Gluten-Free Festival to Bring Family Fun and Flavor to Madison
Get ready, Wisconsin! Families, foodies, and fun-seekers are invited to the Mad Gluten-Free Fest, a vibrant, family-friendly celebration of delicious, gluten-free cuisine featuring local food vendors from across the state. This unique event will take place on June 8th at Breese Stevens Field (917 East Mifflin St) from 2 pm to 6 pm.
Whether you live gluten-free by necessity or by choice—or just want to try something new—this festival has something for everyone. Attendees can enjoy a wide variety of tasty, safe, and creative gluten-free dishes from beloved Wisconsin vendors, all in one place.
But it's more than just great food! The Gluten-Free Goodness Festival is packed with activities to make it a day of wholesome fun for the whole family:
Kids’ Activity Zone with crafts, temporary tattoos, and more!
Educational Booths offering expert insights on gluten intolerance, celiac disease, nutrition, and healthy living
Food Trucks and ready to eat food options
Local Artisan Bakers featuring handmade gluten-free products to take home
New this year: VIP Tickets!
For an upgraded experience, VIP ticket holders will enjoy early access to the festival - 30 minutes before it opens to the public, and a canvas tote bag for shopping. Be the first to explore vendor offerings, grab your favorite eats without the lines, and get a jumpstart on the fun. VIP tickets are limited, so secure yours early!
“We want to make keeping a gluten free diet a fun, celebratory experience instead of always feeling like a restriction,” said Melissa Bennett, event organizer. “It’s about building community, supporting local businesses, and enjoying fun, flavorful food.”
General admission is free, with VIP tickets available for $30 per person. VIP tickets include early entry, half an hour before the gates open for the general public, and a Mad GF Fest canvas tote bag for holding all the treats you find!
All are welcome to attend! 100% of proceeds go toward future gluten free festivals and building community among gluten free vendors.
For more details, vendor lists, VIP tickets, and updates, visit: www.facebook.com/madglutenfreefest
About Mad Gluten Free Fest
Mad Gluten Free Fest creates family friendly events where folks who eat gluten free can experience the joy of the festival atmosphere without worry. Our long term vision is to make Madison a premier gluten free destination.
Did you know that over 30% of consumers are actively seeking gluten-free options? Mad Gluten Free is hoping to be the answer. This event isn’t just a festival—it’s a grassroots movement to make Madison the #1 Gluten-Free Destination in the U.S! They’re bringing together passionate businesses, dedicated consumers, and a thriving gluten-free community to celebrate, support, and connect. The inaugural fest was so successful, with over 1000 attendees, they’ve expanded to Breese Stevens Field this year!!
This year will be bigger and better than ever with over 45 GF vendors and food trucks. It’s a family friendly event so bring your kids, cousins, out of town guests, a blanket, and enjoy an afternoon of Gluten Free FUN on the field.
More info at https://downtownmadison.org/2nd-annual-mad-gluten-free-fest-at-breese-stevens-field/