AtwoodFest has been canceled this weekend following a deadly police shooting on Madison's near-east side. The decision was reported after organizers shared a message with volunteers about the change.
The annual neighborhood festival is a well-known community event in Madison, and its cancellation comes as the city responds to the aftermath of the shooting. Based on the available details, organizers moved to call off the event in the wake of the incident rather than proceed as planned.
The brief update indicates the cancellation was communicated directly to volunteers before being reported publicly. While only limited information has been released, the development ties the festival's shutdown to the impact of the police shooting on the surrounding community.
Officials and organizers had not provided broader details in the available report about next steps for the event. For now, AtwoodFest will not take place this weekend as Madison continues to deal with the consequences of the deadly shooting.
