Monroe Street Festival

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Dynae Allice Photography

Sidewalk displays and folks on the sidewalk.

A past Monroe Street Festival.

media release: This year we'll celebrate the 46th annual Monroe St. Festival on Saturday, September 21. This event is one of our biggest days of the year, with ten or more tables of bargains in front of the store and lots more inside.

1700 Block

10am - 3pm 40th annual Monroe Street Library League Book Sale, Monroe St. Library

10am – 5pm Lyna Boba truck – a Monroe Street Farmers Market Vendor!

10am – 5pm Lily’s Magical Treats – A Monroe Street Farmers Market Vendor!

10am – 5pm Artsy Fartsy – Local garden coach – Burda Growing Better -  will be sharing her knowledge of autumn planters. Fall plants and planting supplies will be available for purchase. 

10am – 5pm Friends of Lake Wingra informational booth

10am – noon Orange Tree Imports - Free face painting with Kinga of Radiant Smiles and balloon twisting by Seldon

1pm – 3pm Orange Tree Imports - Free balloon art by Tami of Funny Faces

10am – 5pm Art Gecko – Outdoor display of jewelry, textiles, and home décor. Music by DJ ChellChill, WORT radio “On the Horizon” host

10am – 5pm Garth’s Brew Bar – Pick-up and/or drop-off the Festival Scavenger Hunt for a chance to win Monroe Street Gift Certificates!

10am – 1pm Monroe Street Art Center – Drop-In Art Workshop

1800 Block

10am – 5pm D-Chai Thai Massage - $20 for 10-minute massage

10am – 5pm Pizza Brutta – Pizza Oven (in front of Barriques)

10am – 5pm Katy’s American Indian Arts – moving sale

10am – 5pm Calabash – Outdoor specials 

10am – 5pm I’m Board Games and Family Fun– Outdoor games

10am – 5pm Kettle Black Kitchen (KBK) – Food and drink specials

10am – 5pm Urban League – Voter Awareness

10am – 5pm Bloom Bake Shop – Bloom Bus selling seasonal pastries and beverages and Whipoorwill Farm will be selling seasonal flowers. 

10am – 5pm Mystery to Me – Sidewalk sale, $1.00 wrapped books! Plus, Challenge the author! Pick-up and/or drop-off the Festival Scavenger Hunt for a chance to win Monroe Street Gift Certificates.

MONROE STREET at Harrison Street 

10 am – 5pm Balloon Arch and Celebrations Selifes Station

10:00-11:00 A special walkabout appearance by Henry the Lion from Vilas Zoo

10:30: Fire Engine from Station #4, and police vehicle

Monroe Commons - Music sponsored by Thrivent

10am Theremin Music with Mushka

11am Fixed Income – Rock and Roll from the '60s and '70s 

Noon Dave Landau – Participative Children’s Music

1pm Grand Aul Day – Irish Music

2:30 pm Toco Beach Steelpan - Steel Drum Trio

4pm Mad City Funk – Classic Funk, R&B, Soul and Blues

1900 Block

10am – 5pm Frios Pops – A Monroe Street Farmers Market Vendor

10am – 3pm Alvarado Real Estate Group – Mini-carnival with games, free cotton candy, popcorn and prizes. Sponsored by Creando Exploratorium and Alvarado Real Estate Group. 

10am – 5pm Gallo Men’s Clothier – a new Monroe Street Business!

10am – 5pm Strictly Discs – record sale

10am – 5pm Hive – end of summer sale all weekend

10am – 5pm Nakoma Hardwoods – a Monroe Street Farmers Market Vendor! 

10am – 5pm Jonie & Libs Reusables – a Monroe Street Farmers Market Vendor! 

10am – 5pm Deliciouser – a Monroe Street Farmers Market Vendor!

10am – 5pm One & Only – food and drink specials

10am – 5pm Taco Taberna – food and drink specials

10am – 5pm ReiCovery, Reiki and Spiritual Counseling – Receive a promo code for 50% off a 45 minute Reiki treatment. Erin will be sharing simple tools and illustrations for kids and adults to manage energetic health in a hectic world. Free gift for attendees!

10am – 5pm Good Day Shop – shop a special vintage clothing popup with local vintage curators in our outdoor tent

2500 Block

10am – 5pm Lauer Realty Sponsored Lounge – grab a bite to eat on the street, and then relax with family, friends and neighbors. Play bowling and bocce ball.

10am – 5pm Sunne Boutique – End of season sale plus free face tattoos

10am – 5pm That Batch Bakery – a Monroe Street Farmers Market Vendor!

10am to 5pm Dell Prairie Kettle Corn – A Monroe Street Farmers Market Vendor!

10am Collectivo - Pick-up and/or drop-off the Festival Scavenger Hunt for a chance to win Monroe Street Gift Certificates.

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11am– 4pm Bouncy Castle – Sponsored by Chocolate Shoppe

1pm – 3pm Free balloon art by Tami of Funny Faces

11am Mideast Salsa – North African Salsa Music

12 noon Madison West Dance Team and the Madison Royals

12:30 Scandinavian Old Time Dance

1:30 Morris Dancers

3 pm Trinity Irish Dancers

Other neighborhood highlights:

8am – 2pm Dudgeon Monroe Neighborhood - The Social Justice Committee of the Dudgeon Monroe Neighborhood Association has designated September 21 as their “R” Sales Project to Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle by holding a yard/garage sale.