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Sun Prairie Library Events
2026-07-11, 2026-07-04, 2026-06-27, 2026-06-20 | Sun Prairie Public Library, 1350 Linnerud Dr., Sun Prairie, 53590, United States
The Sun Prairie Public Library serves as a central hub to the community, offering free programming and services for all ages to Sun Prairie and the surrounding areas. Programming for children includes storytimes, book clubs, writers groups and gaming. Programming for adults include book clubs, genealogy, live music, and a variety of other fun and educational programming.
For more information, visit their events calendar: https://sunprairie.librarymarket.com/

Sun Prairie Youth Softball - C Level Tournament
2026-07-10 - 2026-07-12 | Youth Baseball Complex, 910 S. Bird Street, Sun Prairie, WI, 53590
SUN PRAIRIE YOUTH BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION
The mission of SPYBAS is to provide a competitive, fun and safe baseball and softball experience for the youth of Sun Prairie with a focus on fun and fundamentals achieved with an emphasis on good sportsmanship, teamwork and leadership all while supporting the SP community.

Madtown Pickleball Open
2026-07-10 - 2026-07-12 | Wyndham Hills Park, 675 N. Heatherstone Dr, Sun Prairie, WI, 53590, United States
Wisconsin’s largest Pickleball tournament hosted by COUNTRY Financial. 400+ picklers. Three days. One unforgettable experience!
Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a beginner, this doubles tournament promises an action-packed, competitive experience for adult players ages 18+.
Register Here

Event Schedule

Friday, July 10
8 a.m.–8 p.m.
Women’s Brackets & Split Age Men’s Bracket

Saturday, July 11
7:30 a.m.–8:30 p.m.
Mixed Brackets

Sunday, July 12
8 a.m.–8 p.m.
Men’s Brackets & Split Age Women’s Bracket

Tournament location: Wyndham Hills Park in Sun Prairie
Indoor backup venue: Pickleball Kingdom in Sun Prairie

Event Highlights

4-Game Minimum Guarantee: Each participant is guaranteed to play at least four games, ensuring plenty of action and enjoyment for all.
Top-Tier SWAG: We’ll hook you up with the best SWAG. Play great and look great.
Dynamic Social Atmosphere: High energy. High excitement. All fun.
Support a Cause: By signing up, you’re helping raise funds for the MASC Youth Grant, giving kids who have financial limitations the chance to play sports.
Prime Location: Held just outside Madison in beautiful Sun Prairie, WI, this event is an opportunity to experience the culture, dining and attractions of our capital city.

Celebrate the spirit of pickleball AND support a fantastic cause by being a part of Wisconsin’s premier outdoor pickleball event.
Age & Skills Division:

Mixed/Men’s/Women’s Doubles:

18-34 (3.5, 4.0)
35-49 (3.5, 4.0)
50-64 (3.5, 4.0)
65+ (3.5, 4.0)
49 & Under (3.0, 4.5)
50 & Over (3.0, 4.5)
Open All Ages (2.5)

Age groups and skill levels are subject to change and may become combined at a later date.

Stay in Sun Prairie for easy access to the Madtown Pickleball Tournament in nearby Madison. Enjoy comfortable hotels, local dining, and a relaxing home base just minutes from the action.
View Sun Prairie hotels here.
Ready to rally? Sign up, grab your paddle and join the excitement!

Concerts in the Park at Wetmore Park
2026-07-07 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-06-26 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Wetmore Park, 555 North St., Sun Prairie, WI, 53590, United States
Live Music. Food Trucks. Beer. Presented by Bank of Sun Prairie
June 9 – Los Bad Hombres
June 26 – LINE
July 7 – Sons of Sconnie
July 21 – Marcus Porter
August 11 – No Name String Band
August 21 – All that Jazz Combo

