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Longest-running Labor Day Festival kicks off Sept. 4

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Each year, Redgranite hosts one of the best and longest-running Labor Day Festivals in the State of Wisconsin. And this year will be no different. The annual four-day festival, organized by the Redgranite Advancement Association, will run from Friday, September 4 to Monday, September 7. Come and enjoy a schedule packed with events and celebrate “America’s 250th Anniversary”
with us! You’ll want to start off Friday night with Glow Bingo at the Redgranite Lions Hall (145 Dearborn St.). Doors open at 5 p.m., and it starts at 7 p.m. Sponsored by the Redgranite Lions Club.
Then on Saturday, there is something for everyone of all ages. Craft & Vendor Fair from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (if you want a space, please go to redgranitewisconsin.com for information and application or call 920-410-8467). Walk the Waush will hold the free 5k Walk/Run/Roll. No Registration is required, and it starts on the Bannerman Trail at 9 a.m. across from Rock Coffee. Please contact Waushara County Health Dept. at 920-787-6590 for more information. H
orseshoe Doubles Tournament, city wide rummage sales, great food and refreshments, and of course KIDZROK IN REDROCK – a fun-filled event in Willow Creek Park for kids featuring pony rides, petting zoo, clowns, face painting, inflatables, coloring contest, rock painting, and more. Have tons of fun playing games to win cool prizes!
Climb aboard Redgranite Fire Trucks and enter to win a bike (sponsored by Redgranite Fire Dept.) KIDZROK IN REDROCK runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Willow Creek Park. Then cap your day off with Road Trip at Willow Creek Park under the tent from 7 – 10:30 p.m. (Rain or Shine!) One of Wisconsin’s favorite bands! Come early; bar and food stand open at 6 pm.

On Sunday, kick back and relax in Veterans Memorial Park and enjoy the vendor art & craft fair, food and refreshments, city-wide rummage sales, raffles, and music by the Del Rays who play from 1-5 p.m. Then stick around as we honor our Heritage with a beautiful fireworks display over the quarry to music at dusk. While waiting for the fireworks, enjoy great food and fun at the coffee shops, cafes, pizzeria, pubs, and bowling alley. Redgranite is home to some of the best food and hospitality around.
On Monday, get set for the community’s signature event, the Labor Day Parade. It brings people to Main Street in Redgranite and is steeped in tradition. Generations of people will line the streets to enjoy the classic Labor Day Parade. There is still time to enter! Please go to www.rgaaparade@gmail.com or www.redgranitewisconsin.com for parade information and the entry form. After the parade, head on down to Veterans Memorial Park for great Food and Refreshments, Chicken BBQ, Craft & vendor fair, raffles, and music by Copper Box.
Don’t forget to purchase a 2026 Festival Button. They are available in area businesses now and will be available to purchase Labor Day weekend at Veterans Memorial Park. Stop down to Veterans Memorial Park throughout Labor Day Weekend to see if your button is a winner. All winners need to claim their prize by Monday, September 7 at 2 p.m. at the bar in Veterans Memorial Park.

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