# Event Details - **Event Name**: Rising Strawberry Moon Festival - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 27 Jun, 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sat, 27 Jun, 2026 at 07:30 pm - **Event Description**: The Madison Bicentennial Committee is thrilled to announce the Rising Strawberry Moon Festival, taking place on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at the Madison Surf Club from 1:00-7:30PM. The festival will feature an incredible afternoon of live music, delicious offerings from local food trucks, a strawberry-shortcake competition, family-friendly games, and more-- including a headline performance by Madison’s own rising national star, Kaleb Cohen. Returning to the shores where his musical journey first began, Kaleb Cohen will take the Bicentennial main stage for an extended 90-minute sunset performance to close out the musical acts. A Madison native, Cohen has rapidly captured the attention of the national music scene with his authentic songwriting, soulful vocals, and dynamic stage presence. After a breakout year of touring and acclaimed new releases, his highly anticipated homecoming show promises to be a deeply special moment for the community. Cohen’s performance will guide the crowd right up to the 7:00PM conclusion of the main stage festival. Joining Cohen on the national bill is the Jamie McLean Band. Led by former Dirty Dozen Brass Band guitarist Jamie McLean, the group is celebrated for their fiery blend of Southern soul, roots rock, and blues. With an electrifying live show and a reputation for unmatched musical prowess, the Jamie McLean Band will deliver a powerhouse 90-minute set to set the stage for the evening. Because the Bicentennial is a celebration of Madison’s community, the festival will proudly feature a robust lineup of local talent throughout the afternoon and into the evening: Alanna McDowall: Opening the stage and officially kicking off the festival ceremonies with a performance of the National Anthem. The Scranton Strummers: Taking the stage first, this beloved local ukulele ensemble will bring a light, joyful acoustic sound to the Surf Club. School of Rock House Band: Showcasing the region's most impressive young musical talent, the House Band will take the stage with a high-energy set of classic and contemporary rock anthems. RePlay: A five-piece staple of the local music scene—featuring guitars, keyboards, and drums—fan-favorites RePlay will deliver a crowd-pleasing set of hits guaranteed to get the afternoon crowd on their feet and dancing. The North Madison Congregational Drumming Circle (NMCC Drummers): Closing out the event in spectacular fashion, the NMCC Drummers will take to the beach right at 7:00PM to lead a community drum circle and formally "drum up the moon" as the strawberry moon rises over Long Island Sound. "Music is at the heart of any great celebration, and we couldn't be more excited to have a true Madison native like Kaleb coming home to headline our 200th anniversary," said Ryan Duques, Treasurer of the Madison Bicentennial Committee. "From our incredible local groups to our national touring acts, this is a lineup built to bring the whole town together." The Rising Strawberry Moon Festival is free and open to the public. Parking at the Madison Surf Club for the festival is available to attendees with a valid beach pass or proof of residency (parking via proof of residency instead of a pass is only valid for the day of the festival). For all other guests, free public transportation shuttles will be provided from public parking lots in downtown Madison. Additional details regarding the shuttle schedule, participating food trucks, festival games, and other exciting activities will be posted on www.MadisonCT.org/Madison200 as they become available. SCHEDULE 12:30PM: Procession participants gather 12:45PM: March into the festival begins 1:00PM: National Anthem 1:05PM: Welcome, Ann Nyberg; Remarks, Peggy Lyons; Committee, Rosalyn Cama 1:10PM: Scranton Strummers 2:00PM: School of Rock Replay 3:30PM: Awards 4:00PM: Jamie McLean Band 5:30PM: Kaleb Cohen 7:00PM: North Madison Congregational Drumming Circle THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: ​​Liberty Bank Ascend Bank The Madison Foundation Webster Bank Warner Wealth Cama Collection Gaylord Sightline Wealth Advisors Essex Bank Minuteman Press Principle Wealth Mosquito Joe Davis Realty Scranton Library ​Donahue-D’Agostino Family Henry L Griggs III & Jill E Abramson Francis Brady, Fidelity Charitable Timothy Kearney, Kearney Insurance Agency, LLC Andrea SanMarco, Morgan Stanley Gift William & Laura Downes Ryan Duques Roslyn Gilhuly Al Goldberg Maryanne Harmuth Jeff Hubbard Christopher Kilbourne Peggy Lyons Barbara Naclerio Karin Peterson Allison Schroeder Amy Slawson-Fortin William Stableford Arthur Symonds Barbara and Terry Zemetis ...and many more! - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/madison/rising-strawberry-moon-festival/200030224406142 - **Event Categories**: festivals, music, entertainment, live-music, mid-autumn-festivals, food-drinks, contests, nonprofit, food-truck-festivals - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Madison - **state**: CT - **country**: United States - **location**: 87 Surf Club Rd, Madison, CT 06443-2909, United States - **lat**: 41.27287 - **long**: -72.6151 - **full address**: 87 Surf Club Rd, Madison, CT 06443-2909, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Rising Strawberry Moon Festival - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/8a9505529b03ec8aae6cf124ad0cf6771d9d0c472551581ff7099bd82acbaa91-rimg-w1200-h675-dcef695d-gmir?v=1782562681 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Rising Strawberry Moon Festival being held? - **A:** Rising Strawberry Moon Festival takes place on Sat, 27 Jun, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Sat, 27 Jun, 2026 at 07:30 pm at 87 Surf Club Rd, Madison, CT 06443-2909, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Rising Strawberry Moon Festival? - **A:** Rising Strawberry Moon Festival is organized by Madison 200 & America 250. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Rising Strawberry Moon Festival is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. 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. 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