Downtown Farmers Market
2026-07-04 07:00 - 12:00, 2026-06-27 07:00 - 12:00, 2026-06-20 07:00 - 12:00 | Cannery Square, 1 Cannery Square, Sun Prairie, WI, 53590, United States
The Sun Prairie Farmers Market is a year-round, full-service market that features local vendors that sell a variety of goods from vegetables, beef, pork, eggs, honey, plants and more! The market gives the customers the chance to get to know their area farmers; know your farmer, know your food!
OUTDOOR MARKET
The outdoor farmers market opens May 2, 2026, and will run until October 31, 2026, from 7AM – 12PM in Downtown Sun Prairie at Cannery Square and Market Street.
Check out the Sun Prairie Farmers Market Facebook page for day update!
Sun Prairie Farmers’ Market Vendors

Food Truck Mondays
2026-06-29 17:00 - 20:00 | Smith’s Crossing Community Park, 1221 O'Keeffee Ave, Sun Prairie, WI, 53590, United States
Every month, we bring a lineup of local food trucks, serving up everything from mouthwatering tacos to gourmet burgers, sweet treats, and more. Grab your friends and family for dinner at Smith’s Crossing Park 5-8pm!
Skip the cooking and make Monday nights something to look forward to! 🍔🌮🍩
Food Truck Monday Dates
🚚 Monday, June 29
🚚 Monday, July 28
🚚 Monday, August 17

Angell Park Speedway Racing + Fireworks
2026-06-28 16:00 - 21:30 | Angell Park Speedway, 315 Park St, Sun Prairie, WI, 53590, United States
Sun Prairie Fireworks Celebration at Angell Park Featuring: Badger Midgets, Wisconsin wingLESS Sprints, Midwest Legends plus Fireworks
Sunday, June 28, 2026 📍 Angell Park Speedway, Sun Prairie, WI
Pits Open: 1:30 PM
Front Gates: 4:00 PM
Hot Laps: 5:00 PM
Opening Ceremonies: 6:00 PM
💥 Celebrate the season with racing and fireworks! Stick around after the checkered flag for a fireworks show to light up the sky! 🎇
Get your tickets today!

Sun Prairie Pride Fest
2026-06-27 12:00 - 16:00 | Sun Prairie West High School, 2850 Ironwood Drive, Sun Prairie, WI, 53590, United States
The City of Sun Prairie welcomes you to come for Pride Fest and invites you to arrive early and stay longer! Hilton Garden Inn is a proud sponsor and welcomes you to book a room with them!
Friday night enjoy an outdoor concert to kick off the weekend at Wetmore Park with the band, LINE! Check out the city’s website and the band’s website for more information.

Come early Saturday and enjoy our Farmers Market at Cannery Square in the morning, then join us for arts and crafts, food, entertainment, and music!
See a full list of things to see in Sun Prairie, places to stay, and a calendar of events on our Visit Sun Prairie page.

Mural Fest Reveal Party
2026-06-27 10:00 - 14:00 | Cannery Square, 1 Cannery Square, Sun Prairie, WI, 53590, United States
Discover historic downtown Sun Prairie through art, music, and community during Mural Fest. Explore newly created murals, meet the artists, enjoy live music, activities, promotions, and more at participating businesses. Stop at the information tent in Cannery Square for a program and mural map.
Event Highlights:

Mural Reveals
Meet the Artists
Chalk it Up! – Community chalk drawing contest
Live Music
Food Trucks
Local Vendors
Art Activities
Retailer Promotions

Presented By

Coordinated By
Urban Art Bloom Inc. in partnership with Visit Sun Prairie and Downtown Sun Prairie

Supporting Sponsors

Dane Arts
Dewey Street Neighborhood
Full Mile Beer Company & Kitchen
Hallman Lindsay Paints
Sherwin-Williams Paint Store
Sun Prairie Exchange Club
Sun Prairie Mom
Sun Prairie Utilities
The Gathering Place
WPPI
Sally Carpenter, Barry Strauss, Gina & Jeff Poster – individual

This project is supported in part by a grant from the Wisconsin Arts Board with funds from the State of Wisconsin and the National Endowment for the Arts.
For more information about Sun Prairie Mural Fest, click here.

