MKE Major Calendar

Milwaukee, Wisconsin Major Events

Milwaukee has long been known as the city of gatherings and festivals. This table shows the major events, gatherings, and festivals with links their Web sites and latest date information. Of course, Milwaukee has many other festivals, periodic events, event listings, and performing groups that you might consider to attend year-round.

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Date / Link	Notes
April 21 - May 5, 2022 Milwaukee Film Festival	See American and international films and attend discussions and other events at a variety of venues including The Oriental.
June 2-4, 2022 PrideFest	at Henry Maier Festival Park (Summerfest Grounds) on the Lakefront; celebrates diversity, the accomplishments, contributions, and history of the LGBT community
June 10-12, 2022 Polish Fest	at Henry Maier Festival Park (Summerfest Grounds) on the Lakefront; food, music, Chopin Piano competition; site includes information about Wisconsin's Polish Community
June 15, July 13, August 17, September 21, 2022 MKE Night Market	On West Wisconsin Ave: a night in the city, with people, food, activities, and fun.
June 18, 2022 Summer Soulstice	Food, arts, music, activities, and adventure on The East Side of Milwaukee.
June 23-25, June 30-July 2, July 7-9, 2022 Summerfest	at Henry Maier Festival Park (Summerfest Grounds) on the Lakefront; Milwaukee's largest and most famous summer festival; "The Big Gig"; music, food, hundreds of thousands of folks, and fun The Henry Maier Festival Park is also home to many other events.
July 3, 2022 Lakefront Fireworks	Milwaukee's Lakefront Fireworks. Veterans Park.
July 14-17, 2022 Bastille Days	at Cathedral Square in Milwaukee's East town neighborhood; organized by Milwaukee's East Town Association; celebrates music, food, and culture loosely organized around a French theme. See my most interesting Bastille Day photos.
Thursdays, July 21st to September 29th Jazz in the Park	Weekly music series in Cathedral Square Park
July 23-24, 2022 Milwaukee Air & Water Show	At the Lakefront between Bradford Beach and McKinley Park. Airpower demonstrations. See my most interesting Air Show photos.
July 29-31, 2022 German Fest	at Henry Maier Festival Park (Summerfest Grounds) on the Lakefront; features musicians and dance troupes from around the world, costumes, contests, a live Glockenspiel, and other family activities
July 30, 2022 Brady Street Festival	along Brady Street; features musicians, food, and other activities. See my most interesting Brady Street Festival photos.
August 18-21, 2022 Irish Fest	at Henry Maier Festival Park (Summerfest Grounds) on the Lakefront; celebrates Irish culture, music, and food at the lakefront annually and also works on promoting Irish culture and traditions throughout the year
August 26-28, 2022 Mexican Fiesta	at Henry Maier Festival Park (Summerfest Grounds) on the Lakefront; the sound, culture and taste of Mexico
September 24 & 25, 2022 Doors Open Milwaukee	throughout Milwaukee; an unprecedented opportunity to visit over 100 architecturally, historically, and culturally important sites in Milwaukee. See my most interesting DOMKE photos.
September 24-25, 2022 Festa Italiana	music, food, bocce, history
July 13-16, 2023 harley-davidson.com	Harley's planned 2023 homecoming.

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