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Madison Boats Events

Madison Boats has a great lineup of 2022 Summer Events from Full Moon Paddles, to Ice Cream Boat Floats. Don't miss out on all our Summer-Fun on the lake!
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Madison Boats WEEKLY EVENTS

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Bloom and Boats @ Wingra

It is worth getting up early on Tuesdays! Every week, our friends at Bloom Bake Shop bring their delicious goods lakeside for your enjoyment! Join us at Wingra for a relaxing morning of paddling and great food.

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Burgers on the Bay @ Brittingham

Paddle out to our Burger Barge to get a home cooked burger, listen to live music, and enjoy a night floating on Monona Bay. We'll be on the bay every Friday and some weeks will have different themes!

Upcoming Events

  • Lake Blessing and Potluck
    Fri 12 May
    Reserve
    May 12, 4:30 PM – 7:00 PM
    Wingra Boats, 824 Knickerbocker St, Madison, WI 53711, USA
    Join the Madison Boats community as we celebrate the start of our 2023 season. We will start with a lake Blessing at 4:30 pm followed by a potluck from 5 pm - 7 pm. All are welcome!
  • Opening Day!
    Sat 13 May
    Reserve
    May 13, 8:30 AM – 8:00 PM
    All Locations!
    Brittingham, Wingra and Marshall Boats open for the season TODAY! Spring hours for each location are as follows: Wingra Boats - Saturday and Sunday 8:30am-8:00pm Marshall Boats - Saturday and Sunday 8:30am-8:00pm Brittingham Boats - Thursday-Sunday 8:30am-8:00pm
  • You Drive Pontoon Rentals
    Sat 13 May
    Details
    May 13, 8:30 AM – Oct 01, 8:00 PM
    Marshall Boats, 2101 Allen Blvd, Middleton, WI 53562, USA
    Select either an 8 person or 12 person pontoon boat and explore Lake Mendota!
  • Summer Hours Begin!
    Sat 27 May
    Reserve
    May 27, 8:30 AM – Oct 01, 8:00 PM
    All Locations, Madison, WI, USA
    Summer hours for each location: Wingra Boats - Daily 8:30am-8:00pm – Open early Tuesdays at 6am Brittingham Boats - Daily 8:30am-8:00pm – Open late Fridays until 9:30pm – Open early Saturdays and Sundays at 6am Marshall Boats - Daily 8:30am-8:00pm
  • Burgers on the Bay Season Kick-Off
    Fri 02 Jun
    Multiple Dates
    Reserve
    Jun 02, 5:00 PM – 9:30 PM
    Brittingham Boats, 701 W Brittingham Pl, Madison, WI 53715, USA
    Join the Brittingham crew as we kick off the summer with our first event of the year! Our Burger Barge will be anchored in the bay from 5:00-8:00 and live music will begin at 6:30. Bonfires will be located on shore with FREE s'mores!
  • First Friday
    Fri 02 Jun
    Multiple Dates
    Reserve
    Jun 02, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Wingra Boats, 824 Knickerbocker St, Madison, WI 53711, USA
    On the first Friday of every month head to Wingra Boats for live music, food trucks, vendors, kid’s activities and more! Book a boat today!
  • Full Moon Paddle
    Sat 03 Jun
    Multiple Dates
    Reserve
    Jun 03, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    Wingra Boats, 824 Knickerbocker St, Madison, WI 53711, USA
    A night of paddling under the moonlight and stars! Explore Lake Wingra in a kayak, canoe, paddle boat, or paddle board while enjoying the live music.
  • Burgers on the Bay: Learn to Paddle
    Fri 09 Jun
    Multiple Dates
    Reserve
    Jun 09, 5:00 PM – 9:30 PM
    Brittingham Boats, 701 W Brittingham Pl, Madison, WI 53715, USA
    On top of our usual Friday night festivities, staff will also be available to teach you how to paddle! Great for beginners or those who have paddled before but want to learn a few more advanced techniques.
  • Ice Cream Boat Float
    Sun 11 Jun
    Multiple Dates
    Reserve
    Jun 11, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
    Wingra Boats, 824 Knickerbocker St, Madison, WI 53711, USA
