Fireworks at a past World’s Largest Brat Fest.
Now that we’re finally past overnight freeze warnings (right…???), it’s time to consider summer plans. Getting out to bask in some community time rather than the glow of a screen is going to make you feel better. Maybe your happy place is a small town parade, a food tasting festival or a music lineup featuring bands you haven’t heard. Some summer events offer all three options. Grab a beer and something fried on a stick, shake it all up on a carnival ride, and walk it off at a craft fair or flea market.
Our annual roundup of summer fun is split between festivals in Madison and around Dane County, as well as those farther afield. We’re trying something a bit different this year in breaking up the calendar into sections to make it a bit easier to navigate, but we’ll also post the whole kit and kaboodle before long. And more detailed schedules for music-focused fests can be found as they are announced in the calendar listings and our music/arts summer calendar post, also coming soon. It’s advisable to check event websites and social media for schedule changes. Updates to these lists will continue all summer as more information is announced; changes and new events can be emailed to [email protected].
Dane County
May
WisCon: Annual science fiction convention with feminist/social justice focus, May 21-25, online, with guests of honor Darcie Little Badger, Premee Mohamed. wiscon.net…