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:
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.
