Events

Description: The cultural event of the summer showcasing juried fine artists in and around the Domes.

Description: The Milwaukee Art Museum's Lakefront Festival of Arts (LFOA), presented by Quad/Graphics and Milwaukee Magazine, celebrates its 45th anniversary. The annual three-day event, which ranks among the premier juried art fairs in the country, features more than 170 leading artists from around the nation who will exhibit and sell their work on the grounds in front of the museum's Santiago Calatrava-designed addition. Thousands of art enthusiasts are expected to attend the 45th annual festival to view and purchase works of art. The exhibiting artists - some well known and others newly discovered - are selected by a jury of art professionals. The artistic creations showcase a broad spectrum of media such as painting, sculpture, jewelry, photography, printmaking, wood, ceramics, fiber and more. The highly successful LFOA combines art, entertainment and great food to attract art enthusiasts and festival-goers alike who are looking for a pleasant way to spend a summer day, including Father's Day.

Description: The largest Native American 3 day festival in the United States. THE PUBLIC IS WELCOME. Contest Pow-Wow dancing, drumming and singing; drum jam; Native Film Festival; Indian Summer Music Awards; torch lit canoe procession preceding fireworks; American Indian dance troupes; tribal village re-creations; storytellers; lacrosse games; juried fine art show; American Indian traditional and contemporary entertainers; authentic foods; marketplace; natural healing and fiddle and jig contest (the public is welcome to join the contest!)

Description: Make it YOUR TRADITION to attend German Fest, Milwaukee's Original HAUS Party! In its 32nd year, German Fest is a celebration of true heritage. Authentic German food and music, Battle of the Bands, Dachshund Derby, Sheepshead, Live Glockenspiel, 5K Run/2K Walk, Model T & Volkswagen Club, Marktplatz, Home Brewed Bier Competition und so much more... it's simply WUNDERBAR! Visit the website for up-to-date fest information and join us for Gemutlichkeit on Milwaukee's Lakefront!

Description: The last free county fair in southeastern Wisconsin. Enjoy carnival rides, animal judging, horse show, dog obedience, truck pull, chainsaw carving auction, main tage entertainment, food and family fun.

Description: Brady Street celebrates the return of Festivus this Holiday Season! Come air your grievances and participate in feats of strength in an effort to win the coveted Festivus pole! Plus the Bud Light girls will be servin' up specials along with a number of pubs on Brady St. Stay tuned for a complete schedule! The Festivus for the Rest of us...

Description: Milwaukee Irish Fest brings Ireland to Milwakee, Wisconsin's lakefront annually to celebrate Irish music, dance, culture, sports and cusine. For four days, guests can enjoy more than 300 entertainers on 16 stages, Irish dance, family activities and more, at Irish Fest.

Description: Please join us for the Milwaukee Firkin Craft Beer Festival at Cathedral Square Park, in the heart of Downtown Milwaukee. Firkin Fest is Milwaukee's preeminent beer tasting event and features over 100 craft beers to sample from Milwaukee breweries as well as guest beers from around the country! Returning this year will be the Cask Tasting Tent, featuring 20+ all cask conditioned barrels, or firkins, where you'll have the chance to taste beer as it was produced 100 years ago. Also, enjoy live music from some of Milwaukee's finest musicians!

Description: The state's largest, most historic annual event highlights Wisconsin's agricultural traditions with the excitement of a contemporary, urban event. The International Bazaar, thrilling midway, blue ribbon livestock, 30 free stages featuring top-name entertainment and world-famous cream puffs entice fairgoers of all ages.

Description: Spice up your life each summer at Mexican Fiesta at the Henry W. Maier Festival Park. Mexican Fiesta brings the sound, culture and taste of Mexico to Milwaukee's lakefront. Come and enjoy three day's of fun, food, Mariachi and fiesta for the entire family! Be Part of the Tradition!

Description: 133 Acres of Fun...National and Local Entertainment, Carnival Rides, Petting Farm, Vendors, Fantastic Food, Animals/Special Projects and much, much more.

Description: Get the family together for a day at Harvest Fair! Enjoy several fall-focused events, activities, live entertainment, competitions, scarecrow making and the much anticipated Pumpkin Bowling!