GALLERY: Nothing says ‘summer’ like Summerfest

Posted 7/23/25

PLUM CITY - Nothing says "summer" like Summerfest in Plum City, complete with a grand parade, softball games, fishing contest, classic car cruise and more. Plum City Summerfest took place July 18-20, …

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GALLERY: Nothing says ‘summer’ like Summerfest

The 2025 Plum City Summerfest parade Grand Marshals were Dennis Sr. & Carol Haglund. Known for sponsoring Memorial weekend softball tournaments and owning businesses such as the Union House (Oasis) and The Pondview (now Molly’s On Main), the Haglunds also developed three new subdivisions in Plum City and Dennis served on the village board.

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The 2025 Plum City Summerfest parade Grand Marshals were Dennis Sr. & Carol Haglund, with driver Matt Haglund.

Photo courtesy of Teresa Davis

Plum City Schools band instructor Matina Campetti leads the Plum City Marching Band through the Grand Parade on Saturday, July 19.

Photo courtesy of Teresa Davis

Stacey Geraets holds the first place award for Plum City Care Center’s float in Saturday’s Grand Parade.

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Plum City Village President Peggy Gilles rode in style during the Plum City Summerfest Grand Parade.

Photo courtesy of Teresa Davis

Aliens invaded Plum City’s Summerfest parade Saturday to promote Elmwood UFO Days. The judges loved them and gave the Elmwood UFOs a second-place win.

Photo courtesy of Teresa Davis