# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Disability Proud Festival 
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 01 Aug, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 01 Aug, 2026 at 04:00 pm
- **Event Description**: The Disability Proud Festival is a community celebration that recognizes disability as a natural and valuable part of human diversity. The festival brings together people with disabilities, families, advocates, organizations, and community members to celebrate inclusion, accessibility, and the accomplishments of the disability community.

Inspired by the broader Disability Pride movement—which honors the history, culture, and civil rights of people with disabilities—the festival creates a welcoming space where everyone can learn, connect, and celebrate together. Disability Pride events grew in part from the legacy of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a landmark civil rights law passed in 1990 that protects equal access and opportunities for people with disabilities. 

At the festival, attendees can experience a variety of activities that highlight the talents, voices, and resources within the disability community. These include live entertainment, accessible recreation, community resource booths, family-friendly activities, and opportunities to connect with disability-led businesses and organizations. 

More than just an event, the festival is an opportunity to promote understanding, celebrate identity, and build a stronger, more inclusive community where people of all abilities can participate fully.

ASL interpreters on site for event!

Get Involved!

Become a vendor! >> https://forms.gle/3J5jbyazps6FLc8Z9

Host an Activity Booth >> https://forms.gle/yuwcy8oQFnfL9VPy7

Host a Resource Booth >> https://forms.gle/S7aCahu1UUQBaRqq8

Volunteer! >> https://signup.com/go/GgbCfcp

Roll & Stroll for Independence 5k sign up >> https://runsignup.com/Race/WI/Plover/RollStrollForIndependence

Sponsor our event! >> Contact dwigington@milc-inc.org

We already have an amazing lineup coming together, including:
?️ Unique vendors featuring:
✨ Crochet plushies & flowers
✨ Handmade leather bags
✨ Crystal & resin creations
✨ Woodworking & disability-friendly crafts
✨ Pottery, rock art, jewelry, baked goods, plants & more!

? Delicious food trucks:
Stevie’s Food Truck • Wisco Eatery • Tommy’s Tamales

? Entertainment & activities:
? DJ Buffet
? Karaoke
? Kite flying
? Dancing
? Balloon animals
?️ Temporary tattoos
? Sensory tent

♿ Adapted recreation opportunities:
? Sit volleyball
? Pickleball
? Hiking
? Biking
? Kayaking
? Roll & Stoll for Independence 5k

We’ll also have valuable disability resources, community organizations, and opportunities to connect, learn, and celebrate together.

? A special thank you to our incredible sponsors for helping make Disability Proud possible:

? Platinum Sponsor
Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin

? Gold Sponsors
Crockett Septic • Lakeland Care • Wispact • Woodstreet Rentals

? Silver Sponsors
Delta Dental of Wisconsin • Associated Bank • Access Elevator, Inc.

? Bronze Sponsor
Nicolet National Bank

? In-Kind Sponsors & Supporters
Northwood Peddle and Paddle • The Hostel Shoppe • Spokes Fighting Strokes • Mada • myTEAM TRIUMPH
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/plover/disability-proud-festival/200029880660826
- **Event Categories**: festivals, sports, food-drinks, trips-adventures, karaoke, music, art, nonprofit, trekking
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 340

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Plover
- **state**: WI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Lake Pacawa
- **lat**: 44.448006764577
- **long**: -89.527505307855
- **full address**: Lake Pacawa, 3400 Hoover Ave, Plover, WI 54467-3974, United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Disability Proud Festival
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/79c1c433d492693f21ddea0b2826a8105f10d1dc57edcc39d0326c57cf76be55-rimg-w1200-h675-dc025c8c-gmir?v=1785001934

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Disability Proud Festival  being held?
  - **A:** Disability Proud Festival  takes place on Sat, 01 Aug, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 01 Aug, 2026 at 04:00 pm at Lake Pacawa, 3400 Hoover Ave, Plover, WI 54467-3974, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Disability Proud Festival ?
  - **A:** Disability Proud Festival  is organized by Midstate Independent Living Choices, Inc..
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Disability Proud 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 Plover, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 340+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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