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Events
January
“Cure for Cabin Fever” Antique Show
Held in mid – late January
Location: Cedarburg Community Center, Historic
Downtown Cedarburg
262-377-9620
A Cedarburg Tradition! More than 20 regional
antique dealers offering a variety of high quality unique pieces…from furniture
to toys, sporting goods, vintage clothing, maps, prints and more.
February
Cedarburg Winter Festival
Held in early February
Location: Historic Downtown Cedarburg
262-377-8020
Festival features ice carving contest,
bed-and-barrel races, pig roast, Iceberg Open golf tournament, chili cooking
contest, parade, snowflake look-alike contest, pancake breakfast, family sock
hop, family skating, children’s carnival and much more. Events within walking
distance and most are free to the public.
Milwaukee Boat and Fishing Show
Held in mid February
Location:
Midwest Airlines Center
414-908-6001
One of Wisconsin's largest indoor boat shows
featuring hundreds of craft from kayaks to yachts, plus gear, seminars, services
and more for boaters from novice navigators to ancient mariners.
Tripoli Shrine Circus
Held in late February
Location:
U.S. Cellular Arena
414-908-6001
A superlative, non-stop evening of wonder,
thrills, hilarity and pure amazement! The Tripoli Shrine Circus comes to town
for its annual visit to the U.S. Cellular Arena with stupendous new acts and
returning favorites.
Greater Milwaukee Auto Show
Held in late February
Location:
Midwest Airlines Center
800-345-1487
Do all of your auto shopping under one roof at
the annual Greater Milwaukee Auto Show. Check hundreds of new models from more
than 35 manufacturers, plus concept cars and more.
March
Annual Spring Craft and Gift Show
Held in early March
Location:
Wisconsin Exposition Center-Wisconsin State Fair Park
414-321-2100
It is cabin fever season and time to get out of
the house. Shop the latest in art and creative craft designs for home, patio,
garden or wardrobe from over 300 art, craft and gift exhibitors. Delicious
candy, nuts, cheese, sausage and gourmet jams, jellies and sauces are a must
have for everyone.
Indian Summer Festivals Winter Pow Wow
Held in early March
Location: Wisconsin State Fair Park
414-604-1000
A Pow Wow is an event where Native American
Indian people gather to renew old friendships and make new ones through
traditional Indian songs and colorful dance. The public is invited to join the
dancing during one of the many “inter-tribals.”
Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Party
Held in mid March
Location: Downtown Milwaukee
414-276-6696
The Shamrock Club of Wisconsin joins forces with
The Westown Association to produce Milwaukee’s oldest St. Patrick's Parade. With
its route right in the heart of downtown Milwaukee, this 100-unit parade
features marching bands, pipe and drum corps and local personalities.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Sports Show
Held in mid March
Location:
Wisconsin State Fair Park
800-472-2070
Nearly 500 exhibitors of marine products,
sporting goods, fishing tackle, vehicles and travel destinations for your travel
needs are featured at the show.
Realtor’s Home & Garden Show
Held late March – early April
Location:
Wisconsin State Fair Park, Exposition Center
414-778-4929
This is the genuine, original Annual Realtors
Home and Garden Show for landscaping, redecorating or renovating every inch of
property from lawn to garden to patio to interior - now expanding to include
more terrific home and garden products, services and information.
April
20th Annual Craft Fair USA
Held Late April
Location: Waukesha County Expo Center-Waukesha
414-321-2100
With Mother’s Day just around the corner, this is
an ideal time for selecting a special gift designed for that special someone in
your life from 150 unique art and craft exhibitors. Outdoor yard decorations
also displayed.
May
Cinco de Mayo
Held early May
Location: Wisconsin State Fair Park
414-389-6000
A two-day festival featuring a Mass, Mexican
music, Mexican cultural dance groups and displays.
Drive The Mile
Call for exact date
Location: The Milwaukee Mile
414-453-5761
Experience the thrill of driving your own street
vehicle around The Milwaukee Mile. Drivers must be at least 18 years of age,
present a valid driver’s license, vehicle registration and proof of insurance.
June
Champ Car 250 night race
Location: The Milwaukee Mile
414-453-8277
Call for exact date
The biggest names from America’s top open wheel
Indy car racing series make their annual Milwaukee visit in their season long
battle for the PPG CART championship. This is one of Wisconsin’s premier auto
racing event.
