Festivals Committee

Mission
The mission of the Festivals Committee is to organize family-friendly events for the enjoyment of the community, spotlight the city’s fine qualities, and strengthen community involvement and spirit.

Purpose
The committee shall create, plan, promote and coordinate special events within the city, including gatherings that bring together residents, community groups and businesses to promote neighborliness, civic spirit and a sense of community. The committee shall emphasize use of the city hall/town center civic plaza.
Membership
The committee shall consist of no fewer than seven and not more than 11 citizen members, as determined and nominated by the mayor. Owners and management of businesses located in the city who do not reside in the city are eligible to serve on the committee as citizen members.

Who Is MFC?
The Mequon Festivals Committee was created by Mequon’s Common Council to create, plan, and coordinate special events within the city, with an emphasis on utilizing the Mequon City Hall/Town Center Civic Plaza. In May, 2013, Mayor Dan Abendroth appointed seven Mequon citizens to the Mequon Festivals Committee. The Committee’s first meeting was convened on Monday, June 17, 2013 to generate event ideas. At the committee’s second meeting, July 1, 2013, the decision was made to plan an inaugural event, Taste of Mequon.

TASTE OF MEQUON was created to spotlight community restaurants, artists and entertainers while bringing residents and business owners together to showcase all the elements that make Mequon a terrific place to call home. Taste of Mequon has grown every year and on average has 10,000-12,000 attendees. Event participants can enjoy the taste of scrumptious food prepared by local restaurants, sit back and listen to sounds of local entertainers, visit with family, friends and neighbors, stroll from booth to booth to appreciate the artwork crafted by local artists. This year's bands will be The Vee Three, The Panoptics, and the headliner will be Failure To Launch. There are also activities geared just for children. There is no charge for admission or entertainment.

Save The Date
Taste of Mequon 2024

Saturday, September 7

Noon-9:00 p.m.

In Front of Mequon City Hall, Cedarburg Road

WINTER WONDERLAND was designed with children and families in mind. While for waiting for Santa's arrival, event participants gather around the warmth of the fire pits and enjoy cookies, caroling and camaraderie with fellow friends and neighbors. Hot food and beverages are available for purchase from local food trucks. The highlight of the evening is the arrival of Santa Claus on a wagon pulled by horses. This year, there will be a cookie decorating station, ornament making tent, and carriage rides.

Save The Date
Winter Wonderland 2024

Sunday, December 8

3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

In Front of Mequon City Hall, Cedarburg Road

Staff Liaison:
Carrie Enea, Executive Assistant - Communications
(262) 236-2941
Email

Members of the Festivals Committee Include:

Vanessa Nerbun
Term Expires: 5/1/2026

Jenne Hohn
Term Expires: 5/1/2027

Tracy Johnson
Term Expires: 5/1/2027

Lisa Liljegren
Term Expires: 5/1/2026

Rabbi Moshe Luchins
Term Expires: 5/1/2026

Christine McLean
Term Expires: 5/1/2025