Welcome to the Fitchburg Days 2009 website!  


Special Thanks to our 2008 Emerald Isle Sponsors, Fitchburg Community & Economic Development Authority, Zimbrick at Fish hatchery Road, Coldwell Banker Success Realty, WKOW-TV and Thundercat Fireworks. Also, thanks to our Harp level sponsors, EJ Plesko and Associates, tingalls dzyn, Oak Bank, The Great Dane, First Choice Dental, Capital Brewery and Sprint Print.


The Committee is working very hard on planning the 2009 festival.  Of course, we could use your help!  If you are interested in volunteering or joining our board, please contact Jay Allen at 608-438-9261.


The festival will be May 15, 16, and 17, 2009.  Stay tuned for further details!



Friday - 2008 - Fireworks, Carnival, Food, Music

The festival begins with a BANG! The Fitchburg Days Fireworks Show is a powerful presentation that will be seen and heard throughout the city. Don't forget, all three days will feature carnival rides, and, of course, fantastic food and music in the entertainment tent.

Saturday - 2008 - Irish entertainment, Cultural Tent

The Cultural Tent offers workshops and performances in music, art,
dance, and language, all of which showcase the richness of the Irish
culture. Ever really wanted to curse at someone! Well, no one does it
better than the Irish. Stop by and learn a few Gaelic sayings that are
sure to make you feel better. Maybe it's a song or the sweet sound of
the Irish harp that will do the trick. The music on hand this year is
sure to delight, with many favorite local musicians sharing their talent
and love of Irish music. If kicking up your heels is more your style,
you'll have plenty of opportunity to get the heart pumping with
workshops in ceili and set dancing. These styles of Irish dance are
guaranteed to get you moving and having a great time. If your tastes
run more toward the less physical past times, you'll find lots to do!
Visit and try your hand at spinning, weaving, creating a St. Brigid's
cross, or locating your ancestors with the help of expert genealogists,
learn about the Fitchburg Irish from folks of the Fitchburg Historical
Society, or hear about an archaeological dig in Ireland!

Whatever your interest in Irish traditions, you'll find it at this
year's Cultural Tent.

Sunday - 2008 - Latino Day -- Outdoor Games and Wristband Day at the Carnival

The food, games, and music continue! All-day wrist band carnival rides for $20. Perfect time to bring the kids out! We have three trolley tours of Historic Fitchburg beginning at 11:00 am, a Tug-of-War demonstration at 1:00 pm, and the annual Police Auction at 2:00 pm.


We have something for everyone on Sunday!

Food

In the past year we have had the tremendous growth of fine restaurants in our community. Fitchburg Days will highlight these restaurants and their cuisine at our three day festival along with our non profit organizations and churches.

Children's Activities

All weekend long, enjoy various activities in the Children's Tent throughout the weekend, as well as carnival games and crafts will keep the kids entertained for hours. Carnival games are one game for one ticket or three games for two tickets. Free face painting and balloon anmials at various times as well!

Volunteers Needed

It takes many people to make this festival successful and we would like to invite you to volunteer your time to help with the festival this year. It feels great to be involved with community events like this so please click here to sign up (and register and sign up for volunteer positions).

Sponsorship Opportunities

Click here to find out more about being a sponsor of Fitchburg Days

See You there!!

Sponsors

Emerald Isle Sponsors:
Fitchburg Community & Economic Development Authority Zimbrick Inc. Coldwell Banker-Sveum Realty WKOW-TV 27 Thundercat Fireworks

Harp Sponsors:
Oak Bank E.J. Plesko & Associates, Inc. Capital Brewery Tingalls Dzyn, LLC Great Dane Brew Pub SprintPrint First Choice Dental

Claddagh Sponsors:
Heartland Financial, USA Axley Brynelson LLP Skala & Associates, LLC Appliance Pros Park Bank Celtic Cultural Center Chapel Valley Communicty Church Quality Inn & Suites Leisure Threads