AMA Suzuki Superbike Double Header
Held in early June
Location: Road America Race Track
800-365-7223
Professional motorcycle races. Runs rain or
shine. Kids age 12 and under free with paying adult.
Kohler/SCCA June Sprints
Held in late June
Road America Racetrack
800-365-7223
Sports Car Club of America racing action includes
9 races and 24 classes of cars. Kids under 12 free with paying adult.
NASCAR Busch Series/NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series
Held in late June
Location:
The Milwaukee Mile
414-453-8277
The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series and Grand
National stock cars thunder into Milwaukee for a Genuinely American tradition.
Westown’s River Rhythms
Held all of June and July
Location: Pere Marquette Park
414-276-6696
The Westown Association presents a free concert
series at the Midwest Airlines Landing in Pere Marquette Park each Wednesday
evening. Pack a picnic or choose from one of the food vendors. Bring a blanket
and enjoy one of Milwaukee’s most unique concert series.
Jazz in the Park
Held early June – mid September
Location: Cathedral Square Park
414-271-1416
Admission Free
One of downtown’s most popular after-work
activities featuring exciting local and national jazz performers every Thursday
evening. Bring a picnic or try delicious food and wine from local vendors.
Relax in the park with friends and colleagues.
RiverSplash!
Held in early June
Location: Pere Marquette Park
414-297-9855
Admission Free
This three-day celebration along 10 blocks of
Milwaukee’s downtown river and RiverWalk is the place to be for food, fun,
fireworks and music.
Milwaukee Highland Games
Held in early June
Location:
Old Heidelberg Park
262-796-0807
Enjoy bagpipe bands, Scottish foods, Highland
dancing and unique athletic events.
PrideFest
Held in early June
Location: Henry Maier Festival Park
414-645-3378
PrideFest produces the largest Gay/Lesbian,
Bisexual and Transgender pride festival in Wisconsin. Enjoy the festivities and
partake in the food, entertainment and marketplace. PrideFest is a celebration
of diversity.
Reclaiming Our Heritage
Held in early June
Location: Grounds of Veterans Administration
Medical Center
414-389-4135
Admission Free
Multi-era military encampment 1660-2004; tour of
historic Soldiers Home buildings and National Cemetery, parade, fashion show and
concerts.
Miller Lite Ride for the Arts
Held in early June
Location: Downtown Milwaukee
414-276-RIDE
Annual bicycle ride. Four available routes to
choose from including a five, 15, 25 and 50-mile bike route. Benefits the United
Performing Arts Fund. All routes start and finish at the Marcus Center for the
Performing Arts. Finish line party to immediately follow event at Marcus Center
for the Performing Arts and Red Arrow Park.
West Allis Western Days
Held in mid June
Location: Wisconsin State Fair Park
414-302-9901
Admission Free
Celebrating over three decades years of great
family entertainment. Giant midway, exhibits, food, children’s day Saturday,
sixteen musical acts over four days.
Asian Moon Festival
Held in mid June
Location: Henry Maier Festival Park
414-483-8530
Celebrate Asian culture at Milwaukee's Lakefront
featuring dance and martial arts demonstrations. Shop at the marketplace with
10,000 treasures, or just meet your friends and family at the main stage to
enjoy Asian foods and popular bands from the U.S. and around the world.
Lakefront Festival of Arts
Held in mid June
Location:
Milwaukee Art Museum Grounds
414-224-3854
Acclaimed as one of the country’s finest juried
art festivals, the Lakefront Festival of Arts features over 175 artists from
throughout the country displaying and selling their work. Also featured are a
sculpture garden, children’s art activities, entertainment, artist
demonstrations and food/beverage vendors.
Juneteenth Day Celebration
Held in mid June
Location: Dr. Martin Luther King Drive
414-372-3770
Juneteenth Day Celebration commemorates the end
of slavery. Festivities begin with a parade that ends at Dr. Martin Luther King,
Jr. Drive and concludes with a street festival featuring entertainment and food.
Polish Fest
Held in late June
Location: Henry Maier Festival Park
414-529-2140
One of America’s largest Polish festivals is
three fun-filled days of storytellers, strolling minstrels, life-sized legends,
old-world crafts, historic exhibits, dance classes and contests, Polish Lowland
Sheepdogs, continuous music and good food.
Summerfest
Held late June – mid August
Location: Henry Maier Festival Park
414-273-FEST
Celebrate summer at one of the world’s largest
music festivals. This eleven-day event offers musical entertainment on 13
different stages, a smorgasbord of the area’s finest restaurants serving
mouth-watering fare, comedians, a children’s play area, daily demonstrations and
activities, and exciting amusement park rides provide something for everyone.
