MKE Books & Beers, Presented by Deer District BID 53, to Host Two Free Summer Book Fairs at the Deer Garden Presented by Michelob Ultra
Summer book fairs to take place on June 30 and Aug. 25
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MILWAUKEE (May 18, 2026) – MKE Books & Beers, presented by Deer District BID 53, will bring two free book fairs to The Deer Garden presented by Michelob ULTRA, this summer on June 30 and Aug. 25.
The Summer Tip Off Book Fair will take place on June 30, from 4:30-9 p.m. The event will feature adult authors and vendors, with fun for kids mixed in. A children’s book drive benefiting Bernie’s Book Bank’s grand opening will also be set up during the Summer Tip Off Book Fair.
The second event, Summer’s Last Call Adult Book Fair, will take place on Aug. 25 from 4:30-9 p.m. The annual adult book fair will feature vendors focused on adult readers in Milwaukee. A community book drive collecting both adult and children’s books will also be set up, with donations being turned into holiday gifts for local shelters later this year.
Both events are free to attend. Food and beverages will be available for purchase in The Deer Garden presented by Michelob ULTRA, and at Deer District establishments.
For more information on MKE Books & Beers, visit www.DeerDistrict.com.
About MKE Books & Beers
Founded by Destiny Van Hoesen, a Milwaukee event planner and owner of Blush Weddings & Events, MKE Books & Beers reimagines the nostalgia of childhood book fairs through modern community events that bring book lovers together, support local small businesses, and create meaningful ways to give back to the Milwaukee community through literacy, connection, and outreach.
About Deer District Deer District is Milwaukee’s newest neighborhood and is redefining the city’s downtown. Anchored by the world-class Fiserv Forum, a preeminent sports and entertainment venue and home to the NBA’s Milwaukee Bucks, the 30-acre Deer District is Milwaukee’s premier location for people to live, work and play, and is a hub for the city’s vibrant future. A year-round destination, Deer District features a myriad of dining and entertainment options in addition to Fiserv Forum including The Deer Garden presented by Michelob ULTRA, Landmark Credit Union Live, Explorium Distilled, Tom’s Watch Bar, Drink Wisconsinbly Pub, Fat Tuesday, The New Fashioned and Insomnia Cookies. Deer District also features a large plaza which serves as an ideal setting to enjoy live music, festivals, outdoor movies, fitness classes and other events. Additionally, Deer District includes GATHER at Deer District, the Bucks’ state-of-the-art training center, the Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin Sports Science Center, the 550 Ultra Lofts apartment building, Signature Dentistry, and The Trade Milwaukee, a 200-plus room Marriott Autograph Collection hotel, which are located directly across from Fiserv Forum. Future developments for Deer District include an AC Hotel by Marriott, a five-story mixed-use development in partnership with J. Jeffers Co., and further commercial, office space and real estate. For more information on Deer District, visit DeerDistrict.com.
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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