Springfest

The UAC Festivals Committee knows what students need to get through the last stressful few weeks of spring semester, and its Springfest. We create just the relaxing diversion from tests and projects, offering live music sets, free food, yard games on campus mall, therapy dogs and more. Don't miss all the fun!

The Great Wisc-Eau Fair: Springfest 2025 | April 28th - May 3rd

We look forward to bringing you The Great Wisc-Eau Fair for Springfest this year! See our fair-themed events below and we hope to see you out celebrating the end of the year with us. Check out our Blugold Connect page for more event details. 

Monday, April 28th

• Market on the Mall |10:00am - 1:00pm | Davies Plaza
  Kickoff Spring Fest week with a FREE sweet treat! Join us at Davies Plaza to pick from a selection of bagels, cookies, brownies, and so much more. A great way to start your week!

Tuesday, April 29th

• Petting Zoo | 12:00pm - 2:00pm | Phillips Yard
  Just like at any fair, we've got some cute animals for you to meet and pet! See bunnies, chicks, lambs, goats, chickens, ducks, geese, alpaca, and a mini potbelly pig!

Wednesday, April 30th

• Nature Calls | 11:00am - 1:00pm | Putnam Trail
  Join Campus Recreation out on Putnam Trail to enjoy the beauty of nature! Learn more about the benefits of walking/running has on mental wellbeing.
• Blu's Bingo | 5:00pm - 6:30pm | The Cabin

Thursday, May 1st

• Spring Dash and Bash | Dash at 4:00pm | Bash at 6:00pm | Lower Campus
  The Dash is a campus-wide race where teams of two will use clues to guide them all around campus, completing games and challenges at each stop along the way, competing for prizes to the top 3 teams! The Bash is a celebration at the Sutherland Firepit, where all campus and community members are welcome to come and enjoy music, food, activities, games, and giveaways to celebrate the end of another amazing semester! Don't miss out on the fun; sign up today!

Friday, May 2nd

• Uncommon Denominator | 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Marketplace
  Uncommon Denominator is a band that plays your favorite hits. Our repertoire is a sonic journey spanning over five decades with soul-stirring classics to chart-topping contemporary hits from notable artists. Our playlist features renditions from legends like Aretha Franklin, Earth Wind & Fire, Stevie Wonder, ABBA, Prince, Beyoncé, and an array of other influential musicians across various genres. Earning the #1 spot as the best cover band in the Chippewa Valley for five consecutive years in the Volume 1 magazine "Best Of" Reader’s Poll, we are a seasoned and versatile band proficient in numerous music styles.

Saturday, May 3rd 

• The Great Wisc-Eau Fair | 1:00 - 4:00pm | Towers Field
  Take a break from classes to visit The Great Wisc-Eau Fair! Enjoy fair-themed food like snow cones, popcorn, cotton candy, and even food trucks. Then, enjoy some outdoor games on Towers Field to soak in the spring season.