• 42nd ANNUAL SPARTA BUTTERFEST • June 11-14, 2026 • SPARTA, WISCONSIN 

 Recent News:

Advance Carnival Tickets are here! 

Posted 4/1/2026

We know, we know, everyone's favorite way to enjoy the carnival is with those golden ADVANCE CARNIVAL TICKETS! These tickets only require ONE ticket per rider per ride! 

Get them while we have them, last year we sold out in less than two weeks!  OVER 40% have sold as of 6:30pm on 4/1/2026! Order NOW!

Click here to order now! 

Congratulations Lady Butterfest Linda Hess, and Festmaster Cedric Schnitzler!

We are so excited to welcome Linda Hess, Lady Butterfest 2026, and Cedric Schnitzler, Festmaster 2026. 

Cedric will be celebrated at our annual Festmaster's Banquet, coming up in April. 

Sparta Festivals would like to extend an invitation for you to join us. Our Annual Banquet will be held Friday April 24 th at Club 16.

The Evening Agenda 

6:00 •  Social/Cash Bar

7:00 • Buffet Dinner (Chicken & Meatballs)

8:00 pm • Program and Festmaster's Introduction begins

The price of the dinner is $30.00 per person

You may make reservations by mailing the form below and send check to Sparta Festivals. PO Box 89 Sparta, WI 54656 or call Cheryl Isensee at 608-343-7815.

You can also pay by credit card here!

Deadline for Reservations is Friday April 10, 2026

 

ABOVE:Linda Hess, Lady Butterfest 2026, and Cedric Schnitzler, Festmaster 2026

ABOVE:Charles Weaver, Festmaster 2025, and Penny Brueggen, Lady Butterfest 2025, who will also be celebrated at the Festmaster's Banquet, on Friday, April 24th. 

Help us find our 2026 Festmaster and Lady Butterfest

Posted February 2, 2026

It’s time to select the 2026 Lady Butterfest!

Butterfest is June 11-14, 2026. Guidelines:
She must be a resident within the Sparta School District for at least 8 years
She should be civic minded and able to represent Butterfest and the Sparta community during her reign and in the future.
She must be able to attend all events during Butterfest (Wednesday-Sunday) and attend other festivals as required by

Sparta Festivals.

Nominations for Lady Butterfest are due by FEBRUARY 20, 2026. To nominate someone, send a brief resume outlining her involvement (past & present) in the Sparta Community by listing civic, church, and school activities and why you think she would be a good ambassador for Butterfest and the Sparta Community. Please include your name and contact information.

Nominations can be sent to: Lori Ascher 440 Dewitt St. Sparta, WI 54656 or email to sparta814@hotmail.com. Additionally, you can fill out our online nomination form.  Click here to submit online,

Sparta Butterfest is just around the corner, and we’re looking for someone special to take on a legendary role — Festmaster!

  • He must be a resident within the Sparta School District for at least 10 years
  • They should be civic minded and willing to be active in representing
  • Sparta during the year of their reign and in the future
  • They should be willing to continue playing an important role in the annual celebration as a Past Festmaster
  • There is no age limit, but the individual selected must realize they will be expected to be available to speak to groups of people, both large and small
  • The Festmaster is obligated to attend the following functions: Monroe County Dairy Breakfast, ButterFest weekend (Thursday through Sunday), and parades throughout the year.
  • They must be present for at least three of the following functions: Applefest Parade and coronation; Oktoberfest parade, Festmaster's reception, Warrens Cranberry Fest parade and coronation; and any other functions deemed necessary by the Festivals Committee

👉 Nominate your Festmaster or Lady Butterfest by 2/20/2026. Click here to submit online, or mail your nomination to

Sparta Festivals
PO Box 89
Sparta, WI 54656

Let’s celebrate the people who make Sparta such a great place to live. We can’t wait to see your nominations and crown our next Butterfest Festmaster! 🧈👑

 

 
 

Our 2026
Button design Contest
is here!

Posted January 19, 2026

Our Button Design Contest is now open! Each year, we ask for submissions for our button design. Submissions will be judged by the committee and the winning button design will become our festival button, which will be available on the Fest Grounds and is required to attend certain fest events. 

Click here to check out the rules for the contest and be sure to submit by February 13, 2026. Button designs may be submitted online by clicking here, or mailed to:
Sparta Butterfest
PO Box 89
Sparta, WI 54656

NOTE: Mailed entries must be received prior to February 13, 2026.

Good luck to all participants!

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Get registered for your favorite Fest Events! 

Below are some quick links to help you get ready for your favorite fest events! 

Arts & Crafts

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Registration Form


Parade

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Letter

Online Registration

Sponsors

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Online Registration

Online Payment

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