Verona

Verona

Verona is one of the fastest growing areas in Dane County, as it truly has something to offer for everyone. It was even featured recently on Discover Wisconsin, which did an incredible job of highlighting the Epic campus and capturing the charm of “Hometown USA”. Verona is full of playgrounds, parks, and hiking and biking trails. Hop onto the Ice Age Trail, Military Ridge Trail, or Capital City Trail all within minutes of your front door.

One thing that helps Verona keep its small town feel, despite its growing population, are all of the local family owned businesses & amazing community events throughout the year. Hometown Days is the biggest event, featuring carnival rides and fireworks, but smaller festivals happen year round and make it easy to connect with friends and neighbors. Here’s a list of just a few of Verona’s annual events:

January: Frozen Fun Fest Ice Skating at Harriet Park
April: Spring Egg-Stravaganza Egg Hunt
June: Hometown Days & Epic Firework Celebration
Spring - Fall: Verona Farmers’ Market runs from April to October every year
June - August: Concerts in the Park on Thursday nights
July & Music on Main runs every other Friday nights from
September: The Verona Fall Fest
Halloween: Main Street Trick-or-Treat
December: Live Reindeer Event!

Verona also offers a surprising number of shops and restaurants for a town its size. Grab a coffee at the new Grace Coffee shop and spend some time browsing our independent book shop, Kismet Books. And if you’re into knitting while sipping on your coffee, the Sow’s Ear is the place to be, boasting food, coffee, and high quality yarn. Duck into Toot and Kate’s or the Hop Haus, both on Main Street for a quick drink with friends. On the outskirts of town, Wisconsin Brewing runs a fantastic operation with a fun summer concert series and other enjoyable events. Close by, you’ll find Sugar River Pizza and then there’s North and South for some five-star BBQ. And, a family owned Thai restaurant, Rising Sons, is an exciting new addition to cuisine options in the area. If you’re just looking to grab a quick bite, the 5th Quarter and Draft House are other popular local favorites!

Verona also boasts some of the best sports facilities in the area which attract traveling hockey and baseball teams from around the state. The Fireman’s Park Splash Pad, Playground, and Verona Beach have been a favorite summer hangout for families for years! And if this isn’t enough, Verona is an easy 20 minute drive from everything downtown Madison has to offer.