and Cash Bars Open at 5:30PM
William T. Evjue Rooftop Gardens
(Rain Back Up Exhibition Hall)
FREE ticket required for admission through Eventbrite:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/concerts-on-the-rooftop-supertuesday-party-band-tickets-1320455631339?aff=oddtdtcreator
or by calling 608.261.4062
Enjoy a special casual concert menu at our rooftop Lake Vista Café or pack your own picnic basket. Carry-in alcohol is not permitted (by law, this includes non-alcoholic beverages with an alcohol content greater than 0.0%.).
Bring a lawn chair for your comfort; seating and shade on the rooftop is limited.
Rain call will be made on the day of the event at 2pm, An email notification will be sent to ticket holders.
Sponsored by MGE, Friends of Monona Terrace, Pabst Blue Ribbon and High Noon.

Kids Fest 2025
2025-07-17 15:00 - 18:00 | Agora Pavilion, 5511 East Cheryl Parkway, Fitchburg, WI, 53711
Join us on Thursday, July 17th, for the Fitchburg Farmers Market’s annual Kids Fest! Along with local offerings from our vendors, we have some fun activities for kids to participate in. Face painting and balloon animals will be in full swing throughout the course of the market. Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream will be available for purchase, benefitting the Fitchburg Lions Club.
Voted the 2022 Children’s Performer of the Year by the Madison Area Music Association, and performing live is David Landau!
This event is made possible through the generous contributions of Oak Bank!

Concerts at McKee - Chicken Wire Empire
2025-07-21 18:00 - 21:00 | McKee Farms Park, 2930 Chapel Valley Rd, Fitchburg , WI, 53508, United States
Concerts at McKee, presented by Oak Bank, is back for 2025! Save the date! Bring the family or coworkers and enjoy a relaxing evening in the park!
Concerts at McKee is a Party in the Park for everyone! A Youth Band from Madison Music Foundry is at 6:00pm, and the headliner will take the stage at 7:00pm.
Chicken Wire Empire is a 5 piece bluegrass style band from Milwaukee.
Food trucks from local vendors, beverages and beer are available or pack a picnic and bring family, friends and co-workers. It is the best way to spend a summer Monday night! Thank you to our generous sponsors: Oak Bank, Ward-Brodt, Mosquito Joe of Madison, The Cesta an Illuminus Community, Klaas Financial, Vanden Heuvel & Associates CPAs, Matt Winzenreid Real Estate Partners, Fitchburg Chamber of Commerce, City of Fitchburg, WI – Government, and Madison Music Foundry.

Live @ Lake Vista: carisa (Folk/Jazz/Bedroom Cafe)
2025-07-23 16:30 - 18:00 | Monona Terrace Community & Convention Center, 1 John Nolen Drive, Madison, WI, 53705, Select a Country:
Join us at Lake Vista Café on the rooftop overlooking lovely Lake Monona for live music in a relaxed atmosphere.
carisa’s music is best categorized as bedroom cafe. It hints at some of her influences, primarily bossa nova, folk, and jazz. Her lyrics are often straight from the pages of her journal and are always autobiographical in some way.
Free & Open to the Public
Lake Vista Café will have a menu featuring delicious fare and drinks for purchase until 7 p.m., including buy one get one free appetizer from 4 – 6 p.m.
If the weather is inclement, the performance will be canceled.

