Discover Monona, Wisconsin

Discover Monona, Wisconsin Find fun things to explore in Monona at our online Tourist Information Center, funded by the city of Monona.

Find a full list of Monona destinations, events, and weekend getaway ideas at DiscoverMonona.com.

🌶️ Get fired up for one of Monona’s biggest fall traditions!The 43rd Annual Monona Chili Cook-Off is coming to Ahuska Pa...
09/03/2026

🌶️ Get fired up for one of Monona’s biggest fall traditions!

The 43rd Annual Monona Chili Cook-Off is coming to Ahuska Park on September 26, and you’re invited to sample your way through Wisconsin’s longest-running chili cook-off! With up to 40 cook teams, unlimited chili sampling, live music, lawn games, food trucks, a beverage tent, and plenty of fall fun, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

🏆 Think your chili has what it takes? Cook teams are still welcome to sign up! Show off your best recipe, get creative with your team theme, and compete for awards including Best Chili, Crowd Favorite, Best Team Theme, and Most Unique Chili—plus cash prizes.

📅 September 26, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM–2:00 PM
📍 Ahuska Park | Monona, WI
🎟️ $15 advance admission | Ages 10+

🌶️ Come hungry. Bring your appetite for competition. And get ready to get fired up

🎟️ Get your tickets: https://discover-monona-merch.square.site/product/advance-admission-monona-s-43rd-chili-cook-off-2026/3NQXIV767WP3OFKABZ2PQAXU?cp=true&sa=false&sbp=false&q=false&category_id=K3LVJ6YOZPV6AJ2OANDGHWKA

👩‍🍳 Register your cook team: https://mesbaexperience.questionpro.com/a/TakeSurvey?tt=1GYXUSek3DQECHrPeIW9eQ%3D%3D

09/02/2026

Our season is sadly coming to an end, but we hope you join us for our last ski show of the summer! This FRIDAY @6:15 PM! There will be concessions with drinks, snacks, hotdogs, and brats!! Ski ya there!

Looking for something fun to do this Labor Day weekend? Swing into Monona!Make Topgolf part of your holiday weekend and ...
09/02/2026

Looking for something fun to do this Labor Day weekend? Swing into Monona!

Make Topgolf part of your holiday weekend and enjoy 50% off game play on Labor Day, Monday, September 7, when you book online.

Planning to go earlier in the weekend? Reserve a bay Friday through Monday and you’ll also receive a FREE hour of game play to use later in September.

Or make it a Sunday Funday with game play starting at just $20/hour per bay.

Whether you’re visiting Monona for the weekend or looking for a fun local activity, Topgolf is a great way to add some friendly competition to your plans.

📍 Topgolf Monona
6400 Gisholt Drive, Monona, WI

Plan your visit & book your bay today at topgolf.com

Welcome back to This Month in Monona—your monthly guide to everything happening in our vibrant lakeside community!Septem...
09/01/2026

Welcome back to This Month in Monona—your monthly guide to everything happening in our vibrant lakeside community!

September brings the best of both seasons to Monona, with warm summer days giving way to crisp fall evenings and a calendar full of ways to enjoy the changing season. From outdoor markets and live music to community gatherings, family-friendly activities, and fall traditions, there are plenty of reasons to get out and explore Monona this month.

One September highlight you won’t want to miss is Monona’s 43rd Annual Chili Cook-Off, hosted by the Monona East Side Business Alliance on September 26 at Ahuska Park. As Wisconsin’s longest-running chili cook-off, this beloved fall tradition brings together dozens of cook teams, unlimited chili sampling, live music, lawn games, food trucks, and plenty of friendly competition. Come hungry and ready to vote for your favorite chili as teams compete for awards and bragging rights!

As summer winds down, September is the perfect time to slow down, enjoy the changing scenery, and welcome everything that makes fall in Monona special.

Whether you're looking for one last summer outing, your first fall festival, or simply a reason to spend the day by the lake, there’s something happening all month long.

Want the full event details? Visit discovermonona.com to explore everything happening in Monona this September and start planning your next adventure.



Monona Parks & Recreation
Monona Farmers Market
San Damiano Monona
Monona East Side Business Alliance

Summer nights are better at the Yahara River Night Market!The Yahara River Night Market has been bringing together local...
08/18/2026

Summer nights are better at the Yahara River Night Market!

