North Hudson Pepper Fest – August 20-22, 2021
Pepper Fest is a three-day celebration that honors the North Hudson, Wisconsin community’s Italian heritage with homemade Italian food, a beer garden, live entertainment, contests, rides, a parade, a queen coronation and more! Pepper Fest is all about giving back to the community while also creating a memorable and fun three-day event. Proceeds from the volunteer-run and non-profit festival are donated to local youth, school, community, and service organizations each year. On average, over $20,000 is given back to the community each year.
Location: Pepper Fest Park – 400 7th Street N, Hudson, WI 54016
Cost: A 2021 Pepper Fest Button is required for entry for those ages 12 and older. Buttons are $5 at the gate or $4 if purchased prior to the Festival.
Website: https://www.pepperfest.org/
Events
Friday, August 20,2021
Amusement Rides + Games 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Introduction of Royalty + Queen Candidates 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Bingo 6:00 PM -11:00 PM
Microbrew + Wine Tasting 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Live Band: FireWater Gospel Choir 8:00 PM – 11:30
Saturday, August 21, 2021
2021 Pepper Fest Grand Parade 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Amusement Rides + Games 12:30 PM – 11:00 PM
Bean Bag Tournament 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Beer Garden Entertainment: Robert Elwood 1:00 – 3:00 PM
Royalty Coronation 3:00 – 5:00 PM
Bingo 5:00 PM – 10:30 PM
Championship Spaghetti Eating 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
GameTruck Video Game Party 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Championship Hot Pepper Eating 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Live Band: Austin Healy 8:00 PM – 11:30 PM
Sunday, August 22, 2021
Foot Races 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Pancake Breakfast 8:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Pepper Fest Market (Craft & Vendor Show) 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Kids Mini Medallion Hunt (sawdust hunt) 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Bingo 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Amusement Rides + Games 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Kids Tractor Pull 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Cooking Contest and Demo 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Beer Garden Entertainment: Kyle Koliha 3:00 PM – 6:30 PM