Name: Oktoberfest & UW Homecoming Celebration!
Start: 2026-10-03T12:00:00-05:00
Location: Minocqua Brewing Company | Madison Taproom

Minocqua Brewing Company | Madison Taproom

It's UW Homecoming weekend and we're celebrating Oktoberfest style! 🍺 Brats, beers, pretzels and a Bucky win 🤞! Hourly merch👕giveaways, and the German music of Männerchor, and everyone's favorite protest singer Joe G.! We will also have the Badger Homecoming Game on our big screen!🍺🏈🦡✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/162182/t/tickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">View Tickets &amp; More Info</a>

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Working Draft Beer Company

It’s time to celebrate all things German at Working Draft’s annual Oktoberfest!
During the weekend of September 11th through 13th, we’ll be celebrating the only way Working Draft knows how to do: with tons of great beer, food, music, dancing, and fun!
Here’s a taster of what you can expect at our Oktoberfest Weekend:
<h3>Beer</h3>
-- 16 German-style WDBC beers on tap, including Stackenblochen Oktoberfest Lager and HellerFest Festbier Lager (releases at noon on Friday)
<h3>Food</h3>
-- Friday - Sausage platters including Bavarian Sausage Haus sausages and German Potato Salad and Sauerkraut from Stalzy’s Deli -- Saturday - Treberwurst platters from Third Lake Sausage w/ sides from Stalzy’s Deli -- Sunday - Pork shoulder braised with Stackenblochen and sides, all from Stalzy’s Deli -- All weekend - Potato Pancakes from Stalzy’s Deli&nbsp;and&nbsp;Big, soft pretzels from Batch Bakehouse
<h3>Music</h3>
-- Friday - Mike Schneider polka band from 5 - 8pm -- Saturday - Accordion player Val Sigal from 5 - 7:30pm -- Sunday - German beer hall / drinking songs on vinyl
<h3>Games and Other Drinks</h3>
-- Hammerschlagen all weekend long -- Stein holding competition on Sunday -- Special schnapps flight and an Underberg cocktail
Get your lederhosen and dirndl out from storage, practice your polka, and get ready for some German gemutlichkeit, Working Draft style.
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Black Earth Children's Museum

Join us on Saturday, September 12, at 10:00 AM for a special visit from Country View Vet Clinic.Meet real veterinarians as they demonstrate a typical animal exam, using X-rays, and explain how they keep our furry friends healthy and happy.
Kids will receive a free stuffed animal to "adopt," examine, and take home. &nbsp;Plus they will make their own stethoscope.
This is a wonderful opportunity for children to explore the world of animal care through hands-on learning, creativity, and fun. Good for all ages. &nbsp;www.blackearthchildrensmuseum.org

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Join us on Saturday, September 12, at 10:00 AM for a special visit from Country View Vet Clinic.Meet real veterinarians as they...

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Liberty Station - Madison

On, Wisconsin! Liberty Station American Tavern and Smokehouse is bringing the unstoppable Badger spirit to the fall 2026 football season with gameday shuttles and tailgate packages.
For the following home games, Liberty Station offers a roundtrip gameday shuttle to and from Camp Randall Stadium for just $20 per seat.
<ul><li>Saturday, Sept. 12 against Western Illinois</li><li>Saturday, Sept. 19 against Eastern Michigan</li><li>Saturday, Oct. 3 against Michigan State</li><li>Saturday, Oct. 24 against USC</li><li>Saturday, Nov. 7 against Rutgers</li><li>Friday, Nov. 27 against Minnesota</li></ul>
In addition, on these dates, Liberty Station is hosting exclusive tailgate parties at 1201 Regent St., featuring an open bar, free BBQ, and round-trip shuttle service for $75 per person.
For more information and to purchase tickets, call Liberty Station at 608-286-1019. For more about Liberty Station American Tavern and Smokehouse, visit <a href="https://www.libertystationtavern.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.libertystationtavern.com</a>.

