Join us for A Week of Arts Events
- The Rockin' Friday Night Street Dance featuring music from Copper Box!
- Waupaca's all-day Arts on the Square Festival with a Juried Fine Arts and Craft Show and more!
- All FREE thanks to many generous donors and sponsors!
Schedule of Events:
Arts on the Square
- Rain or Shine!
- FREE - Thanks to many generous donors and sponsors!!
9:00 am - 4:00 pm: Waupaca Juried Fine Arts and Craft Show - City Square
9:00 am - 3:00 pm: Kids' Art Camp Gallery - Gallery in the Workshop Tent Area
The Music - Main Stage
Performances - 9:15:00 am - 3:00:00 pm
East Fulton Street, next to Waupaca Public Library
09:15 am - 10:15 am: Aber Suzuki Center Students
10:30 am - 11:30 am: Tom Pease
11:45 am - 01:30 pm: Matt Blake and The Real Deal
01:45 pm - 03:00 pm: Jeremiah Jams Band
Jazz Stage
Performances 12 - 4:00 pm.
Union Street Emporium- 110 E. Union St., Waupaca
12:00 pm - 1:45 pm: A Joyful Little Band
02:00 pm - 4:00 pm: Kate Voss and The Hot Sauce
City Square Bandstand Area
Performances 9:00:00 am - 4:00 pm.
City Square Bandstand
9:00 am - 4:00 pm: Vibhas Kendzia
The Workshops
Look for all Workshops and Demonstrations in and around the Workshop Tent, behind the Waupaca Public Library
09:00 am - 11:30 am: String Spinners
09:00 am - 11:00 am: Circuits- Fun with Electricity!
10:00 am - 02:00 pm: Face Painting with Carl Mann
11:30 am - 02:00 pm: Screen Printing with Ben Achten!
01:00 pm - 02:00 pm: Soap Carving
All-Day Family Fun
In the Workshop Tent Area
9:00 am - 3:00 pm: Penny Spinners
9:00 am - 3:00 pm: Alcohol Ink Washer Necklaces and Bracelets
9:00 am - 3:00 pm: Rice-filled Owls with the Pieceful Hands Quilt Guild!
Dance Stage
Look for the Dance Stage behind the Waupaca Public Library
10:00 am - 10:45 am: Cardio Drumming
11:00 am - 11:45 am: Waupaca Dance Team
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm: Cloud Nine Fire Dancers
Art Ferris Wheel Rides!
Arts on the Square 2025 Art Ferris Wheel Ferris Wheel Rides
Soaring above the celebration! Catch stunning views and unforgettable vibes while riding the Art Ferris Wheel at Arts on the Square.
The Art Ferris Wheel is more than just a ride-it's a moving masterpiece and a vibrant community art project. This summer-long, collaborative project will be complete and ready for enjoyment the whole weekend long. Spectators and riders alike can enjoy the beautiful artwork created by locally famous artists and the community.
Rides: $5 per person, per ride
7:00 am - 4:00 pm: Information Booth Has It All! - Interactive
9:00 am - 2:00 pm: Radio 99.1 and 96.3 On-Site and Live! - Interactive
The Good Stuff
9:00 am to 4:00 pm: Food Trucks!
9:00 am to 4:00 pm: Beer and Beverages
