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SUMMARY:Madison Makers Mini Market
DESCRIPTION:This event: Has LGBTQ content\, Is LGBTQ hosted\, May be of interest to the LGBTQ community || Madison Makers Market is ecstatic to announce a brand new event series coming to the southwest side of Madison this spring! Join us for the very first Madison Makers Mini Market at Yahara Bay Distillers\, 6250 Nesbitt Road\, on Saturday\, May 30. \nThe Mini Makers Market will feature 24 local artists and makers showcasing a wide variety of handmade items from art prints\, illustrations\, pottery\, culinary delights\, jewelry\, home decor\, bath and body items and much more. The event is hosted at Madison’s first distillery\, Yahara Bay Distillers\, just off of Verona Road. \nShop makers with a glass of local libations (made on site!) in hand\, all on the grounds of the very popular Yahara Bay Distillers! This event is free and no tickets are needed to come enjoy the fun. You only pay for the items you want to buy from vendors\, and the food or drinks you want to consume. All ages are welcome! Learn more at https://www.madisonmakersmarket.com/spring-mini \nDate: Saturday\, May 30\, 2026\nTime: 3pm to 8pm\nLocation: Yahara Bay Distillers\, 6250 Nesbitt Road\, Madison\nWebsite: https://www.madisonmakersmarket.com/spring-mini || free
URL:https://ourliveswisconsin.com/event/madison-makers-mini-market/
LOCATION:Yahara Bay Distillery\, 6250 Nesbitt Road #200\, Fitchburg\, WI\, 53711\, United States
CATEGORIES:Madison + South Central,Market
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SUMMARY:Cider Market
DESCRIPTION:This event: Has LGBTQ content\, Is LGBTQ hosted\, May be of interest to the LGBTQ community || Madison Makers Market is excited to announce the third date in our brand new event series in Middleton this spring! Join us for the next Cider Market at Hidden Cave Cidery at 2500 N. Pleasant View Road on Saturday\, May 23. \nA whole day of fun is planned for the far west side of Middleton starting with craft market vendors\, a brunch food truck\, interactive crafting\, yard games\, and performance art all set up from 11 am until 4pm. At 5pm\, live music and a dinner food truck will be set up until 9pm. \nShop makers with a glass of ice cold hard cider (made on site!) in hand\, all on the grounds of the very popular Hidden Cave Cidery! This event is free and no tickets are needed to come enjoy the fun. You only pay for the items you want to buy from vendors\, and the food or drinks you want to consume. All ages are welcome! Learn more at www.madisonmakersmarket.com/cider-markets \nDate: Saturday\, May 23\, 2026\nTime: 11am to 9pm\nLocation: Hidden Cave Cidery\, 2500 N. Pleasant View Road\, Middleton\, WI\nWebsite: www.madisonmakersmarket.com/cider-markets ||
URL:https://ourliveswisconsin.com/event/cider-market/
LOCATION:Hidden Cave Cidery\, 2500 N Pleasant View Rd # 102\, Middleton\, WI\, 53562\, United States
CATEGORIES:Madison + South Central,Market
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260503T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260503T160000
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SUMMARY:Earth Day & Repair Fair
DESCRIPTION:Join Green Box Compost and Green Life Trading Co. for their 3rd annual Earth Day Fair\, featuring Zero Waste Madison’s inaugural Repair Fair and the launch of the Zero Waste Resource Map!\nWhat to Expect:-Eco Market with 18+ vendors!-Bring your items to be repaired by volunteers.-Learn to reuse & repair with demos every hour!\nReduce waste\, build community\, and share skills.\nFree and open to all!\nFor more information visit: https://greenlifetradingco.com/pages/earth-day-fair
URL:https://ourliveswisconsin.com/event/earth-day-repair-fair/
LOCATION:Goodman Community Center Brassworks\, 214 Waubesa St\, Madison\, WI\, 53704\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Informational,Madison + South Central,Market
