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Two New Festivals Coming to Lakefront
Freshwater Food & Wine Festival and Rock and Roll Fest to debut in 2026 and 2027.
Nov 12th, 2025 by Sophie BolichLumpia City Sweeps Sporkie Contest
A twist on Philippine favorite was first in food category, while Purple Rain Refresher was best beverage at State Fair competition.
Jul 30th, 2025 by Sophie BolichPrideFest Faces Financial Difficulties
Revenue plummeted in 2020. Pandemic has badly constrained the organization.
Jan 14th, 2022 by Michael HorneMilwaukee Pride Announces ‘PridetoberFest’
The early October festival will be a smaller version of PrideFest.
Jul 13th, 2021 by Angeline TerryLocal Officials Unveil Pride Bus, Streetcar
PrideFest canceled (for now), but rainbow designs added to local transit.
Jun 1st, 2021 by Angeline TerryPrideFest 2021 Canceled, For Now
Early June festival canceled while organizers seek a new date.
Jan 26th, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneVon Trier Revisited
East Side bar under new ownership, but maintains classic appeal.
Jun 21st, 2019 by Michael HornePrideFest Boasted 120 LGBTQ Artists
45,787 people attended, making it the largest pride event ever held in Wisconsin.
Jun 10th, 2019 by Jack FennimoreMilwaukee Pride, City Debut Rainbow Crosswalks
Crosswalks near Cathedral Square Park celebrate city's LGBTQ community.
Nov 3rd, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene2018 PrideFest
Our photos capture the love and color of the 31st annual PrideFest.
Jun 11th, 2018 by Jack FennimoreNew Downtown Mini-Bowling Bar?
Plus: a new West Side Mexican place. And C. 1880 closing.
Mar 21st, 2018 by Jennifer RickVon Trier is Saved
Plus: Insomnia Cookies to open in Bay View, and is a brewery coming to North Avenue?
Nov 1st, 2017 by Jennifer RickNew Italian, Mexican, Ramen Restaurants
Dorsia on Brady St., Yokohama on East Side, new BelAir in Brookfield.
Apr 12th, 2017 by Matt MussaNew German, New Gyros Restaurants
Plus home cooking at new Shorewood place for "flocks" of diners.
Apr 27th, 2016 by Alex BakerNew Restaurant, New Bar in Walker’s Point
Merriment Social and Camino will add still more food and drink to a hot neighborhood.
Aug 4th, 2015 by Jon Richie























