Arts on the Square Week Overview 2025
ARTicipation Week — Aug. 10 - 15
Friday Night Street Dance — Aug. 15
Arts on the Square — Aug. 16
Join us for—
A Week of Arts Events
The Rockin’ Friday Night Street Dance featuring music from Copper Box!
Waupaca’s all-day Arts on the Square Festival with a Juried Fine Arts & Craft Show and more!
All FREE thanks to many generous donors and sponsors!
ART FERRIS WHEEL RIDES!
Soaring above the celebration! Catch stunning views and unforgettable vibes while riding the Art Ferris Wheel at the Friday Night Street Dance and Arts on the Square.
The Art Ferris Wheel is more than just a ride—it’s a moving masterpiece and a vibrant community art project. This summer-long, collaborative project will be complete and ready for enjoyment the whole weekend long. Spectators and riders alike can enjoy the beautiful artwork created by locally famous artists and the community.
Rides: $5 per person, per ride
We need lots of smiling volunteers to make Arts on the Square flow smoothly for our community. We would love it if you would consider volunteering.
This is a fun way to meet people in the community, have a good time, and see first-hand how your donation is being used in the community.
Please sign up for a 2-hour time slot by clicking on the button below. Consider inviting a friend to be with you. The more the merrier! Thank you!
The Line-Up!
ARTicipation Week 2025
Aug. 10 - 15
Live music, sing-along jam session, kids’ art camp, art projects, and much more! There is something scheduled for everyone, every day of ARTicipation Week!
ARTicipation Week is made possible by a grant from the Community Vision Fund within the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region.
Friday Night Street Dance 2025
6 - 10:30 p.m.
Friday, Aug. 15
Rain or Shine!
Copper Box is rocking the Friday Night Street Dance this year starting at 7 p.m.! Food trucks, music, and beer tent starting at 6 p.m.. PLUS, take a ride on the Art Ferris Wheel! Ferris Wheel Rides- $5 each.
Bring the family and celebrate summer! The fun starts at 6 p.m. Music starts at 7 p.m.
Arts on the Square 2025
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 16
Rain or Shine!
Juried fine arts and craft show, three music stages, amazing workshops & demonstrations, dance exhibitions, art galleries, food trucks, beer tent, and lots of fun family surprises! PLUS, take a ride on the Art Ferris Wheel! Ferris Wheel Rides- $5 each.
Non-stop fun, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
A big THANK YOU to our Program Sponsors!! Due to their generous support, we are able provide a beautiful Arts on the Square Booklet full of the week’s events and details!
Thank you for your generous support:
Title Sponsor:
Primary Sponsors:
Friends of Waupaca Community Arts Board
Community Foundation of the Fox Valley Region
Waupaca Community Foundation
John and Caroyl Hart
Office Outfitters/Bill Zimmerman
QQQ Storage/Dan Osman
Thrivent
The Kempfert Foundation
