Festivals & Fairs

Wed, Aug 12

Hairbangers Ball at the Wisconsin State Fair (West Allis, WI)

80s rock tribute at Wisconsin State Fair—nostalgic fun for the whole family.

Wed, Aug 12

Music in the park

Free live music in the park at Richfield—easy family outing.

Wed, Aug 12

DONNA WOODALL GROUP at Indaba Nights

Live music fest in Milwaukee—casual family outing.

Wed, Aug 12

Summer Nights Concert Series - North Coast Orchestra

Summer concert series with North Coast Orchestra in Brookfield.

Wed, Aug 12

Milwaukee Milkmen Fundraiser

Minor-league baseball fundraiser—support the Milkmen.

Wed, Aug 12

The Boy Band Night at Wisconsin State Fair!

Boy band tribute show at Wisconsin State Fair—sing-along fun for families.

Wed, Aug 12

Broken Forty 5 @ Wisconsin State Fair - Roberts/Leadfoots Race Bar

Racing action at the Wisconsin State Fair—thrilling for kids & families.

Wed, Aug 12

Washington Park Wednesdays : Carnival

Live jazz and Latin music at Washington Park's theatrical summer carnival night.

Wed, Aug 12

TOSA TONIGHT - JigJam and Shane Hennessy

Live music festival on West State Street in Wauwatosa with family vibes.

Thu, Aug 13

Schauer Courtyard: Los Mitoteros

Los Mitoteros performs at Schauer Courtyard in Hartford—family-friendly festival fun.

Thu, Aug 13

Milwaukee Irish Fest

Milwaukee Irish Fest at Henry Maier Festival Park—celebrate Irish culture and traditions.

Thu, Aug 13

JD Rankin and the Solomon Royals - Waterford Jam Fest 2026

JD Rankin and the Solomon Royals headline Waterford Jam Fest—live music festival fun.

Thu, Aug 13

Smart Mouth at WI State Fair THURSDAY 8/13 Camp Bar 8:30-11:30pm

Thu, Aug 13

Wisconsin State Fair Blue Ribbon Dairy Products Auction

Wisconsin State Fair Blue Ribbon Dairy auction at Saz's—fair tradition and fun.

Thu, Aug 13

Jackson Jams: Dawg Daze and Summer Haze

Jackson Jams: Dawg Daze and Summer Haze—family-friendly summer festival.

Thu, Aug 13

!PARTY ANIMAL-THAT PARTY ANTHEM BAND @VETERAN'S PARK - GRAFTON, WI

Party Animal Band plays Veteran's Park in Grafton—outdoor live music celebration.

Thu, Aug 13

Mapleton Barn Pizza Farm

Farm pizza dinner with live music at Mapleton Barn in Oconomowoc.

Thu, Aug 13

Milly & The Mayhem | Blue Moon Tavern Stage | WI State Fair

Live music at WI State Fair Grandstand.

Thu, Aug 13

Classic Car Show and Smooth Blues

Classic car show with live blues music in Mukwonago.

Thu, Aug 13

SUNSET CONCERT SERIES | The Powerhouse Horns Presented by Interstate Music

Sunset concert series in Menomonee Falls park.

Thu, Aug 13

Join Borna and Mandy at Waterford Village Hall Park for Waterford River Rhythms

Free outdoor music festival at Waterford Village Hall Park.

Fri, Aug 14

5 Card Studs

5 Card Studs festival on Main Street in Mukwonago.

Fri, Aug 14

2026 Milwaukee Midsummer Makers Market Milwaukee, WI

Midsummer makers market in Milwaukee with crafts and vendors.

Fri, Aug 14

Montrose Blueberry Festival

Montrose Blueberry Festival celebrates fresh berries & fun.

Fri, Aug 14

Mazzaratti back at State Fair Wurst Bar Stage

Fri, Aug 14

WMMC'S 45TH ANNUAL Summer MOPAR Show "Under the Lights!"

Classic car show with MOPAR vehicles on display in Brookfield.

Fri, Aug 14

Say What You Mean – Waterford Jam Fest 2026

Multi-band jam fest at Orbit Parkway with live music for all ages.

