Annual Downtown Baraboo Events

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Baraboo Mystery Weekend: April 24 and 25
Spring Wine Walk: Friday, May 7, 2021
Spring Fair on the Square: Saturday, May 15, 2021
Summer Brew Ha-Ha: Friday, June 18, 2021
ArtJune: Saturday, June 19, 2021
Big Top Parade: Saturday, July 10, 2021
Sidewalk Sale & Made in Baraboo Market: August 13 and 14, 2021
Fall Fair on the Square: Saturday, October 9, 2021
Winter Wine Walk: Friday, November 29, 2021
Christmas Light Parade: Saturday, November 20, 2021

Fair on the Square

Saturday, May 15, 2021 • 9am to 4pm

Saturday, October 9, 2021 • 9am to 4pm

We invite you to spend a day in Downtown Baraboo at the Fair on the Square!

180+ artists and crafters, food, live music, farmers market and kids activities.
Shops and restaurants will be open with outdoor seating available on the courthouse lawn.

If you are interested in setting up at the Fair on the Square, visit our website: vendors.downtownbaraboo.com
Dates for the 2021 Fair on the Square are May 15th and October 9th
For more information, email: events@downtownbaraboo.com or download the application packet

Wine Walks

Friday, May 7 & Friday, Nov 19

Join Downtown Baraboo merchants for a Wine Tasting Tour! Each location will have two wines (1 ounce each). A note pad with a map will be provided for note taking. A taste of wine, some delicious treats and a leisurely stroll around downtown with your friends. Tickets go on sale at 9am exactly one month prior to the event at Bekah Kate's. This event sells out quickly, so be sure to purchase your tickets right away!

Tickets go on sale for the Spring Wine Walk Wednesday, April 7, 2021.
Tickets go on sale for the Winter Wine Walk Tuesday, October 19, 2021
Follow all the event details at Baraboo Wine Walk on Facebook.

Frequently Asked Questions

When are the Wine Walks?

The Downtown Baraboo Wine Walks are typically held the First Friday in May and the Friday before Thanksgiving.

When do tickets go on sale?

Tickets generally go on sale exactly one month before the event. There is usually a large line to buy tickets and at times there have been more people in line than tickets available.We would suggest that you get in line early!

Can I call or email to reserve tickets?

No, requests for tickets will not be taken by phone or email.

What if I lose my Wine Walk ticket?

Your Wine Walk ticket is just like cash. Lost tickets can not be replaced.

What if I can't come to the Wine Walk at the last minute? What can I do with my tickets?

You are welcome to turn the tickets in to Bekah Kate's, but they are non-refundable. Find some friends who didn't get tickets or have never been on the Wine Walk and give them a call! Or become a friend of the Downtown Baraboo Wine Walk on Facebook and let everyone know you have tickets available! You can also post there if you need tickets!

When can I pick up my glass?

You can pick up your glass starting at 9am at Bekah Kate's on the day of the wine walk. You must bring all of your tickets with you to pick up your glasses. You will receive one glass, one wristband and wine glass ring per ticket.

Where do I start the evening?

Once you have picked up your glass at Bekah Kate's, you can start at any location on the wine walk starting at 6pm!

What should I do if I have had too much to drink?

Please don't drive!! You can call a cab, we will provide several numbers you can call in your wine walk booklet.

Where can I buy the wines that are featured on the Wine Walk?

The majority of the wines featured on the Wine Walk are available at Bekah Kate's.

What are the rules I need to be aware of?

You must be 21 to attend the Wine Walk.
You must rinse and empty your wine glass before leaving each and every stop.
If you need a drink of water, drink it inside one of the locations. You may not have any liquid in your glass while on the city sidewalks in between stops!
Please...no strollers

Please help us to keep this event going by strictly following these rules.

What if I have questions while on the wine walk?

You can ask any of the staff at the participating businesses or one of our wine walk ambassadors who will be strolling around throughout the evening.

Some tips for making your evening more enjoyable...

Avoid waiting in line by picking up your glass and wristband anytime before 6:00 pm the day of the walk.
Write your name on the back of your booklet and wine glass ring, when there are lots of booklets and glasses floating around that look the same, if you set yours down you may not be able to find it.
Make a plan, sit down with your group and make a plan of the locations that you would like to visit. With over 25 locations on the Wine Walk it will be impossible to visit all of them in 3 hours, so choose locations that you have never been to or that have wines you are interested in tasting.
Wear comfortable shoes and dress weather appropriate, there is a good deal of walking outside during this event.
Choose a meeting location or route in case you get separated from your group.
If you make purchases (There are some GREAT sales on the route), ask the business to keep your bag behind the counter and pick it up at the end of the Wine Walk or the next day.
Come hungry, every location has fabulous food pairings to match their wines.
Provided you have your glass and wristband, you may start at any location at 6:00pm. Lots of groups start at the end or the beginning, so you can avoid crowded locations by starting somewhere in the middle.
Follow traffic pedestrian rules. Please only cross the streets at crosswalks.
Bring your ID. We will refuse to serve you if you cannot prove you are 21 years of age.
We will refuse to serve anyone who appears to be intoxicated.

