Washington Street Block Party
Saturday, April 25, 2026 | 12 - 7 PM
100 Block of Washington Street, Downtown Green Bay
Spend your Saturday on Washington Street at the 2026 Block Party featuring the Booyah Battle, Uncle Mike's Kringle Combine, the Green Bay Bike Bash, bands and brews!
Booyah Battle
Brought to You by Downtown Green Bay, Inc.
Sponsored by Mission Drywall Company
12 - 3 PM
Join us on the streets of Downtown Green Bay as 10 local Booyah Chefs serve up Wisconsin’s favorite soup! Visitors and locals alike will sample and vote to determine who makes the best booyah in the land. Live music by the LIVEwire Polka Band will keep the energy high throughout the event.
Attendees will purchase a $20 tasting punch card day-of while supplies last that includes a 2–3 oz. sample of each of the 10 booyah recipes, as well as a voting ticket to cast their vote for the best booyah. Cash and credit cards will be accepted.
Chefs will battle for the best booyah: 1st Place - $500; 2nd Place - $250
Chef Application closes on Sunday, March 8.
Event proceeds support Downtown Green Bay Inc.’s efforts to keep Downtown Green Bay vibrant through engaging events, public art, lighting, and streetscape improvements.
Kringle Combine
12 - 3 PM
Uncle Mike’s Bake Shoppe's Kringle Combine invites attendees to sample an assortment of limited edition, never before made flavors of Kringle.
After enjoying samples of Kringle, participants will cast a votes for their favorite flavor. Uncle Mike’s will also have Kringle and additional baked goods for sale during the event.
A $5 donation provides entry to the Kringle Combine area. 100% of entry donations benefit the Salvation Army of Green Bay.
Learn more about Kringle here.
Watch for local celebrities and their Kringle creations to be announced.
Bike Bash
Presented by the Green Bay Bicycle Collective
12 - 7 PM
Attendees can experience:
- Vintage & specialty bicycle show and swap meet with fellow bike-enthusiasts
- Watch the Flatland BMX demo at 6 PM by Active Bike & Fitness LLC
- Bicycle games hosted by Trail Genius at the top of every hour
- Free youth helmets and tie-dye station sponsored by BayCare Clinic
- Live music sponsored by Cheesesteak Rebellion and D&M Jewelers
Stay tuned for more details to be announced soon.
12 PM: LIVEwire Polka Band
LIVEwire delivers a high-energy mix of Polish Push Style polka, country rock, and oldies — a crowd-pleasing sound that will get all ages on the dance floor!
3:30 PM: Counterpunch
Rock out with Counterpunch at Washington Street Block Party! This Chicago-based Punk Rock band will keep the energy high for the afternoon.
5:30 PM: Flatfoot 56
Chicago-based Flatfoot 56 brings a positive-natured brand of hardcore-tinged Celtic punk to our downtown. Think Dropkick Murphys meets Flogging Molly!
