July Festivals
Brady Street Festival
With summer in full swing, it seems every time you turn around there’s something going on. From backyard cook-outs to street festivals, there’s no excuse to be bored this summer. And if you thought June was jam-packed, just wait til you get a hold of what July has to offer. From parish festivals, 4th of July celebrations and annual street fests, there’s something for everyone.
July 1-4
Lions Legend Park, 8050 S. Legend Drive, Franklin
Food, carnival rides, kids activities, and plenty of entertainment will be provided for all ages. Local performers include Rhythm Method, The Toys, Pink Houses, Happy Schnapps Band, and Pat McCurdy. The spectacular fireworks display will begin promptly at 9:30 p.m. on July 4th!
New Berlin 4th of July Family Festival
July 2-4
Malone Park, 16400 West Al Stigler Pkwy.
In its 43rd year, the festival will feature notable local acts such as The Toys, The Love Monkeys and Mt. Olive, as well as food, games and family fun.
Fireworks Kite Festival
July 3, 11 a.m. — 10:30 p.m.
Veterans Park
This is a fun fly and all are welcome to participate. Come down to the lake, fly kites and have the best seats in the house for the fireworks at 10 p.m. Come early and stay late.
4th Annual PBR Street Fest
July 3, 12-8 p.m.
Burnhearts, 2599 S. Logan Ave.
A Bay View summer tradition since 2008, the annual street fest features music by local artists Fresh Cut Collective, The Wildbirds and much more!
Delafield Block Party: Food & Music Festival
July 8-9
Downtown Delafield
Enjoy live music on two stages, plus food and drink from area taverns and restaurants.
St. Helen’s Polka Festival
July 8-10
3307 S. 10th St., Milwaukee
Beer, brats, games and polka! St. Helen’s annual parish festival has something for the whole family.
St. Mary’s Parish Festival
July 8-10
9520 W. Forest Home Ave., Hales Corners
Rides and games for kids and adults, bingo, pull tabs & more. Food ranging from St. Mary’s own fish fry to Rupena’s Roasted Chicken, and live music that includes the Love Monkeys, Eddie Butts and more.
Lake Country Art Festival
July 9, 2011 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Naga-waukee Park, Delafield
The festival features 150 juried exhibitors offering painting, textiles, woodwork, pottery, glass, fine art, jewelry & more! In addition we offer a variety of food and beverages, musical entertainment, a children’s arts and crafts area.
Art and Craft Fair
July 9, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Wisconsin Lutheran College, 8800 West Bluemound Rd., Milwaukee
Enjoy a full day of arts activities featuring fine art and craft booths, a silent auction, and great food. A variety of continuous entertainment is provided on two stages throughout the day.
Ridikulus Days
July 14-15
Cedarburg (Various locations)
Bargains galore at the annual Ridikulus Days when shoppers are invited to take advantage of the ridikulus prices.
Bastille Days
July 14-17
Cathedral Square Park
Calling all Francophiles! North America’s largest outdoor French-themed festival is back. Grab your beret and taste some beignets (I’m a really talented poet). And for the love of God, please don’t climb the mock-Eiffel Tower.
St. Veronica’s Music Festival
July 14-17
4001 S. Whitnall Avenue, Milwaukee
Enjoy home-cooked barbecue while listening to live music (we’re especially intrigued by “The Doo-Wop Daddies). Plus, carnival rides and a silent auction.
Gathering on the Green Performing Arts Festival
July 15-16
Rotary Park, 4000 West Highland Rd., Mequon
The annual festival’s notable performers include Daryl Stuermer of Genesis and Dionne Warwick.
Dominic Days, St. Dominic Catholic Church
July 15-17
18255 W. Capitol Dr., Brookfield
Live music, a golf outing and the annual Dominic Days Car Show are stand-outs at this annual church festival.
St. Rita’s Festival
July 15-17
2318 S. 61st St., West Allis
Two music tents, plenty of games and activities for the whole family, plus a bake sale and $3,000 prize raffle.
Waterford Hot Air Balloon Festival
July 15-17
345 Hickory Hollow Rd., Waterford
Watch hot air balloons floating in the summer skies of Waterford, with a host of activities, including elevation station, pilot experience, fly a kite, pancake breakfast with the pilots, and more.
