ARCADIA, Wis. — Ashley for the Arts concluded its 15th annual, three-day music and arts festival, with proceeds of more than $750,000 to benefit more than 70 participating non-profit organizations.
“As we celebrate our 15th anniversary year, we are immensely grateful to our incredible fans, volunteers, sponsors and the supportive community for helping Ashley for the Arts grow into one of Wisconsin’s largest charity events,” said Cole Bawek, event director. “The unwavering enthusiasm and participation have made this milestone event a truly remarkable celebration of art, music and community.”
The Aug. 8-10 festival kicked off with performances by The Jimmys, Josieellen, The VanDwellers, and Them Coulee Boys, with fireworks to conclude the day. Other events included the annual Pursuit of a Cure Glow Run, which — along with proceeds from luminaria sales and a charity raffle — support the advancement of medical research and help to offset medical-related costs that families incur during medical emergencies.
More than 75 art-and-craft vendors displayed sold, and demonstrated their arts. The Memorial Park Drive walkway also housed Ashley Furniture’s “Ashley Zone,” highlights the company’s corporate social responsibility initiatives: Heartworks, City of Hope, Wreaths Across America and local middle and high school robotics teams, along with interactive activities in the “How It’s Made” section for children to design their own Ashley products.
The festivities continued with entertainment from street performers, fire dancers, an extreme pogo stunt show, line dancing lessons, Painting in the Park with The Paint Shack, 11 local school performances, three side stages full of music and family entertainment, and the Timberwork’s Lumberjack Show.
The next Ashley for the Arts festival is set for Aug.7-9, 2025. For a recap video of this year’s event, click here.
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