With only a few months of warm weather, Milwaukee summers are packed with tons of fun festivals gear toward culture, food and good ole’ fun!
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Other Food & Drinks
Arts & Entertainment
Outdoor Activities
Milwaukee brings a touch of France for a festival lasting a few days! Be ready for great entertainment, French snacks and family fun
Milwaukee’s Bastille Days by the East Town Association
This festival is great for every one! With tons of vendors and even more strawberry wine this festival takes the cake for summer fun!
Festivals of Cedarburg, Inc
This is the place to be every July! The air and water show never disappoints with an amazing show by the US Navy blue Angels! There are tons of vendors and yummy bites
WaterStone Bank Air & Water Show at McKinley Park & Bradford Beach
The state fair can never miss. Everyone loves fair food, and all the amazing yearly entertainment! Don’t forget your puff pies.
Wisconsin State Fair Park
Milwaukee has the longest running Juneteenth celebration and it brings people out in droves! It’s an amazing fun and cultural experience for all ages!
Juneteenth 2025 | Milwaukee, WI
Other Food & Drinks
If you love, ribs and barbecue, this is the place to be! There is an endless amount of amazing eats around the country great entertainment!
Elkhorn Ribfest
Arts & Entertainment
This biweekly summer favorite is great for all ages! A great time to meet up with friends and family to relax on the lawn with local talent and amazing local vendors
Jazz in the Park - East Town Association
This concert series is absolutely amazing! Filled with top-tier talent and entertainment many city hidden in gyms and amazing for everyone!
Summer of Soul 2025: Outdoor Marketplace & Concert Series
You can never go wrong with the world’s largest music festival! With artists from literally everywhere there is a show for everyone!
Summerfest | Presented by American Family Insurance
