Here’s a curated list of the major Madison, WI events happening this weekend.
Concerts, Musicals, Other Performances
- Dane Dances: 5:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 18 at Monona Terrace
- MadLit: 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 18 on 100 block of State Street
Festivals, Expos, Community Events
- Sun Prairie Sweet Corn Festival: Wednesday, Aug. 16 through Sunday, Aug. 20 at Angell Park
- Schenks Corners Block Party: 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 18 and 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 19 at Schenk’s Corners
- Agora Art Fair: 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 19 at the Agora (Fitchburg)
- Africa Fest: 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 19 at McPike Park
- GeekCraft Expo: 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 19 and 10 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 20 at Alliant Energy Center
- Eken Park Festival: 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 19 at Eken Park
Parties, Galas, Food-Related Events
- Black Restaurant Week: Sunday, Aug. 13 through Sunday, Aug. 20 at various locations
- Seltzer & Cider Fest: 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 19 at Breese Stevens Field
Sports, Races
- Strides for Africa 5K: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 19 at McPike Park
- Mad-City Ski Team: 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 21 at Law Park
Photo by Night Owl City
Tags: downtown, Fitchburg, near east, north side, Sun Prairie
