Join us for a weekend of fun, food, and festivities at WaunaFest! 

This fun community tradition brings together family and friends for exciting carnival rides, nightly live music, a lively parade, thrilling sports tournaments, and activities for the whole family to enjoy.  Don't miss out on one of Waunakee's biggest celebrations-mark your calendar and be part of the WaunaFest experience!

Schedule of Events:

Thursday, July 24, 2025

12:00 pm - 4:00 pm: Wenzel Amazements Carnival and Midway

Wristbands can be purchased in advance for $20 at the Village Mall parking lot Monday, July 21 through Wednesday (4-8 PM) and Thursday, (Noon-4 PM). Wristbands available at the door. Wristbands can be used for unlimited carnival riding on Thursday (4-8 PM) OR Saturday (1-5 PM) OR Sunday (1-5 PM). Limit: one wristband per day.

5:00 pm - 10:00 pm: American Legion Tent
Located behind food tent stalls. IDs checked upon entry. Drink tickets for sale at booth inside.

5:00 pm: Springfield Community Club Concession Stand
6:00 pm - 11:00 pm: Chamber Beer Garden

Located between softball diamonds. IDs check upon entry. Drink tickets for sale at booth inside.
ATM inside tent along with Free Play TouchTunes Music sponsored by Badger Amusements

Friday, July 25, 2025

Wenzel Amazements Carnival and Midway

Wristbands can be purchased in advance for $20 at the Village Mall parking lot Monday, July 21 through Wednesday (4-8 PM) and Thursday, (Noon-4 PM). Wristbands available at the door. Wristbands can be used for unlimited carnival riding on Thursday (4-8 PM) OR Saturday (1-5 PM) OR Sunday (1-5 PM). Limit: one wristband per day.

3:30 pm - 6:30 pm: WaunaFest Run Packet Pick Up
Located at the Waunakee Village Center Gym

5:00 pm: Hungry? Available Food:
Located in large tents set up by Legion Tent near splash pad and playground equipment.

5:00 pm - 8:00 pm: Face Painting
Antsy Pants Paints is back for another year of amazing, bringing their dazzling face painting - be transformed! 

5:00 pm - 8:00 pm: Balloon Sculpting
Catch Neil the Real Deal Balloon Twister creating incredible balloon art that's sure to wow!  

5:00 pm - 12:00 am: Chamber Beer Garden
Located between softball fields IDs checked upon entry. Drink tickets for sale at table inside.
ATM inside tent along with Free Play TouchTunes Music sponsored by Badger Amusements.

5:00 pm - 1:00 am: American Legion Tent
Located behind food tent stalls. IDs checked upon entry. Drink tickets for sale at booth inside.

7:00 pm - 11:00 pm: Live Music: Retro Specz
Dance into nostalgia with Retro Specz, a high-energy Madison-based cover band delivering your favorite hits from the '70s, '80s, and beyond! IDs checked upon entry. Drink tickets available at table inside.

9:00 pm - 12:30 am: Live Music: Super Tuesday
Get ready to rock-join us at the American Legion Tent for an electrifying performance by Madison's favorite cover band, Super Tuesday! IDs checked upon entry. Drink tickets for sale at booth inside.

Saturday, July 26, 2025

7:30 am: 46th Annual WaunaFest Run
Starting at the Waunakee Village Park at 333 S Main St, be part of the 10 Mile, 5K, 2 Mile Walk or Kiddy Run! 

9:00 am - 3:00 pm: Arts and Craft Fair
There is something for everyone at the Arts and Craft Fair held at Centennial Park. Check out all the handmade goods and one-of-a-kind gifts created by local talent .

Cornhole Tournament
Check-in 10:00 am; Play at 11:00am

Step up and show off your tossing skills by joining the fun at our Cornhole Tournament-everyone's welcome to compete for bragging rights and great prizes!

8:30 am: WaunaSpike Tournament
A competitive summer tradition open to ALL ages! Pool play starts at 8:30 am finishing at 1:00 pm. Followed by Play-offs and final from 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm. 

