# Festivals in Waunakee 2026 | Culture & Street Fairs

- **Subtitle**: Your guide to festivals in Waunakee 2026 — cultural celebrations, street fairs and food festivals. Find dates, locations and what to expect.
- **Category**: Festivals
- **Type**: category

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## Featured Events

- **Event Name**: Northeast Wisconsin Dragon Boat Festival
  - **Description**: @followers
🐉 Save the Date: The Dragon is Back! 🐉
After a one-year hiatus, the Northeast Wisconsin Dragon Boat Festival is officially returning! We’ve missed the rhythm of the drums and can't wait to see you back on the water.

🚣 What’s New?
Our Own Local
  - **Date**: Sat, 29 Aug at 10:00 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/oshkosh/northeast-wisconsin-dragon-boat-festival/200030117381343
  - **Venue**: Leach Ampitheater, Oshkosh, WI, United States, Wisconsin
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## About

The best things to do in the world include attending top-notch festivals in Waunakee. Be it a rocking music festival or scrumptious food festival in Waunakee, you will have a gala time of your life with a few of your close friends or your family. With the best of fun, entertainment, and food, the experience in festivals lets the enthusiasts immerse in the local culture and vibe. Ranging from the biggest outdoor beach parties to crazy music festivals, the festivals fall under various categories to suit everybody’s tastes. If you are looking for the best events and festivals in Waunakee listed on one platform - we have you covered.

Immerse yourself in the mega dance festivals, electrifying music festivals, theatre & film festivals, quirky local festivals and more with us!

## Festivals Events in Waunakee

- **Event Name**: Wauktoberfest
  - **Description**: The 21st annual Wauktoberfest! Listed as one of the best festivals and fares in Wisconsin by travel magazine!
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 85
  - **Date**: Sat Sep 12 2026 at 03:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/waunakee/wauktoberfest/200029770203626
  - **Venue**: Waunakee, Wisconsin
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- **Event Name**: Madison County LIVE @ Wauktoberfest
  - **Description**: https://www.madcounty.com/home

Madison County is a 7-piece country show band, based out of Madison, WI, that has evolved its high-energy, engaging show over the years to stay fresh and distinctive. They have been voted Local Group of the Year 9 years in
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 415
  - **Date**: Sat Sep 12 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sat Sep 12 2026 at 11:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/waunakee/madison-county-live-wauktoberfest/200029871547957
  - **Venue**: 802 S Century Ave., Waunakee, WI, United States, Wisconsin 53597
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, art, country-music-festivals
- **Event Name**: VO5 @ Wauktoberfest
  - **Description**: Based out of Madison, Wisconsin. Our goal is to make you dance.

Wauktoberfest info:
https://isthmus.com/events/wauktoberfest/

Bouncy House 4:30-7:00 PM

Richie Yurkovich & Polkarioty 4:30-7:00 PM: Richie Yurkovich & Polkarioty play a variety of
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 401
  - **Date**: Fri Sep 11 2026 at 07:45 pm – Fri Sep 11 2026 at 11:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/waunakee/vo5-wauktoberfest/200029893333718
  - **Venue**: 802 S Century Ave., Waunakee, WI, United States, Wisconsin 53597
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, art, fine-arts
- **Event Name**: Heritage Fest
  - **Description**: Start off the fall with a trip to the farm! Join us for Heritage Fest at Schumacher Farm Park to learn what it was like to be a kid living on a farm 100 years ago. Pet goats and donkeys, cuddle with rabbits, feed the chickens and horses, and learn to milk
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 218
  - **Date**: Sat Sep 19 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat Sep 19 2026 at 02:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/waunakee/heritage-fest/200029873392051
  - **Venue**: 5682 Highway 19 , Waunakee, WI, United States, Wisconsin 53597
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  - **Categories**: festivals, sports, workshops, live-music, trips-adventures, nonprofit, kids
- **Event Name**: David Austin Band at Wauktoberfest
  - **Description**: We'll finish out our 2026 Wauktoberfest Festival with some polka favorites and more!
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 11
  - **Date**: Sun Sep 13 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sun Sep 13 2026 at 09:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/waunakee/david-austin-band-at-wauktoberfest/200029841870430
  - **Venue**: 802 S Century Ave., Waunakee, WI, United States, Wisconsin 53597
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, festivals
- **Event Name**: Wauktoberfest Dachshund Dash
  - **Description**: Calling all Dachshunds!
Join the Wauktoberfest Dachshund Dash!
Dachshunds, get ready to show off your speed (and maybe your love for sausages) at the Wauktoberfest Dachshund Dash!