July
African World Festival
Usually held in early July
Location: Henry Maier Festival Park
414-372-4567
Expect a world of heritage, culture,
entertainment and family activities at African World Festival. This is one of
the Midwest's premier three-day celebrations of African heritage and culture.
U.S. Bank Fireworks
Held on July 3
Location: Veterans Park
414-765-6500
Spectacular fireworks light up the night sky
along Milwaukee’s beautiful lakefront, just north of War Memorial. Enjoy
afternoon activities and entertainment at the Family Festival beginning at Noon.
South Shore Frolics
Held in early July
Location: South Shore Park
414-671-4712
Enjoy two days of food, music, and spectacular
fireworks nightly. A variety of kid’s games and rides will be available as well
as an arts and craft show, bike ride and a spectacular parade on Saturday
morning.
Gathering on the Green
Usually held the second week of July
Location: Mequon’s Rotary Park
262-242-6187
Enjoy a collaborative evening under the stars
featuring the best of Milwaukee’s performing arts groups, including the
Milwaukee Ballet Company, Florentine Opera, Skylight Opera Theatre and the
Gathering on the Green Festival Orchestra.
Bastille Days
Usually held in mid July
Location: East Town (Jefferson Street/Cathedral
Square)
414-271-1416
Celebrate French history and culture as the
streets of Milwaukee are transformed into a mini French city complete with an
Eiffel Tour. This free festival features street entertainers, a marketplace,
over 25 sidewalk cafés and the annual “Storm the Bastille” 5K fun run/walk.
Brian Redman International Challenge
Held in mid July
Location: Road America Race Track
Elkhart Lake, WI
800-365-7223
View vintage sports car and racecars. Enjoy a
Motorsports car show and auction. Children age 12 and under free with paying
adult.
Garfield Avenue Blues, Gospel & Arts Festival
Held in mid July
Location: Garfield Avenue, between 4th & 7th
Streets
414-223-4444
Family entertainment provided by inner city blues
bands, dance groups, and gospel choirs. Barbeque and Louisiana Boil ethnic
foods; clowns; magicians; puppet strolling and face painting for children; inner
city arts and crafts participation.
U.S. Bank Championship in Milwaukee
Held in mid July
Location: Brown Deer Park Golf Course
414-540-3800
Top level PGA Tour Pros compete for the top prize
in Wisconsin’s only PGA Tour event. The tournament is nationally televised live
on network television.
Festa Italiana
Held in mid July
Location: Henry Maier Festival Park
414-223-2193
Romance, nostalgia and rich Italian delicacies
fill the air at Festa, America’s largest Italian cultural event. Offering nine
stages of world-renowned and local entertainment. Enjoy the Sicilian brass
marching band, the cultural exhibits and the colorful religious procession
following Sunday Mass. There are nightly fireworks displays.
EAA AirVenture
Held late July – early August
Location: Wittman Regional Airport
Oshkosh, WI
920-426-4800
One of the world’s largest sport aviation
gatherings; with over 11,000 airplanes. Daily
afternoon air shows, the world’s latest aviation
innovations and more than 500 workshops, seminars and forums.
Milwaukee Rally
Held in late July
Location: Milwaukee Mile
414-276-9080
All bikes and riders are welcome. Bad to the bone
BBQ cookout, high-octane bands, custom chrome show, lace & leather pageant, 300
vendor booths, scenic road trips, and hometown hospitality.
German Fest
Held late July
Location: Henry Maier Festival Park
414-464-9444
Grab a stein and cool off with a favorite brew at
one of North America’s largest annually held German festivals! Indulge in German
cuisine. Watch craftsmen demonstrate old-world artistry. Enjoy a colorful brass
band or stroll through the Marktplatz for unique German gifts, from clocks to
steins.
August
Arab World Fest
Held in early August
Location: Henry Maier Festival Park
414-727-5517
The newest festival to join the line-up of
lakefront festivals places an emphasis on the Arab culture. Cuisine,
entertainment and cultural showcases will highlight the traditions, customs and
heritage of the Arabs.
Russian Fest International
Held in mid August
Location: Old Heidelberg Park
414-840-9456
Embracing the rich heritage and famous
hospitality of the Republics of the former Soviet Union, Milwaukee’s Russian
Festival is proud to continue those same traditions and history. Experience
ethnic songs, dances and activities while you enjoy delicious food inspired by
East European and Caucasus traditions.
