Last week’s Shake the Lake was the lead-up to more 4th of July celebrations in the Madison, Wis., area. Here’s a look at the rest (date listed is when the fireworks show takes place), updated for 2017:
Event | When, where | Of Note |
Madison Mallards | July 1 & 4, Warner Park | Game time both nights is 5:05 p.m. |
Wilderness, Chula Vista, Mt. Olympus, Kalahari | July 2 & 4, Lake Delton | Almost all the major resorts are having their own fireworks displays (Chula Vista’s is on July 2) |
Monona Community Festival | July 4, Winnequah Park | Includes the Wisconsin Wife Carry Championship and an art fair |
DeForest Area 4th of July Celebration | July 4, Fireman’s Park | Includes a car show and free pony rides |
Shorewood Hills | July 4, Blackhawk Country Club | Includes a triathlon and adult water fight |
Maple Bluff Fest on the Fourth | July 4, Beach Park | Includes a 5K and “Battle of the Bluffs” softball game |
Waunaboom | July 4, Ripp Park | Includes an F-16 flyover |
Stoughton Fair | July 9, Mandt Park | Includes tractor pulls and pizza-eating contest |
Tags: DeForest, Lake Delton, Monona, near west, north side, Stoughton, Waunakee