Concerts on the Rooftop: Gold Dust Women (Fleetwood Mac/Heart Tribute Band)
2025-07-24 08:00 - 17:00 | Monona Terrace Community & Convention Center, 1 John Nolen Drive, Madison, WI, 53705, Select a Country:
Enjoy the unparalleled experience of sensational bands and breathtaking views at Concerts on the Rooftop! Dance the night away or just relax with family and friends, A truly unique Madison event.
Gold Dust Women isn’t just a tribute band—it’s a powerhouse of top-tier musicians, each a standout performer in their own right. When these dynamic personalities come together on stage, they create pure magic, bringing the music of Fleetwood Mac, Heart, and a few unexpected surprises to life with electrifying energy.
Originally formed for a one-time show at a Madison music festival in 2015, the overwhelming response led to a string of unforgettable performances. Since then, Gold Dust Women has continued to captivate crowds and has twice been honored with the Madison Area Music Award for Cover Band of the Year.
Gates and Cash Bars Open at 5:30PM
William T. Evjue Rooftop Gardens
(Rain Back Up Exhibition Hall)
FREE ticket required for admission through Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/concerts-on-the-rooftop-gold-dust-women-fleetwood-mac-heart-tribute-tickets-1321168924819?aff=oddtdtcreatoror by calling 608.261.4062
Enjoy a special casual concert menu at our rooftop Lake Vista Café or pack your own picnic basket. Carry-in alcohol is not permitted (by law, this includes non-alcoholic beverages with an alcohol content greater than 0.0%.).
Bring a lawn chair for your comfort; seating and shade on the rooftop is limited.
Rain call will be made on the day of the event at 2pm, An email notification will be sent to ticket holders.
Sponsored by MGE, Friends of Monona Terrace, Pabst Blue Ribbon and High Noon.

Alice in Wonderland, Jr.
2025-07-25 15:00 - 2025-07-26 20:15 | Children’s Theater of Madison, 1055 E Mifflin St, Madison, WI, 53703, United States
STARLIGHT THEATER AT MYARTS
Step into the wacky world of Wonderland in this timeless musical full of adventure, imagination, and pure fun! Based on the book by Lewis Carol.
Run Time: 75 minutes + intermission
Friends, community and family – Join us for the culmination of this 3-week Starlight Series session –This performance will feature talented CTM kids from this session performing a full musical in the Starlight Theater at MYArts.
In this Starlight Series program, students strengthen their musical theater skills through daily rotating workshops, collaborate with a large ensemble of actors, gain a deeper understanding of what goes into putting on a production, and perform on our largest stage: the Starlight Theater at MYArts.
Tickets are Just $12!
Happens on the following Dates:
Jul 25, 2025, 7:00pm to 8:15pm Timezone: CDT
Jul 26, 2025, 3:00pm to 4:15pm Timezone: CDT
Jul 26, 2025, 7:00pm to 8:15pm Timezone: CDT

70's / 80's Bands, Friends and Fans Reunion
2025-07-27 15:00 - 18:00 | East Side Club, 3735 Monona Drive, Madison, WI, 53714, United States
Come out to this fun Madison area event on the shore of Lake Monona!

Live from the Wonderground: Grupo Balança & Handphibians with Ótimo Dance
2025-08-01 17:00 - 20:00 | Madison Children’s Museum, 100 N Hamilton St, Madison, WI, 53703-2116, United States
Every month this summer, enjoy free concerts at MCM featuring an eclectic mix of Madison bands. Adults get to dance and chat, kids climb and play, and caregivers enjoy low-stress social time in an outdoor space like no other!
On August 1, we’re welcoming three superb samba groups to the MCM stage: Grupo Balança, The Handphibians, and Ótimo Dance. Be sure to grab a delicious dinner from La Belle and a dreamy dessert from Stellie’s Ice Cream cart—both for-purchase options in the Wonderground.
Live from the Wonderground admission is free! You may choose to provide a donation at the door, but no entry fee is required. Proceeds benefit the work of Madison Children’s Museum and allow us to bring accessible programming to our community. All tickets are at the door, no advance registration. Please enter at the Wonderground gate on E. Dayton Street, by the Log Cabin.
Live from the Wonderground brings music, dancing, food, and drinks for all ages to downtown Madison’s most creative playground, the Wonderground. This first Friday concert series features local bands, drinks, light snacks, and fresh air fun. Events take place from 5 to 8 p.m., with bands performing two sets from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Get More Information Here!
Parking Address: 218 E Mifflin St, Madison, WI 53703

