Please check the Times/Dates page for information on when your favorite performers will appear in this year's Festival.
The Youth Stage is the largest of the 3 stages at the Festival, measuring 24' x 24.' It can accommodate larger dance ensembles and community groups that perform from year to year. Nestled in the trees and adjacent to the children’s swings and playground at Fowler Park, the stage hosts a variety of local groups, with some entertainers being sponsored by area businesses. The performances appeal to the young...and the young at heart!
Saturday, August 17 |
10:00 am |
Lake Country Martial ArtsBased in Hartland, Wisconsin, this center for martial arts training for children & adults offers a variety of classes & summer camps. Students will demonstrate several aspects of the martial arts, including forms, board breaking, weapons demonstrations, & self defense. |
10:30 am |
Fanka FoliBack for its fourth year at the Festival, this Wauwatosa-based drumming group studies the drum music of West Africa. "Fanka Foli" means "energetic music" and in Africa, music is part of the way of life and is played for various reasons. |
11:30 am |
Hansing's School of DanceDancers of all ages from this Oconomowoc-based dance studio will perform a variety of dances for your enjoyment. |
12:00 pm |
1:00 pm |
Instrument Petting Zoo(sponsored by Hartland Music)Try out an instrument at the Youth Stage & see what music you can make! |
2:00 pm |
MainStage Academy of DanceThis Dousman-based dance academy with Artistic Director Eddy Bray return to the Festival, to share their talents and message that dance is for everyone. A diversity of dance styles will be performed, which may include classical ballet, modern, contemporary, and hip-hop. |
3:00 pm |
Wildlife in Need Center(sponsored by Books & Company)This local non-profit offers rehabilitation to Wisconsin wildlife with the intent to release them back to their native habitat. Come see some animals currently in their care. |
4:00 pm |
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Sunday, August 18 |
11:00 am |
GymlingoThis local center provides recreational gymnastics classes for children from 20 months up to high school. A Tai Chi and gymnastics demo will shared and you just may be able to participate up on stage! |
11:30 pm |
Snyder's StarsRecreational & competitive baton twirling & pom pom groups will perform some of their routines. |
12:00 pm |
To The Pointe Performance Dance CompanyA full performing arts training school, To The Pointe offers classes in dance, theatre, & voice. It sponsors the non-profit Lake Country Dance Theatre. |
1:00 pm |
Ken Lonnquist(sponsored by Target Stores)Wisconsin songwriter Ken Lonnquist is back to share more of his unique songs and ditties to "tickle the funny bone." |
2:00 pm |
Lake Country OrchestraA community orchestra based in Oconomowoc, this talented group of musicians is dedicated to the continuing performance of orchestral music by music lovers from all over the Lake Country area. |
3:00 pm |
Rhythm! Dance CompanyThis local non-profit dance group from 5678 Dance! Studio has dancers ranging from 12 to 16. They will share a variety of dance styles: ballet, jazz, hip hop, and theatrical dancing. |
4:00 pm |
Teen RingersThese talented hand bell musicians come from First Congregational United Church of Christ of Oconomowoc. Intermediate and high school students as well as "alumni" ringers will perform their unique sound for your enjoyment. |
An intimate setting with room for only 2 or 3 performers, the piano stage provides festival goers with an eclectic mix of music performed by local musicians. From Bach to boogie, and classical to pop, there’s something for the enjoyment of all music lovers at this venue.
Saturday, August 17 |
10:00 am |
10:30 am |
11:30 am |
12:00 pm |
1:00 pm |
2:00 pm |
3:00 pm |
4:00 pm |
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Sunday, August 18 |
11:00 am |
11:30 pm |
12:00 pm |
1:00 pm |
2:00 pm |
3:00 pm |
4:00 pm |
The Pavilion Stage provides a wide variety of premiere adult musical entertainment, mostly through local volunteer acts. The stage holds larger choral groups as well as dancing troupes. Each year, members of the Waukesha Symphony Orchestra play at noon on both days of the festival.
Most of the groups that perform on the three entertainment stages do so on a gratis basis, and are yearly favorites. Hence, we do not often have openings for new acts. However, if you would like to be considered by the Entertainment committee, you are welcome to fill out the application below, and we will keep your name on file should an opening appear.