Camp Out Together at These 10 Summer Music Festivals in Wisconsin

What’s better than a summer music festival? How about pairing it with a weekend of camping among towering pines in Wisconsin’s scenic outdoors, where you can relax, explore and make lasting memories with loved ones? Enjoy performances by your favorite artists just steps away from the comfort of your hammock, tent or RV, maximizing quality time spent with friends and family. Whether you love country, indie, bluegrass, rock or all of the above, discover your new favorite festival getaway in Wisconsin.

Monster Hall Music Fest - Unity

Rock fans flock to North Central Wisconsin for Monster Hall Music Fest, a four-day event featuring more than thirty lively bands on two stages. On-site campsites let you stay close to the action and enjoy unforgettable summer nights with friends.

Porterfield Country Music Festival - Marinette

Head to Northeast Wisconsin for three days of performances by top Nashville recording artists at the Porterfield Country Music Festival. One of Wisconsin’s longest-running country music fests, you and your group can camp right on the festival grounds for easy access to the festivities, including tasty food trucks.

Blue Ox Music Festival - Eau Claire

Home of artist Justin Vernon of Bon Iver, Eau Claire is well-known for its indie music spirit. This includes the Blue Ox Music Festival, an intimate Bluegrass and Americana music experience that features over 35 artists over three days, as well as music workshops, craft vendors and plenty of family entertainment.

Choose from all kinds of camping options, including tent, RV, family camping, pre-set tent campsites and tiny cabins, for the perfect festival experience. You and your crew can also venture out on a guided river trip, take a yoga class in the wellness tent and bring your own instrument to jam around the campfire together.

Prairie Dog Blues Festival – Prairie du Chien

Camp with friends on historic St. Feriole Island on the Mississippi River at Prairie Dog Blues Festival in Wisconsin’s gorgeous Driftless Region. The two-day event features established Blues and Roots artists, up-and-coming acts, concessions, campfires and more.

Country Boom - West Salem

Set against the rolling bluffs and natural beauty of Wisconsin’s Coulee Region, Country Boom allows you and your crew to enjoy the state’s natural beauty while singing along to top country artists. Camp right on the festival grounds during the three-day event that includes food trucks, carnival rides and a charity cornhole tournament.

Eaux Claires Festival - Eau Claire

Founded by Justin Vernon of Bon Iver and Aaron Dessner of The National, the beloved Eaux Claires Festival is returning after an eight-year hiatus. The two-day, multi-stage experience features indie artists, performance art, writers-in-residence, visual art and more. Nearby Pine Music Park offers free shuttles to the concert grounds as well as custom-built, air-conditioned tiny cabins for the ultimate summer festival getaway.

Blues on the Chippewa – Durand

Savor three days of blues, soul, roots and R&B right on the Chippewa River at this free event in Northwest Wisconsin. Camp at nearby Tarrant Park or Lake Pepin Campground for gorgeous views and easy access to the concert grounds. Be sure to check out the on-site craft fair and tasty food vendors between moving and grooving with friends.

Sugar Maple Music Festival - Madison

Set up camp just a short walk away from Sugar Maple Music Festival, a two-day event featuring bluegrass, Americana, western swing and more traditional music genres. Bring your own instrument to join in at the jam tent and interact with the artists through interviews, discussions, workshops and demonstrations. The family-friendly fest in Madison is also free for kids under 17!

Ashley for the Arts – Arcadia

Bring the whole family to take part in one of Wisconsin’s largest charity events that includes a car show, hot air balloon launch and three days of great music. Ashley for the Arts features big-name headliners, a glow run, youth obstacle course and even a fireworks show. Choose from several nearby campgrounds with free shuttles to the event grounds. 

Avrom Farm Party - Green Lake 

Produced by members of the Chicago music community, Avrom Farm Party is an annual festival that takes place three hours north of the city in Green Lake, Wisconsin. The property is the former home and studio of renowned artist Lester Schwartz, whose sculptural works still decorate the farm. 

This event brings together the best Wisconsin has to offer, including meals made from scratch with ingredients from the farm’s neighbors, local brews and camping under the stars. Enjoy dancing in the forest, outdoor yoga, a vendor market and intimate performances you’ll never forget.

The BoogieDown Music Festival - Yuba

Boogie with your besties at a gorgeous natural amphitheater in Southwest Wisconsin at the BoogieDown Music Festival, a two-day late summer event featuring bluegrass, folk, rock and more. Reserve a canvas bell tent for a magical glamping experience, or opt for booking a pre-set tent that includes access to showers, lawn games and shade canopies. Other fun festival activities include sunrise yoga, birding, mushroom hunting, kids entertainment and tasty food vendors. 

Stoneline Valley Music Festival - Phelps

As the summer comes to an end, don’t miss this fun-filled fest in North Central Wisconsin. At Stoneline Valley Music Festival, you can bring the whole family to camp atop a scenic hilltop and enjoy two and a half days of Americana, bluegrass, rock and more. With food trucks, face painting and cozy bonfires, this is the perfect send-off to the summer festival season.

And don’t forget to mark your calendar for the larger outdoor Wisconsin music fests such as Country Jam USA, Hoofbeat Festival, Hodag Country Music Festival and Country Thunder!

Looking for more music? Be sure to check out the world’s largest music festival: Summerfest in Milwaukee!