"Fun, food, Mariachi, and fiesta for everyone." That's the promise of the Mexican Fiesta, which has been an annual tradition here in Milwaukee since 1973. This year, the three-day-long event, which makes claim to being the largest paid-entrance Mexican festival in the state, returns on Friday, August 26, to the Henry W. Maier Festival Park. […]
"To promote and celebrate all aspects of Irish, Irish American and Celtic cultures, and to instill in current and future generations an appreciation of their heritage." That's the mission statement of the Milwaukee Irish Fest, which makes claim to being the largest festival of its kind in the world! The four-day-long festival returns to Henry […]
If you happen to pass by Brookfield City Hall parking lot and notice a crowd, it likely means one thing: it's time for the Brookfield Farmers Market! Taking place every Saturday between May and October, this farmers' market — a beloved weekly tradition since 1990 — attracts countless foodies in search of fresh, seasonal produce […]
Equal parts light and fluffy, creamy and sweet, the Original Cream Puff is the signature treat of the annual Wisconsin State Fair. And get this: More than 50,000 puffs are sold per day at the fair, with more than 400,000 puffs enjoyed by fairgoers in 2015! But the cream puffs aren't the only reason to […]
Tutti Italiani (“everyone’s Italian”) at Festa Italiana! An annual Milwaukee tradition since 1978, this Italian festival—the largest of its kind in the country—returns to Henry W. Maier Festival Park on July 22. The goal of the event, as in years past, is to promote and preserve Italian culture here in America. The three-day-long event boasts […]
Ooh la la! Milwaukee's Cathedral Square Park will echo the sights, sounds, and smells of France during Bastille Days! Returning for its 35th year on Thursday, July 14, this four-day-long festival—which is known to attract 250,000 people every year—celebrates French culture with live music and dance performances, cooking demos, wine tastings, impromptu street performers, kids' […]
Here's a true sign (and sound!) of summer: the return of Wimmer Communities' Concerts in the Gardens! In partnership with Milwaukee County Parks, Wimmer Communities is bringing another season of music to the Boerner Botanical Gardens. In full bloom with beautiful annuals and perennials, the Boerner Botanical Gardens' verdant acres provide the setting for a […]
Eleven days,11 stages, 800-plus acts, 1,000 performances, 900,000 attendees. That's a quick by-the-numbers look at Summerfest, which makes claim to being the "world's largest music festival." Back for its 50th year in 2016, Summerfest takes over the 75-acre Henry Maier Festival Park to present music performances in music genres that span reggae and rock, alternative […]
Better work up an appetite—quick! Polish Fest is back! Returning for its 35th year in 2016, this annual festival celebrates Polish heritage and is a "living example of the arts, culture and tradition that is uniquely Polish." Eventgoers can expect a wide breadth of entertainment for people of all ages, including live music, Polka lessons […]
A Milwaukee tradition since 1963, the Lakefront Festival of the Arts returns this weekend to the Milwaukee Art Museum! This three-day-long festival, which benefits the Milwaukee Art Museum, brings together some of the region's best artists and crafters with shopping, live music, food, refreshments, and children's entertainment. This year's festival promises more than 175 vendors […]