This fun race takes place on Sunday, September 13th at 3:00 PM on the Wauk
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 31
  - **Date**: Sun Sep 13 2026 at 03:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/waunakee/wauktoberfest-dachshund-dash/200029876909937
  - **Venue**: Wauktoberfest
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  - **Categories**: sports, dog, contests
- **Event Name**: Halloween at the Farm
  - **Description**: Join us at Schumacher Farm Park for an evening of Halloween fun! Wander the farmyard filled with storytellers, a witch's house, fortune tellers, games and crafts, marshmallow roasting, and balloon artists. Do a jig with the Waunakee High School Fiddle Ban
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 226
  - **Date**: Sat Oct 17 2026 at 04:00 pm – Sat Oct 17 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/waunakee/halloween-at-the-farm/200029873391842
  - **Venue**: 5682 Highway 19 , Waunakee, WI, United States, Wisconsin 53597
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  - **Categories**: halloween, art, workshops, music, fine-arts, entertainment, nonprofit
- **Event Name**: Community Pancake Breakfast - Pancakes & Planes!
  - **Description**: Sunday, September 20, 2026
7:30am to Noon
At the Waunakee Airport (1201 S Division Street)

RAIN OR SHINE

Hot Pancake Breakfast - PRICE TBD 
(previous year was $10 adults and $7 kids)

Go for an airplane ride for a soaring view of Madison & Waunakee
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 623
  - **Date**: Sun Sep 20 2026 at 07:30 am – Sun Sep 20 2026 at 12:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/waunakee/community-pancake-breakfast-pancakes-and-planes/200029936897520
  - **Venue**: 1201 S Division St, Waunakee Wi 53597
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  - **Categories**: nonprofit, kids
- **Event Name**: Richie Yurkovich & Polkarioty
  - **Description**: Richie Yurkovich and his band have been playing professionally for almost 50 years. Their performances have taken them throughout the United States where they have performed at numerous festivals, Oktoberfests, clubs, personal engagements, TV and radio sh
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 6
  - **Date**: Fri Sep 11 2026 at 04:30 pm – Fri Sep 11 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/waunakee/richie-yurkovich-and-polkarioty/200030244096103
  - **Venue**: 802 S Century Ave., Waunakee, WI, United States, Wisconsin 53597
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, festivals, oktoberfest
- **Event Name**: Waltzmeisters at Wauktoberfest
  - **Description**: Happy music for all occasions. A treat for dancing feet!
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 6
  - **Date**: Sun Sep 13 2026 at 10:45 am – Sun Sep 13 2026 at 01:45 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/waunakee/waltzmeisters-at-wauktoberfest/200030244096507
  - **Venue**: 802 S Century Ave., Waunakee, WI, United States, Wisconsin 53597
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## Trending Events in Waunakee

- **Event Name**: Wauktoberfest
  - **Description**: The 21st annual Wauktoberfest! Listed as one of the best festivals and fares in Wisconsin by travel magazine!
  - **Venue**: Waunakee, Wisconsin
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- **Event Name**: F* Cancer Ride
  - **Description**: Let’s cycle for a great cause.About this EventNEW DATE: October 11, 2026Cancer doesn’t fight fair — so we’re giving it the finger.Join us on a ride to honor and
  - **Venue**: Octopi Brewing
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- **Event Name**: Madison County LIVE @ Wauktoberfest
  - **Description**: https://www.madcounty.com/home

Madison County is a 7-piece country show band, based out of Madison, WI, that has evolved its high-energy, engaging show over the years to stay fresh and distinctive. They have been voted Local Group of the Year 9 years in
  - **Venue**: 802 S Century Ave., Waunakee, WI, United States, Wisconsin 53597
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- **Event Name**: 2026 Wauktoberfest Bacon, Bourbon & Cigars
  - **Description**: Calling all bourbon enthusiasts!
Smoky sips, savory bites, and smooth tunes on the Lone Girl Rooftop.

