Festa Italiana fills Henry Maier Festival Park in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with the 2026 edition running Friday, July 10, from 5 to 11 pm, Saturday, July 11, from 11 am to 11 pm, and Sunday, July 12, from noon to 9 pm. The Italian Community Center's largest fundraiser features a Festa Mass, an Italian Heritage Exhibit honoring St. Francis of Assisi, and food and entertainment run almost entirely by volunteers.
The Italian Community Center (ICC) was founded to support Italian Americans and to enrich Milwaukee as a whole – a place where Italian culture and traditions come alive, and friendships are made. Created by Milwaukee’s Italian American community, the ICC welcomes everyone – those who have Italian roots and those who simply love the Italian culture and want to learn more.
BeaverFest: Lake activities, music, fireworks, food and more! A weekend of lake activities, music, fireworks, art and craft fair, food, family fun, and summer vibes in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin! BeaverFest is back—and it’s ready to light up Beaver Dam! Happening July 10–12, 2026 , this revived community celebration is bringing three days of fun, entertainment, and hometown excitement to Beaver Dam! Head to Tahoe Park for can’t-miss lake action, including a water ski show, cardboard regatta, pontoon rides, and more. Keep the energy going with live music presented by Jam by the Dam and the Beaver Dam Recreation Department . 🎶 Enjoy live entertainment, family-friendly activities, and plenty of opportunities to gather with friends throughout the weekend. Saturday night will feature an exciting lineup of activities — capped off with a spectacular fireworks show over Beaver Dam Lake at Tahoe P...
The 47th annual Art Fair Off the Square runs July 11 and 12, 2026 along the 200 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard in Madison, stretching to the Monona Terrace Convention Center. The two day fine art fair showcases more than 110 Wisconsin artists working in ceramics, art glass, painting, fiber, sculpture, jewelry and wood, with hours from 9 am to 6 pm Saturday and 10 am to 5 pm Sunday.
One of the Midwest’s most popular and highly regarded outdoor celebrations of the arts will return to the Capitol Square on Saturday, July 11 and Sunday, July 12, 2026, as MMoCA presents the 68th annual Art Fair on the Square. With over 300 artists exhibiting paintings, prints, photographs, sculpture, jewelry, handmade clothing and accessories, and fine craft, the fair draws nearly 100,000 visitors to Madison’s Capitol Square. Visitors can enjoy unique food vendors, music, and craft drinks at the fair all weekend long. Get a jump start on the weekend by checking out the full list of 2026 Art Fair on the Square participating artists. Art Fair on the Square is a feast for your senses and your stomach, with two dozen different food vendors located around the Capitol. Come for the art and then stay for the party at Muse at Art Fair on the Square. MMoCA relies on volunteers to assist with...
Join us for the 55th Annual A Day in the Park Craft Fair on Sunday, July 12, 2026! Over 150 vendors exhibit at this event each year in beautiful Swan Park. Show hours are 9 am to 3 pm. We are now partnering with BoothCentral to streamline our vendor application process. New to BoothCentral? First register at by clicking the button above or go to: https://my.boothcentral.com/v/events/a-day-in-the-park-craft-fair Then, fill out all required fields in the Contact Information section and press “Save.” BoothCentral will automatically fill in all of your saved information to save you time. Booths are $80 each (sorry, no refunds). Each booth is 10 ft x 10 ft. Vendors need to provide their own tables and chairs. We also recommend a canopy as the event is held rain or shine. You can start setting up at 6:00 am. We have volunteers on hand to help you get your items to your booth. These same vol...
47th Annual Pulaski Polka Days Music Festival • Pulaski Wisconsin Polka Festival - July 16th, 17th, 18th, & 19th, 2026! Admission Tickets are available at the gates. No advanced admission tickets available. Pulaski Polka Days is an annual polka festival that lasts four days in Pulaski, Wisconsin. Pulaski Polka Days brings thousands of visitors each year from all over the world to hear some of the best polka music in the world. Souvenir Stand will be available to get your Pulaski Polka Day’s T-shirts, hats, can koozies, and kids toys. Polka is the Official State Dance of Wisconsin. Watch for shows on CW18 & CW14 taped at Pulaski Polka Days!
