World's Largest Brat Fest

Name: World's Largest Brat Fest
Start: 2027-05-28
End: 2027-05-30
Location: Alliant Energy Center (Willow Island)

Madison, WI · Food & Drink

When: May 28–30, 2027
Where: Alliant Energy Center (Willow Island) · Madison · WI
Cost: Not confirmed
Status: Approximate: based on past editions, not announced yet

A Memorial Day weekend festival at Willow Island featuring free live music and bratwursts sold to benefit local charities. Running since 1983, it holds the record for the largest bratwurst festival in the world.

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