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2026 Monona Community Festival
2026 Monona Community Festival
July 3rd & 4th @ Winnequah Park, Monona, WI
Get ready for the largest, longest-running, fun for everyone Independence Day festival in Dane County!
Celebrate with two unforgettable days of high energy live music from 5 stellar bands, flavor packed foods, lively team trivia, fabulous drag bingo, the crowd-favorite wife/partner carry championship, a multitude of family-friendly activities including a carnival, face painting, challenging climbing wall, bungee trampolines, children’s musician, engaging magic show and an exciting children’s parade!
New This Year: A 2-Day Art Fair! Explore incredible works from talented artists, discover one-of-a-kind treasures, and celebrate creativity like never before.
When the clock strikes 9:20pm our spectacular, sky-illuminating fireworks display will dazzle, boom, and light up the night in a breathtaking celebration! This year’s show will be one you will not forget!
Where is the festival?
The festival is located at Winnequah Park, 1055 Nichols Rd, Monona, WI 53716
Free street parking is available near the festival grounds. On July 4, single-side parking will be enforced on most streets near the festival. Please click here for more details.
When do the fireworks start?
Dusk – Around 9:20pm on July 4th.
