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Good Neighbor Festival

WHERE:
Firemen’s Park

7400 Lee Street
Middleton, WI 53562

WHEN:
August 23, 2024 - August 25, 2024

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Start:
August 23, 2024
End:
August 25, 2024
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https://goodneighborfestival.com/

Illustration of a red circus tent with flags, featuring the text "The Greatest Show in Town" and "Middleton Good Neighbor Festival," accompanied by stars. Enjoy live music and join the parade for a day of fun!Grab your family and friends and make plans to come to the “The Greatest Show in Town”!  This year’s circus theme is sure to be a fun time for the everyone with the live bands, family activities, art & craft fair, a 5k run/walk and TWO parades!

We look forward to seeing you center ring at the 2024 Good Neighbor Festival!

Friday, August 23

Kiddie Parade – 5 p.m. lineup; 5:30 p.m. start (sponsored by Infinity Martial Arts)

VFW Auxiliary Carnival – 5-11 p.m., tickets are $1 each (rides are 3-4 tickets)

Live on Stage: The Mascot Theory – 5-7 p.m.

Infinity Martial Arts Demo – 5:45 p.m.

Kids Games – 5:45-6:30 p.m.

Bingo – 6-9 p.m. (Middleton Ford Tent)

Animal Crackers movie – 6:30-8 p.m. (sponsored by Bishop’s Bay)

Live on Stage: Super Tuesday – 8 p.m. to Midnight

“The Greatest Showman” movie – 8:30-10:30 p.m. (sponsored by Bishop’s Bay)

Food Vendors List

Two people stand in front of a carnival game booth holding prizes at the Good Neighbor Festival. The booth is decorated with colorful lights and stuffed animals, while live music plays in the background and other festival-goers enjoy the festivities.

Saturday, August 24

Family Fun Zone with Middleton Public Library – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (sponsored by Friends of the Middleton Public Library)

5k Run/Walk – 9:30 a.m. (sponsored by Lake Ridge Bank)

Live on Stage: Panchromatic Steel – 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. (Main Stage)

Art and Craft Fair – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (sponsored by Lion’s Club)

Funny Faces Face Painting – 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

VFW Auxiliary Carnival – 11 a.m.-11 p.m., tickets are $1 each (rides are 3-4 tickets)

Middleton Rec Dancers – 11 a.m. to Noon (Shelter Stage)

Bingo – 1-4 p.m. (Middleton Ford Tent)

Expressively You Caricatures – 1-5 p.m.

Carnival Unlimited Ride Wristbands – on sale at noon, goes 1-5 p.m., $25

Infinity Martial Arts Demo – 2:30 p.m.

Willy Street Co-op Perks Passes – 2:30-5:30 p.m., available for 50% off festival food (details at vendor)

Live on Stage: The Jimmys – 2:30-6:30 p.m. (Main Stage)

Bingo – 6-9 p.m. (Middleton Ford Tent)

Movie: Madagascar 3 – 6:30-8:30 p.m., (sponsored by Bishops Bay)

Silent Disco – 7-9:30 p.m.

Live on Stage: The Love Monkeys – 7:30-11:30 p.m. (Main Stage)

Food Vendors List

 

A band performs on an outdoor stage with a female lead singer, a drummer, and two guitarists. Yellow stage lights and smoke effects enhance the scene at the Good Neighbor Festival, turning the live music into a mesmerizing experience.

Sunday, August 25

Art and Craft Fair – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

VFW Auxiliary Carnival – 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., tickets are $1 each (rides are 3-4 tickets)

Festival Parade – Noon, runs the length of Franklin Avenue then turns north on Parmenter Street to Lee Street

Expressively You Caricatures – 1-5 p.m.

Funny Faces Face Painting – 1-5 p.m.

Bingo – 1-4 p.m. (Middleton Ford Tent)

Infinity Martial Arts Demo – 1:30 p.m.

Live on Stage: The Red Hot Horn Dogs – 1:30-5:30 p.m. (Main Stage)

Good Neighbor Festival Awards – begins at about 3 p.m., winners of the parade and Good Neighbor Award winners

Food Vendors List

 

The Middleton Good Neighbor Festival is put on by a group of dedicated volunteers from Middleton service clubs and nonprofit organizations.  When you come to the festival, you’re supporting the good works these groups do in the community!

 

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