Dane Dances: Sangamam / VO5
2025-08-01 18:00 - 21:30 | Monona Terrace Community & Convention Center, 1 John Nolen Drive, Madison, WI, 53705, Select a Country:
Gates Open at 4:30 PM
Sangamam (Indian) 6 – 7:30 PM
VO5 (Disco/Funk) 8 – 9:30 PM
Family Dance – DJ Francis Medrano – FREE Dance Lessons
5:30 – 6 PM & 7:30 – 8 PM
FREE! NO TICKETS NEEDED OR REQUIRED
Dane Dances is a free, family-friendly event held every Friday evening in August on the beautiful Monona Terrace rooftop. The much-anticipated summer music series promotes inclusivity for all ages and is a great way to get down and dance with your friends, family, or coworkers.
Food and cocktails are available for purchase at 4:30 PM. Lake Vista Café will be open for your enjoyment along with La Taguara, Melly Mells Catering, and Kipps Kitchen. Visa and MasterCard accepted. Feel free to bring a blanket, chair, and picnic basket Sorry, carry-in alcohol is prohibited. Seating on the rooftop is limited.
In the case of inclement weather, the August 1 concert will be moved inside Monona Terrace.

Live @ Lake Vista: Louka (Singer Songwriter/Guitarist)
2025-08-06 16:30 - 18:00 | Monona Terrace Community & Convention Center, 1 John Nolen Drive, Madison, WI, 53705, Select a Country:
Join us at Lake Vista Café on the rooftop overlooking lovely Lake Monona for live music in a relaxed atmosphere.
Louka Patenaude is a veteran of the Madison music scene and is a performing guitarist, teacher, songwriter and composer. His music is grounded in acoustic roots with influences from jazz, classical and old world Mediterranean traditional music. An award-winning musician, Louka’s performed on stage with the Madison Symphony Orchestra, Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra, and many notable jazz artists.
Free & Open to the Public
Lake Vista Café will have a menu featuring delicious fare and drinks for purchase until 7 p.m., including buy one get one free appetizer from 4 – 6 p.m.
If the weather is inclement, the performance will be canceled.

Dane Dances: Orquesta Salsoul Del Mad /Soul 2 The Bone
2025-08-08 18:00 - 21:30 | Monona Terrace Community & Convention Center, 1 John Nolen Drive, Madison, WI, 53705, Select a Country:
Gates Open at 4:30 PM
Sangamam (Indian) 6 – 7:30 PM
VO5 (Disco/Funk) 8 – 9:30 PM
Family Dance – DJ Francis Medrano – FREE Dance Lessons
5:30 – 6 PM & 7:30 – 8 PM
FREE! NO TICKETS NEEDED OR REQUIRED
Dane Dances is a free, family-friendly event held every Friday evening in August on the beautiful Monona Terrace rooftop. The much-anticipated summer music series promotes inclusivity for all ages and is a great way to get down and dance with your friends, family, or coworkers.
Food and cocktails are available for purchase at 4:30 PM. Lake Vista Café will be open for your enjoyment along with La Taguara, Melly Mells Catering, and Kipps Kitchen. Visa and MasterCard accepted. Feel free to bring a blanket, chair, and picnic basket Sorry, carry-in alcohol is prohibited. Seating on the rooftop is limited.
In the case of inclement weather, the August 8 concert will be moved inside Monona Terrace.

Dane Dances: Orquesta Salsoul Del Mad / Soul 2 The Bone
2025-08-08 18:00 - 21:30 | Monona Terrace Community & Convention Center, 1 John Nolen Drive, Madison, WI, 53705, Select a Country:
Gates Open at 4:30 PM
Orquesta Salsoul Del Mad (Latin/Fusion) 6 – 7:30 PM
Soul 2 The Bone (R&B) 8 – 9:30 PM
Family Dance – DJ Francis Medrano – FREE Dance Lessons
5:30 – 6 PM & 7:30 – 8 PM
FREE! NO TICKETS NEEDED OR REQUIRED
Dane Dances is a free, family-friendly event held every Friday evening in August on the beautiful Monona Terrace rooftop. The much-anticipated summer music series promotes inclusivity for all ages and is a great way to get down and dance with your friends, family, or coworkers.
Food and cocktails are available for purchase at 4:30 PM. Lake Vista Café will be open for your enjoyment along with La Taguara, Melly Mells Catering, and Kipps Kitchen. Visa and MasterCard accepted. Feel free to bring a blanket, chair, and picnic basket Sorry, carry-in alcohol is prohibited. Seating on the rooftop is limited.
In the case of inclement weather, the August 8 concert will be moved inside Monona Terrace.