Fri, Aug 14

2026 Milwaukee Summer Artisan & Vendor Festival

Artisan and vendor festival in Milwaukee with local makers.

Fri, Aug 14

Odd Roots – Waterford Jam Fest 2026

Multi-band jam fest at Orbit Parkway with live music for all ages.

Fri, Aug 14

Concert Series - Jake Stanzer

Community concert series on Silvernail Road in Pewaukee.

Fri, Aug 14

Summer Concert Series ft. Reilly

Summer concert series in Slinger park with live music.

Fri, Aug 14

Depot Express – Waterford Jam Fest 2026

Waterford Jam Fest 2026 with live music at Cornerstone Crossing.

Sat, Aug 15

Bluegrass in the Park

Bluegrass music in the park, family-friendly outdoor concert.

Sat, Aug 15 +1 dates

Bristol Renaissance Faire

Multi-weekend Renaissance Faire with costumes, crafts, games, and period entertainment.

Sat, Aug 15 +1 dates

Oconomowoc Festival of the Arts

Free arts festival with live music, crafts, and family activities in the park.

Sat, Aug 15

Polonia Summer Festival

Polonia Summer Festival in Franklin—cultural celebration with food & entertainment.

Sat, Aug 15

Pat McCurdy

Live music performance in Milwaukee.

Sat, Aug 15

Mazzaratti at Kenicky’s Fest

Kenicky's Fest in Richfield with live music and community fun.

Sat, Aug 15

Milwaukee Irish Festival - Saturday

Milwaukee Irish Festival—family-friendly celebration of Irish culture and music.

Sat, Aug 15 +1 dates

The Langer's Ball

Live band at Bristol Renaissance Faire; immersive festival experience for families.

Sat, Aug 15

Urban Sketchers Showcase

Urban Sketchers showcase in Kenosha; inspire young artists with live sketching.

Sat, Aug 15

📯 Mers Invade Bristol

Community festival event in Kenosha; quirky family-friendly celebration.

Sat, Aug 15

Eric Diamond (Neil Diamond Tribute) LIVE at The Shipyard

Neil Diamond tribute concert at The Shipyard; fun singalong for the whole family.

Sat, Aug 15

MELA - Festival of India 2026

Celebration of Indian culture, music, food, and heritage honoring India's Independence Day.

Sat, Aug 15

Color Clash 2026

Community festival in New Berlin featuring art and activities.

Sat, Aug 15

The Book Gymboree at the RecPlex - 2026 ( Local Author Book Fair )

Local author book fair at the RecPlex—great for young readers to meet writers.

Sat, Aug 15

Hillside Rebellion ROCKS Kenickys Fest

Live music festival with local bands at Kenickys Fest in Richfield.

Sat, Aug 15

America's Soundtrack - The Pulse of a Nation

America's Soundtrack festival in Oconomowoc—live music celebrating American heritage.

Sat, Aug 15

Farm to Table

Farm to Table festival in Racine—local food, farms, and community celebration.

Sat, Aug 15

Failure to Launch at Wisconsin State Fair- Leff's Miller Lite Stage DEBUT!

Live music at Wisconsin State Fair—big-ticket entertainment for the whole family.

Sat, Aug 15

The Now at Okauchee Street Dance

Street dance in Oconomowoc with live music—neighborhood celebration.

Sat, Aug 15

ROAD CREW plays at the Wurst Bar Stage, State Fair

Live music at the State Fair.

Sat, Aug 15

The Decade Returns to ROCK the WürstBar Stage at the Wisconsin State Fair!

Live band performance at Wisconsin State Fair—family fun on the main stage.

Sat, Aug 15

Lucky Strike!

Lucky Strike festival in Mount Pleasant—outdoor family gathering.

Sun, Aug 16

Kenosha Book Festival 2026 - Chapter Five

Kenosha Book Festival celebrates reading and literature.

Sun, Aug 16

Albert Road live at the Midwest Market

Live music at Midwest Market in Racine—a fun festival setting.

