World's Largest Brat Fest

press release: The World’s Largest Brat Fest in Madison announced that its Virtual Brat Fest fundraiser ended with $70,000 raised, thanks to sponsors and supporters throughout Wisconsin.

“Brat Fest held a Virtual Brat Fest which allowed the community to donate and choose their own virtual menu online. With over 600 individual donors, $36,300 was donated, plus generous 2020 sponsors matched those funds.  This resulted in total donations of  $70,000 made to Madison-area charities (distribution was based on what each partner raised during the 2019 event). "And Brat Fest is still working to find ways to continue to help our local charities this summer,” said Jeff Schroeter, Brat Fest Sponsorships & Media Coordinator. Schroeter continued, “Please check bratfest.com for details about these efforts in the coming weeks.”  Announcements will also be made on Brat Fest social media channels. “We want to thank our sponsors and entertainers for their continued support during these uncertain times,” added Schroeter.     

The World’s Largest Brat Fest will return May 28-30, 2021 on Willow Island at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison. Michael Alexander, Brat Fest music director, said, “We plan to announce our 2021 event headliners in January.”

As always, there will be plenty of family-friendly events including a carnival, fireworks, one of the state's largest volleyball tournaments, mascot races, 5K/10K run, plus many more events and tributes, and of course lots of sizzling Johnsonville brats.      

Please visit www.bratfest.com for the latest news about event dates and opportunities to continue to help Brat Fest to support local charities. A complete, updated listing of 2021 band performances, events, and food will also be available there.