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Oh My! It’s Already July!

Posted on June 27, 2024   |   Updated on September 30, 2025
Ava Wojnowski

Ava Wojnowski

People dancing under a tent while listening to live music.

Get your groove on this July with live music and more. (Bianca Martin / City Cast Madison)

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Your Insider Guide to July in Madison

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July is just around the corner and Madison is the place to be. But where to begin? We’ve curated a list of different ways to spend the month and dug into more events in the City Cast Madison podcast.

Live Music & Festivals

  • McPike Park will host La Fête De Marquette from July 11-14. This is a free festival with a ton of artists from all over the world.
  • July 18-21 is Maxwell Street Days. Taking place on State Street and the Capitol Square, there will be many local shops and restaurants offering different discounts, larger patio spaces, and live music.
  • Looking for more tunes? Check out this roundup of where to catch live music around town.

Lake Activities

  • Burgers by the Bay is a great way to spend a summer afternoon. Brittingham Boats will hold this event July 5,12,19, and 26. Get your appetite ready for burgers from the floating burger pontoon in the middle of Monona Bay.
  • The Pontoon Porch is a two-level pontoon boat that can hold you and up to 29 of your friends. Bring your own food and drinks and enjoy the grill that’s onboard.

Where to Find Fireworks

  • Shorewood Hills Fireworks will be at the Black Hawk Country Club. These will take place July 4 at dusk. They will also host a parade, picnics, and more.
  • Monona Community Festival will take place between July 3-4 at Winnequah Park. The fireworks will be on July 4 at dusk. There are also scheduled events throughout both of the days to celebrate the holiday. This is (potentially) the fest’s last year, so don’t miss out!
  • The Madison Mallards will have a fireworks display after their game July 3 against the Wisconsin Rapid Rafters. What’s a better summer activity than a softball game and some fireworks?!
  • Get on a pontoon and cruise on Lake Mendota to get the best seat for the fireworks. Book a pontoon now from 8-10 p.m. on July 4.
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