Great River Shakespeare Festival (GRSF) invites the community to “Wake Up & Waffle Up for Shakespeare” at a lively waffle breakfast fundraiser on Saturday, May 30. The event promises a warm, welcoming morning filled with great food, community spirit, and support for the arts.

Guests can enjoy an “all you care to eat” breakfast featuring the beloved Dad’s Belgian Waffles, served fresh and hot, alongside savory sausages, milk, juice, and a variety of syrups. The fundraiser offers a delicious way for attendees to connect with each other and the 2026 GRSF company members while contributing to the festival’s upcoming season.

Proceeds from the event will directly support GRSF’s 2026 productions of Pericles and A Midsummer Night's Dream, helping create world-class Shakespearean performances in the Winona community.

The breakfast will take place at The ARC: Home of the Historic Masonic Theatre, located at 255 Main Street, on the first floor. Attendees can stop by anytime between 8:00 and 10:30 a.m.

Tickets are priced at $15 for adults and $5 for children ages 5 and under. Advance tickets will be available beginning May 1 at Midtown Foods, Hy-Vee, Chapter 2 Books, and at The ARC. A limited number of walk-up tickets will be available the day of the event.

Event Details:
What: Waffle Breakfast Fundraiser for Great River Shakespeare Festival
When: Saturday, May 30, 2026 | 8:00–10:30 a.m.
Where: The ARC (Former Masonic Temple), 255 Main St, Winona, MN
Admission: Adults $15, Kids 5 & younger $5