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SUMMARY:Craft Fair @ The Kickback Bar
DESCRIPTION:This event: May be of interest to the LGBTQ community || April 25th @ 10:00 AM \nJoin us for the Crafts & Drafts Craft Fair\, a full day celebrating local creativity\, great drinks\, and good company at The Kickback. \nMel-Bee Buzz Presents this special event featuring a curated group of local makers and artists offering unique handmade goods. With 11 vendors already confirmed\, you’ll find everything from creative crafts to one-of-a-kind finds while enjoying a cold drink from the bar. \nWhether you’re looking to shop\, support local vendors\, or just spend a relaxed afternoon with friends\, Crafts & Drafts is the perfect way to do it. \nEvent Details \n📅 Date: April 25\n🕙 Time: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM\n📍 Location: The Kickback\, 7622 Lisa Ln\, Middleton\, WI \nGrab a drink\, browse the vendor booths\, and don’t forget to sneak in a few games on the pinball while you’re here. ||
URL:https://ourliveswisconsin.com/event/craft-fair-the-kickback-bar/
LOCATION:The Kickback Bar\, 7622 Lisa Ln\, Middleton\, WI\, 53562\, United States
CATEGORIES:Market
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260410T150000
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SUMMARY:Mingo Market
DESCRIPTION:This event: Has LGBTQ content\, Is LGBTQ hosted\, May be of interest to the LGBTQ community || Madison Makers Market is excited to announce a new mini event series on the near east side of Madison – the Mingo Market\, taking place at the Forward Club at Breese Stevens Field\, 917 E. Mifflin St\, Gate 5. The very first event in this series is coming up on Friday\, April 10 from 3pm to 8pm. \nThe Mingo Market will feature over a dozen local artists and makers showcasing a wide variety of handmade items from art prints\, illustrations\, pottery\, culinary delights\, jewelry\, home decor\, bath and body items and much more. The event is hosted at our favorite neighborhood hangout\, the Forward Club at Breese Stevens Field\, a beautiful and intimate venue setting where old school meets modern. \nShop unique items that you can’t find anywhere else all with a drink in hand! This event is free and no tickets are needed to come and enjoy the fun. You only pay for the items you want to buy from vendors\, and the drinks or food you want to consume. All ages are welcome. \nDate: Friday\, April 10\nTime: 3pm to 8pm\nLocation: The Forward Club\, 917 E. Mifflin St\, Gate 5\, Madison\, WI\nWebsite: https://www.madisonmakersmarket.com/shop-tenney || free
URL:https://ourliveswisconsin.com/event/mingo-market/
LOCATION:The Forward Club\, 917 E Mifflin St Gate 5\, Madison\, WI\, 53703\, United States
CATEGORIES:Madison + South Central,Market
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SUMMARY:The Big Gay Prom 2026
DESCRIPTION:Introducing: The Big Gay Prom! Live out the queer prom fantasy you’ve always wanted at this adults only\, elegant\, immersive event! 🍄\n\nTime & Location\n\n\nApr 03\, 2026\, 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM \nOverture Center for the Arts\, 201 State St\, Madison\, WI 53703\, USA \n\n\n\n\nAbout the event\n\n\n\nIntroducing: The Big Gay Prom! Live out the queer prom fantasy you’ve always wanted at this adults only\, elegant\, immersive event! 