Press Release
Press Release

2015 Sun Fair Shines Again on Historic Mitchell Street

The Southside’s Largest Street Carnival Returns to Historic Mitchell Street!

By - May 26th, 2015 09:55 am

Milwaukee, WI (May 26, 2015) – The 2015 Sun Fair, sponsored by the Mitchell Street Business Improvement District 4, returns again, for the fifth consecutive year, beginning at 4:00 pm. on Friday May 29th, until 9:00 p.m., Sunday May 31. The celebrations will take place on Historic Mitchel Street, between 7th and 11th Streets. The annual revival of the historic festival will be a “blast to the past,” recalling memorable times on Mitchell Street, once known as the “Downtown of Milwaukee’s South Side.”

Admission is free, the event will be held rain-or-shine, and ample free parking is available.

The 3-day fun-filled festival will feature the Rainbow Valley Carnival, games, family-friendly activities, music, general merchandise vendors, and a variety of food and beverage vendors, including ethnic cuisines provided by local restaurants and Pitch’s Cantina. Mitchell Street’s Historical church, St. Anthony Church, will be participating in the 3-day family event.

The Opening Ceremony, at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, May 29th, will include City dignitaries, business leaders, and special guests, with music provided by Los Tres Amigos Mariachi and DJ Monk.

The 2015 SUN FAIR Schedule:

Friday, May 29: 4:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Saturday, May 30: Noon – 10:00 p.m.

Sunday, May 31: Noon – 9:00 p.m.

Don’t miss the 2015 SUN FAIR, the largest street festival on Milwaukee’s South Side, on Historic Mitchell Street, sponsored by Mitchell Street Business Improvement District #4.

This year’s generous sponsors, include Pete’s Fruit Market, Reflections Jewelry, La Perla Restaurant, Gorman & Company, Inc. Witkowiak Funeral Home, US Bank and Bryant’s Lounge.

Bring your family and friends, and enjoy the festivities and history of a wonderful, memorable, fun-filled days, at the 2015 SUN FAIR!

NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.

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Comments

  1. Tara Tarsy says:

    Hi! It’s Tara from Creme de la Cree Concessions I’m interested in participating at Sun Fest 2017. My tel. is 262 975-0280 and my email is texttmt@ gmail.com. Would you kindly send me an application for next year when they become available.We serve a wonderful variety of sweet and savory crepes , baked potatoes,paninis, muffulettas, poutine, Belgium fries with dipping sauces, haystacks,wontons,bakery items,pierogies,hot pockets, smoothies and assorted drinks. Thanks look forward to hearing from you.
    Regards,
    Tara Tarsy

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