Events for July 5, 2026

Celebrate Old World Wisconsin’s 50th anniversary and our nation’s 250th birthday during a monumental weekend jam-packed with food, games, music, performances and other patriotic festivities! Suit up in your best red, white and blue gear and head to the Crossroads Village to celebrate our biggest Independence Day yet: enjoy fan favorite activities like pie-eating contests, wagon rides, historic baseball, brass bands and a patriotic parade as well as NEW experiences—explore our brand-new Welcome Center, try 50th anniversary food, brews and cocktails, pick up special merchandise and souvenirs at the new Welcome Center and much more.

The mill, gift shop, and museum are open every Saturday and Sunday from 1-4 p.m., May-October, for guided tours. Admission is $3 per person. Children 6 and under and members of Fridays of Beckman Mill are admitted free. Corn Grinding and Blacksmith Demonstrating will be featured on the first Saturday of every month.

Grab your hats, jerseys, and foam fingers for a great time at the ABC Supply Stadium with the Beloit Sky Carp! The Sky Carp is a High-A Affiliate of the Miami Marlins, offering major-league fun at minor-league prices. Purchase tickets and find out more info about their fun theme nights and more on their website.