LIONFEST 2026 Returns to Thiensville Village Park
One of Mequon-Thiensville’s favorite summer traditions is back. The Mequon-Thiensville Lions Club will host the 61st annual LIONFEST at Thiensville Village Park from Friday, June 12 through Sunday, June 14, with an additional Family & Teen Night on Thursday, June 11.
The weekend brings together carnival rides, live music, bingo, fireworks, food and drinks, a bags tournament, wrestling, raffles and plenty of family-friendly fun.
Family & Teen Night
LIONFEST kicks off early with Family & Teen Night on Thursday, June 11 from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. This night is carnival-only, with $30 wristbands available for unlimited rides. The Mequon-Thiensville Lions will also have a limited food and beverage menu available.
Carnival Rides All Weekend
Carnival rides will be available throughout the weekend, with $30 wristbands for unlimited rides during select times:
Thursday: 5:00–9:00 p.m.
Saturday: 12:00–4:00 p.m.
Sunday: 12:00–4:00 p.m.
Live Music Lineup
LIONFEST is packed with live music across the weekend, including bands in the entertainment tent and under the pavilion.
Friday, June 12
The festival opens at 5:00 p.m. Friday’s entertainment tent lineup includes:
Dirty Boogie
5:00–8:00 p.m.
Rebel Grace
8:00–11:30 p.m.
Live under the pavilion:
Xeno & Joe
5:00–8:00 p.m.
Admission to the entertainment tent is $10 after 6:00 p.m., with a free koozie included with paid admission on Friday night.
Saturday, June 13
Saturday begins at noon and includes music, fireworks, bingo, bags and more.
Entertainment tent lineup:
DebuTaunt
4:00–7:30 p.m.
The Toys
8:00–11:30 p.m.
Live under the pavilion:
Our House Band
2:00–5:00 p.m.
Saturday also features fireworks at dusk.
Admission to the entertainment tent is $10 after 6:00 p.m., with a free koozie included with paid admission on Saturday night.
Sunday, June 14
Sunday’s lineup includes:
The 5 Card Studs
1:00–4:00 p.m. under the pavilion
The festival opens at noon on Sunday.
Bags Tournament, Bingo, Wrestling and More
LIONFEST will also feature a bags tournament on Saturday, June 13, with bags flying at 10:00 a.m. Registration is $40 per team, with online sign-up available through the LIONFEST website.
Bingo with cash prizes will be offered Friday, Saturday and Sunday, including late-night bingo on Friday and Saturday.
On Sunday, guests can also enjoy Great Lakes Championship Wrestling, with a 2:00 p.m. bell time. General admission is free, with reserved seats available separately. A 50/50 cash raffle will be held at 5:00 p.m.
Getting There
A free shuttle will be available from MATC Mequon, 5555 Highland Road. There will also be a designated Uber and Lyft drop-off and pick-up area at 250 Elm Street in Thiensville.
Event Details
What: 61st Annual LIONFEST
When: Friday, June 12–Sunday, June 14, plus Family & Teen Night on Thursday, June 11
Where: Thiensville Village Park
Hosted by: Mequon-Thiensville Lions Club
More info: Visit tmlions.org/lionfest for the complete daily schedule.
The weekend brings together carnival rides, live music, bingo, fireworks, food and drinks, a bags tournament, wrestling, raffles and plenty of family-friendly fun.