Port Fish Day is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that holds a yearly festival in the harbor of Port Washington, Wisconsin. The event was created to celebrate the town’s fishing heritage and bring people together in a shared community space. The festival gives local civic and charitable groups a chance to raise funds for their programs. These funds support projects that benefit residents, schools, and student learning in the area. By working together, the organizations strengthen community ties and keep local traditions alive. With four music stages and a number of other entertainment options on the grounds. Port Fish Day strives to provide entertainment for the entire family. National and local music acts performing have included Pop, Rock, Country, Blues, Reggae and a variety of other genres. There are music options the whole family can enjoy. The event kicks off with the Portal F...
Milwaukee Makers Market is a seasonal art, craft, and maker market held in various spaces like Discovery World, Ivy House MKE, local breweries, and more!
EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, billed as the World's Greatest Aviation Celebration, returns to Oshkosh, Wisconsin, July 26 through August 1, 2027, at 3000 Poberezny Road. The multi-day fly-in features daily air shows, aircraft displays and rides, the EAA Aviation Museum, workshops and forums, and family activities like KidVenture.
From the carnival rides and thrills to showing your steer in the ring. Maybe it’s the smell of cotton candy, cheese curds, or a corn dogs. Is it the great Fair food or perhaps the place you met your best friend? Each year is a new opportunity to make lasting memories for ourselves and our families. Whether it’s your first time or you have a permanent spot on the hospitality bench by the fair office, each year we invite you to experience all the Monroe County Fair has to offer. Season Passes must be purchased at the fair office in advance. Season Passes will only be available through Thursday, July 24th. ❤️ In Memory of Ronald Michell ❤️ The Monroe County Fair is honored to receive a memorial donation made in remembrance of Ronald Michell. At the wish of Ron’s four nephews and nieces, this special gift will help create a lasting educational experience for fairgoers. The donation will b...
The Dunn County Fair runs July 22 through 26, 2026, in Menomonie, Wisconsin, a tradition dating to 1885 with live entertainment, grandstand events, carnival rides and youth and adult exhibits. Admission is $5 per person or $15 for a season pass, free for kids 6 and under, and carnival ride credits cost $1 each.
Your brand can make a highly visible, meaningful investment in the heart of our city. From the 10,000+ people visiting during Hub City Days to the 1000+ families stopping door-to-door for Trick-or-Treat Downtown, there's an event catering to your audience and we want to connect you. Our events raise funds for downtown development, beautification, business grants, and future promotions while keeping eyes on our local small businesses and partners. View our current events and fill out this form with interest in sponsorship. Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Experience Downtown Marshfield, the premier gathering place for county residents, supporting authentic local experiences in a unique setting Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Your browser is not supported for this experience. We recommend using Chrome, Firefox, Edge, or Safari. People's State Bank Sports Complex, 602 E Kent St., Wausau, WI 54403 Join us for the Hmong Wausau Festival, the premier Hmong cultural event in Central Wisconsin, proudly presented by the Hmong American Center, Inc., and in partnership with the Central Wisconsin Convention & Visitor Bureau. This vibrant festival celebrates the rich traditions of the Hmong community through a showcase of sports, music, and arts. Engage in thrilling competitions and witness the talents of the community in flag football, volleyball, soccer, and more. Experience the cultural pageantry of singing, dancing, and the Mr. Hmong Royalty Talent Pageant. Savor the flavors and crafts as food and merchandise vendors from across the nation converge in Wausau to offer their unique products. Since its inaugural even...
The Brady Street Business Improvement District (BID) represents Brady Street, located in the Lower East Side neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI. We are home to some of the city’s finest restaurants, shops, taverns, salons, cafes, and so much more!
Turn up the tradition with us in 2027 from July 30th – August 1st* We wanted to give a HUGE thank you to all of our directors, volunteers, sponsors, and everyone who came to German Fest! This event is not possible without our amazing community who supports us in every way possible. Stay tuned this week for more content from the weekend and an announcement on next years dates! To ensure a safe and welcoming environment for all guests, performers, staff, vendors, and contractors, Milwaukee World Festival, Inc. (MWF) enforces the safety policies for all public and private events held at Henry Maier Festival Park (PARK). By entering the Park, you consent to security screening, bag inspection, and agree to comply with Park policies and lawful instructions issued by MWF Security. See more details about entering the gates on our admission page .