Christmas Light Parade

Saturday, November 20 2021 • 6pm

See glittering lighted floats, reindeer and equestrian units, marching bands, and novelty units. Witness Santa as he lights the Official Downtown Baraboo Holiday Tree. After the parade, children and families are invited to visit with Santa and have their pictures taken. Get more ideas for enjoying the day on our blog.

Art June

Saturday, June 19, 2021

50 Midwest Artists, Food Vendors, Live Music and Kid's Activities - On the Square, Downtown Baraboo, WI

Anyone interested in setting up for ART JUNE should contact the Sauk County Art Association via their website: www.saukcountyartassociation.org

Sunday Market

Sundays, May 30 through October

The Downtown Baraboo Sunday Market includes Antique Dealers, Collectors, Artisans and Crafters selling their work on the streets of Downtown Baraboo. The Market will be open from 9am - 3pm.

The Baraboo Sunday Market starts Sunday, May 30, 2021

Stop by and check it out!

If you are interested in participating in the Sunday Market, please contact

Mary Hultman - Events Coordinator
downtownbaraboo@gmail.com

Brew-Ha-Ha

Friday, June 18, 2021

Join us for a Beer Tasting Tour at Select Downtown Baraboo Businesses

Downtown Baraboo Inc. hosts a Beer Walk each year on the last Friday in June. Taste fabulous Wisconsin Craft beers as you wander through Downtown Baraboo. Participating merchants offer two unique beers to sample. Local breweries will also be onsite pouring featured selections.

Brew Ha Ha ticket will go on sale in May at Bekah Kates (117 3rd Street) at 9am. Tickets may also be purchased online at EventBright.com one hour later.

We will also have Designated Driver tickets available for sale online and at Bekah Kates. (All event attendees, including designated drivers must be 21 years old and be prepared to be carded)

Brew Ha Ha Frequently Asked Questions

When will the Brew Ha Ha event be held?

The next Downtown Baraboo Brew Ha Ha will be held on June 18, 2021.

When do tickets go on sale?

Tickets generally go on sale at Bekah Kate's exactly one month before the event. Remember:

Tickets go on sale Tuesday, May 18 at 9am at Bekah Kate's. The remaining tickets will go on sale online at 10am.
Limit of 4 tickets per person.
Tickets are $25.00 each. Cash or Check only.
350 tickets available.
There is usually a large line to buy tickets, so we suggest that you get in line early!

Can I call or email to reserve tickets?

Requests for tickets will not be taken by phone or email but you may be able to purchase them online (This page will have the link when it is available).

Can I call or email to purchase tickets the day the tickets go on sale?

On the day that the tickets go on sale, and after everyone that was in line has been served, in-person, phone, and e-mail orders will be taken until all tickets have been sold.

What if I lose my Brew Ha Ha ticket?

Your Brew Ha Ha ticket is just like cash. Lost tickets can not be replaced.

What if I can't come to the Brew Ha Ha at the last minute? What can I do with my tickets?

You are welcome to turn the tickets in to Bekah Kate's, but they are non-refundable. We suggest that you find some friends who didn't get tickets or have never been on the Brew Ha Ha and give them a call!

When can I pick up my glass?

You can pick up your glass starting at 9am at Bekah Kate's on the day of the Brew Ha Ha. Remember:

You must bring all of your tickets with you to pick up your glasses.
You will receive one glass, one wristband and one ticket lanyard per ticket.

Where do I start the evening?

Once you have picked up your glass at Bekah Kate's, you can start at any location on the Brew Ha Ha starting at 6pm!

What should I do if I have had too much to drink?

Please don't drive!! Please call a cab or friend to drive you home.

Where can I buy the beers that are featured on the Brew Ha Ha?

Many of the beers featured on the Brew Ha Ha are available at Monks and Bekah Kate's.

What are the rules I need to be aware of?

You must be 21 to attend the Brew Ha Ha.
You must rinse and empty your glass before leaving each and every stop.
If you need a drink of water, drink it inside one of the locations. You may not have any liquid in your glass while on the city sidewalks in between stops!
Please...no strollers

Please help us to keep this event going by strictly following these rules.

What if I have questions while on the Brew Ha Ha?

You can ask any of the staff at the participating businesses or one of our Brew Ha Ha ambassadors who will be strolling around throughout the evening.

Big Top Parade

Saturday, July 10, 2021

Photo by Mike Johnsen

Ladies and gentlemen, children of all ages!

July 10th, 2021 the Baraboo Community will be alive with events and activities as we host our Annual Big Top Parade in downtown Baraboo.

For more information, visit BigTopParade.com or contact the Baraboo Area Chamber of Commerce at (608) 356-8333.

Photos by Bill Johnsen