top of page

July 4th Family Celebration

July 4, 2023
2:00-10:30 PM
Ripp Park at 213 Dorn Dr.

 

Celebrate Independence Day with us at WaunaBoom in the Village of Waunakee! Enjoy live music, various food carts, free family activities, and a spectacular fireworks display.

We are grateful to our sponsors and volunteers for making WaunaBoom possible. We welcome your contribution if you want to volunteer or donate to support this free event.

Please note that for the safety of everyone, we do not allow fireworks, sparklers, pets, or alcoholic beverages. In case of rain, the event will be moved to July 5th from 4:30 - 9:00 pm.

Entertainment

ENTERTAINMENT

Pink-Houses-2019-49.jpeg

Pink Houses is a nine-piece, Wisconsin-based band that is a non-stop party of your favorite Rock, Pop, Country, and R&B hits. Their live show is a high-energy, nonstop journey through some of your favorite tunes from the 1980s to the present. Visit their website.

PINK HOUSES

2:00 - 5:30 pm

dreamstime_s_208006388.jpg

MOVIE IN THE PARK

7:00 - 9:00 pm

Boogie and the Yo-Yo'z.jpg

Welcome to the hottest party band in Wisconsin and maybe Iowa! This band is a Waunakee favorite. They are always moving, singing, and entertaining. Get some food, a cold beverage, and dance the evening away. Learn more about the band.

BOOGIE AND YO-YOZ

6:30 - 9:30 pm

Flag and Fireworks.JPG

Stay for the impressive display by our valued partner, Chrome Fireworks and Displays. The show starts when the western horizon is completely dark. During the show, music will be playing. After the finale, lights will turn on around the park to ensure a safe departure for our guests.

FIREWORKS

9:40 pm

Activities

ACTIVITIES

Petting Farm_edited.jpg

One Community Bank sponsors our free petting farm. Pet a zebra, bunnies, chicks, lambs, goats, ducks, mini potbelly pig, llamas, a mini horse, and a mini donkey from Haven's Petting Farm.

2:00 - 8:00 PM

Petting Farm

Havens Pony.jpeg

Free pony rides sponsored by One Community Bank. Four ponies will be hand-led from our friends at Haven’s Petting Farm.

2:00 - 6:00 PM

Pony Rides

Climbing Wall

Enjoy free and unlimited rock climbing on Adventure Rock's 25 foot portable climbing wall.

2:00 - 8:00 PM

Climbing Wall

Princess My Party.jpg

Experience a free meet and greet with our four princesses from Princess My Party!

5:00 - 8:00 PM

Princess My Party

Mechanical Bull

Stop by the beer tent to ride Waunakee Remodeling's "Bucky" the bull for free. You must be 10+ years old to ride and 21 years old to enter the beer tent. Kids with a guardian are allowed until 8 pm.

2:00 - 8:00 PM

Mechanical Bull

Toxic Meltdown_edited.jpg

Jump over or duck under two spinning foam arms to stay on your podium. Who will be the last one standing at WaunaBoom? You must be 10+ years old to play this free activity.

2:00 - 8:00 PM

Toxic Meltdown

Disc Golf.jpg

Learn disc golf at WaunaBoom! This free introduction to the sport is for anyone over 10+ years old. Swing by the ball diamond on the north side of the park at 6 pm.

6:00 - 8:00 PM

Intro to Disc Golf

Bags at WaunaBoom

Sponsored by Lexus of Madison. Teams register from 2-3 pm in the beer tent. The team entry fee is $50 to be eligible to win cash prizes. Play starts at 3 pm. Must be 21 years old. Kids with a guardian can be in the beer tent until 8 pm.

Register 2 - 3 PM

Bags Tournament

Ready to Roll, WaunaBoom Style.JPG

Who doesn't love a parade? Bring your bike, trike, wagon or wheelchair and decorate it for free from 2 - 2:45 pm. The kid's bike parade runs from 2:45 - 3:00 pm.

Decorate 2 - 2:45

Kid's Bike Parade

Free%20Balloon%20Artist_edited.jpg

A WaunaBoom favorite, Neil the Real Deal will be twisting free balloon sculptures all afternoon.

3:00 - 7:00 PM

Balloon Artist

dreamstime_s_235882163.jpg

Practice your swing for free with Bishops Bay Country Club's new TrackMan indoor golf simulator. Must be +16 years old.

