ACTIVITIES

  • Arcade Games (free)

  • Golf chipping challenge by PinSeekers

  • Try pickleball and win prizes from Pickleball Pro Courts

  • Pop-A-Shot

  • Live music by DJ Fusion

  • Drink specials at the Busch Light Bar

Have fun in the newest addition to the Taste of Madison - Playtopia on East Washington. This area provides a ton of fun activities to partake in while enjoying music under the shade tent, taking a seat at the picnic tables, and enjoying a beverage at the Busch Light bar!

Stop by the Farm Fresh Pairing Tent presented by Compeer Financial, located at the top of State Street. Learn how amazing chefs turn local ingredients into yummy treats. You’ll learn how to make a charcuterie cup, tacos, and what cheeses go best with which wines, plus more. Best of all, it’s FREE and all of the food is provided by local Wisconsin Farmers! Food samples are first come first serve and not guaranteed.

Take a seat and recharge yourself in the Recharge Zone on West Washington. Seating, games, and drink specials at the Northwoods themed Bell’s Bar await you in this shaded oasis.

Saturday, August 31st

  • 3p: Charcuterie Cups with Tricky Foods, paired with Elmaro Wines

  • 5p: Papas Dorados presented by Canteen, paired Elmaro Wines

  • 7p: Cranberry Summer Sausage, Cheese Curd, and Candied pecans and Wine presented by Elmaro Vineyards

Sunday, September 1st

  • 12p: Bangers & Mash presented by the US Coast Guard, paired with Elmaro Wines

  • 2p: Charcuterie Cups with Tricky Foods, paired with Elmaro Wines

  • 4p: Lamb Tagliatelle presented by Cento, paired with Elmaro Wines

  • 6p: Spicy Pepper Summer Sausage with Cajun Cheese Curd and Wine presented by Elmaro Vineyards and Cheese

11a: FREE Yoga led by F45 Located on the Capitol Lawn by S. Hamilton Street

FREE Photos in the 360 photobooth! Get a full circle memory of your time at Taste of Madison. Photos can be sent via email or text. Located at the corner of Main St. and Pinckney St.

Saturday, August 31st ONLY

All Day: Glitter Artist. Glitter anywhere you feel like you need a little sparkle - beard, head, arms!!

11a: Forward Marching Band

2p: FREE Yoga led by The Local Movement. Located on the Capitol Lawn by N. Hamilton Street (across from The Old Fashion restaurant)

Sunday, September 1st ONLY

12p: Mad-City Cornhole & Q106 Championship Tournament. Corner of Main/Pinckney - grass area

Stay after the tournament and play cornhole for FREE

James the Magician - Free Roaming entertainment through out the day

4p-7p: FREE manicures in the Bell’s Bar on East Washington

Schedule subject to change