Over 20 bourbons to tantalize your taste buds.
A delectable spread of bacon-infused appetizers.
Live music by Josh Quinn, the “Best of Milwaukee” vocali
  - **Venue**: The Lone Girl Brewing Company
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- **Event Name**: VO5 @ Wauktoberfest
  - **Description**: Based out of Madison, Wisconsin. Our goal is to make you dance.

Wauktoberfest info:
https://isthmus.com/events/wauktoberfest/

Bouncy House 4:30-7:00 PM

Richie Yurkovich & Polkarioty 4:30-7:00 PM: Richie Yurkovich & Polkarioty play a variety of
  - **Venue**: 802 S Century Ave., Waunakee, WI, United States, Wisconsin 53597
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- **Event Name**: 2026 The WURST Beer Taste at Wauktoberfest
  - **Description**: The festivities kick off at 12:50 PM with the ceremonial BLESSING OF THE BEER!

Then, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM, it’s your chance to explore a paradise of over 100+ beers! Find your new favorites, chat with Wisconsin’s passionate brewers, and learn the secr
  - **Venue**: 802 S Century Ave., Waunakee, WI, United States, Wisconsin 53597
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- **Event Name**: End of Summer Day Camp
  - **Description**: This year, Infinity Martial Arts has you covered.

Our End of Summer Infinity Day Camp is designed to help students finish summer strong while preparing mentally and physically for the school year ahead. Through martial arts training,

leadership games, a
  - **Venue**: 217 S. Century Ave, Waunakee, WI, United States, Wisconsin 53597
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- **Event Name**: Heritage Fest
  - **Description**: Start off the fall with a trip to the farm! Join us for Heritage Fest at Schumacher Farm Park to learn what it was like to be a kid living on a farm 100 years ago. Pet goats and donkeys, cuddle with rabbits, feed the chickens and horses, and learn to milk
  - **Venue**: 5682 Highway 19 , Waunakee, WI, United States, Wisconsin 53597
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- **Event Name**: David Austin Band at Wauktoberfest
  - **Description**: We'll finish out our 2026 Wauktoberfest Festival with some polka favorites and more!
  - **Venue**: 802 S Century Ave., Waunakee, WI, United States, Wisconsin 53597
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Festivals events in Waunakee?
  - **A:** Wauktoberfest (Sat Sep 12 2026 at 03:00 pm at Waunakee, Wisconsin), Madison County LIVE @ Wauktoberfest (Sat Sep 12 2026 at 07:00 pm at 802 S Century Ave., Waunakee, WI, United States, Wisconsin 53597), VO5 @ Wauktoberfest (Fri Sep 11 2026 at 07:45 pm at 802 S Century Ave., Waunakee, WI, United States, Wisconsin 53597), Heritage Fest (Sat Sep 19 2026 at 10:00 am at 5682 Highway 19 , Waunakee, WI, United States, Wisconsin 53597), David Austin Band at Wauktoberfest (Sun Sep 13 2026 at 02:00 pm at 802 S Century Ave., Waunakee, WI, United States, Wisconsin 53597).
- **Q**: What Festivals events are happening in Waunakee in August 2026?
  - **A:** Northeast Wisconsin Dragon Boat Festival (Sat, 29 Aug at 10:00 am at Leach Ampitheater, Oshkosh, WI, United States, Wisconsin).
- **Q**: How can I find Festivals events in Waunakee?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Festivals events in Waunakee on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Festivals events in Waunakee?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Festivals events in Waunakee?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Festivals events in Waunakee include Waunakee, Wisconsin, 802 S Century Ave., Waunakee, WI, United States, Wisconsin 53597, 5682 Highway 19 , Waunakee, WI, United States, Wisconsin 53597.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Festivals events in Waunakee?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Festivals events in Waunakee include Copper Box, Wauktoberfest, Schumacher Farm Park.
- **Q**: Are there any online Festivals events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Festivals events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Festivals events in Waunakee?
  - **A:** Follow the Festivals category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Festivals events are listed in Waunakee.

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