Sussex Lions Daze
July 15-17
Sussex Village Park, W244N6067 Weaver Dr.
This annual festival has been offering family fun to the Sussex area since 1939, with carnival rides and games, food, a parade, live music and much, much more.
Port Washington Fish Day
July 16, 8 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Lake Park, Port Washington
Celebrate the 47th annual Fish Day – the “world’s largest one-day outdoor fish fry.” Festival includes a run, a parade, an arts and crafts show, a carnival with games and rides, five stages of musical and family entertainment, nine fish and chips stands, and a huge fireworks finale to end the day.
Croatian Fest
July 16-17
Croatian Park, 9100 S. 76th St., Franklin
This weekend celebration of Croatian culture will feature ethnic food and music.
Waukesha County Fair
July 20-24
Waukesha County Fairgrounds, 1000 Northview Rd., Waukesha
The annual festival will feature musical acts, including the Beach Boys, Ted Nugent, Collective Soul and Creedance Clearwater Revisited, as well as food, animals, rides, games and more.
Falls Fest
July 21-24
Village Park, Menomonee Falls
Live music, food and fireworks are the highlights of this annual celebration, plus all the proceeds from Falls Fest go back into community projects!
Country Thunder USA
July 21-24
2305 Lance Drive, Twin Lakes
This annual country music festival features big names such as Lady Antebellum, Zac Brown Band, Martina McBride, and Rascal Flatts.
Festa Italiana
July 21-24
Maier Festival Park
Four days of delicious food and world-class entertainment. This year’s festival welcomes The Cake Boss, The Monkees (whoa!) a fashion show, and so much more.
St. John the Evangelist Parish 43rd Annual Family Festival
July 22-24
8500 West Cold Spring Rd., Greenfield
Featuring live music, raffles, and bingo each night.
South Milwaukee Lionsfest
July 22-24
16th & Rawson Ave, South Milwaukee
Amusement rides, tons of great food and a pirate themed family day are the highlights of this South Milwaukee family festival.
Milwaukee Firkin Craft Beer Festival
July 23, 3 – 7 p.m.
Cathedral Square Park
Firkin Fest is Milwaukee’s preeminent beer tasting event and features over 80 craft beers to sample from Milwaukee breweries as well as guest beers from around the country.
Washington County Fair
July 26-31
Washington County Fair Park, 3000 Pleasant Valley Rd., West Bend
Notable music acts include Train, Dierks Bentley and .38 Special.
Racine County Fair
July 27-31, 8a.m. — 11:30 p.m.
19805 Durand Ave., Union Grove
Youth and Adult exhibits- from Animal to art, photography, woodworking , midway, commercial vendors, food, entertainment daily tractor truck, Garden Tractor, pedal pulls, music fun for all ages.
German Fest
July 28-31
Maier Festival Park
A full weekend of authentic German food, music and culture. Get your fill of home-brewed German bier, sauerbraten, schnitzel and a live battle of the bands. Oh yeah, did we mention the Dachshund Derby?
Taste of Lake Country & Fine Arts Festival
July 29-30
Lakefront Park, 222 W. Wisconsin Ave., Pewaukee.
Food. Music. Art.
Lions Fest and Fish Derby
July 29-31
106 Lake St., Port Washington
Big prize fishing derby with music, refreshments, and fun! Join the Lions Club as they host another big prize fishing derby. And for those who either don’t fish, or want to stay and play after they bring back the big one from the lake, there is music, food, and more. Also includes Maxwell Street Day on Saturday.
Seton Funfest
July 29-31
12700 W. Howard Ave., New Berlin
Racing sausages, blackjack and Texas Hold ‘Em tournaments, plus tons of great food and family fun highlight this annual parish festival.
Brady Street Festival
July 30, 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Brady Street, East Side
Three stages packed with live entertainment, an awesome Drag Show and dozens of eclectic vendors draw thousands to this annual street festival. Great for people watching!
Second Annual Milwaukee Brewfest
July 30, 2-7 p.m.
McKinley Park, 1750 North Lincoln Memorial Drive
Sample more than 150 craft beers from Milwaukee and beyond, plus food samples, games, live music and artist demonstrations.
Armenian Fest
July 31, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
7825 W. Layton Ave., Milwaukee
Join St. John the Baptist Armenian Church for this annual celebration of Armenian food and culture
