BEAVERFEST 2026
Water, Music, Makers & More!
A weekend of lake activities, music, fireworks, art and craft fair, food, family fun, and summer vibes in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin!
BeaverFest is back—and it’s ready to light up Beaver Dam!
Happening July 10–12, 2026, this revived community celebration is bringing three days of fun, entertainment, and hometown excitement to Beaver Dam!
Head to Tahoe Park for can’t-miss lake action, including a water ski show, cardboard regatta, pontoon rides, and more. Keep the energy going with live music presented by Jam by the Dam and the Beaver Dam Recreation Department.
🎶 Enjoy live entertainment, family-friendly activities, and plenty of opportunities to gather with friends throughout the weekend. Saturday night will feature an exciting lineup of activities — capped off with a spectacular fireworks show over Beaver Dam Lake at Tahoe Park!
Stop by the Thirsty Beaver for live music all weekend long, plus a bags tournament and more fun.
🛍️ Keep the celebration going on Sunday, July 12, with A Day in the Park Craft Fair at Swan Park featuring 150+ vendors, live music, family-friendly activities, and plenty of food!
From lake adventures and live music to fireworks, shopping, and community traditions, BeaverFest Weekend has something for everyone.
Scroll through the schedule of events below and save for later— BeaverFest excitement is just getting started!
Friday Night Events
FRIDAY, JULY 10 AT TAHOE PARK & THIRSTY BEAVER
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM Beaverland Must-skis Waterski Show at Tahoe
7:00 PM – 11:00 PM Live music featuring Yankee Cowboy at Thirsty Beaver
7:30 PM – 10:00 PM Jam by the Dam live music featuring Nobody’s Hero at Tahoe
5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Food Vendors at Tahoe
Grab ‘En Joy & Brat Fry organized by the Beaver Dam Fire Department Cadet Program
Saturday Events
SATURDAY, JULY 11 AT TAHOE PARK (unless otherwise noted)
6 AM – 2 PM Best Dam 2 Man Fishing Tournament at Waterworks
8:30 – 9:15 AM Audrey’s Yoga by the Lake
9:30 – 10:30 AM The Arc of Dodge County Yoga at St. Katharine Drexel Parish Center Garden
10 AM – 3 PM Garden and Arts Walk to four local properties featuring gardens and the arts to benefit BDACT (learn more and tickets here)
10 AM – 3 PM Sidewalk Sales in Downtown Beaver Dam
10 AM – 4 PM Kids Activity Zone sponsored by Let’s Go Play
Character Meet & Greets & Photo Booth by BDACT
Petting Zoo sponsored by Dr. Betsy Peterson
Face Painting & Balloon Twister by Twisted Painters sponsored by Noble Clinics
10 AM Emily C. Lyons 12th Annual Memorial Golf Outing (register here)
11 AM – 1 PM Cardboard Regatta organized by Beaver Dam Lake Improvement Association (register here)
11AM – 5PM Esports and Exhaust Car Meet at The Bank E-Sports
1 PM: Pontoon Rides by BDLIA (register here)
ENTERTAINMENT
12PM – 6 PM
12PM: Dance Now! Studio Dance Team
1 PM: Swingin’ Beavers
2 PM: Danza Tonantzin sponsored by El Compa
3 PM: Elite Dance Centre
4 PM: Los Viejitos Mexican Dance Group sponsored by Summit Ford
2 PM – 5 PM: DJ Ryan (music for dancers and between performances)
5 PM – 7 PM: Rural Route 3
7 PM – 11 PM: Live music featuring The Decade at Thirsty Beaver
8 PM – 11 PM: Live Music featuring Kings of Radio
9:15 PM: Fireworks by Spectrum Pyrotechnotics
10 AM – 7 PM VENDORS
PAVE
K9 Unit (BDPD)
Dodge County Sheriff Kid’s IDs (3-7PM)
Mirror Photo Booth
Zuri’s Furry Friends
Artesano (Alma Poblana)
Brown Paws Rescue
Petting Zoo sponsored by Dr. Betsy Peterson
Art on the Town (Henna)
Dodge County Center for the Arts (crafts)
Horicon Bank
Beaver Dam Allies
11 AM – 10 PM FOOD TRUCKS & VENDORS
Lucia’s Cocina
Blue Hawaii
Grab ‘En Joy
Brace’s Smoke Pit BBQ
Cousin’s Subs
Lit & Cozy Nutrition
Little Sister Cookies
Brat Fry by K9 Unit
Lucy’s Lemonade Stand
Cowlick’s Ice Cream
Flip’s Mini Donuts
Fun Fest Foods
12 PM – 10 PM Alcohol and Wristband Sales (Must be 21+ to consume and purchase alcohol)
Water Sales by PAVE Friday and Saturday
Happening the same weekend!
55th Annual Day in the Park Craft Fair
Sunday, July 12 | 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM | Swan Park, Beaver Dam, WI
Celebrate creativity and community at the 55th Annual A Day in the Park Craft Fair, a beloved Beaver Dam tradition! Held in the beautiful setting of Historic Swan Park, this family-friendly event features over 175 vendor booths, live music, delicious food, and free kids’ activities—making it the perfect way to spend a Sunday.
Event Highlights:
- Over 175 craft and artisan vendors showcasing handmade goods and unique finds
- Free children’s activities including a 60-foot bounce house, face painting, and balloon art
- Live music
- Food and drink from the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 146 and Higher Grounds Coffee
- Free admission for all guests
- Free shuttle from Marshfield Medical Center–Beaver Dam for easy parking and access
Whether you’re shopping, relaxing to live music, or enjoying time with the family, A Day in the Park is a highlight of Beaver Dam’s summer festival season.
Help Us Bring BeaverFest To Life!
Sponsor BeaverFest 2026
BeaverFest is a revived, community-centered celebration designed to bring people together in Beaver Dam—and we invite you to be part of making it happen. Taking place July 10–11, 2026, BeaverFest will feature lake activities, live music, food, kids’ activities, community resources, tournaments throughout the city, and a spectacular fireworks show. With no general admission fee, this free, family-friendly event relies entirely on the generosity of sponsors and donors to come to life.
Sponsorship opportunities are available at multiple levels, and donations of any amount are welcome. A link to donate and a contribution form are available below. Thank you for helping bring BeaverFest to life.
Looking for even more fun in Beaver Dam? Mark your calendar for a year full of unforgettable events! Experience the thrills of the Dodge County Fair, spice things up at the Beaver Dam Pepper Festival, raise a stein at Oktoberfest, smell the blooms at the Wisconsin Arts and Peony Festival, and get your costumes ready for the spooky and spirited Fall Downtown Fest & Casket Races. There’s always something happening in Beaver Dam—come for the weekend, and stay for the memories!