# Event Details

- **Event Name**: CRACKLE 2026
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 11 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri, 11 Sep, 2026 at 10:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Friday, Sept. 11, 7-10 p.m. | Emmitt James 5-piece & Biscuit
Saturday, Sept. 12, 7-10 p.m. | The Stephen Hull Experience

CRACKLE, presented by MGE Foundation, is back with a blaze! Watch the mesmerizing flames while funky tunes invite you to get up and dance at this cozy night of great live music, bonfires, and tasty food. Plus, get a chance to enjoy our illuminated art exhibit GLEAM at no extra cost!

For the past three years, Olbrich has partnered with local Black farmers and chefs to highlight collards through our programming. This highly nutritious leafy green vegetable carries historical significance throughout the Black community. Collards will be featured on the menu at CRACKLE this year, serving as a lens through which to celebrate the community bonds, spiritual traditions, deep pride, and creative expression of Black culture. 

Featured food vendors include Sistas Chicken & Fish, Kind Thailand, Naan Stop Fusion, and M&J Jamaican Kitch'n. In collaboration with REAP Food Group, Chef Yusuf Bin-Rella will be cooking up collards to share - limited bite-size samples.

Friday night features Emmitt James, a Hip-Hop-Jazz artist based in Milwaukee known for bridging the gap between jazz and rap with a 5-piece live band. He has opened for legendary acts such as Pharcyde, Hieroglyphics, and Yasiin Bay (formerly known as Mos Def).

On Saturday, enjoy the sounds of The Stephen Hull Experience. A native of Racine, Stephen Hull started playing the blues at age 14 and never stopped, taking cues from Albert King and B.B. King as he developed his sweet, soulful guitar sound.

The entertainment heats up during intermission with fire performances by Cirque du Cham!

--TICKETS ON SALE NOW--
$40 / $35 for members
Presale tickets available online (only): www.olbrich.org/calendar/crackle

Day of Event Tickets will be available online (only) starting at noon on the event date, weather permitting.

Must be 21+ to attend
Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs as no seating will be provided outdoors.
Food & beverage available at additional cost
No carry-in food or beverages

All proceeds support the mission and daily operations of the Gardens. Additional support for CRACKLE is provided by Husch Blackwell.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/madison/crackle-2026/200030675034325
- **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, live-music, food-drinks, art, it, dance, nonprofit, calendar
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 7

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Madison
- **state**: WI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Olbrich Botanical Gardens
- **lat**: 43.092702572511
- **long**: -89.335198402405
- **full address**: Olbrich Botanical Gardens, Olbrich Perennial Garden, Sugar Ave, Madison, WI 53704, United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: CRACKLE 2026
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/1615cda2835e8b61d38d7581b3995475ee6f4674f66c262edd3eca89ad9d1cbe-rimg-w1200-h628-dc080818-gmir?v=1788864804

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is CRACKLE 2026 being held?
  - **A:** CRACKLE 2026 takes place on Fri, 11 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Fri, 11 Sep, 2026 at 10:00 pm at Olbrich Botanical Gardens, Olbrich Perennial Garden, Sugar Ave, Madison, WI 53704, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing CRACKLE 2026?
  - **A:** CRACKLE 2026 is organized by Olbrich Botanical Gardens.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** CRACKLE 2026 is ideal for live music fans, concert-goers, and anyone who enjoys unforgettable performances from their favorite artists in an electric live atmosphere. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Madison, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If CRACKLE 2026 sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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