Community Chalk Walk Competition
2026-06-27 10:00 - 12:00 | Washington Mills Building, 165 King St, Sun Prairie, WI, 53590
This event will feature the theme “Summer Vibes” and is free for all ages. The top 3 winners will win gift cards to downtown Sun Prairie businesses.

GO-CART Kids Cabaret: Rising Star Paige Kleber
2026-06-26 17:00 - 18:00 | Wetmore Park, 555 North St., Sun Prairie, WI, 53590, United States
Join the GO-CART for a special evening showcasing local youth performer, Paige Kleber! Paige became the youngest winner of the Wisconsin Area Music Industry (WAMI) Rising Star and Madison Area Music Association (MAMA) Best New Artist awards in 2025. Her song, Playin’ Hard to Get also won the Madison Area Music Award’s Country Song of the Year in 2025. Recently, she was awarded the Rising Star of the Year and Song of the Year at the 2026 MAMA’s.
Learn more about Paige Kleber here!

Sun Prairie Mural Fest - Live Mural Painting
2026-06-22 - 2026-06-26 | Downtown Sun Prairie, Sun Prairie, WI, 53590, United States
Join us in downtown Sun Prairie as muralists begin bringing new works of art to life. Watch the first outlines and colors take shape, explore downtown shops and restaurants, and experience the excitement as the murals start their transformation from blank walls to vibrant public art.
Mural Locations:
Sun Prairie Chamber of Commerce | 109 E Main St
Pitstop Pub | 116 E Main St
Salvatore’s Tomato Pies | 121 E Main St
Faded Roots | 146 Cliff St
Public Enemy Poke and Smoke | 208 E Main St
Sun Prairie City Hall | 300 E Main St
Glass Nickel Pizza Co. | 410 E Main St
Sun Prairie Public Works | 201 S Bristol St
Sun Prairie Dream Park | 415 Park St
Mural locations and more information about Sun Prairie Mural Fest

Make Music Sun Prairie
2026-06-21
Make Music Day on June 21st, 2026!
Originating in France as the Fête de la Musique in 1982, Make Music Day takes place on June 21st every year worldwide. Over 1,000 cities across the world will gather to celebrate the joys of music through performances, activities, and parades.
Completely different from a typical music festival, Make Music Day is open to anyone who wants to take part. Every kind of musician — young and old, amateur and professional, of every musical persuasion — pours onto streets, parks, plazas, and porches to share their music with friends, neighbors, and strangers. All activities are free and open to the public.
Performance Schedule

10am – 10:30am – Broadway Showcase with student musicians @Cannery Square
10am – 12noon – Jumbie Jam Steel Drums @Cannery Square and Monarch on Main. Stop by to try one out!
10:30am – 11:30am – Prairie Strummers Ukulele Ensemble @Cannery Square
11am – 11:45am – Body Percussion Workshop with 100 Steps @Monarch on Main
11am – 1pm – Make a Kazoo with the GO-CART art team @Monarch on Main
11:45am – 12:15pm – Community Singing Circle with Morgan Gates @Monarch on Main
1pm – Mark Gonwa @Cannery Wine Bar
1:30pm – 2:30pm – Blake Higley, Indie-Folk @Sun Prairie Public Library
2:30pm – 3:30pm – Steev Baker, singer-songwriter @Sun Prairie Public Library
3:30pm – 4pm – Family Music Class with Music Avenue @Sun Prairie Public Library
5:30pm – 7:30pm – Old Man Hemlock @The Nitty Gritty
7pm – 10pm – Karaoke with Stankaraoke @Full Mile Beer Co.

39th Annual Strawberry Fest
2026-06-20 10:00 - 15:00 | Colonial Club, 301 Blankenheim Lane, Sun Prairie, WI, 53590, United States
SATURDAY, JUNE 20, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM | FREE

Fresh Strawberry Sales (as Mother Nature allows)
Strawberry Shortcake
Brats & Hot Dogs
Beer & Wine
Touch-A-Truck
FFA Kiddie Farm and Carnival Games
Crafters in the Park
PopArt! Balloon Art and Face Painting
Cash Raffle
Basket Raffle

Open Seating | Bring your own lawn chairs to relax and enjoy live music and food.

