Check out all the amazing events and activities planned for Milton’s 4th of July Festival!

Wednesday: July 2nd

Don’t miss out on the kickoff for all the festivities with the festival’s Opening Ceremony! It will start at 7pm with speeches from Mayor Eric Stockman, Miss Wisconsin, and recognition of this year’s Parade Marshal. Be the first one to brave the carnival rides, win your sweetheart a trophy from one of the games, or enjoy a tasty funnel cake. From 5pm-9pm the carnival is offering unlimited ride wrist-bands for only $30.
Jam out to the opening musical act; Saturday Morning Cartel from 5pm-8pm, followed by the headliner; Taylor Swift Fearless (Cover Band) from 8pm-11pm.

  • 5pm-8pm: Live Music: Saturday Morning Cartel

  • 5pm-9pm: Miss Wisconsin Meet and Greet

  • 5pm-9pm: 4th of July Little League Baseball Tournament

  • 5pm-9pm: Al “The Wood Carver” Demonstrations

  • 5pm-11pm: Carnival- $30 Unlimited ride Wristband Passes available from 5pm-9pm

  • 5pm-11pm: Sign Gypsies Selfie Spot, Food Trucks, Beer Tent, and Memory Mirror Photo Booth

  • 7:15pm-7:45pm: Opening Ceremony

  • 8pm-11pm: Headliner Band: Taylor Swift Fearless (cover band)

Thursday: July 3rd

Step back in time with our Throwback Thursday Theme. Enjoy the activities and events of a by-gone era such as Potato-sack Races, a Pie Eating Contest, a Dunk Tank, a Quilt Competition, a Pie Baking Contest, a Derby Car Race, and a “Milton’s Got Talent” Show. Specific times and signup forms for these events and competitions will be available soon. On Thursday the carnival is offering a ticket deal of 30 tickets for $25 all day long (noon to 11pm)!
Rock out to the music of End Fight Scene from 5pm to 8pm followed by Bree Morgan and the Chillbillies, and the headlining band, Dem Horny Funkers from 9pm to 11pm.

  • On the Family Stage:

    • Nick’s Super Fun Kid’s Show: 1pm-2pm and 4pm-5pm

    • Spectacular Kid’s Game Show: 2pm-3pm and 6pm-7pm

    • Kid’s Interactive Farmer Show: 3pm-4pm

  • 10am-2pm: Quilt Competition Entry (Sign-up HERE) Judging at 3pm

  • Noon-2pm: Derby Car Race (Sign-up HERE)Car Kits available noon-1pm ($10) Races start at 1pm

  • Noon-9pm: Al “The Wood Carver” Demonstrations

  • Noon-5pm: Free Face Painting

  • Noon-11pm: Carnival Discount tickets 30 tickets for $25

  • Noon-11pm: Food Trucks

  • Noon-11: Sign Gypsies Selfie Photo Spot

  • 1pm-4pm: Potato Sack Races (Sign-up HERE) Every hour, on the hour.

  • 1pm-1:30pm: Pie Baking Contest Entry (Sign-up HERE) Judging starts at 1:30pm

  • 2:30pm-4pm: “Milton’s Got Talent” Show/Competition (Sign-up HERE)

  • 3:30pm-4pm: Pie Eating Contest (Sign-up HERE) 4 participants per round

  • Dunk Tank (schedule to-be-announced)

  • 5pm-8pm: Live Music: End Fight Scene

  • 5pm-11pm: Beer Tent

  • 5pm-11pm: Memory Mirror Photo Booth

  • 8pm-9pm: Bree Morgan and the Chillbillies (Live Music)

  • 9pm-11pm: Headliner Band: Dem Horny Funkers

Friday: July 4th

No one quite does their Independence Day like Milton does. Make sure to find your spot along the parade route early. As usual it will be running from the corner of Crescent Drive and Madison Avenue, and heading East on Madison Avenue until it turns onto Hilltop Drive. The parade will start at 1pm and feature an astounding array of floats, music, organizations, and other cool sights.
In the evening enjoy the carnival and the beer tent, along with the annual performance by Rainbow Bridge, who will be rocking from 7pm until the Rhythm and Booms Fireworks start at dusk and will continue the music afterwords until 11pm.