    Create the perfect sundae out on the lake! Paddle from station to station to get your bowl, ice cream, toppings, whipped cream and a cherry to create a delicious ice cream sundae!
  • Burgers on the Bay: Costume Night
    Fri 16 Jun
    Multiple Dates
    Reserve
    Jun 16, 5:00 PM – 9:30 PM
    Brittingham Boats, 701 W Brittingham Pl, Madison, WI 53715, USA
    Whether you prefer spooky, fancy, silly, or anything in between, there is no theme to this costume night, so throw on whatever you have! Our staff will be in costumes of their own and we hope you'll join in on the fun!
  • Burgers on the Bay: Veggie Night
    Fri 23 Jun
    Multiple Dates
    Reserve
    Jun 23, 5:00 PM – 9:30 PM
    Brittingham Boats, 701 W Brittingham Pl, Madison, WI 53715, USA
    This week, we will have a variety of different veggie burgers for you to try. Vote for your favorite and we'll start carrying the winner full time! And don't worry, we'll still
  • Guided Paddle Excursion
    Fri 23 Jun
    Multiple Dates
    Reserve
    Jun 23, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Brittingham Boats, 701 W Brittingham Pl, Madison, WI 53715, USA
    Join members of the Brittingham crew as we lead you on a paddle out of the bay and into Lake Monona. Our end destination is Mickey’s Tavern, so come hungry and come thirsty!
  • SUP Yoga
    Sat 24 Jun
    Multiple Dates
    Reserve
    Jun 24, 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM
    Brittingham Boats, 701 W Brittingham Pl, Madison, WI 53715, USA
    SUP! Doing yoga on a stand-up paddleboard is a fun way to experience nature while also increasing balance and focus. Once we paddle onto the lake, paddleboards will be clipped to our anchor line so no one floats away. This class is meant for those of all skill levels, so beginners are welcome!
  • STAFF In-service
    Tue 27 Jun
    Reserve
    Jun 27, 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    All Locations, Madison, WI, USA
    We’ll be wrapping things up a bit early today so our staff can have some fun out on the water! All boat houses will be closing at 2:00pm.
  • Burgers on the Bay
    Fri 30 Jun
    Multiple Dates
    Reserve
    Jun 30, 5:00 PM – 9:30 PM
    Brittingham Boats, 701 W Brittingham Pl, Madison, WI 53715, USA
    Need to work off that burger you just ate? We've got you covered. This Friday also features a SUP Yoga class hosted on the bay. Classes are meant for those of all skill levels, so beginners are welcome! Sign up at the link below: https://book.peek.com/s/ebbaf3db-2761-4cad-a4b8-923896f70af9/Ad1eO
  • SUP Yoga
    Fri 30 Jun
    Multiple Dates
    Reserve
    Jun 30, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
    Brittingham Boats, 701 W Brittingham Pl, Madison, WI 53715, USA
    SUP! Doing yoga on a stand-up paddleboard is a fun way to experience nature while also increasing balance and focus. Once we paddle onto the lake, paddleboards will be clipped to our anchor line so no one floats away. This class is meant for those of all skill levels, so beginners are welcome!
  • Full Moon Paddle
    Mon 03 Jul
    Multiple Dates
    Reserve
    Jul 03, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    Wingra Boats, 824 Knickerbocker St, Madison, WI 53711, USA
    A night of paddling under the moonlight and stars! Explore Lake Wingra in a kayak, canoe, paddle boat, or paddle board while enjoying the live music.
  • Full Moon Toon
    Mon 03 Jul
    Multiple Dates
    Reserve
    Jul 03, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    Marshall Boats, 2101 Allen Blvd, Middleton, WI 53562, USA
    Inspired by the popular Full Moon Paddle events held at Wingra, our staff over at Marshall invite you to join them for a night under the stars on one of our pontoons! Each boat will be captained by a staff member so all you have to do is sit back, relax, and enjoy an evening on the water.
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