🍄 \n \nEnjoy an evening of enchantment in the Overture Center ✨ Dress in your finest formal attire and enter our Enchanted Forest\, filled with fun props\, lights\, and a dance floor of course! Bring a date\, dates\, or party solo – all are welcome! \n \nLOCATION & TIME\n\n\nOverture Center for the Arts (main hall and promenade lobby) \n\n\nFriday\, April 3rd\, 2026 \n\n\n5pm – 11pm \n\n\n \nTICKETS REQUIRED\n\n\n$60 per ticket* — purchase tickets below \n\n\nParking NOT included \n\n\nLimited tickets will be available for purchase at the door \n\n\nTickets will sell out\, so make sure to get yours in advance! \n\n\n\n\nTickets can be refunded up to 2 weeks before the event \n\n\nFollowing that\, tickets cannot be refunded. \n\n\n\n\n \nEVENT INFO\n\n\nTheme: Enchanted Forest 🍄 \n\n\nFormal attire encouraged but not required 👔 \n\n\nWear something you’ve always wanted to\, but never had the chance to! \n\n\n\n\n18+ only ‼️ \n\n\nDance under the lights to the original mixes of DJ Femme Noir 🎶 \n\n\nTicket includes professional prom-style digitized photos 📸 \n\n\nShop at a couple of prom-specific vendors for flowers\, jewelry\, and little gifts to remember the evening ❤️ \n\n\n \nOTHER INFO\n\n\nSelf-serve appetizer buffet featuring vegan and gluten free options \n\n\nLight refreshments at no extra cost \n\n\nAlcoholic beverages will be available for purchase \n\n\nPer venue policy\, you will be required to walk through security (a metal detector and possible bag check) when you arrive at Overture \n\n\nFREE coat check available \n\n\nAll are welcome to attend; however\, this is a queer run event intended for LGBTQIA+ attendees\, and anyone attending who does not fall under that umbrella will be expected to respect the queer space they are in. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ \n\n\n \nGUESTS OF HONOR\n\n\nIn lieu of a traditional prom court\, we will have 2 guests of honor that will be recognized at prom \n\n\nOne will be chosen by The Big Gay Market administration \n\n\nOne will be chosen by the larger community \n\n\n\n\nIf there is someone that is making an impact and difference in our community\, please nominate them using the form here \n\n\nNominees must be 18 years or older \n\n\n\n\nGuests of honor will each receive 2 complimentary tickets to The Big Gay Prom and will have the opportunity to address attendees \n\n\n \n \n \n*Sliding scale tickets are available upon request. Please contact us for more information 💕
URL:https://ourliveswisconsin.com/event/the-big-gay-prom-2026/
LOCATION:Overture Center for the Arts\, 201 State St\, Madison\, WI\, 53703\, United States
CATEGORIES:18+,Community,Dance,Madison + South Central,Market,Party,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260329T150000
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SUMMARY:Giant Jones Brewing Presents: Trans Day of Visibility Market & Resource Fair
DESCRIPTION:Each year on March 31\, the world observes Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV) to raise awareness about transgender people. It is a day to celebrate the lives and contributions of trans people\, while also drawing attention to the poverty\, discrimination\, and violence the community faces. \nThis is our 4th annual TDOV celebration. We are hoping to create a community event that draws allies and members of the trans\, nonbinary and greater LGBTQ+ community. In the past few years it has been a real testament of joy and support\, and that is what we are aiming to create with this resource fair – to connect with people and resources that exist in our community to support folks who are trans\, nonbinary\, LGBTQ+ and allies. \nMask Required Market: 3PM-4PM\nMasks Not Required Market: 4PM-7PM\nTasting Room Open: 3PM-9PM \nOrganizations:\nOPEN\nCamp & Glamp Adventures\nFair Wisconsin\nRoom of One’s Own\nTrans Medical Mutual Aid\nBernie & Zuzu\nTrans Resistance Action Committee\nTL Luke\nCenter for Patient Partnerships\nGSAFE\nSaplings Psychotherapy\nChildren’s Theater of Madison\nLGBT Chamber\nMel’s Crafty Critters\nChase My Creations
URL:https://ourliveswisconsin.com/event/giant-jones-brewing-presents-trans-day-of-visibility-market-resource-fair/
LOCATION:Giant Jones Brewing Company\, 931 E Main St\, STE 9\, Madison\, WI\, 53703\, US
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Community,Market
