Were you at this year’s Sugar Maple Music Festival? Or are you among those who haven’t yet attended?

Either way, check out our new video, shot during our 15th annual festival this past August. You might just see yourself – or you might see what you missed and decide you need to attend next year!

A huge shout-out to Tack Video Production for bringing our fun, family-friendly festival to life.  From the stellar musicians to the Roots and Reasons stage workshops to the jam sessions, Tack Video captured it all.

Watch the video to see what makes the Sugar Maple so special, then mark your calendar for August 2 and 3, 2019!

Mark your calendar for the 2019 Sugar Maple Music Festival to be held August 2-3 at Lake Farm County Park in Madison.  If year 15 was any indication, the next festival promises even more amazing music, dancing and jamming along with the many other activities you have come to love about the Sugar Maple fest!

Our sincerest thanks to everyone who came out last weekend and enjoyed our 15^th annual festival!  The weather couldn’t have been better as we listened to music on the main stage, got to know artists and traditions on the Roots & Reasons Stage and made music together in the jam tents.

2018 was also a year of firsts… first instrument-making workshop for the kids, first musical yoga and first climbing wall.  What will 2019 bring?  Stay tuned for details!

Check out more photos from 2018!

Thanks to all of you – music fans, sponsors, donors, volunteers and more – for helping build and nurture community through music. It takes every single one of you to help make our community – and the festival – what it is.

— The Four Lakes Traditional Music Collective

Welcome to the 15th Annual Sugar Maple Music Festival! We are at 7 hours 46 minutes away and counting…

Whether this is your first time or 15th time joining us, here are some tips and helpful information.

• Bring the kids!  We are a family-friendly festival and ages 17 and under are free.
• We have food!  Check out this year’s vendors.
• We have drinks!  Beer from Tyranena Brewing Company  and mead from Bos Meadery.  Yum, yum!
• We have a raffle! Check out the raffle table at the back of the big tent to see the wide range of prized including 4 tickets the 2019 Blue Ox Music Festival, a resophone ukelele from Ward-Brodt and much more!
• Carry-ins are allowed but please support our wonderful food and drink vendors!
• Bring your instruments for jamming!  This is an interactive festival and your participation is what sets the Sugar Maple fest apart from other music fests.
• We are a rain or shine event; all of our artists perform under tents or shelters.
• Bring a chair or a blanket to sit on.  We have a limited number of chairs, and yours are more comfortable anyway.
• Leave all pets at home. Park rule.
• Bring Cash.  We will have an ATM but if you have some $ in your pocket when you come, you will be all set.
• New this year!
  • Boulders Climbing Gym climbing wall
  • Instrument-making workshop for the kids (see fest program for details)
  • Musical yoga with the Awful Purdies at 12:30 on Saturday (BYO yoga mat)

• We know you’re social (we’ve seen you on the dance floor!) so spread the word…
  • Like us on Facebook
  • Follow us on Twitter
  • Follow us on Instagram
  • And hashtag like crazy! #sugarmaplefest

• We are a 501(c)3 non-profit and all our money goes toward bringing this great music to Madison.  Please consider donating on-line or by adding to the donation jar at the merchandise table.  We can’t do this without your support!

Attention cyclists!

The Capital City Trail is currently closed for restoration between Nob Hill Road and Glacier Valley Road and will remain closed throughout the Sugar Maple Music Festival.

But fear not!  You can still bike to festival by following the Alternative Routes Map (PDF) and using these Online Mapping Resources.  Informational signage will be posted along the trail and at kiosks regarding the project schedule, alternative routes and other relevant information.

Added bonus… all cyclists receive a raffle ticket when they arrive at the festival!

Summer is here and it’s only ONE MONTH until we are listening to great music under the tent at the Sugar Maple Music Festival!

This year’s festival is August 3-4 at our usual, beautiful, Lake Farm County Park.  Tickets are on sale, but volunteers receive free entry on the day they volunteer — it’s a great deal. Spots are filling up fast (nearly 70%) and when they’re gone, they’re gone. Sign-up here to volunteer.

The Sugar Maple Music Festival is a completely volunteer driven event; your participation is our lifeblood. Please consider registering today.

Looking forward to seeing all of you at the festival!