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Von Maur

Join Wacoal for Fit for the Cure®, a special in-person event that combines expert bra fittings with meaningful impact in the fight against breast cancer.
Receive a complimentary bra fitting. For every guest who gets fit and purchases a regular-price Wacoal or b.tempt’d bra at the event, Wacoal will donate $5 to Susan G. Komen®, supporting breast cancer research, patient services, and critical education programs.
Whether you’re overdue for a fitting, refreshing your top drawer, or simply looking for a meaningful way to give back, this is an easy way to do something good for yourself and your community.
Bring your daughters, friends, sisters, and neighbors. Make it a girls’ day with purpose!
The event runs all day; check your location for availability. Appointments are encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome, and the event is open to all.

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Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Madison. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Mozart vs Beethoven at Monona Terrace - Lecture Hall under the gentle glow of candlelight.
This is a tribute concert experience. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the artist, their estate, or official representatives. General Info Venue: Monona Terrace - Lecture Hall Dates and times: select your dates/times directly in the ticket selector Duration: 60 minutes. Doors open 45 minutes before the show. No entry once it starts Age requirement: 8 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult Accessibility: this venue is ADA compliant View the FAQs for this event here Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis in each zone If you would like to book a private concert or buy regular tickets for a large group (+30 people), click here Check out all the Candlelight concerts in Madison To treat your friends and family to a Candlelight gift card, click here
Tentative Program
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Sonata No. 11 en A Mayor, K. 331: III. Alla Turca (Marcha Turca) Las Bodas de Fígaro, K. 492: Obertura Sinfonía No. 25 en G Mayor, K. 183: I. Allegro Con Brio Eine kleine Nachtmusik K. 525: I. Allegro Sinfonía No. 40 en G menor, K. 550: I. Allegro Molto Ludwig van Beethoven Sonata No. 14 en C# menor, Op. 27, No. 2 Quasi una fantasia: I. Adagio Sostenuto (Claro de Luna) Sonate Pathétique No. 8 en C Menor, Op. 13: II. Adagio Bagatelle No. 25 en A menor: Für Elise Las Ruinas de Atenas, Op. 113: IV. Marcha Turca Cuarteto de Cuerdas No. 4 en C menor, Op. 18 No. 4: III. Allegretto Sinfonía No. 7 en A Mayor, Op. 92: II. Allegretto Sinfonía No. 9 en D menor, Op. 125: IV. Presto/Allegro Assai - Oda a la Alegría (Ode To Joy) Sinfonía No. 5 en C menor, Op. 67: I. Allegro Con Brio Performers
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Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Madison. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Anime Soundtracks at Monona Terrace - Lecture Hall under the gentle glow of candlelight.
This is a tribute concert experience. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the artist, their estate, or official representatives.
General Info Venue: Monona Terrace - Lecture Hall Dates and times: select your dates/times directly in the ticket selector Duration: 60 minutes. Doors open 45 minutes before the show. No entry once it starts. Age requirement: 8 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult Accessibility: this venue is ADA compliant View the FAQs for this event <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1p8M1eHgrClueC47EWRr7nZYXZ-hhSBHJhyQPLrYf_aQ/pub" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">here</a> Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis in each zone If you would like to book a private concert or buy regular tickets for a large group (+30 people), click <a href="https://candlelightexperience.com/groups/#groups-form" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">here</a> To treat your friends and family to a Candlelight gift card, click <a href="https://feverup.com/m/499398" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">here</a> Check out all the <a href="https://feverup.com/en/madison/candlelight" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Candlelight concerts</a> in Madison
Tentative Program
<ul><li>Demon Slayer - Gurenge</li><li>BEASTARS - Monster</li><li>Jujutsu Kaisen - Kaikai Kitan</li><li>Detective Conan - Case Closed Theme</li><li>ONE PIECE - New Genesis</li><li>ONE PIECE - The Peak</li><li>Yuri!!! On Ice - In regards to love - Eros</li><li>Bleach - Re:pray</li><li>Elfen Lied - Lilium</li><li>Tales from Earthsea - Therru’s Song</li><li>Kiki’s Delivery Service - Message of Rouge</li><li>Mary and the Witch’s Flower - RAIN</li><li>The Wind Rises - Vapor Trail</li><li>The Tale of Princess Kaguya - When I Remember this Life</li><li>Your Name. - Sparkle</li><li>Neon Genesis Evangelion - A Cruel Angel’s Thesis</li></ul>
 Performers
<ul><li>String Quartet - Listeso - Madison</li></ul>
Seating Map
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Candlelight: Anime Soundtracks

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