Festivals in Hayward, WI.
Festivals, Family & Kids Festivals
Lake Country Art Festival
July 11, 2026
lakecountryartfestival.com
(262) 717-5817
Naga-Waukee Park - Delafield, WI
We are located at beautiful Naga-waukee Park, which is just north if I-94 on Highway 83 in Delafield. There is something for everyone to enjoy with over 100 artists specializing in textiles, woodwork, pottery, glass, fine art and jewelry. A $10 donation per carload will be collected
Midsummer Festival of the Arts
July 18 - 19, 2026
jmkac.org/engage/programs/midsummer-festiva..
(920) 694-4695
John Michael Kohler Arts Center and Sheboygan's City Green - Sheboygan, WI
This highly anticipated free event brings thousands of festivalgoers and artists together. The festival features more than 100 juried artists, offering original works of art in a wide variety of categories, including ceramics, painting, photography, metal, fiber, watercolor, wood, jewelry, and others. The weekend also includes live music and performances, exhibitions, hands-on art making, demonstrations, food, and fun. The emerging artist area for up to five invited artists, offers an opportunity for collegiate and rising artists to learn about business in the arts. Applications may be submitted online at zapplication.
Hayward Fall Festival
September 26, 2026
haywardareachamber.com/fall-festival
(715) 634-8662
Main Street - Hayward, WI
A large variety of art/craft vendors with hard to find and one-of-a-kind items. Join us for this Northern Wisconsin, family friendly tradition - plus, enjoy the many glorious fall colors.
Holiday Fair
November 19 - 22, 2026
Holiday Fair Website
(608) 789-7415
La Crosse Center - La Crosse, WI
Area's largest craft show. $5 admission fee, concessions available on site, hourly door prizes, Santa & Rudolph on hand for photos, carolers. No retailers, buy/sell or kits allowed.
The Midwest Paracon
April 23 - 24, 2027
The Midwest Paracon
(715) 514-8331
Woodman's Sports and Conference Center - Janesville, WI
The Midwest Paracon is a gathering of paranormal celebrity guests from television and big screen welcoming fans and the curious to 2 days of interesting experiences. 80+ vendors will be available for the fair-goers of all types from artisans and crafters to psychic mediums and crystal vendors. Friday and Saturday night special events let by the celebrity guests along with a Friday and Saturday ghost hunt at Brodhead Manor for VIP ticket holders. Great opportunity to meet and greet with the stars.
Events in Hayward, WI — upcoming
September 26, 2026
Hayward Fall Festival
Main Street, Hayward, WI
Web: haywardareachamber.com/fall-festival
Status: Updated 2/16/2026
This Wisconsin Festival will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 7 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 9am-5pm. This event will also include: kids' games, scarecrow contest, brat, beer & wine garden.
October - November 2026 (dates not updated)
Farmers Market Hayward
Ruth Ann's Farmers Market Hayward, Hayward, WI
Status: Updated 10/13/2025
This Wisconsin Farmers Market will have homegrown products exhibitors and no food booths. This event will also include locally grown produce and locally made goods.
June 2027 (dates not updated)
Musky Festival
Downtown, Hayward, WI
Status: Updated 2/16/2026
This Wisconsin Festival will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 8 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 9am-10pm; Sat 9am-11pm; Sun 9am-4pm. This event will also include: grand parade, street dance, kids' games/contests, fishing contest, run/walk, car show.