Sun, Aug 16

Jimmy The Greek at Milwaukee Milkmen #ENDALZ

Live music at Milwaukee Milkmen minor-league baseball game.

Sun, Aug 16

We Are Water

Beachfront festival celebrating water with music, activities, and community at lakefront Milwaukee.

Sun, Aug 16

Leaders Igniting Transformation Presents: LITuation Talent Showcase

Family-friendly talent showcase celebrating Black Philanthropy Month at Zócalo Food Park.

Sun, Aug 16

Milwaukee Irish Festival - Sunday

Milwaukee Irish Festival celebrates Irish culture with family fun.

Sun, Aug 16

Ukrainian Festival

Ukrainian Festival in Franklin—cultural celebration with food, dance & traditions.

Sun, Aug 16

Garlic Fest

Garlic Fest in Hartford celebrates the harvest season.

Tue, Aug 18

Trail Running Film Festival

Trail Running Film Festival at Program Room A/B

Wed, Aug 19

Washington Park Wednesdays: Back 2 School

Community Back 2 School celebration with indie rock band The New Grey.

Thu, Aug 20

Zoo a la Carte – Milwaukee County Zoo

Zoo a la Carte at Milwaukee County Zoo—music and dining in the animal park.

Fri, Aug 21

2026 Fresh Coast Jazz Festival

2026 Fresh Coast Jazz Festival at The Pabst Theater

Sat, Aug 22

Falls Festival of the Arts 2026

100+ artists showcase their work at this one-day celebration in historic downtown Menomonee Falls.

Sun, Aug 23

Nature & Forestry Fest

Educational nature and forestry festival at Konkel Park for all ages.

Sat, Aug 29

PULSE: A Health & Wellness Fest For All

Free family-friendly health & wellness festival at Henry Maier Festival Park with activities for all ages.

Sat, Sep 5

CARIBBEAN & LATIN AMERICAN FESTIVAL & SOMOS MILWAUKEE 5K RUN/WALK TO CELEBRATE CULTURE AND COMMUNITY IN WALKER’S POINT

Caribbean & Latin American Festival with 5K run/walk celebrating culture, food & community.

Sun, Sep 6

Third Ward Art Festival

Free Labor Day weekend art festival celebrating local artists and crafts in the Historic Third Ward.

Fri, Sep 18

MPAC Presents 2nd Annual Native Heritage Celebration

Free annual celebration of Native American heritage and culture at Marcus Performing Arts Center.

Fri, Sep 18

2nd Annual Native Heritage Celebration

Free annual celebration of Native American artists, heritage, and culture at Marcus Performing Arts Center.

Sat, Sep 19

2nd Annual Rally Round for Children's Wisconsin

Festival of fun with bounce houses, games, and activities for all ages at Wisconsin State Fair Park.

Sat, Sep 19

CAFE: A Celebration of Culture

Celebration of Culture in Oak Creek with food, entertainment, and live cultural performances.

Sat, Sep 26

Piala's 16th Annual Fall Festival

Piala's 16th Annual Fall Festival at their nursery & garden shop in Waukesha—fun for the whole family.

Sun, Sep 27

Harbor Fest 2026

Harbor Fest 2026—10th-anniversary waterfront festival celebrating 'What Lies Beneath' at Harborview Plaza.

Thu, Oct 1

11th Annual Milwaukee Muslim Film Festival

11th Annual Milwaukee Muslim Film Festival at Oriental Theatre

Fri, Oct 2

Harvest Fair

Three-day harvest celebration at Wisconsin State Fair with live entertainment across multiple stages.

Sat, Oct 10

Our Lady of Lourdes Milwaukee Oktoberfest

Traditional Oktoberfest celebration in Milwaukee with family-friendly activities.

Sat, Oct 24

Fall Festival

Full-day fall festival celebration with activities for all ages.

Fri, Oct 30

Sugar Skull

Cultural performance celebrating Día de Muertos traditions at Marcus Performing Arts Center.

Fri, Dec 4

Christmas in the Ward

Milwaukee's 37th annual Christmas in the Ward—kick off the season in the Historic Third Ward.