Waupun Fine Arts was founded in 1998 by two individuals who were passionate about the arts and showcasing them in Waupun’s beautiful and historic City Hall Auditorium. Since then WFA has been Dedicated to promoting and supporting local arts and artists of yesterday, today, and tomorrow. Thank you to all who have helped us in our mission for the arts in Waupun! Waupun Fine Arts, Inc. (WFA) has been around since 1998. The organization began with two enthusiastic people, Lori Page and Melanie Williams who were interested in showcasing the beautiful and historic Waupun City Hall Auditorium. The Wisconsin Sesquicentennial was being celebrated that year and Lori and Melanie were interested in honoring this event with a Harvest Moon Ball. This gala event brought residents and visitors, dancers and spectators to the Auditorium. Men wore tuxedos and women graced the ballroom with elegant dress...
Sheboygan Brat Days returns to Kiwanis Park, 726 Kiwanis Park Road, on Friday, July 31, from 5 to 11 pm, continuing Saturday, August 1. The Sheboygan Jaycees have hosted the free festival since 1953, with free live music and bratwurst at the center of the celebration.
Thank you to our amazing sponsors whose support is essential in creating the annual State Fair! If you are interested in becoming a sponsor of Wisconsin State Fair and adding your company to this list, check out our sponsorship opportunities by clicking the button below. SEPTEMBER 5, 2026 - Please join us for another exciting day of racing action at the Milwaukee Mile, America's longest-operating race track, brought to you by the Great Lakes Sport Car Club (GLSCC), Chicagoland Sports Car Club (CSCC) and sanctioned by Midwestern Council of Sports Car Clubs (MCSCC, MC). The action-packed weekend has MC points events on tap with Sprint Race #10, HPDE, and High-Speed Autocross #4. SEPTEMBER 9, 2026 - Featuring music from Bella Cain. Wednesday Night Live is a unique, FREE, weekly summer concert series held exclusively at the Bud Pavilion. SEPTEMBER 19, 2026 - Join us for the second annual...
CelticMKE Milwaukee Irish Fest Irish Fest Scrapbook School of Music Summer School Ward Irish Music Archives A hundred thousand welcomes are waiting for you at Milwaukee Irish Fest. 17 stages of music, dance, and cultural entertainment. Each year, they depart from Ireland and lands beyond, some crossing the North Atlantic to American coastlines, some venturing even further. Colorful and charming, they travel in groups and as families, carrying a natural sense of return as they reach their destination. We’re speaking of puffins, of course, but the very same could be said of those who make the journey to Milwaukee Irish Fest. No matter where you’ve traveled from, sé do bheatha ‘bhaile (shay doh vaha wallya). Welcome home.
Mexican Fiesta 2026 Mexican Fiesta brings the sound, culture, and taste of México to Milwaukee’s lakefront this coming August 21, 22 & 23, 2026. Join in on the fun as we celebrate three days of fun, food, Mariachi, and Fiesta for everyone. Mexican Fiesta is more
Now in its 29th year, the Donna Lexa Memorial Art Fair is held at Wales Community Park, 420 Brandybrook Road in Wales, Wisconsin, on August 22, 2026 from 9 am to 4 pm. Jurors select fine artists and craftspeople working in painting, photography, pottery, glass, wood, jewelry, metal, mixed media, drawing, and fiber art, with a $125 entry fee and no commission taken from artist sales. The day also includes live music, a kids area, food like hamburgers and brats, and a used book sale at nearby Jerusalem Presbyterian Church benefiting mission work.
Taste of Portage - Aug. 28 & 29, 2026 - Aug 28, 2026 to Aug 29, 2026 Join us in downtown Portage for summer fun! The event will continue on Cook Street, DeWitt Street and at Market Square. Live Music, Car Show, Food, Drinks, Vendors, Kid's Activities, Sidewalk Sales, Half Marathon & 5K Run/Walk The event will continue at Market Square and include Cook and DeWitt Street this year for the Car Show. We will have live music, food, drinks, kid's activities, a classic car & truck show, craft vendors and a half marathon with a 5K. Events take place at Market Square Parking Lot at the corner of Hwy 33 and Adams Street and along Cook and DeWitt Street on Saturday. Bring a chair, listen to the music and enjoy the weekend. Dogs are welcome and need to be on a leash at the event. Activities at Market Square in downtown at the corner of Hwy 33 and Adams Street - Half Marathon and 5K. Half starts a...
City guides with the venues that host festivals, who issues the permits, what the weather does to an outdoor season, and the local vendors worth calling.
