Arts and Crafts Fair
| Event Details Sunday, Aug 30, 2026 | 10 AM – 4 PM Artisan Art at Wade House Join us for a one-of-a-kind arts and crafts fair set against the picturesque backdrop of Wade House. Stroll our historic grounds as you explore the work of talented artists and makers—potters, metalworkers, woodworkers, herbalists and more. Browse whimsical garden art, fine pieces for your home and small-batch foods to fill your pantry. Enjoy live music, indulge in local treats, see sparks fly in the blacksmith shop or stop by and feel the rhythmic motion of the Wade House sawmill. Make a day of it! Take a horse-drawn wagon ride, soak in the late summer sun and experience Wade House at its most vibrant. What You’ll Experience Artisan Crafts – Take home handmade goods crafted by local artists, woodworkers, potters and more Live Music – Enjoy toe-tapping tunes from a local performer Food Trucks – Grab a bite from a variety of tasty local vendors Full Site Access – Explore the historic 27-room Wade House Stagecoach Inn, blacksmith shop, sawmill and Wesley W. Jung Carriage Museum Horse-Drawn Wagon Rides – Ride in style around the scenic grounds Special $6 Admission – A full day of fun at a fraction of the price Cost $6/person Tickets may also be purchased onsite. Membership benefit is not applicable to this already discounted event. About the Location Wade House Stagecoach Inn was constructed conveniently between the cities of Fond du Lac and Sheboygan, along a well-used stagecoach trail. This made the 27-room Greek Revival hotel a popular resting point for weary travelers. Three generations of the Wade family resided on the Wade House property, with the stagecoach inn operating until around 1872. The Kohler family and the Kohler Foundation purchased Wade House in 1950 and began a top-to-bottom restoration. The site became property of the Wisconsin Historical Society and opened to the public in 1953. Here, visitors can journey back to the horse-powered world that existed before planes, cars, and trains. The site features the stagecoach hotel built and owned by Sylvanus and Betsey Wade, early settlers of Greenbush, as well as a blacksmith shop, sawmill, and the Wesley W. Jung Carriage Museum, which houses Wisconsin’s largest collection of carriages and wagons. Visitors can enjoy horse-drawn wagon rides from the visitor center to the historic core and back again. Wade House Historic Site & Wesley W. Jung Carriage Museum (PO Box 34) W7965 State Hwy 23 Greenbush, WI 53026 Know Before You Go & Accessibility For the Arts & Crafts Fair, please enter the property near the Wade House Stagecoach Inn (W7824 Center Rd., Greenbush). Guests may also enter the Visitor Center on Highway 23, though it is not recommended. The museum store is open daily during business hours. Water is the only outside food/beverage allowed. Food/beverage are available for purchase. Restrooms and water fountains are available on site. The site will remain open rain or shine, but activities could be canceled in the case of dangerous weather. Guests are encouraged to wear good walking shoes and to dress for the weather. No pets are allowed. Service animals are permitted. Because of the historic nature of the buildings, not all areas are ADA accessible. Guests with additional mobility needs are encouraged to contact the site directly at 920-526-3271 or wadehouse@wisconsinhistory.org . Have Questions? For more information, please contact the box office at 608-264-4848 or boxoffice@wisconsinhistory.org .
