EVENTS

When and where Milwaukee-area outdoor festivals and fairs are happening in 2024

Festa Italiana is returning to Maier Festival Park for the first time since 2019. And for the first time, it's kicking off the Milwaukee outdoor festival season, running from May 31 to June 2.
Festa Italiana is returning to Maier Festival Park for the first time since 2019. And for the first time, it's kicking off the Milwaukee outdoor festival season, running from May 31 to June 2.
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Milwaukee Highland Games will happen June 1 in Croatian Park in Franklin.
Milwaukee Highland Games will happen June 1 in Croatian Park in Franklin.
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PrideFest takes place at Maier Festival Park June 6 to 8.
PrideFest takes place at Maier Festival Park June 6 to 8.
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Polish Fest will take place June 14 to 16 at Maier Festival Park.
Polish Fest will take place June 14 to 16 at Maier Festival Park.
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The Lakefront Festival of Art will be at the Milwaukee Art Museum June 14 to 16.
The Lakefront Festival of Art will be at the Milwaukee Art Museum June 14 to 16.
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Summer Soulstice is happening June 15 on Milwaukee's East Side.
Summer Soulstice is happening June 15 on Milwaukee's East Side.
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Summerfest returns to Maier Festival Park June 20-22, June 27-29 and July 4-6.
Summerfest returns to Maier Festival Park June 20-22, June 27-29 and July 4-6.
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King Drive will again be filled with people during the Juneteenth Day celebration in Milwaukee on June 19.
King Drive will again be filled with people during the Juneteenth Day celebration in Milwaukee on June 19.
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The Strawberry Festival is happening June 22 and 23 in downtown Cedarburg.
The Strawberry Festival is happening June 22 and 23 in downtown Cedarburg.
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Ludacris will headline a lineup of veteran rappers for the second annual Tacos and Tequila Festival at Franklin Field, on June 22.
Ludacris will headline a lineup of veteran rappers for the second annual Tacos and Tequila Festival at Franklin Field, on June 22.
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The Used will headline the pop punk and emo-oriented Not Just Another Phase Fest at Franklin Field on June 23.
The Used will headline the pop punk and emo-oriented Not Just Another Phase Fest at Franklin Field on June 23.
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Bastille Days will celebrate its 40th anniversary July 11 to 14.
Bastille Days will celebrate its 40th anniversary July 11 to 14.
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Waukesha County Fair is happening July 17 to 21.
Waukesha County Fair is happening July 17 to 21.
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Port Washington Fish Day is happening July 18 to 20.
Port Washington Fish Day is happening July 18 to 20.
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Brady Street Festival will be back July 20.
Brady Street Festival will be back July 20.
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Washington County Fair is scheduled for July 23 to 28.
Washington County Fair is scheduled for July 23 to 28.
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The Red Hot Chili Peppers will headline the second of two Veterans Park concerts for Harley-Davidson Homecoming Festival on July 27. The festival will take place at multiple locations July 25 to 28.
The Red Hot Chili Peppers will headline the second of two Veterans Park concerts for Harley-Davidson Homecoming Festival on July 27. The festival will take place at multiple locations July 25 to 28.
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German Fest will be July 26 to 28 at Maier Festival Park.
German Fest will be July 26 to 28 at Maier Festival Park.
German Fest
The Milwaukee Air and Water Show will be July 27 and 28 on Milwaukee's lakefront north of downtown.
The Milwaukee Air and Water Show will be July 27 and 28 on Milwaukee's lakefront north of downtown.
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The Ozaukee County Fair is July 31 to Aug. 4.
The Ozaukee County Fair is July 31 to Aug. 4.
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The Wisconsin State Fair is happening Aug. 1 to 11.
The Wisconsin State Fair is happening Aug. 1 to 11.
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Black Arts Fest MKE will be back at Maier Festival Park Aug. 3.
Black Arts Fest MKE will be back at Maier Festival Park Aug. 3.
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The Waukesha Rotary BluesFest is scheduled for Aug. 9 and 10 in Naga-waukee Park.
The Waukesha Rotary BluesFest is scheduled for Aug. 9 and 10 in Naga-waukee Park.
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The Morning Glory Art Fair returns to Deer District Aug. 10 to 11.
The Morning Glory Art Fair returns to Deer District Aug. 10 to 11.
Morning Glory Art Fair
Milwaukee Irish Fest will take place Aug. 15 to 18 at Maier Festival Park.
Milwaukee Irish Fest will take place Aug. 15 to 18 at Maier Festival Park.
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Oconomowoc Festival of the Arts is set for Aug. 17 and 18.
Oconomowoc Festival of the Arts is set for Aug. 17 and 18.
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Mexican Fiesta celebrates its 50th anniversary at Maier Festival Park Aug. 23 to 25.
Mexican Fiesta celebrates its 50th anniversary at Maier Festival Park Aug. 23 to 25.
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After opening for Blake Shelton at Fiserv Forum in February, Dustin Lynch will be back in the Milwaukee area to headline night two of the Country in the Burg festival in Cedarburg Aug. 23 and 24.
After opening for Blake Shelton at Fiserv Forum in February, Dustin Lynch will be back in the Milwaukee area to headline night two of the Country in the Burg festival in Cedarburg Aug. 23 and 24.
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