WABENO – Downtown Wabeno will come alive with music, vendors, food and community activities when the 11th Annual Wabeno Art & Music Fest, known as WAM Fest, returns Saturday, July 18, 2026. Organizers are also inviting vendors to apply for the festival’s fourth annual Street Market, which will place local makers, sellers and organizations in the center of the day’s festivities.

The Street Market is scheduled from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm in downtown Wabeno, giving festivalgoers a chance to browse vendor booths while taking in the sights and sounds of the annual celebration. Live music is set to begin at 11:00 am and continue until 10:00 pm, creating a full day of entertainment for residents, visitors and families.

WAM Fest is coordinated by Friends of Wabeno, a local nonprofit volunteer group that works to support the community’s economic strength and overall vitality through promotions and improvement projects. This year’s music lineup includes Two Halves of a Whole, Phyl Wickham, Dan Flannery, Dane & Becky, Mark Dvorak, Box’d Wine, Gin, Chocolate & Bottle Rockets, Jennifer Reisch and Bogfoot. Admission to the festival is free.

In addition to music and shopping, the festival will feature pickleball lessons from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm, along with raffles and an art contest. Food and drink will also be available throughout the event, making the festival a daylong gathering for people looking to enjoy local entertainment, creative work and community spirit.

Published on: Jul 15, 2026 at 2:36 pm