Ashley for the Arts sets stage for 3-day festival

Ashley for the Arts sets stage for 3-day festival July 8, 2026 | 10:55 am CDT

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Ashley for the Arts sets stage for 3-day festival

July 8, 2026 | 10:55 am CDT

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ARCADIA, Wis. - Ashley for the Arts is set to return to Memorial Park in Arcadia, Wisconsin, Aug. 6-8, for a weekend of entertainment and community impact. The acclaimed three-day festival blends a star-studded music lineup, including Keith Urban, Jon Pardi, the Gene Simmons Band, and ERNEST, alongside Corey Kent, Boys Like Girls, Lanie Gardner, and Foghat, with art and family-friendly, community activities. 

The non-profit organization raised more than $715,000 in 2025 to benefit nearly 70 participating area schools and organizations.

The event kicks off with the Pursuit of a Cure Glow Run and foam party, raising awareness and funding to help advance medical research and support families facing medical emergencies. Throughout the weekend, three additional stages will be filled with entertainment, featuring performances by Love and Theft, Boogie and the Yo-Yoz, Rising Phoenix, local school groups and many more. Beyond the music, attendees can enjoy roaming street performers, grilling demonstrations by the McLemore Boys, line dancing lessons, and returning fan favorite, Timberwork’s Lumberjack Show.

 

 

Lining Memorial Park Drive will be art & craft vendors, with select vendors offering live demonstrations. The festival grounds will host family activities, including an Inflatable Air Park, a petting-zoo and interactive art experiences. Festival goers can also join Painting in the Park sessions, explore the Ashley Zone, try their hand at bingo, axe throwing, mini golf and other activities. The brand-new drone show will take place Saturday night, lighting up the sky with hundreds of drones.

 

 

“We can’t wait to welcome fans to Ashley for the Arts for another memorable weekend,” said Cole Bawek, event director, Ashley for the Arts. “It’s incredibly rewarding to see Arcadia transform into a vibrant hub of music, art and family fun each year. Thanks to the support of our incredible attendees and volunteers, we are able to support local schools and non-profits, ensuring the that the arts and essential community programs continuously thrive.”

General admission tickets for the three-day event are available online. Information is available on the website, ashleyforthearts.com, or by downloading the Ashley for the Arts app.

 

 

Ashley for the Arts is a nonprofit initiative that provides family entertainment, art, exercise and family fun. The organization is one of Wisconsin’s largest charity events, donating more than $5 million since its inception to more than 70 non-profit organizations, including participating schools, children’s charities, and medical research. This music and arts festival was conceptualized and established by Ashley Furniture Industries in 2009 and takes place in Arcadia, Wisconsin’s Memorial Park.

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