2:00 - 8:00 PM

Golf Simulator

Glitter Tattoo.jpeg

Add some temporary bling with free glitter tattoos!

2:00 - 8:00 PM

Glitter Tattoos

Fire Truck and Hose.JPG

Enjoy the free firetruck experience. Use a fire hose, see the fire engine and meet Waunakee's volunteer firefighters!

2:00 - 6:30 PM

Firetruck

Bubble Table.HEIC

Experience other free activities like the bubble table, sidewalk chalk, selfie station, and hopscotch.

2:00 - 8:00 PM

More Fun Things

FOOD

FOOD

WaunaBoom Food Carts_edited.jpg

Food Carts

Ben's Pretzels

Charlie's Cakes and Shakes

Charlie's Grab Joint

Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream

Curd Girl
Indian Creek Kettle Corn

Jakarta Cafe
Kona Ice of Madison

Melted
Pancho's Tacos

Pizza Hut

Sabor Queretano

Travelin' Tom's Coffee Truck

Beer Tent

 

The Waunakee Area Chamber of Commerce beer tent serves beer from Anheuser-Busch and Octopi BrewingChildren with a guardian are permitted until 8 pm. Must be 21 years old to enter. The beer tent is open from 2 - 10:30 pm.

SPONSORS

SPOSORS

DOUBLE DIAMOND SPONSORS: $5,000 – $9,999

lc.jpg
tds.jpg
waunakee.jpg
westportLogo.jpg
PinSeekers Logo.jpeg
waunakeechamber logo.jpeg
Zellner-Family.png
lexus.jpg
My Village Pet.webp

DIAMOND SPONSORS: $2,500 – $4,999

Waunakee-Remodeling.png

Phil and Betty Willems

ClearVision_PowerWashVersion_OL.jpg
Hovde-Properties-Logo.jpg
OCB Waunakee
Bishops Bay Country Club Logo_edited.jpg
minuteman-press-logo-vector.png

Todd Wiedenfeld Family

GOLD SPONSORS: $1,000 – $2,499

Collision Masters.jpeg
KrausAnderson.png
Stevens Construction.png
m3_logo.jpeg
intercon.jpg
Stranders logo.png
PELLITTERI_WS_CMYK_LG-01_edited.jpg
K Kane Logo.jpg
WaunakeeRental_Logo-169w.png

SILVER SPONSORS: $500 – $999

bsl-logo.png
Veridian Homes Logo.jpeg
rotary-1.jpeg
Strand Associates.png
Animart Logo.webp
Home Again Living Logo.jpeg
May Vision Center.jpg
Karls Family Dentistry logo_int.png
DNS Dental.png
Infinity Martial Arts Logo.webp
Waunakee Tribune Logo.png
Kraemer Development Logo.png
Tosslet.png
TopCutLawns.jpg
mm-logo_edited.jpg
Premier Builders.png
Savannah Company logo.png
Remax Preferred Logo.png
US Cellular Logo.jpeg

Wes Reynolds

Zoe's Pizzeria Logo - White Trim.webp
Waunakee BP Logo-01_edited.jpg
Summit Credit Union Logo.png
Pharo Heating & Cooling.png
Pharo Marine Logo.png
Stafford Rosenbaum LLP  (1).jpg

BRONZE SPONSORS: $100 – $499

Acker Builders

Adler Insurance

Advanced Concrete

Best Dressed Windows/Van Wie Family

Capitol Bank

Hill's Wiring

Kearney Tax & Financial Services

Meffert Oil Co.

Neil's Liquor

Northridge Church

OPA's Custom Woodworking

Point B Wealth Advisors

RG Heating & Air Conditioning

Town Planner

Trinity Academy of Irish Dance

Vacation Designers

CONTRIBUTE

CONTRIBUTE
Bike Parade Cindy and Girl.JPG

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

It takes a village to run WaunaBoom. We’re in need of volunteers to help make this a huge success for our community. Signup to volunteer today.

Please%20Donate_edited.jpg

HELP OUR FREE EVENT

Please join our sponsors to keep this a free event. Make a tax-deductible donation today. Donation stations will be located at the park entrances.

DIRECTIONS

DIRECTIONS

  • Facebook
Gmail Logo.png

©2023 Village of Waunakee, WI and its representatives. All rights reserved.

bottom of page