FAQ’s
When is the Festival?
The Monona Community Festival is officially open July 3rd & 4th each year, but the carnival, and some events begin early.
Where can I park?
There are a few public parking lots near Winnequah Park, but most find free street parking close to the festival.
Check out this parking map!
Check out this parking map!
Do I have to pay for parking?
No – all parking is either on the street or in a free public lot.
Do you accept credit cards?
Yes! The Beer Tent, Hole-In-One, and many of the Art Fair vendors take credit cards. There are also ATMs available at the park if you need cash.
What happens if it rains?
Where are things located?
The festival is located in Winnequah Park. View the activities map!
Where does the money from the festival go?
Other than the operating budget, all the profits go back into the community in many ways. Over the years the Monona Festival Committee has donated significant funds to various sources, including:
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Monona Volunteer Fire Department
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Monona Police
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Monona Farmers Market
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Monona Public Library Building Fund
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Monona Dream Park, Winnequah Park Gazebo & Monona Parks Dept donations
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Construction of the Children’s Pool at the Monona Public Pool
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Annual scholarship to Monona Grove High School & donations to area high school booster clubs
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Monona Senior Center
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McFarland Police Explorers
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When do the fireworks start?
Dusk – Around 9:20pm on July 4th.
What does the festival do to minimize it's enviromental impact?
All of the fireworks materials, golf balls, trash and recyclying are picked up after each festival, and we try to leave the park better than we found it! In fact, we partner with local Boy Scout troops who sweep the park grounds after the festival and then separate out recyclables from the trash. We are happy to make a yearly donation to these hardworking young men!