Catfish River Music Festival Kicks Off This Week in Downtown Stoughton — July 3–6

STOUGHTON, Wis. — The Catfish River Music Festival returns for its 11th year, running July 3–6 at Rotary Park in downtown Stoughton. Hosted by the Stoughton Opera House Friends Association (SOHFA), this free, four-day event is a fundraiser for the historic Stoughton Opera House.

This year’s festival will feature nearly 20 live performances by regional and national artists, including Charlie Parr, The Jimmys, and Davina & the Vagabonds. The schedule also includes local food and beverage vendors, a community raffle, and a market featuring area artists and makers.

Independent music venues like the Stoughton Opera House play a crucial role in building a strong creative ecosystem — providing space for artists to develop, share their work, workforce development and strengthen community identity.

On July 3, festival organizers will also announce the Opera House’s 2025–2026 season.

Festival Schedule Highlights:

• Thursday, July 3: Boo Mullarky, Davina & the Vagabonds

• Friday, July 4: carisa, Spine Stealers, Chip Cruz, Saltydog, Charlie Parr, Jed & Company

• Saturday, July 5: David Landau, Kendra Swanson, The Iowans, MoonHouse, The Jimmys, Loving Cup

• Sunday, July 6: CED, Fendrick & Peck, Compact Deluxe, Don’t Mess with Cupid, Wonderfunk

Admission is free. Festival details and a full schedule are available at www.catfishrivermusicfest.com.