Agora Art Fair 2025
2025-08-16 10:00 - 17:00 | Agora Fitchburg, 5500 E Cheryl Parkway, Fitchburg, WI, 53711, United States
Over 100 Wisconsin artists will be showcased in the 17th Annual Agora Art Fair set amid the stunning architecture of Agora and the natural prairie landscape of southern Wisconsin. Local and regional artists in every medium will be featured, including painting, ceramics, jewelry, photography, glass, metals, woodwork, mixed media, fiber, and sculpture.
The event will feature live music throughout the day, local food carts, a Wisconsin craft brew and wine garden, hands-on art activities, and the popular “Art In The Wind” kite exhibit!

Concerts at McKee - Chicago Latin Groove
2025-08-18 18:00 - 21:00 | McKee Farms Park, 2930 Chapel Valley Rd, Fitchburg , WI, 53508, United States
Concerts at McKee, presented by Oak Bank, is back for 2025! Bring the family or coworkers and enjoy a relaxing evening in the park!
Concerts at McKee is a Party in the Park for everyone! A Youth Band from Madison Music Foundry is at 6:00pm, and the headliner will take the stage at 7:00pm.
Chicago Latin Groove is the Midwest’s premier Tropical music band
Food trucks from local vendors, beverages and beer are available or pack a picnic and bring family, friends and co-workers. It is the best way to spend a summer Monday night! Thank you to our generous sponsors: Oak Bank, Ward-Brodt, Mosquito Joe of Madison, The Cesta an Illuminus Community, Klaas Financial, Vanden Heuvel & Associates CPAs, Matt Winzenreid Real Estate Partners, Fitchburg Chamber of Commerce, City of Fitchburg, WI – Government, and Madison Music Foundry.

Live @ Lake Vista: Mark Croft Duo (Singer Songwriter)
2025-08-20 16:30 - 18:00 | Monona Terrace Community & Convention Center, 1 John Nolen Drive, Madison, WI, 53705, Select a Country:
Join us at Lake Vista Café on the rooftop overlooking lovely Lake Monona for live music in a relaxed atmosphere.
Mark Croft is a multi-award-winning singer/songwriter and acoustic guitarist who has always been unafraid to break the genre barriers. Croft takes inspiration from a variety of musical styles and blends them into his own Roots, Rock & Americana-based approach to songwriting, infusing soulful performances with infectious rhythms and unforgettable melodies. He is joined by violinist extraordinaire and long-time sideman, Jon Vriesacker, who also shares his talents on mandolins & electric guitar.
Free & Open to the Public
Lake Vista Café will have a menu featuring delicious fare and drinks for purchase until 7 p.m., including buy one get one free appetizer from 4 – 6 p.m.
If the weather is inclement, the performance will be canceled.

Pig Roast at the Fitchburg Farmers Market
2025-08-21 15:00 - 18:00 | Agora Fitchburg, 5500 E Cheryl Parkway, Fitchburg, WI, 53711, United States
Join us on Thursday, August 21 from 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM for our annual Pig Roast here at the Fitchburg Farmers Market! Along with local offerings from our vendors, live music by Shelley Faith will be showcased, as well as plenty of places to sit and enjoy your meal with family and friends!
At $14/plate, we will be offering pulled pork, beans, coleslaw, and chips, benefitting Luke’s Closet – a nonprofit giving aid to children in foster/kinship families in Dane County. Water will be available for purchase. Want to take your meal home? To-go will be offered as well. ONLY 130 PLATES WILL BE AVAILABLE IN TOTAL. Pre-ordering will end Wednesday, August 20, by noon.