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SUMMARY:The Big Gay SPRING Market
DESCRIPTION:WE ARE RESCHEDULING THE BIG GAY SPRING MARKET \n\n\nOur original date\, March 15th\, is calling for snow\, ice\, wind\, rain\, and everything horrible that makes both vending and shopping outside not fun \n\n\nOur new date is March 29th! Same time\, same place\, same vendors (mostly)\n\n\nWe are rescheduling out of an abundance of caution for both our vendors and attendees. Please spread the word and let people know! We would love to see you\, preferably when the weather is nicer \n\n\nEvent copy is below – see you at the end of the month!\n\n\n—\n\n\nRESCHEDULED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER – NOW MARCH 29TH\n\n\n Celebrate new growth\, warmer weather\, and queer joy at The Big Gay Spring Market!\n\n\n March 29th\, 10am-4pm\, Wisconsin Rugby Complex\, Cottage Grove. Please note: this event is on a SUNDAY!\n\n\n Enjoy shopping local queer and ally vendors\, eat tasty food from local food trucks\, and sip a tasty drink while you peruse fun goods  Featuring Naan Stop Fusion as our main food cart and The Shop by EBNS as our pop-up cafe!\n\n\n We have partnered with Voces de la Frontera as our featured non-profit for this market! All raffle proceeds will go towards their incredible organization \n\n\n The building is ADA accessible and the market is held on smooth ground.\n\n\n This market is indoors and outdoors.  Masks are REQUIRED to shop indoors\, and will be provided if you do not bring your own. \n\n\n Dogs\, aside from service animals\, are not allowed.\n\n\n Parking gets tight – carpooling encouraged!
URL:https://ourliveswisconsin.com/event/the-big-gay-spring-market/
LOCATION:Wisconsin Rugby Sports Complex\, 448 Clark St\, Cottage Grove\, WI\, 53527\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Arts & Crafts,Market
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SUMMARY:Cider Market Middleton March 28
DESCRIPTION:This event: Has LGBTQ content\, Is LGBTQ hosted\, May be of interest to the LGBTQ community || Madison Makers Market is excited to bring you a brand new event in Middleton this spring! Join us for the very first Cider Market at Hidden Cave Cidery at 2500 N. Pleasant View Road on Saturday\, March 28. \nA whole day of fun is planned for the far west side of Middleton starting with craft market vendors\, a brunch food truck\, interactive crafting\, yard games\, and performance art all set up from 11 am until 4pm. At 5pm\, live music and a dinner food truck will be set up until 9pm. \nShop makers with a glass of ice cold hard cider (made on site!) in hand\, all on the grounds of the very popular Hidden Cave Cidery! This event is free and no tickets are needed to come enjoy the fun. You only pay for the items you want to buy from vendors\, and the food or drinks you want to consume. All ages are welcome! Learn more at www.madisonmakersmarket.com/cider-markets\nDate: Saturday\, March 28\, 2026\nTime: 11am to 9pm\nLocation: Hidden Cave Cidery\, 2500 N. Pleasant View Road\, Middleton\, WI\nWebsite: www.madisonmakersmarket.com/cider-markets || free
URL:https://ourliveswisconsin.com/event/cider-market-middleton-march-28/
LOCATION:Hidden Cave Cidery\, 2500 N Pleasant View Rd # 102\, Middleton\, WI\, 53562\, United States
CATEGORIES:Market
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SUMMARY:Big Gay Wedding Expo
DESCRIPTION:This event: Has LGBTQ content\, Is LGBTQ hosted\, May be of interest to the LGBTQ community || experience an intimate wedding expo with hand selected\, small business owners supporting diversity\, acceptance\nand love. || Free!
URL:https://ourliveswisconsin.com/event/big-gay-wedding-expo/
LOCATION:DENIZAN MKE\, 4227 West Vliet Street\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53208\, United States
CATEGORIES:Market,Networking,Social
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