Welcome to the Fitchburg Days 2011 website!
We're working on putting together another fantastic, jam-packed Fitchburg Days. On Friday, there will be Irish Dancers and your favorite Irish Band. At 9:00 the skies will light up with fireworks by Krueger Pyrotechnics, followed by a rompin' good time with Pat McCurdy. Saturday features music by The Jimmys and LUBE. Come join us for Fiesta Hispana on Sunday with wonderful music and entertainment. All three days feature thrilling carnival rides, a children's tent with tons of fun activities for kids of all ages and food by many local vendors. We can't do this without the help of volunteers. Our volunteer site is up and running now, so click on the link to the right to spend a little time volunteering and a lot of time having fun. We're also working hard for sponsors to make this the best Fitchburg Days ever!
Friday - 2011- Fireworks, Carnival, Food, Irish Entertainment, Children's Tent
Friday will be a day of celebrating our Irish heritage with many favorite local musicians sharing their talent and love of Irish music. The afternoon starts with the Trinity Irish Dancers, followed by your favorite Irish band Green Tea. At 9, there will be the annual Fitchburg Days Fireworks Show – a powerful presentation that will be seen and heard throughout the city. Ending the night with a wild BANG! will be Wisconsin’s own Pat McCurdy who will be on the main stage from 9:30 to midnight. Don't forget, all three days will feature carnival rides,fantastic food and music in the entertainment tent.
The Children's Tent theme will be Family Fun Night. Activities run from 4pm to 8pm and include a reading corner, helium balloons, arts and crafts, children's games, making ancestry flags and bubble
making mania.
Saturday - 2011- Carnival, Food, Henry Vilas Zoo, Music, Children's Tent
The fun continues with the carnival rides, fantastic food and music in the entertainment tent.
The music on hand this year is sure to delight! At 4:30 we'll feature The Jimmys - a rockin' 8-piece blues band. At 8pm we'll feature LUBE a 5-piece classic and original rock band that's sure to keep you dancin' all night!
Staff from the Henry Vilas Zoo Education Pavilion will be on hand from 1pm to 7pm. Activities will include a tattoo station, trading cards and an assortment of animals throughout the day. Don't miss it!
The Children's Tent theme will be Children of the World. Activities run from 12pm to 4pm and include a reading corner, helium balloons, arts and crafts, children's games, face painting, making ancestry flags and bubble making mania. Come visit Lady Bug the Clown and see her beautiful balloon sculptures! Don't miss Art Shegonee, a Native American dancer from 1pm to 2pm!
Sunday - 2011 - Fiesta Hispana, Carnival, Food, Music, Children's Tent
We'll be celebrating Fiesta Hispana on Sunday! The fun continues with the carnival rides, fantastic food and music in the entertainment tent. Sunday is Wristband Day at the carnival - unlimited rides for just $20!
The entertainment on the main stage features a variety of music and dancers.
The Children's Tent theme will be Fiesta!. Activities run from 12pm to 4pm and include a reading corner, helium balloons, face painting, arts and crafts, children's games, making ancestry flags and bubble
making mania. Come visit Lady Bug the Clown and see her beautiful balloon sculptures!
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, that will keep the kids entertained for hours. Free face painting and balloon animals 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
