Wausau Summer Shindig

06/06/2026

WE SINCERELY APOLOGIZE.
It looks like we've got your entire day booked on Saturday, June 20th. The day is jam-packed with artists that you don't want to miss, right on the 400 Block Stage. BAMM kicks us off at noon!

BAMM 12:00pm
Rare Element 1:15pm
Moonbadger 2:30pm
The People Brothers Band 3:45pm
Earthlight 5:45pm
Hot Like Mars 7:00pm
Watt Millians 9:00pm
Billy Bronsted's Super Jam 10:00pm(ish) - on the Faraway Place stage

05/23/2026

We are now less than one month away from the Shindig!! Music starts at 12:00pm on Saturday, June 20th right on the 400 Block in Downtown Wausau.

Come support your favorite bands, food trucks, and makers! Facebook won't allow be to tag everyone, but here's a list of some of the wonderful people you should come out and support

The People Brothers Band
Hot Like Mars
BAMM
Rare Element
Watt Millians
Moonbadger
Earthlight

Zero Proof Water
3 Amigos Mexican Grill
Truckin' Good Food
Just 1 More Scoop
All Belgium Waffles
A Taste of Manila
C.O.W. Curds Of Wisconsin
Baked 'N Loaded Eats & Treats
Avenue 117 Candy
Lazy Eye Hot Sauce
The Milk Merchant
Mr. Sweets
Forward Beverage Co.
Intermission Bar
The Mint
Faraway Place

Little Miss Liza Bean
Barnplotter
The Little One Pottery
Pillbugparade
Wausau Paddle
Violet Rose Healing
Melted Mind Designs
Bohemian Skye
Comfytown Ramps
The Artsy Owl
Simply Inspire Pets
Darwell's Jewelry
Family Stitch Crafts
DWSL Woodworks
A Cut Above Boardworks
Creative Phoenix

If you plan on joining in on the festivities, are able, and wish to see this grow into the future, we would greatly appreciate donations at wausausummershindig.com/donate
Every little bit helps!

05/02/2026

Here's your chance to get Baked N' Loaded at the Wausau Summer Shindig! Loaded baked potatoes, 1/4lb. all beef hot dogs, chili cheese dogs, jumbo pretzels and more! Baked N' Loaded Eats & Treats will be serving all day long, so be sure to stop by their truck and give them a follow.

04/29/2026

We couldn't be more excited to have Truckin' Good Food at the Shindig! Featuring Red Door Family Farm produce, this brand new venture serves veteran level food (really, it's woman and Veteran owned). They've put in work to offer a killer menu specifically for the event, featuring multicultural items like Shrimp Po Boys and Tofu Bahn Mi. They try to support local as much as possible and are definitely one to add to your radar. Please show them some support and give them a follow on Facebook and Instagram!

04/26/2026

A Taste of Manila brings delicious, authentic Filipino food right here to Wausau. The trouble is choosing between Pork Lumpia Rolls, Banana Sauce BBQ Skewers, Chicken Pancit Noodle, and Garlic Fried Rice. Good thing their around for the entire event!
Give them a follow - just search "A Taste Of Manila / West Side Tasty Beats"

04/25/2026

The 1st Annual Wausau Summer Shindig is right around the corner, and we could use your help! Our goal is to create a truly special and free to the public event for the Wausau community – jam-packed with high energy music, food, vendors, artists, community groups and more!

100% of funds raised will go towards paying for musicians, sound, permits, fees, facilities and all other event-related expenses. We hope to grow this event into a true community staple and genuinely appreciate any and all support. Let's make this the best music event Wausau has ever seen!

Saturday, June 20th marks the 1st Annual Wausau Summer Shindi… Jesse Bartnik needs your support for Help Make Wausau's 1st Annual Summer Shindig Unforgettable!

04/23/2026

A Belgium Waffle Food Truck?!? At a music event?!?! Count us in. From Classic to S'mores and everything in between, we couldn't be more happy to have All Belgium on the roster. Give them a follow on social media, and check out their website at allbelgiumwaffles.com.

04/21/2026

Feeling extremely honored to have PBB at the Shindig!

04/20/2026

This C.O.W. is no stranger to the Wausau area! Curds Of Wisconsin features the best darn deep fried cheese curds on the planet. These locally sourced curds are beer battered in an 80 year old secret family recipe and deep fried to perfection. They are now also offering Spicy Cheese Curds!!! Give them a follow, because after you try them at the Shindig, you'll want to see where they end up all summer long.

04/18/2026

If you know anything about Rare Element, its that they will without a doubt bring the funk to Wausau! "Blending deep-pocket grooves, tight horn lines, soulful melodies, and vibrant solos, Rare Element delivers an infectious sound that’s rooted in classic funk traditions while pushing into modern territory". Their live performances are out of this world, so you won't want to miss their set on June 20th!