June, 2026

Independence Day -

Saturday, July 4


All City Offices will be closed Friday, July 3rd in observance of the holiday.


Community fireworks, sponsored by Skogens' Festival Foods, is scheduled for Saturday, July 4th, launching at approximately 9:30 p.m. While there are no events scheduled prior to the fireworks, residents will still be able to view the them from the Boo-U Campus. Thank you Festival Foods and all the volunteers who make this event possible!



City of Baraboo Updates

City Assessor - Accurate Assessor, LLC

We added a Property Tax Impact Estimator to the City website (baraboowi.gov/ptie). If you input your 2025 Assessment Change Total and 2026 Assessment Change Total, the estimator will instantly calculate an estimate of how your new assessment will impact your property tax bill.


Open Book took place on Monday, June 8, and Tuesday, June 9. If you were not able to get an appointment but still have questions about your assessment, call or email Accurate Appraisals, LLC:


If you still object to your preliminary assessment, you may file a formal appeal with the Board of Review. The Appeal Deadline is Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 9:00am. Board of Review will take place Thursday, July 16, 2026, 9:00am - 11:00am at Baraboo City Hall, 101 South Blvd. To File an Appeal:

  1. Notify the City Clerk Brenda Zeman (email: bzeman@baraboowi.gov; or Phone: 608-355-2700)
  2. Submit the "Objection to Real Property Assessment (PA-115A)" form to the City Clerk in-person or via email.


Review the "2026 Guide for Property Owners," prepared by the State of Wisconsin Department of Revenue for more information about assessments and property taxes.

Campbell Park Pool now OPEN


Single use admission is $5 per person, paid in cash or check at the pool with current ID. Individual season passes are $60 for City of Baraboo residents (Individual). Family season passes are $120 (Family).


Click here to view the Pool's page on the City's website for more information!

Big Top Parade


Saturday June 13 Baraboo held our annual Big Top Parade. The event was a testament to our community spirit. The parade featured 76 vibrant entries and floats! It was a beautiful day to celebrate our community, our rich history, and the 250th anniversary of the United States of America's Declaration of Independence.

Brush Collection


Brush is collected the last FULL week of each month April through October. The weeks are indicated by a green outline on the "2026 Baraboo Refuse Calendar."


All brush must be placed on the treebank by 7:00 AM the Monday of a scheduled pickup week to be guaranteed a pickup.


For the safety and efficiency of our brush cleanup crew, brush must be stacked neatly with cut ends facing the same direction. Whenever possible, make a few separate piles that can be picked up by a single person. Please stack brush in a location where it is accessible to Public Works crews, does not impede vision of motorists, or block pedestrian walkways. Please avoid stacking brush close to fire hydrants and signposts.

Property owners not meeting these requirements may be required to re-stack the brush pile set out for pickup or dispose of the material on their own terms.


Monthly brush pickup is for typical residential yard cleanup of limbs and branches and not intended for lot clearing or complete tree removals. The City has right to refuse collection, and property owner may need to dispose of materials by their own means. The City will NOT pickup brush placed by a contractor. Contractors are responsible for the disposal of tree waste of which they generate.


Do not mix yard waste with brush to be collected. Brush piles containing yard waste, trash, lumber, or other debris will not be collected. Yard waste can be dropped off at 407 Briar Street behind the old Public Works Facility. Please be mindful of proper disposal locations marked by signage.


Click to view our Brush Collection Policy. Also reference Chapter 11 of the City of Baraboo's Ordinances.


Below are pictures showing the proper way to place brush out for collection.

2026 Election Dates

Tuesday, August 11, 2026 - Partisan Primary

Tuesday, November 3, 2026 - General Election


If you, or someone you know, is not registered to vote, but is an eligible voter (18 years-old at time of election, WI Resident, US Citizen, non-felon):

Go to https://myvote.wi.gov to:

  • Register to vote
  • Request an absentee
  • See what is on your ballot

You can also register to vote at City Hall with:

  • Proof of residency
  • Valid Wisconsin ID

Recycling & Garbage

Garbage & Recycling Container Placement and Instructions


2026 Baraboo Refuse Calendar



2026 Garbage Days Map

Farmers Market

8am - 12:30pm

Every Wednesday and Saturday (May - October)


Concerts on the Square Schedule 2026

Thursdays at 7pm | Downtown Baraboo


June 25 - Mad City Jug Band

July 2 - Ladies Must Swing

July 9 - Panchromatic Steel

July 16 - Son del Atlantico

July 23 - Down Loadable Collective

July 30 - Rare Element

August 6 - Nate Gibson & The Stardazers

August 13 - Say It Ain't Soul

UPCOMING EVENTS for 2026

July 4 - Independence Day

July 6 - 12 - Sauk County Fair

July 25 - Ochsner Park Zoo Centennial Celebration

August 2 - Circus World Classic Car Show

August 8 - Sidewalk Sales Event

August 11 - Wisconsin Partisan Primary

Carnegie-Schadde Memorial Public Library


Monday - Thursday

9 A.M. - 8 P.M.

Friday

9 A.M. - 6 P.M.

Saturday

9 A.M - Noon

Sunday - Closed

Baraboo Public Transit


Serving - The City of Baraboo, Village of West Baraboo and up to 15 miles.



Open everyday from 6 A.M - 10 P.M


Phone 608-356-8300

Or visit the website to request a ride online.

Police Department News

New K-9 plushies available for purchase at City Hall.


All proceeds support

K-9 Storm and K-9 Ty.

Fire Department News

Upcoming Meeting Calendar

Who is my Alderperson?

Employment Opportunities


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101 South Blvd.

Baraboo, WI 53913

Phone: 608-355-2700

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