San Damiano Monona

Events

Snow Snake/Ho-Chunk Games

Saturday, March 2, 2024
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1:00 pm
5:00 pm

Please join us for fun weather-appropriate competitions organized by age. We will have fun on the San Damiano grounds snow or shine!

Snow Snake consists of creating a stocky, long berm of packed snow with a semi-circle down the middle. Players create their own snow snakes from sticks, old broom handles, or whatever creation they design and compete to see who tosses their snake the farthest down the track.

There is no parking on the property, however, a shuttle will be running between the Monona Grove High School (4400 Monona Dr.) parking lot and the San Damiano property (4123 Monona Dr.) throughout the event. We are looking forward to community building and camaraderie while we enjoy story telling, bonfires, hot cocoa, cider, and 'smores throughout the day.

Join us as we learn, watch, and compete in the Snow Snake Games brought to you by the Ho-Chunk Nation, Friends of San Damiano, and Monona Parks and Recreation.

An example of snow snakes created by people of the Ho-Chunk Nation.
An example of snow snakes created by people of the Ho-Chunk Nation.

Spring Clean-Up Day 2024

Saturday, April 20, 2024
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Please join us from 9am-12noon for our annual Spring Clean-Up! With the change of seasons, some spring landscaping will be done at San Damiano. Volunteers are needed for yard work and picking up trash on the grounds and along the shoreline.

How to participate:

If you’d like to pitch in, please show up and find the Friends of San Damiano table for further instructions.

What to bring:

  • Work gloves
  • Water bottle
  • Your community spirit!

Thank you in advance for helping us care for this (nearly) 10-acre, 1,075-foot lakefront community treasure!

World Migratory Bird Watching

Saturday, May 11, 2024
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More information coming soon!

Harry Whitehorse International Wood Sculpture Festival

Friday, June 14, 2024
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Saturday, June 22, 2024

More information coming soon!

In the meantime, check out https://www.harrywhitehorse.com/

June Biergarten at San Damiano: The Cash Box Kings

Tuesday, June 18, 2024
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5:00 pm
8:00 pm

Join us for the June Biergarten at San Damiano on Tuesday, June 18th from 5:00 to 8:00 pm! Enjoy amazing views, beer, food trucks, yard games, & live music.

Live Music

Cash Box Kings, offering a throwback to the golden age of blues with some kickin’ fresh young blood, will be playing from 6:00-8:00 pm.

What to Bring:

Lawn chairs or blankets. Cash for food and beverages.

Parking:

There is very limited parking at San Damiano. We recommend walking or biking. If you drive, please drop off guests and materials, then park on Winnequah Road or local streets, and walk to the San Damiano entrance on Monona Drive. 

This event is hosted by the Friends of San Damiano.
We cannot wait to see you!

July Biergarten at San Damiano: The Ladies Must Swing

Thursday, July 11, 2024
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5:00 pm
8:00 pm

Join us for the July Biergarten at San Damiano on Thursday, July 11th from 5:00 to 8:00 pm! Enjoy amazing views, beer, food trucks, yard games, & live music.

Live Music

The Ladies Must Swing is a 19-piece all-female jazz band that finds its niche playing events in airport hangers and other places that evoke jazz nostalgia and toe tapping swing. The band will be playing from 6:00-8:00 pm.

What to Bring:

Lawn chairs or blankets. Cash for food and beverages.

Parking:

There is very limited parking at San Damiano. We recommend walking or biking. If you drive, please drop off guests and materials, then park on Winnequah Road or local streets, and walk to the San Damiano entrance on Monona Drive. 

This event is hosted by the Friends of San Damiano. We cannot wait to see you!

August Biergarten at San Damiano: Orquesta SalSoul Del Mad

Thursday, August 15, 2024
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5:00 pm
8:00 pm

Join us for the June Biergarten at San Damiano on Thursday, August 15th from 5:00 to 8:00 pm! Enjoy amazing views, beer, food trucks, yard games, & live music.

Live Music

Orquesta SalSoul Del Mad combines the best of two worlds bringing together the fire of Latin rhythm and the smooth sound of soul. Come on out and move to the groove! 6:00-8:00 pm.

What to Bring:

Lawn chairs or blankets. Cash for food and beverages.

Parking:

There is very limited parking at San Damiano. We recommend walking or biking. If you drive, please drop off guests and materials, then park on Winnequah Road or local streets, and walk to the San Damiano entrance on Monona Drive.

This event is hosted by the Friends of San Damiano.
We cannot wait to see you!

Celebration On The Shore

Saturday, September 14, 2024
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6:00 pm
11:00 pm
Photos from the event are now available! View event photos
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