Ellsworth Summer Fun Series returns for 2026 with 3 particular occasions in East End Park

ELLSWORTH — The Ellsworth Chamber of Commerce and area people organizations are excited to announce the return of the Summer Fun Series, a free family-friendly occasion sequence going down Thursday evenings, June 4, 11, and 18, from 5-7 p.m. in East End Park in the course of the Ellsworth Farmers Market.

Now getting into one other season, the Summer Fun Series was created to offer a enjoyable and welcoming group gathering area the place residents, households, neighbors, and guests can join, chill out, and revel in time collectively near residence. Organizers say the sequence is about greater than leisure. It is about creating alternatives for folks to collect, construct relationships, and revel in shared experiences within the coronary heart of the group.

“In today’s busy world, opportunities for casual community connection are more important than ever,” says Kim Beebe, Executive Director of the Ellsworth Chamber of Commerce. “The Summer Fun Series creates a place where families can spend time together, kids can play, neighbors can connect, and people can simply enjoy being part of the community. We’re so grateful for our amazing civic partners and businesses who help make the events possible each year.”

This 12 months’s sequence will characteristic three themed occasions:

June 4 | Kick-Off with the King

Dig out these blue suede sneakers! Back by common demand, Joe Sir’s Elvis Tribute Show returns to East End Park with crowd favorites, high-energy hits, out of doors video games, household actions, and meals, all delivered to you courtesy of Our Saviors Lutheran Church.

June 11 | Summer Beach Party

Get prepared for some good vibrations. Families can cool off with a large slip-and-slide, inflatable enjoyable, beach-themed actions, and summer time music from DJ Landon Gilbertson. Sponsored by the Ellsworth Chamber, meals for buy can be out there from Serrano’s Food Truck.

June 18 | Ren within the Park

Hear ye, hear ye! This whimsical night options people music, bubbles, fairy magic, enchanted actions, and household enjoyable for explorers and dreamers of all ages. Brought to you by the Ellsworth Public Library, Kingdom of the Shires, and Movement Arts Hub. Food can be out there for buy from The Mac Shack Food Truck.

Each occasion takes place alongside the Ellsworth Farmers Market, making a full of life Thursday night expertise full of native distributors, recent produce, baked items, handmade objects, meals, and group connection. Organizers encourage attendees to walk the market, assist native growers and makers, and revel in every thing East End Park has to supply.

While the Summer Fun Series has historically included further dates all through the summer time, this 12 months’s schedule has been condensed because of the main East End revitalization development undertaking going down within the district. Organizers say the shortened season displays the logistical realities of the development work whereas additionally recognizing the significance of continuous group exercise and supporting companies within the space in the course of the transition.

“We know construction projects are challenging for businesses and visitors alike, but we also know how important it is to continue bringing positive energy and activity into the district,” provides Beebe. “This revitalization project represents a major investment in Ellsworth’s future, and we encourage the community to continue supporting East End businesses throughout the summer.”

The Ellsworth Farmers Market will proceed in East End Park in the course of the Summer Fun Series earlier than relocating to the Ace Hardware parking zone following the June 18 occasion for the rest of the season.

The month of June will conclude with one other main East End custom because the Cheese Curd Festival returns to Ellsworth June 26-27, bringing 1000’s of tourists to the group for a weekend celebrating meals, music, household enjoyable, and Wisconsin’s favourite cheese curds from our personal Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery.

All Summer Fun Series occasions are free and open to the general public.

For extra info, go to ellsworthchamber.com.

Submitted by Ellsworth Chamber of Commerce