Friday, August 23rd
5:00 pm Lineup, 5:30 Start
Infinity Martial Arts Kiddie Parade
Lineup begins at 5 pm in front of the Bristol Street
Entrance to Middleton High School. The first 200 participants receive a goodie bag from Infinity Martial Arts and other Good Neighbor businesses
5:00 pm to 11 pm
VFW Auxiliary Carnival
Enjoy carnival rides and games from Wenzel Amusements. Tickets are $1 each and each ride takes 3 to 4 tickets
5:00 to 7:00 pm
Mascot Theory
Mascot Theory takes the stage to begin our great festival lineup of bands. Performing on the Electronic Theatre Controls Main Stage
5:45 pm to 6:30 pm
Kids Games with Aaron Achenbach
State Farm Agent Aaron Achenbach is bringing back old fashioned kids games. 3-legged races, wheelbarrow races, sack races and more.
5:45 pm
Infinity Martial Arts Demonstration
Infinity Martial Arts Students will demonstrate their skills in a fun demonstration on the festival grounds
6:00 pm to 9:00
Bingo in the Middleton Ford Tent
Madison West Middleton Rotary brings fast-paced bingo action - 8 plus games per hour. $1 per card per game with cash prizes. Final blackout game is for a $150 gift certificate to Middeton Outdoors
6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Animal Crackers Bishops Bay Movie
Bishop's Bay is bringing the big screen so you can enjoy our circus-themed movies at the fest. Bring a blanket and make it a picnic with our festival food
8:00 pm to Midnight
Super Tuesday
Super Tuesday performs live on the Electronic Theatre Controls Main Stage
8:30 to 10:30
The Greatest Showman
Bishop's Bay is bringing the big screen so you can enjoy our circus-themed movies at the fest. Bring a blanket and make it a picnic with our festival food
Saturday, August 24th
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Friends of the Middleton Library
The Middleton Public Library along with the Friends of the Middleton Public Library will be giving away free books, games and swag. Family Fun Zone
9:30 am
Lake Ridge Bank 5k
Our Annual 5k Run Walk takes place at 9:30. Starting line is at the north side of Firemen's Park.
9:30 am to 1:30 pm
Panchromatic Steel
Panchromatic Steel starts the festival day with live island inspired music on the Electronic Theatre Controls Main Stage
11:00 am to 11:00 pm
VFW Auxiliary Carnival
Enjoy carnival rides and games from Wenzel Amusements. Tickets are $1 each and each ride takes 3 to 4 tickets
10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Lions Club Art Fair
More than 70 regional artists will present hand-crafted goods for sale at one of Dane County's favorite art and craft fairs
11:00 am to 5:00 pm
Funny Faces Face Painting
Family Fun Zone. Free face painting courtesy of the Good Neighbor Festival trustees. Turn yourself into a circus animal!
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Bingo in the Middleton Ford Tent
Madison West Middleton Rotary brings fast-paced bingo action - 8 plus games per hour. $1 per card per game with cash prizes. Final blackout game is for a $100 oil change package at Middleton Motors
1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Expressively You Caricatures
Family Fun Zone. Free caricatures by favorite artist Lindsey Salzwedel, courtesy of the Good Neighbor Festival Trustees
1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Carnival Unlimited Ride Wristbands
Unlimited ride wristbands go on sale at noon, available for rides between 1 and 5 pm. Wristbands are $25
2:30 pm
Infinity Martial Arts demonstration
Watch as Infinity Martial Arts students and instructors jump, duck, kick and break boards.
2:30 pm to 6:30 pm
The Jimmy's
The Jimmy's take over the Electronic Theatre Controls Main Stage for your big brass Saturday Afternoon
2:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Willy Street Co-op Member Perks
Members, pick up your Perks Passes prior to Friday August 23rd and enjoy 50% off festival food from 2 pm to 5:30 pm.
6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Bingo in the Middleton Ford Tent
Madison West Middleton Rotary brings fast-paced bingo action - 8 plus games per hour. $1 per card per game with cash prizes. Final blackout game is for a $150 gift certificate to Middeton Outdoors
6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Madagascar 3 Bishops Bay Movie
Bring a blanket and enjoy a movie in the park thanks to Bishop's Bay and their big screen. Grab some kettle korn and treats and make it an evening
7:00 pm to 9:30 pm
Silent Disco
Central Pavilion. A DJ will be playing 3 different channels of music for you to choose from. You'll hear the music through color coded headphones.
7:30 pm to 11:30 pm
The LoveMonkeys
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The LoveMonkeys return with their high energy pop mashups. This is our circus, these are our Monkeys! Electronic Theatre Controls Main Stage
Sunday, August 25th
10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Lions Club Art Fair
More than 70 regional artists will present hand-crafted goods for sale at one of Dane County's favorite art and craft fairs
11:00 am to 5:00 pm
VFW Auxiliary Carnival
Enjoy carnival rides and games from Wenzel Amusements. Tickets are $1 each and each ride takes 3 to 4 tickets
12:00 pm
Good Neighbor Festival Parade
The iconic Middleton Good Neighbor Festival Parade runs the length of Franklin Avenue then turns north on Parmenter to Lee Street
1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Expressively You Caricatures
Family Fun Zone. Free caricatures by favorite artist Lindsey Salzwedel, courtesy of the Good Neighbor Festival Trustees
1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Funny Faces Face Painting
Family Fun Zone. Free face painting courtesy of the Good Neighbor Festival trustees. Turn yourself into a circus animal!
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Bingo in the Middleton Ford Tent
Madison West Middleton Rotary brings fast-paced bingo action - 8 plus games per hour. $1 per card per game with cash prizes. Final blackout game is for a $100 oil change package courtesy of Middleton Motorsports
1:30 pm
Infinity Martial Arts Demos
Join Infinity Martial Arts Sunday Afternoon directly after the parade for fun, interactive mini classes. Because the event starts after the parade, the time is approximate
1:30 to 5:30 pm
Red Hot Horn Dawgs
The best way to end the festival is with some heat.
Red Hot Horn Dawgs heat, that is
3:30 pm (approximate)
GNF Awards
Come see the winners of the Parade Entries and meet your 2024 Good Neighbor Award winners.