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Milwaukee Events
"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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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