Madison Good Neighbor Gathering

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Ntxhais Tsheej Haj Hmong dance team members on stage.

Ntxhais Tsheej Haj Hmong dance team members at a past Madison Good Neighbor Gathering.

(2024 Isthmus pick) This annual outdoor festival is programmed in favor of the kiddos, with interactive activities from Madison Children’s Museum, Wisconsin Science Festival, Vilas Zoo, Dane County Trash Lab, and more. There's also info tables from community organizations, food carts (but keeping with the family-friendly theme, no beer tent), and plenty of entertainment including Red Rose with Raquel Aleman, Black Power Dance and Ballet Folkorico. There’s even a talk for kids and families by Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway at 2 p.m. It’s hosted by Neighborhood House, New Culture Church and six neighborhood associations. Isthmus is a sponsor. Find more info at neighborhoodhousemadison.org.

media release: The Madison Good Neighbor Gathering planning team is excited to announce that this year's festival will take place on Sunday, September 7, 2025, from 12:00 to 4:00 PM at Brittingham Park in Madison! Please join us for a day of free activities for all ages! 

Our festival fosters a sense of community by promoting active lifestyles, celebrating cultural diversity through music and art, and providing opportunities for youth and families to explore and engage with Madison. You play a valuable role in supporting local youth and families, and we would love for you to join us at GNG.

Music and Dance!

Bouncy Structure!

Climbing Wall!

Food Trucks!

Information Table!

Circus activities!

And More!

STAGE LINE UP

12:30pm | Japanese Drummers

1pm | Hmong Dancers

1:30pm | Rally for the Mayor!

2pm | Ballet Folklorico

4pm | Francis Mederno