

Please visit for the latest news about event dates and opportunities to continue to help Brat Fest to support local charities. Michael Alexander, Brat Fest music director, said, “We plan to announce our 2021 event headliners in January.”Īs always, the 2021 event includes plans for plenty of family-friendly fun including a carnival, fireworks, one of the state's largest volleyball tournaments, mascot races, 5K/10K run, plus many more events and tributes, and of course lots of sizzling Johnsonville brats. The World’s Largest Brat Fest will be held May 28-30, 2021, on Willow Island at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison. We also want to thank our sponsors and entertainers for their continued support during these uncertain times.” Please check for details about the online auction. Jeff Schroeter, marketing director and Brat Fest coordinator said, “We just wrapped up a month-long fundraiser for the Brat Fest Charities at Metcalfe’s and Brat Fest masks are still available for $4.95/each at both stores. Metcalfe continued, “The $70,000 raised through Virtual Brat Fest was a great start, but there is more work to be done to help raise the funds for the 2021 Brat Fest Festival.” “We have been so impressed with how the community has come together to continue to support all of these local charities, even without a festival event on Memorial Day weekend,” said Tim Metcalfe, Brat Fest organizer. All details at Register for the auction and view items here. There will be over 140 items and experiences to bid on and help support local non-profits. This first-ever event will offer a variety of items, with a total value of over $40,000 including signed guitars, private concerts with bands, Crystal Grand performance tickets, hot hub rentals, restaurant gift cards, kids’ parties, items for the home, car and a variety of entertainment options. Media release: The World’s Largest Brat Fest in Madison announced continued fundraiser efforts for local non-profits from August 10 through August 23 with an online auction. Register and view items here bidding closes at 9 pm Sunday. Log on to bid, maybe win, and support local nonprofits. And yes: You can bid on a case of Johnsonville brats to create your own Brat Fest.

The Metcalfe's Market folks, who started Brat Fest lo these many years ago in the Hilldale parking lot (back when Hilldale had a parking lot), continue the fundraising aspect by holding a virtual auction, with $40,000 in goods and experiences, including things you just need and things you just want. One of the fundraisers Madison missed this summer was Brat Fest, which not only traditionally kicks off the summer grilling season with brats and bands, but is also a big boost to local charities.
