Agora Art Fair
The Details:
5500 E. Cheryl Parkway, off Fish Hatchery Road, South of PD
August 15th, 2026 from 10am-5pm (rain or shine)
- Free to attend!
- Over 100 Artists Showcase Their Work
- Live Music Performed All Day
- Wisconsin Craft Beer Garden
- Local Food Vendors
More than 100 Wisconsin artists will gather for the 18th Annual Agora Art Fair on Saturday, August 15th amid the architecture and natural prairie landscape of Agora in Fitchburg, WI. The event will include local and regional artists from every medium including painting, ceramics, jewelry, photography, glass, metals, woodwork, mixed media, fiber, and sculpture.
Mosaic-A Celebration of Culture
This year’s event features Mosaic, a new cultural initiative spotlighting the vibrancy of various cultures. This year’s focus on the Latin Culture through visual art, music and dance. Scheduled performances include:
- Tania Tandias Flamenco & Spanish Dance - 11:00am and 12:30pm
- Grupo Balança – Salsa at 2:00pm
- Visual Latin Artists Sophia Voelker & William del Moral
- Cumbia Cachaca – 10:30am, 11:30am, and 1:00pm
Art, entertainment and more
The 2026 Agora Art Fair offers a full day of experiences designed to engage visitors of all ages, from visual and performing arts to food, music and family-friendly activities:
Cycropia Aerial Dance - Performs under the Agora Pavilion from 1:15 to 1:45pm, with roaming stilt-walkers during the fair.
Live Music on the Main Stage:
- 9:30–10:15am — Madison Flute Club, Agora Pavilion
- 10:30am – 1:30pm — Red Hot Horn Dawgs, Main Stage
- 10:30am, 11:30am, and 1:00pm — Cumbia Cachaca, Mosaic Stage
- 11:00am and 12:30pm — Tania Tandias Flamenco & Spanish Dance, Mosaic Stage
- 2:00-5:00pm — Reverend Raven & CSAB with Westside Andy, Main Stage
- 2:00-5:00pm — Grupo Balança, Mosaic Stage
Local Food Vendors - A wide range of offerings, including vegan and gluten-free options. Vendors include Chippy's Kettle Corn, Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream, Curd Girl, The Good Bowl, Jakarta Café, Kona Ice, Pancho's Tacos, RMN Mini Donuts, Rolling Pin Bake Shop, Inspired Alchemy, Cheat Day, Naan Stop Fusion, and Travelin' Tom's Coffee.
Craft Brew & Wine Garden - Hosted by the Fitchburg Chamber and featuring Hop Haus Brewing Company. Includes shaded table seating near the main stage.
Art in the Wind - A dramatic kite installation by local and national builders fills the prairie sky with color and motion.
Kids Activities - Kids of all ages can enjoy creative, hands-on art activities near the Pavilion and face painting in the courtyard. Children are invited to paint their own fantastic creature and take it home on a keychain. Older kids can try sculpting and painting their own alebrije-style clay animal (while supplies last). The Kid's Art Tent is located next to the Agora Pavilion and is open 10am-3pm.
The 19th Annual Agora Art Fair is sponsored by Promega Corporation; Fitchburg Chamber Visitor and Business Bureau; Madison Locally Sourced; Agora Retailers; Hop Haus Brewing; Minuteman Press; Connect Fitchburg; and Magic 98.
Details can be found at AgoraArtFair.com For volunteer opportunities, call Steve at 277-2592.
