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Hartland board approves farmers market, Bark River Bash (fee waiver), baby‑goat yoga, street dance and summer market series
Summary
Trustees approved multiple community events and clarified vendor/solicitor permit rules: the Heartland Farmers Market, Bark River Bash (Kiwanis) with waived park‑rental fees, baby‑goat yoga, the Chamber’s Street Dance and a three‑date summer market series (June–Sept.).
The Village of Hartland board approved a slate of community events and clarified how vendor and solicitor permits will be handled for special events this year.
Approvals and key conditions
- Heartland Farmers Market: Trustees approved the market for Sundays, June 1 through Oct. 31, 2026. Staff noted park‑board review and that staff retains authority over day‑to‑day scheduling.
- Bark River Bash (Kiwanis): Jim Mintzenberger described the May 2, 2026 event (canoe/kayak race, duck race, inflatables, music and vendors). The board voted to approve the event and to waive park‑rental and special‑event fees for Kiwanis; food vendors must still present required restaurant licenses and proof of insurance and will continue to retain vendor receipts.
- Baby‑goat yoga: Katie, group fitness manager at the Wisconsin Athletic Club, requested a baby‑goat yoga event at Nixon Park on May 31, 2026 (fence set‑up and a 45–60‑minute session). Trustees approved the one‑time event.
- Street Dance and summer market series (Heartland Chamber): Elise from the Chamber requested a Street Dance on Aug. 22, 2026, and a new summer market series at Nixon Park. The board approved the Street Dance and set the market dates to June 14, July 12 and Sept. 20 (changed from Sept. 13) to avoid conflict with an existing Fall Fest. Discussion focused on solicitor permit language in the municipal code and whether the code should be revised so that typical special‑event vendors are handled via the special‑event permit process rather than individual six‑month solicitor permits.
What trustees emphasized
Trustees and staff discussed three consistent points: (1) food vendors must show proof of restaurant licensing and insurance even when park‑rental fees are waived; (2) the village will review and likely revise solicitor/solicitation language in the code so special‑event vendors aren’t burdened with a six‑month door‑to‑door solicitor permit; and (3) staff retains operational authority to adjust event dates within established contracts and to coordinate vendor placement for safety and to protect turf/grounds.
The board unanimously approved the events during the meeting.
What happens next: Staff said it will work with organizers to finalize vendor lists, placement, restroom and DPW needs and any required insurance or food‑service documentation before events occur.