Live from the Wonderground: Shakey – A Neil Young Tribute Band
2025-09-05 17:00 - 20:00 | Madison Children’s Museum, 100 N Hamilton St, Madison, WI, 53703-2116, United States
Every month, enjoy free concerts at MCM featuring an eclectic mix of Madison bands. Adults get to dance and chat, kids climb and play, and caregivers enjoy low-stress social time in an outdoor space like no other!
On Friday, 9/5 from 5-8pm, we’re welcoming Shakey, a Neil Young tribute band that captures the essence of Neil Young’s music and style. Be sure to grab a tasty street taco or pupusa from Mexsal and a delicious dessert from Stellie’s Ice Cream cart — both for-purchase in the Wonderground.
Live from the Wonderground admission is free! You may choose to provide a donation at the door, but no entry fee is required. Proceeds benefit the work of Madison Children’s Museum and allow us to bring accessible programming to our community. All tickets are at the door, no advance registration. Please enter at the Wonderground gate on E. Dayton Street, by the Log Cabin.

Music is Architecture Thawed: Ben and Leo Sidran
2025-09-06 18:30 - 20:00 | Hillside Theater, 6604 State Highway 23 Trunk, Spring Green, WI, 53588, United States
Form, structure, improvisation and chaos in jazz. Ben and Leo Sidran in concert and conversation. If, as Goethe wrote, architecture can be seen as frozen music, perhaps music can be seen as architecture thawed.
Join father and son Ben and Leo Sidran, at the iconic Hillside Theater at Taliesin, as they discuss what this might mean, and put it into practice on stage.

Monroe Street Festival
2025-09-13 10:00 - 17:00 | Monroe Street, 1500-3500 Blocks, Madison, 53711, United States
The 47th Monroe Street Festival will take place on Saturday, September 13 from 10:00 to 5:00 in the 1600 – 2600 blocks of Monroe Street. The Monroe Street Festival is a cherished annual tradition celebrating Monroe Street’s many locally owned businesses and our surrounding residential neighborhoods. The day-long event features a range of activities including street sales, food and drink specials, free outdoor performances, kids music and games, a bargain book sale at the Monroe Street Library, and so much more. Activities are held rain or shine, and take place in the businesses, on the street or sidewalks, at Monroe Commons by Trader Joe’s, and in the parking lot of Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream. For more information, see https://www.monroestreetmadison.com/monroestreetfestival

Rhumba 4 Rainbow Benefit Gala
2025-09-19 19:00 - 23:30 | Monona Terrace and Convention Center, 1 John Nolen Drive, Madison, WI, 53703, United States
The Rainbow Project is grateful to be celebrating 45 years of serving the community and 21 years of the Rhumba 4 Rainbow benefit gala in 2025! Rhumba 4 Rainbow is a family- and community-oriented event that brings joy, hope, and unity to attendees, supporters, donors, and beneficiaries alike. The night features a wide array of unique activities, including a professional Latin floorshow with world-renowned Salsa dancers; local Dancing with the Stars competition; open Salsa contest with cash prizes; a large silent auction; Extra Mile Awards; live music; fashion contests, and more!

Rhumba 4 Rainbow
2025-09-19 19:00 - 23:30 | Monona Terrace, 1 John Nolen Dr, Madison, WI, 53703, United States
Two celebrations, one event! The Rainbow Project is grateful to be celebrating 45 years of serving the community and 21 years of the Rhumba 4 Rainbow benefit gala in 2025!
Rhumba 4 Rainbow is a family- and community-oriented event that brings joy, hope, and unity to attendees, supporters, donors, and beneficiaries alike. The night features a wide array of unique activities, including a live professional Latin floor show featuring performances by Gio & Gaby Ochoa, Salsabrositas, & Barrio Dance, local celebrity dance challenge, open Salsa dance contest, silent auction, live music by Colon y Mas, fashion contest, and Extra Mile Awards for those who go above and beyond for children & families in our community.
Help children conquer their fears by supporting this year’s event! Everyone can play a crucial role in our mission to help young children and families thrive after traumatic events by attending the event, donating, volunteering, or spreading the word about this unique fundraiser.
Together, we can create a lasting impact in our community. We look forward to celebrating these momentous occasions with the community these year.
Sponsor tables available until Friday, August 22nd and online individual tickets available until Wednesday, September 17th!

