The Details:
5500 E. Cheryl Parkway, off Fish Hatchery Road, South of PD
August 16th, 2025 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 17th Annual Agora Art Fair on Saturday, August 16th 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.
New in 2025: Mosaic—A Celebration of Latin Culture
This year’s event introduces Mosaic, a new cultural program spotlighting the vibrancy of Latin heritage through visual art, music, and dance. Scheduled performances include:
• Tania Tandias Flamenco & Spanish Dance – 11:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
• CumbiaCachaca – Columbian Percussion 10:30 a.m.; 11:30 a.m.; 1:00p.m.
• Grupo Balanca - 2:00 p.m.
• Featured Latin Artists: Sophia Voelker; William Del Moral
• Mexican Alebrijes art activity under the kid's tent.
Art, entertainment and more
The 2025 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 1:45 p.m., with roaming stilt-walkers beginning at 11:30 a.m.
- Live Music on the Main Stage:
Madison Flute Club – 9:45 a.m.
Red Hot Horn Dawgs – 10:30 a.m.
Reverend Raven & the CSAB with Special Guest West Side Andy – 2:00 p.m.
- 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.
The 17th 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.
