Festivals
Amorphic Hosting ‘CzechtoberFest’
A Riverwest brewery puts a twist on the Bavarian festival shifting its focus from German bier to Czech pivo.
Sep 8th, 2022 by Sophie BolichSummerfest Will Keep 3-Weekend Format
Festival says format will return in 2023 and survey shows attendee prefer it.
Aug 30th, 2022 by Graham KilmerOpening Weekend for State Fair
Plus: Bronzeville Week, Black Arts Fest MKE, Brewtown Rumble and more.
Aug 4th, 2022 by Michael HollowaySafety Inspectors Check State Fair Rides
WI DSPS inspectors conduct final safety tests on more than 40 rides featured at the fair.
Aug 1st, 2022 by Sophie BolichIt’s A Weekend Full of Festivals!
There's Brady Street Festival, German Fest and Weird Fest. Plus, the Riverwest 24 returns.
Jul 28th, 2022 by Michael HollowayWürstBar Will Have Stand at State Fair
A new addition, German restaurant will bring food, beer and live music to the fair.
Jul 25th, 2022 by Sophie BolichThe Return of Bastille Days
Plus: music, art, dancing, food trucks and flying machines.
Jul 14th, 2022 by Michael HollowayWine Fest Returns to Milwaukee
Festival returns for its second year, this time at the Deer District, with some 200 wines and champagnes from across the globe.
Jul 13th, 2022 by Sophie BolichHealth Care Safety Company Wins Summerfest Pitch Competition
St. Louis-based Kwema produces a panic-button badge reel for health care workers.
Jul 1st, 2022 by Graham KilmerHow To Travel To Summerfest Without A Car
9 options for getting to the Big Gig.
Jun 23rd, 2022 by Graham KilmerSummerfest Is Here!
Plus: Greek Fest, Shakespeare in the Park, Tour of America's Dairyland, World Naked Bike Ride and more.
Jun 23rd, 2022 by Michael HollowaySummerfest Returns, Back To Normal
Pandemic precautions largely removed for state’s largest festival, which draws about 800,000 people.
Jun 22nd, 2022 by Christine Hatfield, Wisconsin Public Radio