Gandy Dancer Festival
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Soggy Prairie on stage.
Soggy Prairie
Mazomanie has snagged a big headliner for this year’s Gandy Dancer fest: The Kody Norris Show, who made their Grand Ole Opry debut in 2023 and snagged Entertainer of the Year at the Society for the Preservation of Bluegrass Music of America awards. The lineup also includes a collaboration by The High 48s with singer-songwriter Becky Schlegel; Kentuckians The Kevin Prater Band; and Wisconsin is ably represented by The MilBillies and Soggy Prairie. The concert is ticketed, but the day also includes free historical exhibits and kids' activities. Find the schedule below.
Soggy Prairie 11 a.m., The MilBillies 1 p.m., Kevin Prater Band 3 p.m., Becky Schlegel & the High 48s 5 p.m., Kody Norris Show 7 p.m. Main stage admission is $15 in advance, or $20 at the gate.
Free Family Friendly activities:
- Black Earth Children's Museum - face painting, balloon animals, and more! 12-3pm
- Cross Plains Lions Club - mini-train rides 12-3pm
- Insect, Bug, and Butterfly Exhibit w/Dan Capps; 12-4pm
- NEW this year - Bluegrass Harmony Workshop w/Sandhill Strangers, 3-4pm, followed by open jam 4-6:30pm
- NEW this year - Mazomanie Historical Society Lecture - History of Mazomanie
- Midwest Microcar Museum
Food/beverage:
- Potosi Rolling Bar
- Several local food vendors (tacos, burgers, pulled pork, pies, and much more)
- Kettle Corn and fresh squeezed lemonade