Old World Wisconsin – Independence Day Weekend

Celebrate Old World Wisconsin’s 50th anniversary and our nation’s 250th birthday during a monumental weekend jam-packed with food, games, music, performances and other patriotic festivities! Suit up in your best red, white and blue gear and head to the Crossroads Village to celebrate our biggest Independence Day yet: enjoy fan-favorite activities like pie-eating contests, wagon rides, historic baseball, brass bands and a patriotic parade as well as NEW experiences—explore our brand-new Welcome Center, try 50th anniversary food, brews and cocktails, pick up special merchandise and souvenirs at the new Welcome Center and much more.

What You’ll Experience

A special Independence Day Weekend with more activities, experiences and fun in honor of Old World Wisconsin’s 50th anniversary and America’s 250th anniversary!
Pie-eating contests, wagon rides, historic baseball, spelling bees and ice cream making
A selection of rousing tunes performed by the Madison Brass Band
A new Old World Wisconsin 50th Anniversary Exhibit showcasing the history of the site from 1976 to now
A chance to explore the all-new Old World Wisconsin Welcome Center
A patriotic reading of the Declaration of Independence
A 50th and 250th anniversary parade—join in with flags, wagons and more!
Unique holiday merchandise at the Welcome Center Gift Shop
Holiday-inspired food at the reopened Clausing Cafe
Raise a celebratory pint at Wittnebel’s Tavern with an Old World Wisconsin 50th anniversary brew plus specialty tastings and cocktails
Time Travel Tokens that can be redeemed for souvenirs, gifts, treats and more

Cost

Adult (18-64): $24
Teen (13-17): $24
Senior (65+): $20
Child (5-12): $16
Children under 5: Free

Members: Free