Festival Foods Lights the Isthmus

media release: Festival Foods Lights The Isthmus, a one-of-a-kind Independence Day celebration, returns for a third year to Historic Breese Stevens Field on Saturday, July 1st, 2023. Festival Foods Lights The Isthmus is a ticketed event featuring local bands, food, beverages, and a resplendent 20 minutes fireworks show, launched from inside the stadium, behind the music stage. While fireworks will be visible from various points throughout the city, spectators will enjoy the best views from inside the iconic walls of Breese Stevens Field.

This family-friendly fireworks show is made possible through a generous sponsorship from Festival Foods. The event is produced by Big Top Events, operators of Breese Stevens Field. 

Gates for the event will open at 6 p.m. Music will start promptly when gates open. featuring an illustrious blend of musical acts. This year's entertainment will include the triumphant return of 2022’s headliner, Chippewa Valley's own Uncommon Denominator.

General admission tickets for Festival Foods Lights the Isthmus are  $12, while children under the age of 12 are free with a paying adult. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets to sit in the field. 

Tickets for the all-inclusive “Millipore Sigma Rooftop” (inside of the stadium) are available for $55. The Millipore Sigma Rooftop package includes: three beers per person, unlimited Pepsi products, and all you can eat stadium classics, starring the infamous Festival Foods’ Oktoberfest Brats!

“We couldn’t be more excited to continue our partnership with Festival Foods to bring inclusive, family-friendly entertainment and yet another incredible fireworks show to Historic Breese Stevens Field,” says Big Top Events General Manager, Tristan Straub. “We would like to express great gratitude and thanks to Festival Foods for continuing to make this event possible and to the surrounding neighborhood for working with us to create a unique, fun event in the heart of Madison.”

All spectators will have a chance to purchase pre-sale tickets at 2022 prices ($10 GA tickets and $50 Millipore Sigma Rooftop tickets) from February 10th at 8 a.m. - February 12th at 8 a.m. Tickets will officially go on sale on February 12 at 8 a.m., just in time for President Lincoln’s birthday. 

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