Entertainment Line-up
Special thanks to Make Music Day!
Prairie Strummers
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM | Ukulele strum and sing-a-long
Wynded
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | Rock band with unique covers and originals
Conspiracy Theory
1:30 PM – 3:00 PM | Musical variety sure to be a hit with everyone

For more information, or to apply to be a volunteer/vendor, click here!

Race through the Prairie
2026-06-20 09:00 - 15:30 | Sun Prairie West High School, 2850 Ironwood Drive, Sun Prairie, WI, 53590, United States
Gather your crew and join us for this FREE event!
Saturday, June 20, 2026
Across Sun Prairie + West High School
Adventures kickoff between 9am and 12pm | Community celebration 2pm – 3:30pm
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Race Through the Prairie is a team challenge and community adventure hosted by Sun Prairie School Community Organizations to support elementary kids, staff, and schools.
Teams begin their adventure between 9am and 12pm on Saturday, June 20, solving clues, completing physical and mental challenges, and working together to reach different checkpoints.
Some teams will travel to locations throughout Sun Prairie, while others can stay right at West High School, depending on the adventure they choose. A community celebration between 2pm and 3:30pm at West High School will wrap up the day.
Options for you and your team:
Community Adventure
Travel to locations throughout Sun Prairie to complete bigger puzzles and hands-on challenges.
Estimated time: 3 hours
Family Adventure
Based at West High School and designed for mixed-age teams who want creative challenges without traveling across town.
Estimated time: 1.5 hours
All-Kid Adventure
Based at West High School and created just for youth teams, with age-appropriate challenges designed for kids to lead the way.
Estimated time: 1 hour
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No matter which adventure you choose, Race through the Prairie is:

Free to register
Open to all ages
An opportunity to fundraise for our students and schools

We hope to see you there!

Community Mural Painting Event
2026-06-20 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-06-18 17:00 - 20:00 | Sun Prairie Dream Park, 415 Park St, Sun Prairie, WI, 53590, United States
Join muralist, Mayela Finol, to help create a one-of-a-kind community mural as this exciting new artwork begins to take shape. Help give the climbing wall a new look that reflects your dreams for the future of the Sun Prairie community. All ages and skill levels are welcome to participate.
More information about Mural Fest Kick Off Party
More information about Sun Prairie Mural Fest

GO-CART: Tissue Paper Flowers
2026-06-20 09:00 - 12:00 | Sun Prairie Dream Park, 415 Park St, Sun Prairie, WI, 53590, United States
GO-CART Tissue Paper Flowers at the Dream Park. Join GO-CART to create a tissue paper flower in the style of Sun Prairie’s own, Georgia O’Keeffe!

Stand-up Comedy at The Loft at 132
2026-06-19 20:00 - 21:30 | The Loft at 132, 132 Market Street, Suite 200, Sun Prairie, WI, 53590, United States
Come out to The Loft for cocktails and laughs Friday June 19th. Comedy starts at 8pm and there is no cover charge.

Host: Randy Miranda

Feature: Elijah Holbrook

Feature: Chastity Washington
Chastity Washington’s career spans over twenty-five plus years and has taken her to colleges and clubs across the country. She is an NBC Diversity Finalist and an HBO Comedy Wings winner. She has been seen on BET, Just for Laughs, and the Martha’s Vineyard Comedy Fest. Chastity is a regular at the Laugh Factory Chicago, Comedians You Should Know, and has been featured at New York Comedy Club and The Grisly Pear Village/Manhattan. She has headlined at TeeHee’s, Side Splitters Wesley Chapel, The Lincoln Lodge and Zanies Chicago/Rosemont, and Comedy On State in Madison. Lastly, she has opened for Tommy Davidson, Sommore, David Mann, Charlie Berens, and Roy Wood Jr. Her first stand-up special, Live at Dandy, was recently released on Amazon Prime and Tubi.

