Best Dam Fest

Carnival rides
Midway at the Carnival
Beaverland Must-Skis Waterski Show
Live music on main stage
Kids on carnival rides
UW Marching Band
Face painting

Features

  • Free Admission
    • Yes
    • On Water
    • Boating Services Available
  • Fish Type
    • Walleye
  • Fishing style
    • Inland Lake / River
  • Performing Arts Type
    • Music
  • Fair/Festival Type
    • Community
    • Music
  • Nightlife Type
    • Bar/Tavern
    • Live Music
  • Canoeing, Kayaking and SUP Services Available
    • Rentals
  • Canoe
    • Yes
  • Kayak
    • Yes
  • Food Available
    • Yes
  • SUP - Stand Up Paddleboard
    • Yes

Best Dam Fest

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100 Block of Front Street
115 Front Street - Beaver Dam, WI 53916
Information: 920-887-8879
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Have the Best Dam Weekend! Best Dam Fest is an exciting time for Wisconsin families to enjoy the best Beaver Dam has to offer. With so much to see and do, you are sure to find something you love and enjoy! Activities for Best Dam Fest are lakeside at Tahoe Park. 

Enjoy carnival rides and midway all weekend. Fireworks, pontoon rides, a Must Skis Waterski Show, Walleye Tournament, and more happening on Saturday, July 8th!

Best Dam Music Festival is a free outdoor music event that is held in conjunction with Best Dam Fest and will feature a variety of music genres organized by Stormy's Music Venue, Thirsty Beaver, and Ooga Brewing on Friday, July 7th and Saturday, July 8th.

Music Events on Friday, July 7th (90s Themed Night): 
Stormy's Music Venue (Outdoor Main Stage located next to Stormy's):
Got Wisco? | 6 PM - 8:30 PM
Fool House | 9 PM - Midnight
DJ inside Stormy's | 9 PM - 2:15 AM

Thirsty BeaverBreaking Cadence | 7 PM - 11:30 PM

Ooga Brewing New Waves | 7 PM - 10 PM

Music Events on Saturday, July 8thStormy's Music Venue (Outdoor Main Stage located next to Stormy's)
Buck Neck-Ed w/Dakota Tamminga | 2 PM - 3:30 PM
Whiskey Flats | 4 PM - 5:30 PM
Wheel House | 4 PM - 5:30 PM
The Toys | 9 PM - Midnight
DJ inside Stormy's | 9 PM - 2:15 AM

Thirsty Beaver Benign Addiction | 7 PM - Midnight

Ooga Brewing Acoustic Grove | 7 PM - 10 PM