Wisconsin State Fair
Held early – mid August
Location: Wisconsin State Fair Park
414-266-7000
The state’s largest, most historic annual event
highlights Wisconsin’s agriculture traditions with the excitement of a
contemporary, urban event. The International Bazaar, thrilling midway, blue
ribbon livestock, 28 free stages featuring top-name entertainment and
world-famous cream puffs entice fairgoers of all ages.
Historic Third Ward Jazz Festival: A Summer
Sizzle
Held in early August
Location: Historic Third Ward
414-273-1173
Sizzling jazz in a great neighborhood! A free,
outdoor festival featuring two stages of great jazz musicians, a variety of
mouth-watering food, and many specialty vendors.
River Flicks
Held early – late August
Location: Pere Marquette Park
414-276-6696
On Friday nights in August watch a free movie
under the stars on the Milwaukee River. Movies start at dusk with
family-friendly entertainment starting around 7pm.
Morning Glory Art Fair
Held in mid August
Location: Marcus Center for the Performing Arts
414-273-7206
Annual juried show presented by the Wisconsin
Designer Crafts Council. Featuring 100 fine craft artists exhibiting original
ceramics, fiber, jewelry, glass, leather, metal, wood, enamels, sculpture,
photography, and mixed media. Refreshments and silent auction to benefit the
Wisconsin Designer Crafts Council scholarship fund.
Irish Fest
Held in mid August
Location: Henry Maier Festival Park
414-476-3378
Celebrate the Legend at a lively lakefront
musical celebration marking the silver anniversary of one of the world’s largest
Irish festivals. More than 100 bands span diverse Celtic music influences and
styles. Award-winning cultural exhibits and children’s attractions delight the
entire family.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel’s Milwaukee A La Carte
Held in mid August
Location: Milwaukee County Zoo
414-256-5412
Wonderful food and entertainment comes to the Zoo
for this annual food and music feast with the beasts. Over 30 area restaurants
with four entertainment stages are featured. Bring your appetite and your
dancing shoes for this event!
Mexican Fiesta
Held in late August
Location: Henry Maier Festival Park
414-383-7066
Spice up your life at Mexican Fiesta! A
south-of-the border extravaganza featuring mouth-watering food, rousing mariachi
bands, foot-stomping rhythms and an elaborate swirl of traditional dancers.
Discover handmade treasures as you wander the marketplace. Learn the culture and
heritage of Mexico and other Latin countries.
September
Wisconsin Orchid Society Show
Usually held in early September
Location: Mitchell Park Horticultural
Conservatory – The Domes
414-645-0292
Admission Charged (regular Domes admission)
Enjoy breathtaking displays of orchids at their
peak of bloom. Professional orchid growers nationwide sell a wide array of
plants and supplies.
The Encore
Usually held in early September
Location: Henry Maier Festival Park
A three-day music festival. Other attractions
envisioned for the event include a sports bar themed area, a Busker's Row
featuring street artists, a marketplace, interactive games for adults, fireworks
and more.
Indian Summer Festival
Held in mid September
Location: Henry Maier Festival Park
414-604-1000
One of the largest Native American festivals in
the United States. Competition Pow-Wow; torch lit canoe procession preceding
fireworks; Canadian, Mayan and American Indian dance troupes; tribal village
re-creations; cultural demonstrations; storytellers; lacrosse demonstrations and
tournaments; tribal tourism; juried fine arts; American Indian traditional and
contemporary entertainers; authentic foods and a marketplace.
Oktoberfest
Held on a variety of dates in September
Location: Old Heidelberg Park
414- 964-4221
Admission Charged
Sponsored by the United German Societies of
Milwaukee at Old Heidelberg Park, this authentic fall festival features brass
bands, Bavarian folk dancers, yodelers, music and dancing for everyone. German
food and beer available.
Milwaukee River Challenge
Held in mid September
Location: Pere Marquette Park/Milwaukee River
414-223-6901
Admission Free
This regatta features head style races on
Milwaukee’s downtown river. Rowing demonstrations are presented in the morning.
One can view the races from along the RiverWalk.
Harvest Fair/World Beef Expo
Held in late September
Location: Wisconsin State Fair Park
414-266-7000
Harvest bazaar, entertainment on multiple stages,
scarecrow making, European-style beer garden, antique farm machinery displayed,
farmer’s market and more. Family fun for everyone.
