Something big is coming to East Troy this Fourth of July!

With a shift in the longtime Lions Club festival (now June 11-14), our community won’t have its traditional Independence Day celebration this year—so we’re stepping in to create something entirely new.

Introducing…

East Troy Celebrates America 250!
July 3–4 | Village Square Park & Surrounding Businesses

 

A two-day, high-energy celebration filled with music, community and all-American fun.

2-Day Lineup:
 

East Troy's First Fridays
Stars, Stripes & Summer Nights

Friday, July 3
(5–8 p.m.) 

Featuring  a high-energy kickoff to East Troy’s two-day Independence Day celebration—featuring live music, food trucks, family fun and a patriotic “birthday party for America.”

Live Music Line-Up:
• Big Al Wetzel Band — 5–8 p.m. (special two-day set!)

Event Highlights:
• Cake Walk
• 250th art installations
• Countdown celebration moment
• America 250 storytelling experiences
• Community time capsule
• The Great Coin Hunt


America 250! Block Party
Saturday, July 4
(Noon–8 p.m.)


Live Music Line-Up:
• Alex & Tony Duo (of Bella Cain) — Noon–3 p.m.
• The Bill Sargent Big Band — 3–5 p.m.
• Big Al Wetzel Band — 5–8 p.m. (special two-day set!)

Event Highlights:
• Activities at Square businesses
• Sidewalk specials + local engagement
• Vintage-style carnival games (Strong Hammer, Football Toss, Claw Machine & more)
• Dunk tank + bounce house
• Pie-eating contest
• Stilt walkers + interactive entertainment
• Possible first-ever Ferris wheel or carousel on the Square

 PLUS: The Great Coin Hunt – America 250! Edition

A Southeastern Wisconsin-wide experience bringing visitors directly into East Troy.
 

Be Part of It

BECOME A SPONSOR TODAY!

This is a community-built celebration—and we’re inviting you to help bring it to life.

Businesses: Host an activity, offer specials or activate your space

Sponsors: Put your brand front and center during this once-in-a-generation event

Clubs & Organizations: Create interactive booths, games or experiences to engage attendees 

Volunteers: We need a large team to make this happen—join us and be part of bringing Fourth of July back to East Troy

Community Members: Come celebrate, support and be part of something new

JOIN US!

I want to volunteer!
I want to donate!
July 3-4: Marketplace Vendor Sign Up
July 3: Food & Beverage Truck Vendor Sign Up
July 4: Food & Beverage Truck Vendor Sign Up