Sun Prairie Juneteenth Celebration
2026-06-19 16:00 - 19:00 | Wetmore Park, 555 North St., Sun Prairie, WI, 53590, United States
Join the Sun Prairie Juneteenth Celebration! 🎉
Come together as a community to honor freedom, liberation, and the rich history of Juneteenth.
📅 Friday, June 19📍 Wetmore Park (555 North St., Sun Prairie)⏰ 4–7 PM
Enjoy:
🌭 Free Community BBQ (served beginning at 5 PM while supplies last)🎶 DJ & dancing🎨 Face painting & hair braiding🏃 Games including double dutch and kickball🤝 Community connection and celebration
Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, when enslaved African Americans in Texas were informed of their freedom—more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. Join us as we celebrate freedom, reflect on history, and gather in community.
This is a FREE event and everyone is welcome. ❤️🖤💛💚

Dine in the Dream Park & Mural Fest Kick-Off
2026-06-18 16:00 - 20:00 | Sun Prairie Dream Park, 415 Park St, Sun Prairie, WI, 53590, United States
The Sun Prairie Mural Fest all starts with a kick-off in the Dream Park. Join us for food, live music, and community mural painting as the fest gets underway. Here’s what’s happening:
6pm – 8pm | Dine in the Dream Park
Join us for a relaxed summer evening at the Sun Prairie Dream Park as we kick off summer and the Sun Prairie Mural Fest! Bring your picnic blanket or bag chairs and enjoy delicious food from local vendors, live music, and family-friendly fun in the park.
Free to attend — food available for purchase and a portion of sales will be donated to the Dream Park.
4pm – 7pm | Community Mural Painting Event
Join muralist, Mayela Finol, to help create a one-of-a-kind community mural as this exciting new artwork begins to take shape. Help give the climbing wall a new look that reflects your dreams for the future of the Sun Prairie community. All ages and skill levels are welcome to participate. 4pm – 7pm

4pm – 7pm | GO-CART: Community Arts & Recreation Trailer

Join the GO-CART artists to create an oil-pastel flower celebrating the work of former Sun Prairie resident and acclaimed artist Georgia O’Keeffe. All ages and skill levels welcome!

More information about Sun Prairie Mural Fest

Explore Children's Museum Day of Play
2026-06-18 09:00 - 19:00 | Explore Children’s Museum, 1433 W. Main Street, Sun Prairie, WI, 53590, United States
What is a Day of Play?
It’s a day of FREE ADMISSION for ALL visitors!
Thanks to our generous sponsors, a Day of Play is hosted the third Thursday of every month.

Sun Prairie Mural Fest
2026-06-18 - 2026-06-27 | Downtown Sun Prairie, Sun Prairie, WI, 53590, United States
Join us in downtown Sun Prairie as muralists begin bringing new works of art to life. Watch the first outlines and colors take shape, explore downtown shops and restaurants, and experience the excitement as the murals start their transformation from blank walls to vibrant public art. Click here for a list of mural locations.
Click here for more information about Sun Prairie Mural Fest

Pop-Up Beer Gardens - Time Machine
2026-06-17 17:00 - 20:00 | Liberty Park, 1270 Tara Drive, Sun Prairie, WI, 53590, United States
Calling all trivia lovers! Grab your friends who know all the “fun facts” and join us for trivia hosted by Quizmasters starting at 6 pm! We will be stocked with local brews, refreshing beverages, and delicious eats from some of the best food trucks around. This event is sponsored by Herzing University.

NEW THIS YEAR! Join the Beer Garden Mug Club! Community members can purchase a plastic, reusable 16 oz. beer stein and will get $1 off each beer for the entire season – mug must be presented at each transaction. 100 mugs will be sold for the season. Mug Club sponsored by West Prairie Dental.

For the full Pop-Up Beer Garden schedule, go https://www.cityofsunprairie.com/1751/Pop-Up-Beer-Gardens
