About
Held annually on June 21, Make Music Day is part of the international Fête de la Musique, taking place in more than 1,000 cities across 120 countries. The daylong, musical free-for-all celebrates music in all its forms, encouraging people to band together and play in free public concerts. This year, over 100 U.S. cities are organizing Make Music Day celebrations, encompassing thousands of concerts nationwide. Make Music Day is presented by the NAMM Foundation, and coordinated by the Make Music Alliance.
Cross Plains is excited to be apart of the Make Music Alliance by becoming a host community! Here’s another way to explain Make Music!
What?
- Performed by Anyone, Enjoyed by Everyone.
- Celebrating the summer solstice.
- Buffet of musical merriment.
- DIY city-wide festival.
When?
Annually on June 21.
Where?
Over 2,000 cities in dozens of countries around the world.
Who?
Open to music makers of all ages, genres, & skill levels, and hosts of all types of sites.
Make Music Cross Plains is operated by
- Carol Barth, Co-Founder
- Jill Heczko, Co-Founder
Participate
Who can host as a Venue?
All Cross Plains residents and businesses are welcomed (and encouraged) to host musicians from their indoor or outdoor spaces a Venue! The only rule, ALL Make Music Day events must be free!
Businesses, becoming a Cross Plains Make Music host creates an opportunity for a business to give back to their regular patrons as well as welcome new patrons while celebrating music.
NOTE: Cross Plains public parks or plazas require special permits that have been secured directly by us. So, look for a public park or plaza Venue created by us. If you do not see your preferred park or plaza, please contact us at CPMakeMusicDay@gmail.com
Click here to register an event or venue
How Can You Perform?
We welcome musicians from all ages, genres, cultures, and ability to share your creativity with the community in Cross Plains.
Creating your profile is short & sweet! When creating your Performer profile try to give us as much information as you can. After your profile has been set up, you can search for participating venues and send them requests to play.
Click here to register as a performer
How can I volunteer?
Shoot us an email! No experience necessary, we will find the perfect way for you to help! Please contact us at cpmakemusicday@gmail.com
Performed by Anyone! Enjoyed by Everyone!
Who else is taking part?
Over 11 artists, including:
- Adrift --
- BOOM-Wacker Music Time --
- Carol Barth --
- Cross Plains Rec --
- Cross Plains Rec with Kyla --
- Drum Circle - Flower Pot Style! --
- Elodie the Harpist --
- Jill Heczko --
- Lawrence "Gary" Oates --
- Ring the Bells - Make Music! --
- Wankerl Family AND OTHERS
Over 5 venues, including:
- Baer Park Norm Esser Sr. Memorial Shelter --
- Barth House Party! --
- Barth Yard Music Party! --
- H.M. Zander Park Legacy Pavillion --
- Wankerl Home
Schedule
2026 Schedule
Watch for the 2026 schedule coming soon!
Support
Become a sponsor or donor
By becoming a business sponsor or public donor, you can know that you are supporting a community organized and volunteer supported program. To become a sponsor or donor please send an email to cpmakemusicday@gmail.com
Become a volunteer
Support your musical community by becoming a volunteer supporting Make Music Cross Plains! If you are willing to volunteer, we would love your help! Contact us at cpmakemusicday@gmail.com
Contact
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