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Brats and Bloodys at Working Draft Beer Company
2026-07-12 12:00 - 17:00, 2026-08-09 12:00 - 17:00, 2026-09-06 12:00 - 17:00, 2026-10-11 12:00 - 17:00, 2026-11-08 12:00 - 17:00, 2026-12-13 12:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Working Draft Beer Company, 1129 East Wilson Street, Madison, WI, 53703, United States
We’re doing our Brats and Bloodys shindig on the second Sunday of each month. What’s Brats and Bloodys you ask?
We’ll be serving Jenifer Street Market brats cooked in WDBC beer and house-made Bloody Marys.
We’ll have a full bloody fixin’s bar, including house made pickles, cheese cubes, meat sticks, green olives, onions, celery sticks, brussels sprouts, asparagus, limes, lemons, and more. Build your own 🙂
And you know there will be WDBC beer chasers.
So come hungry and thirsty!
Happens on the following Dates:
Mar 29, 2026, 12:00pm to 5:00pm Timezone: Central Time (US & Canada)
Apr 12, 2026, 12:00pm to 3:00pm Timezone: Central Time (US & Canada)
May 10, 2026, 12:00pm to 5:00pm Timezone: Central Time (US & Canada)
Jun 14, 2026, 12:00pm to 5:00pm Timezone: Central Time (US & Canada)
Jul 12, 2026, 12:00pm to 5:00pm Timezone: Central Time (US & Canada)
Aug 9, 2026, 12:00pm to 5:00pm Timezone: Central Time (US & Canada)
Sep 6, 2026, 12:00pm to 5:00pm Timezone: Central Time (US & Canada)
Oct 11, 2026, 12:00pm to 5:00pm Timezone: Central Time (US & Canada)
Nov 8, 2026, 12:00pm to 5:00pm Timezone: Central Time (US & Canada)
Dec 13, 2026, 12:00pm to 5:00pm Timezone: Central Time (US & Canada)

Samba Night at Working Draft Beer Company
2026-07-16 17:00 - 21:00, 2026-08-20 17:00 - 21:00, 2026-09-17 17:00 - 21:00, 2026-10-15 17:00 - 21:00, 2026-11-19 17:00 - 21:00, 2026-12-17 17:00 - 21:00 | Working Draft Beer Company, 1129 East Wilson Street, Madison, WI, 53703, United States
Join us at Working Draft Beer Co for a night of samba music and tasty food. Saideira Pagode will be bringing their Brazilian rhythms and we’ll have fresh, authentic Brazilian food as well!
Food service starts at 5 (and it goes pretty quickly!) and the Samba will fill the taproom from 7-9 pm. And of course, the WDBC taps will be flowing from 3-10 pm.
We do Samba Night the third Thursday of each month.
Working Draft Beer plus Brazilian food plus Brazilian music? Sim por favor!
Happens on the following Dates:
Apr 16, 2026, 5:00pm to 9:00pm Timezone: Central Time (US & Canada)
May 21, 2026, 5:00pm to 9:00pm Timezone: Central Time (US & Canada)
Jun 18, 2026, 5:00pm to 9:00pm Timezone: Central Time (US & Canada)
Jul 16, 2026, 5:00pm to 9:00pm Timezone: Central Time (US & Canada)
Aug 20, 2026, 5:00pm to 9:00pm Timezone: Central Time (US & Canada)
Sep 17, 2026, 5:00pm to 9:00pm Timezone: Central Time (US & Canada)
Oct 15, 2026, 5:00pm to 9:00pm Timezone: Central Time (US & Canada)
Nov 19, 2026, 5:00pm to 9:00pm Timezone: Central Time (US & Canada)
Dec 17, 2026, 5:00pm to 9:00pm Timezone: Central Time (US & Canada)

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.
