Featured Markesan Annual Events
Annual June Dairy Days
June 12 – 13, 2026
Annual June Dairy Days brings the community together to honor the region’s rich dairy farming heritage. This event is packed with activities and entertainment for all ages, making it a highlight of the summer for residents and visitors alike.
Farmer’s Free Corn Roast
Saturday, August 22, 2026
Farmer’s Free Corn Roast is a beloved community event every August to celebrate local agriculture and community spirit. It brings together residents and visitors for a day of fun and delicious food.
Homespun Holidays
November 20 & 21, 2026
Our annual Homespun Holidays event is a joyful celebration that unites residents and visitors to begin the holiday season with warmth and cheer.
Markesan and Area Events
January
- Kingston Lions Pork Chop BBQ
January 26, 11am @ Kingston Legion Hall
February
- Sno-Drifters’ Snowmobile Ball
February 7, 4pm @ Center House, Green Lake - Puckaway Rod & Gun Club Ice Fishing Derby
February 7, 7am-3pm @ Lake Puckaway, Marquette
March
- Markesan FFA Alumni Farm Toy and Craft Show
March 1, 10am-3pm @ Markesan High School - Markesan Fire Dept. Spring Breakfast
March 29, 7-11 @ Markesan Fire Station
April
- Kingston Lions Easter Egg Hunt
April 13, 10am @ Doc Meyers Park, Kingston - Markesan Lions Easter Egg Hunt
April 4, noon @ Markesan Resident Home - Princeton Flea Market Opens for the Season
April 18, 6am to 1 pm - Kingston Lions Chicken BBQ
April 27, 11am-3pm @ Kingston Legion Hall
May
- Green Lake Citywide Garage Sale
May 2 - Princeton Citywide Garage Sale
May 2 - Berlin Citywide Garage Sale
May 9 - Adams Rib Memorial Fundraiser
May 16 @ 538 Mill St, Green Lake - Markesan Am. Legion & Auxiliary Chicken BBQ
May 18, 11am-3pm @ Markesan Legion Hall - Marquette Communitywide Rummage Sale
May 23 - Marquette Historical Society Church Museum Open House
May 23, 11am-3pm @ 240 W. 2nd, Marquette - Marquette Volunteer Fire Dept. Brat Fry & Bake Sale
May 23, 11am-4pm @ Front St., Marquette - Markesan Memorial Day Service
May 25, 8am @ Markesan Cemetery - Kingston Memorial Day Service
May 25, 10am @ Kingston Cemetery - Kingston Historical Society Soup & Sandwich Luncheon
May 25, 11am-3pm @ Kingston Legion Hall
June
- Green Lake Bike 100
June 6 in Green Lake - June Dairy Days Festival
June 12 & 13 @ Kiwanis Park, Markesan - June Dairy Days Parade
June 13, 7pm @ Streets of Markesan - Angler/Young Angler Fishing Tourney
June 20 @ Deacon Mills Park, Green Lake - Markesan Lions Fireworks
June 27 @ Soldiers and Sailors Park at dusk. Live band, food and fireworks
July
- Puckaway Rod & Gun Club Chicken BBQ, Trapshoot & Archery Contests
Date TBA @ Puckaway Rd., Marquette - Antique Tractor Show & Outdoor Polka Service
TBA, 9am-4pm @ 106 Main St., Fairwater - 4th of July Celebration
July 4, 11am-9pm @ Marquette Village Hall - Manchester Chute Out – Professional Bull Riding
July 11, 7pm @ Manchester Rod and Gun Club - Green Lake County Junior Free Fair
July 30- Aug 2 @ 570 South St., Green Lake
August
- Green Lake County Junior Free Fair
July 31- Aug 3rd @ 570 South St., Green Lake - Green Lake County Community Law Efforcement Event
August 5, Location TBA - Kingston Krazy Daze Chubfest
August 16 @ Downtown Kingston - Markesan Citywide Garage Sale
August 21 & 22 - Farmer’s Corn Roast
August 22 @ Downtown Markesan - Marquette Historical Society Church Museum Open House
August 30, 11am-3pm @ 240 W. 2nd St., Marquette
September
- Dalton Labor Day Picnic
September 7, 10am-5pm @ Dalton Rod & Gun Club - GLAAS Dog Walk
September 6 @ N6217 Busse Rd., Green Lake - Manchester Rod & Gun Club Fall Picnic
September 13, 11am @ Manchester Rod & Gun Club - Heritage Day at Grand River Valley Museum & Train Depot
September 20, 1-4pm @ 214 E. John St., Markesan - GLAAS Rummage Sale Fundraiser
September 26 & 27 @ N6217 Busse Rd., Green Lake
October
- Am. Legion Spaghetti/Lasagna Dinner
October 14, 4-7pm @ Kingston Legion Hall - Kingston Lions Chicken BBQ
October 25, 11am-3pm @ Kingston Legion Hall - Halloween
October 31, Times vary by community. Check Markesan Regional reporter starting in mid-October for a full list of area times. - Markesan Chamber of Commerce Trunk or Treat
October 31, Downtown Markesan
November
- Markesan Fire Dept. Fall Breakfast
November 2, 6:30-11am @ Markesan Fire Station - Markesan Am. Legion & Auxiliary Veteran’s Day Dinner
November 8 @ Markesan Legion Hall - Veterans Day Observance
November 11, 10:30am @ Markesan High School - 22nd Annual Homespun Holidays Craft/Vendor Fair
November 21 & 22 @ Markesan High School - Small Business Saturday – SHOP LOCAL!
November 29
December
- Kingston Lions Christmas Cash Bash
Date/Location TBA - Markesan Am. Legion & Auxiliary Lasagna Dinner
December 7, 11am – 2 pm @ Markesan Legion Hall - Old-Fashioned Tree Lighting, Caroling & Luminary Bags
December 23, 5:30 pm @ Downtown Markesan