Bike the Barns
2025-09-21 09:00 - 17:00 | Lake Farm County Park, 4330 Libby Road , Madison, 53711, United States
Bike the Barns is a fun full-day event combining cycling, local food, and area farms to create an unforgettable full day food & farming adventure! Riders travel a scenic country ride just outside Madison, stopping at local farms to enjoy fresh food, live music, and one-of-a-kind farm experiences.
But Bike the Barns is about more than just the ride – it’s about supporting local farmers and making fresh food accessible to all. Bike the Barns is FairShare’s largest fundraiser, supporting our work and the Partner Shares Program, which helps low-income households enjoy farm-fresh veggies.

Verona Fall Fest
2025-09-26 16:00 - 23:00 | Hometown USA Festival Park, 111 Lincoln St, Verona, WI, 53593, United States
Verona Fall Fest – Presented by Verona Vision Care
Celebrate autumn at Verona’s Fall Fest, recently ranked the #7 Best Fall Festival in the U.S. by USA Today! Enjoy Food Truck Alley, the Fall Marketplace, Kid’s Tent activities, live music from Just Merl and a Girl, a beer tent, bonfires, and two outdoor movies—Ghostbusters at 7 PM and The Lost Boys at 9 PM. Fun for all ages with something for everyone!
📅 Friday, September 26 | 4–11 PM
📍 Hometown USA Festival Park, Verona, WI

Waunakee Artisan Market
2025-10-04 10:00 - 17:00 | Schumacher Farm Park, 5682 Highway 19, Waunakee, WI, 53597, United States
The Waunakee Artisan Market is celebrating it’s 5th year! WAM is a juried one-day art market held on the historic 40-acre Schumacher Farm Park in Waunakee on the first weekend in October. This unique market blends the charm of fall on the farm with over 50 quality art exhibitors, live music, food carts and adult beverages. Entrance fee is $3 for adults.

Waunakee Artisan Market
2025-10-04 10:00 - 17:00 | Schumacher Farm Park, 5682 Highway 19, Waunakee, WI, 53597, United States
The Waunakee Artisan Market is a juried one-day art event held on the historic 40-acre Schumacher Farm Park in Waunakee on the first weekend in October. This unique market blends the charm of fall on the farm with over 60 juried art exhibitors, live music, food carts and adult beverages. Entrance fee is $3 cash for adults. VIP $10 includes preferred parking, and you’ll receive a $5 certificate to use towards any art purchase at the fair that day.

MADISON BACH MUSICIANS: CLASSICAL SYMPHONIES
2025-10-04 18:45 - 21:00 | Holy Wisdom Monastery, 4200 Country Road M, Madison, 53562, United States
SYMPHONIC THRILLS! PASTORAL SETTING! Madison Bach Musicians’ 22nd season opens on October 4 & 5 presenting a program of symphonic masterworks by Joseph Haydn, Luigi Boccherini, and Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach — “Classical Symphonies” — evoking an emotional range from “Storm & Stress” to “Sunny Lyricism” to “the Daring Turn.” Led by internationally renowned violinist and guest director Marc Destrubé, MBM will field a complete Classical-period chamber orchestra: violins, violas, cellos, and bass (strung with gut and played with period bows), harpsichord continuo, Classical oboes, and natural valveless horns (from the hunt to the concert hall!). Don’t miss the pre-concert lecture. Learn more and purchase in-person and/or on-demand tickets at https://madisonbachmusicians.org/classical-symphonies/
