Festival · Madison
Curd Fest at Breese Stevens Field
Curd Fest is held each August at historic Breese Stevens Field in downtown Madison. In 2026 it ran on Saturday 15 August, free from 3 to 6pm, with a $10 early-entry ticket from 1:30pm that included a drink. The 2027 date has not been announced.
- When
- Mid-August
- Where
- Breese Stevens Field, Madison
- Entry
- Free 3 to 6pm
- Early entry (2026)
- $10 from 1:30pm, with one drink
Dates
The next dates have not been announced yet. It last ran 15 Aug 2026.
What Happens
Vendors serve the classic fried curds alongside stranger flavour combinations, and there is a curd eating contest. In 2026 the bands were the RailHoppers and The Finding North Band, with face painting, inflatables and field games for children. The 2026 festival was the 13th.
Tickets
General entry is free. The early-entry ticket ($10 in 2026) gives 90 minutes inside before the gates open, plus one beer or non-alcoholic drink, and children 12 and under come in free with a paying adult. Tickets went on sale in late April.
Getting There
Breese Stevens Field is on East Washington Avenue on Madison's isthmus, a short walk or bike ride from the Capitol Square.
Nearby
Fromagination on the Capitol Square has a cut-to-order counter of Wisconsin cheese, and the Wisconsin Cheese Mart has a store on State Street. In January, Madison also hosts the Beer and Cheese Fest.
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Questions People Ask
Is Curd Fest in Madison free?
Yes, from 3 to 6pm. A paid early-entry ticket gets you in 90 minutes sooner with a drink.
When is Curd Fest 2027?
The date has not been announced. The festival is held in August; in 2026 it was on 15 August.
Official site: breesestevensfield.com/upcoming-events/curd-fest-2026. Dates, hours and prices checked 22 October 2026; confirm on the official site before you travel. See all cheese festivals.