The Yahara River Night Market has been bringing together local food, makers, and artisan goods along the Yahara River all summer long. Enjoy an evening of shopping local, discovering something new, and taking in the beautiful riverfront setting.

There are still a few market nights left to experience this summer:

📅 August 13
📅 August 27
📅 September 10
📅 September 24
⏰ 6–9 PM

Make plans to visit the Yahara River Night Market and enjoy one of Monona’s new favorite summer traditions!

📸: Monona Parks & Recreation

🎉 Welcome to Monona, Topgolf! ⛳The wait is almost over! Topgolf Madison officially opens Friday, August 14, bringing Wis...
08/07/2026

🎉 Welcome to Monona, Topgolf! ⛳

The wait is almost over! Topgolf Madison officially opens Friday, August 14, bringing Wisconsin's first Topgolf venue to Monona.

Whether you're an experienced golfer or picking up a club for the first time, Topgolf offers a fun, high-tech experience for all ages. The new venue features:
⛳ Climate-controlled hitting bays
🍔 Full-service restaurant & bar
🏈 Game Day Suites
🎉 Private event spaces
🕹️ Arcade games
📺 A massive video wall and sports viewing throughout the venue
✨ Interactive targets, music, and light shows

Topgolf is more than a new entertainment destination—it's an exciting addition to Monona that will create hundreds of local jobs, welcome visitors from across the region, and continue the transformation of the Broadway corridor.

🎁 To celebrate the grand opening, guests who book and complete a one- or two-bay reservation between August 14–28 will be automatically entered for a chance to win one year of free game play at Topgolf Madison (official rules apply).

📍6600 Topgolf Way, Monona

Who's ready to tee it up? Tag the friends you'll be bringing to Monona's newest entertainment destination! 🏌️‍♀️🏌️‍♂️

Welcome back to This Month in Monona—your monthly guide to everything happening in our vibrant lakeside community!Each m...
08/01/2026

Welcome back to This Month in Monona—your monthly guide to everything happening in our vibrant lakeside community!

Each month, we'll highlight the can't-miss events, festivals, live music, family-friendly activities, and local experiences that make Monona a great place to explore all year long.

August is your chance to soak up every last bit of summer before the season changes. From the lively Sugar Maple Music Festival and the Yahara River Night Market to weekly favorites like the Monona Farmers Market, Biergartens at the Beach, Concerts on the Shore, and Sunset Games at San Damiano, there's no shortage of ways to make the most of these warm summer days. Families can enjoy Scoop & Stories, connect with neighbors during National Night Out, and fill the month with unforgettable lakeside memories.

Whether you're planning a weekend outing, searching for live entertainment, or looking for family-friendly fun, August is full of reasons to get out and experience everything Monona has to offer before fall arrives.

Want the full event details? Visit discovermonona.com to learn more about everything happening in Monona this August and start planning your next adventure.



Sugar Maple Music Festival
Monona Farmers Market
Below Deck at Grand Crossing Park
San Damiano Monona
Monona Parks & Recreation
Aldo Leopold Nature Center

07/29/2026

SKI SHOW THIS SUNDAY!
This Sunday come join the Mad-City Ski Team for their last show before they head to Iowa and compete at Show Ski Nationals! Mad-City would like to thank Ho-Chunk Gaming of Madison for sponsoring us this season! See you Sunday!

JUNIOR SHOW @5:15 PM
MAIN SHOW @6:00 PM

🎶 GIVEAWAY TIME! 🎶We're giving away 10 Friday tickets and 10 Saturday tickets to the 23rd Annual Sugar Maple Music Festi...
07/29/2026

🎶 GIVEAWAY TIME! 🎶

We're giving away 10 Friday tickets and 10 Saturday tickets to the 23rd Annual Sugar Maple Music Festival happening July 31–August 1 at W.G. Lunney Lake Farm County Park!

Want to experience a weekend of live roots music, interactive workshops, jam sessions, and family-friendly fun—for free?

Here's how to enter:
1. Comment below with your favorite thing about Monona!
2. That's it! We'll randomly select winners from the comments and contact you directly with pickup details.

Whether it's the lake, local restaurants, parks, sunsets, community events, or something else, we'd love to hear what makes Monona special to you!

The Sugar Maple Music Festival celebrates American roots music with performances, educational workshops, and interactive jam sessions featuring talented artists from across the country. It's a fun-filled weekend for music lovers of all ages.

Learn more about the festival: https://sugarmaplefest.org/

Good luck! Entries will be accepted while tickets are available.

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