  • On the Family Stage

    • Nick’s Super Fun Kid’s Show: 4pm-5pm and 7pm-8pm

    • Spectacular Kid’s Game Show: 5pm-6pm and 8pm-9pm

    • Kid’s Interactive Farmer Show: 6pm-7pm

  • 9am-11am: Bothun 4th of July Softball Tournament

  • Noon-11pm: Carnival and Sign Gypsies Selfie Spot

  • 1pm-3pm: Independence Day Parade (Madison Ave)

  • 1pm-11pm: Food Trucks

  • 3pm-9pm: Al “The Wood Carver” Demonstrations

  • 3pm-11pm: Beer Tent

  • 3pm-11pm: Memory Mirror Photo Booth

  • 3pm-11pm: Bothun 4th of July Softball Tournament

  • 4pm-8pm: Free Face Painting

  • 7pm-11pm: Headliner Band: Rainbow Bridge

  • Dusk (Around 9:30pm): Rhythm and Booms Fireworks Show

Saturday: July 5th

The fun doesn’t stop on the 4th of July this year, but continues right on through to our Kid’s Day Saturday! Let the kiddo’s run off some of that parade candy! There will be youth demonstrations on the stage starting at Noon, local youth group booths, a story walk by the Milton Public Library, a Photo Booth, Nick’s Kids Show, a Mobile Splash Pad, and more!
For the parents and adults, there will be a Car Show from 10am-2pm and a Wine Tasting with Timber Hill and Rubber Ducky Wineries from 3pm-5pm in the pavilion.
It will be your last chance to enjoy the carnival rides until next year, so they are once again offering $30 unlimited wristbands from Noon until 4pm.
Finish off the festival with the music of the Wilder Boys from 5pm-8pm and the headliner band Super Tuesday from 8pm-11pm.

  • On the Family Stage

    • Nick’s Super Fun Kid’s Show: 1pm-2pm and 4pm-5pm

    • Spectacular Kid’s Game Show: 2pm-3pm and 6pm-7pm

    • Kid’s Interactive Farmer Show: 3pm-4pm

  • 9am-1pm: Woodland Center 3v3 Basketball Tournament

  • 9am-11pm: Bothun 4th of July Softball Tournament

  • 10am-2pm: Annual 4th of July Car Show

  • Noon-4pm: Youth Performances on the Main Stage

    • Legacy Cheer-leading: Noon-1pm

    • Integrity Martial Arts: 1pm-2pm

    • Milton Monsters Wrestling: 2pm-3pm

    • MREC Dance Club: 3pm-4pm

  • Noon-2pm: Home Depot Kids Workshop

  • Noon-4pm: Special Appearance by the Ghost Busters

  • Noon-4pm: Miss Teen Wisconsin Meet and Greet

  • Noon-5pm: Free Face Painting

  • Noon-9pm: Al “the Wood Carver” Demonstrations

  • Noon-11pm: Sign Gypsies Photo Spot

  • Noon-11pm: Carnival- Unlimited Ride Wristbands ($30) from Noon-4pm

  • Noon-11pm: Food Trucks

  • 1pm-2pm: Lakeside Fire Department Mobile Splash Pad

  • 1pm-5pm: Youth Organization Vendor Fair

  • 2pm-5pm: Milton Public Library Story Walk

  • 3pm-5pm: Wine Tasting Event (adults only)

  • 3pm-11pm: Beer Tent

  • 3pm-11pm: Memory Mirror Photo Booth

  • 5pm-8pm: Wilder Boys Live Music

  • 8pm-11pm: Headliner Band Super Tuesday