Our Sponsors

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Creative Tent Solutions

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Special Thanks

Allyson Casey
Bob Batyko
Brian Ray
Chris Schlutt
Dane County Parks
Deb Riese
The Eldorado Grill
Ellen Jacks
Evan Murdock
The High Noon Saloon
Jef Pertzborn
Jeff Burkhart
Kirsten Moore
Kristy Larson
Lorie Docken
Madison Music
Mark Roeder
Mark Schlutt
Patrick Logterman
Paul Kienitz
Steve Gotcher
Willy St Co-op

Get Involved

The Sugar Maple Festival is put on entirely by the hard work of volunteers. They are the reason the festival is a huge success each year — it the could not happen without them. There are many shifts available during the festival, so please consider volunteering.

A wide variety of volunteer positions are available throughout the festival season. These opportunities offer the satisfaction of supporting one of Madison’s top not-for-profit, volunteer-driven, family-friendly annual events. Please read below or contact us if you’d like to become a vounteer at our many Sugar Maple Festival events!

Sugar Maple Sponsors

The Sugar Maple Festival is funded using a variety of sources. Grants, Concert Series funds and ticket sales make up 60% of the festival costs. The additional expense is covered by sponsors. To see the sponsorship opportunities view our Sponsorship Brochure.

Volunteer at the Sugar Maple Festival:

Two-hours shifts from set-up to tear-down of Sugar Maple weekend. Positions include Grounds, Ticket Taker, Merchandise Representative, Kids Crew, Parking Usher, Beverage Server, On-Site Medical Support, and many more. Each festival volunteer receives a free Sugar Maple t-shirt PLUS free admission to the annual “Volunteer Holler” (Date and bands TBD). Those interested in volunteering at the festival should contact Chris Schlutt by e-mail schlutt_at_tds.net or call 608-242-9631.

Sugar Maple Concert Series:

These concert and workshop events take place throughout the fiscal year and celebrate the past, present and future of the annual Sugar Maple Festival. Positions include Merchandise Representative, Stage Crew, Street Team and more. Series volunteers recieve free admission to the event.

Street Team:

You can help spread the word about the annual Sugar Maple Festival and its supporting concert and workshop events throughout the year. For all the DIY-ers out there documents are available for download to canvas our communities. Positions may also include Exhibiting Representative, Advocate, and others. Click here for more information.