10:00 am - 1:00 am: American Legion Tent
Located behind food stalls. IDs check upon entry. Drink tickets for sale at booth inside.

11:00 am: Food Tent
Located in large tents set up by Legion Tent near splash pad and playground equipment.
Sponsor: Waunakee Community Service Groups

11:00 am - 6:00 pm: Inflatable Games
Free fun for the kid in all of us - check out the inflatable games at the basketball court!

11:00 am - 7:00 pm: Face Painting
Antsy Pants Paints is back for another year of amazing, bringing their dazzling face painting - be transformed!

11:00 am - 7:00 pm: Balloon Sculpting
Catch Neil the Real Deal Balloon Twister creating incredible balloon art that's sure to wow!

Magic Show
1:00 pm, 2:00 pm, 3:00 pm
James the Magician will be have you asking “how did he do that” three times today! Stop by and be amazed.

7:00 pm - 11:00 pm: Live Music: Granny Shot Band
First time at WaunaFest! Granny Shot is a Madison-based cover bank playing all your favorite Alternative, Hard Rock, and Pop Punk hits from the 90s and 00s. Located between softball fields IDs check upon entry to Chamber Beer Garden. Drink tickets for sale at table inside.

9:00 pm - 12:30 am: Live Music: Road Trip
Turn up the fun with Madison's own Road Trip, delivering high-energy hits and nonstop cover hits. IDs check upon entry to American Legion Tent. Drink tickets for sale at booth inside.

11:00 pm - 12:00 am: Chamber Beer Garden
Located between softball fields IDs check upon entry. Drink tickets for sale at table inside.

Wenzel Amazements Carnival and Midway
Wristbands can be purchased in advance for $20 at the Village Mall parking lot Monday, July 21 through Wednesday (4-8 PM) and Thursday, (Noon-4 PM). Wristbands available at the door. Wristbands can be used for unlimited carnival riding on Thursday (4-8 PM) OR Saturday (1-5 PM) OR Sunday (1-5 PM). Limit: one wristband per day.

Sunday, July 27, 2025

8:00 am: American Legion Car, Truck and Motorcycle Show
A beloved tradition sponsored by the American Legion, it features classic and unique cars, with owners on hand to share their stories. Located at Centennial Park

10:00 am - 5:00 pm: American Legion Tent
Located behind food stalls. IDs check upon entry. Drink tickets for sale at booth inside.

10:30 am: WaunaFest Parade
Join Us Entering or Spectating the WaunaFest parade. Sunday morning the parade steps off at 10:30 traveling from the American Legion down Main St and turning to Centennial Park

11:00 am: Chamber Beer Garden
Located between softball fields IDs check upon entry. Drink tickets for sale at table inside.
ATM inside tent along with Free Play TouchTunes Music sponsored by Badger Amusements

11:00 am - 3:00 pm: Balloon Sculpting
Catch Neil the Real Deal Balloon Twister creating incredible balloon art that's sure to wow! 

11:00 am - 3:00 pm: Face Painting
Antsy Pants Paints is back for another year of amazing, bringing their dazzling face painting - be transformed!

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm: Live Music
Get read to polka once again with the Dave Austin Band - a WaunaFest favorite for years.
Join Us Entering or Spectating the WaunaFest parade. Sunday morning the parade steps off at 10:30 traveling from the American Legion down Main St and turning to Centennial Park

Wenzel Amazements Carnival and Midway
Wristbands can be purchased in advance for $20 at the Village Mall parking lot Monday, July 21 through Wednesday (4-8 PM) and Thursday, (Noon-4 PM). Wristbands available at the door. Wristbands can be used for unlimited carnival riding on Thursday (4-8 PM) OR Saturday (1-5 PM) OR Sunday (1-5 PM). Limit: one wristband per day.

Date:
July 24 - 27, 2025

Location:
Centennial Park
901 S Holiday Dr, 
Waunakee, WI 53597

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