Long before music festivals were trendy, TosaFest was already using the power of music to transform its community. More than 40 years ago, the first TosaFest came to town. Its mix of food, live music, and family-friendly activities was designed to raise much-needed funds for the organizations that were working to better the community. Today, […]
For more than three decades, the Indian Summer Festival has helped the American Indian peoples to educate others about their respective histories and cultures. It will do the same this year, bringing a variety of entertainment, food, and learning opportunities to Henry Maier Festival Park from September 8th to the 10th. This year's theme is […]
Slowly turning rotisseries of roasting meats. Traditional dancers clad in flashy costumes. Colorful carnival rides sending guests soaring and circling. These are just a few of the sights that you can expect to see at the Mexican Fiesta this year, held at the Henry Maier Festival Park August 25th to the 27th. The four-day fest […]
Irish culture involves a lot more than just Guinness and St. Paddy's Day parades. Irish Fest in Milwaukee is one of the biggest celebrations of Irish culture in the world, so it's the perfect place to learn all about the lesser-known aspects of the Emerald Isle. And since it's happening not far from Wimmer Communities […]
Get ready to party like an animal during this year's Milwaukee Journal Sentinel a la Carte! Returning for its third year on Aug. 17-20, this four-day-long event brings delicious grub from 26 of the area's best restaurants to the Milwaukee Zoo for a festival of food, family-friendly fun, and, of course, wild animals. This year's […]
Returning for its 11th year in 2017, the Waukesha Blues Fest will take place on Aug. 11-12. The two-day festival, which takes over Naga-Waukee Park in Delafield, WI, will feature a juried mix of national and regional musicians. It's all part of the festival's mission "to present a widely diverse line up of musical styles […]
Every summer, Milwaukee welcomes German Fest to Henry Maier Festival Park. True to its name, the festival highlights the coolest parts of German culture, from the food to the music and dance. This year, German Fest is slated for July 28th through the 30th, so mark your calendars. Depending on the day and your purchase […]
The French Revolution took a turn for the better on July 14th, 1789 with Storming of the Bastille (a Parisian prison). Milwaukee celebrates the French holiday—and stretches it out to last an entire weekend—at Bastille Days. From Thursday, July 13th to Sunday, July 16th, Cathedral Square Park hosts a huge party, which is free and […]
The Red Hot Chili Peppers. Luke Bryan. Bob Dylan. The Chainsmokers. Big Sean. This is a mere snapshot of the lineup at this year's Summerfest in Milwaukee, a festival that stretches from Wednesday, June 28th to Sunday, July 9th. The fest is about more than just music, though, as it also brings along a slew […]
Milwaukee's Independence Day Celebration at the Lakefront kicks off with a kite festival at 11 a.m. on Monday, July 3rd, starting the fun a full day early. Round up your clan and head to Veterans Park in the morning to pay homage to those who fought for your independence as beautiful kites flutter to the […]