Bean & Bacon Days July 2 - 5, 2026 - Augusta, Wisconsin
2026 Schedule of Events
Get ready for our fantastic jam-packed 2026 Bean & Bacon Days Festival! Questions? Email augustawisconsinlions@gmail.com or message us on Facebook.
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DAILY 6/29-7/5
Hunting for History, A Scavenger Hunt
Hunting for History is a FREE self-guided Augusta history tour & scavenger hunt. Learn more.
tuesday, June 30, 2026
6pm Legion Girls Softball
Augusta High School Softball Field, Augusta Legion Post 291 vs. Bloomer Legion. Learn more.
thursday, JULY 2, 2026
7pm Augusta Royalty Pageant Mr. Bean & Miss Beanette Contest
Augusta School District Bethke Auditorium (E19320 Bartig Rd.). Admission: $3 cash/person; 12 and under free. Contact Djuana Haakenson (715) 220-9797 to enter. Learn more.
FRIDAY, JULY 3, 2026
9am - 4pm Thrift Sale Fundraiser for Senior Center
Augusta Senior Center (616 W Washington St). Learn more.
10am WI Horse Pullers Association Competition & Stagecoach Rides
Augusta Lions Field. Horse Pullers weigh in & registration 7am-8am. Contact: Steve Waldera (608) 797-3101 or Paula Berry (715) 829-0644. Learn more.
10am - 4pm Lions Field Food Stand
Augusta Lions Field. Learn more.
11am Senior Center Lunch Stand
Augusta Senior Center. 11am until gone. Serving BBQ sandwiches, beans, chips and dessert.
Noon - 4pm Augusta Area Historical Society Heritage Center Open House
Augusta City Hall (145 W Lincoln St)
5pm - 12am (Midnight) Food Trucks
Buckman Street Parking Lot.
6pm Burnout Competition
Buckman Street Parking Lot. Learn More.
7pm Chippewa River Baseball League
All Star Game at Memorial Field
8pm Baked Bean Wrestling
Buckman Street Parking Lot. Learn more.
9pm Live Music "Th3rd Level"
Buckman Street Parking Lot
Dusk Fireworks at Lions Hall
Behind Lions Hall (200 E. Lincoln St.). Lions Hall will be open for beverage purchases and public indoor washrooms. Friday night fireworks sponsored by Bush's Beans.
SATURDAY, JULY 4, 2026
9am - 2pm Thrift Sale Fundraiser for Senior Center
Augusta Senior Center (616 W Washington St)
9am - 2pm Used Book Sale & Farmers Market
Main Street Gym. To benefit Friends of Augusta Library. Learn more.
10am - 12pm Baked Bean Cook-Off
Augusta Lions Field. All contestants must use Bush's Beans, only store-bought ingredients, and a list of ingredients for allergy purposes. $25 cash entry fee. I've heard some serious bean recipes are already being prepare. Text "BEANS" to (715) 200-9200 to enter. Learn more.
10am - 2pm Kids' Day FREE Activities
Augusta Lions Field. Outlaw Petting Zoo. Wisconsin Fun Factory Kids' Games. Face Painting. 10:30am Treasure Hunt Sawdust Pile begins staggered by age groups.
10am - 8pm Lions Field Food Stand
Augusta Lions Field.
11am Senior Center Lunch Stand
Augusta Senior Center. 11am until gone. Serving pulled chicken sandwiches, beans, chips and dessert.
11am Bean Bag Tournament
Augusta Lions Field.
11am Flag Retirement Ceremony
Buckman Street Parking Lot. Open to the Public. Bring your old flags.
Noon -4pm Augusta Area Historical Society Heritage Center Open House
Augusta City Hall (145 W. Lincoln St.)
1pm Power Wheel (Electric Car) Drag Races
Buckman Street Parking Lot. Little drivers. Big Thrills. Open to kids ages 3-11. Bring your own Power Wheel or rent one. Sponsored by Granton Power Wheels Racing. Learn more.
1pm Dart Tournament
Buckham Street Parking Lot. Register at Mulligans (117 W. Lincoln St.) or call (715) 286-2242
1pm - 5pm 3-on-3 Basketball
Stone Street Basketball Court. Register at Mulligans (117 W. Lincoln St.) or call (715) 286-2242
SATURDAY, JULY 4, 2026 Continuted
1pm - 12am (Midnight) Food Trucks
Buckham Street Parking Lot.
3:30pm USA 250th Skydive Spectacular
Augusta Lions Field. Watch in awe as Skydive Wissota drops right into the heart of Bean and Bacon Days. Sponsored by American Legion Post 291. Learn more.
4pm Demo Derby
Augusta Lions Field. Spectator Gates open at 2pm. Admission (cash only): 13+ $15/person, 6-12 $5/person, 5 & under free. Pit and registration opens at Noon. TECH at 1pm. Sticked by 3pm. Contact Jarica (715) 379-5953. Learn More.
4pm Lake Eau Claire Boat Parade
Parade starts at Pirates Island (closest island to South Shore Boat Landing). Prizes for boat decorations - two divisions: Pontoon and Other. See the Lake Eau Claire Association Facebook page for more information.
9:30pm Live Music "Verge"
Buckman Street Parking Lot. Learn more.
Dusk Fireworks at Lake Eau Claire
Watch from the lake in your boat or at one of the public boat launches/beaches. See the Lake Eau Claire Association Facebook page for more information or weather changes. Learn more.
SUNDAY, JULY 5, 2026
8am Run for the Bacon
Augusta Memorial Field (525 South Spring St), field is located at the intersection of Colfax and South Spring St. Register Early Online. Questions? Contact (715) 533-9193. Check-in/ Day-of Registration: 7:30am, $25 fee. Run: 8:30am
10am Community Church Service
Buckman Street Parking Lot. 9:30am Fellowship and Refreshment. 10am Service.
11am - 3:30pm Craft & Vendor Show
South Spring Street. To register contact Lion Carol Peuse (715) 286-5013 or peuse@netzero.com
11am - 4pm Food Stands Lions Hall & Downtown
Augusta Lions Hall and Downtown (corner of Spring & Lincoln St.).
11am - until gone! Pie & Ice Cream Social
Augusta Lions Hall. Contact Lion Kati to donate pie augustawisconsinlions@gmail.com or (715) 577-0328.
1:30pm Augusta Lion's Grand Parade
Downtown Augusta. Contact Lion Carol Peuse (715) 286-5013 or peuse@netzero.com to register your float or for more parade information.
After Parade Duck Races
Stone Street Bridge. Contact any Augusta Bridge Creek Fire Department member or get duck tickets at taverns in Augusta.
Event calendar subject to change without notice.