Empty Bowls is a fun, casual, and family-friendly event. Attendees can choose from hundreds of one-of-a-kind, handcrafted bowls, each created with unique materials and styles by local artists, woodworkers, pottery schools, and arts programs across Wisconsin. You can also enjoy local samples of delicious soups from both seasoned chefs and up-and-coming restaurants. The event also features live entertainment, music, and an exciting silent auction.

10/4: Day-Before Setup

More information coming soon!

10/5: Day-Of Volunteer Help

Setup & Teardown

• Help vendors setup their stations from 9-11am
• General setup for the event from 9-11am
• Help teardown from 1:30-3pm

Bowls

• Help keep our stock organized! Two shifts available from 10:30am-12:30pm and 12-2pm
• Help attendees shop the bowl floor! Two shifts available from 10:30am-12:30pm and 12-2pm
• Wrap bowls for attendees! Two shifts available from 10:30am-12:30pm and 12-2pm

Vendor Hall

• Serve soup to attendees! Two shifts available from 10:30am-12:30pm and 12-2pm
• Floater! Two shifts available from 10:30am-12:30pm and 12-2pm
• Help attendees navigate the silent auction! Two shifts available from 10:30am-12:30pm and 12-2pm
• Serve beverages to attendees! Two shifts available from 10:30am-12:30pm and 12-2pm

Guest & Volunteer Experience

• Help attendees navigate the event! Two shifts available from 10:30am-12:30pm and 12-2pm
• Help volunteers sign in and out for their shifts! Two shifts available from 10am-12:30pm and 12-2:30pm