See rides, animals, more from 2025 Wisconsin State Fair’s opening day
People attend the first day of the 2025 Wisconsin State Fair in West Allis on July 31, 2025.
Summer fairs and festivals in Wisconsin celebrate the ethnic food, music, arts and crafts that make our state fun to explore. Jump on a carnival ride, find a county fair, and gather under a tent with family and friends. Use this guide to find a fair or festival near you this summer.
MAY
Morning Glory Art Fair: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. May 30-31. Hosted by Wisconsin Craft, juried fine arts and crafts from area artists. Marcus Performing Arts Center, 929 N. Water St.
Port Washington Festival of the Arts: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. May 30. Live entertainment, artisan vendors, hands-on art activities on the lakefront. Franklin Street, Port Washington.
Smoke On The Water: BBQ & Brews Fest, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. May 30. Barbecue and other food vendors; sampling of beers, seltzers and nonalcoholic beverage products; and music. Maier Festival Park, 200 N. Harbor Drive.
Locust Street Festival: 11:30 a.m.-8 p.m. May 31. Locust Street Beer Run kicks off event, followed by music on four stages, local vendors, art, food and beverages in Riverwest.
Polonia Sport Club Spring Festival: May 31. Polish Catholic Mass at 1 p.m., followed by Polish folk dance performances, DJ Silver, food and beer. Free admission and parking. 10200 W. Loomis Road, Franklin.
JUNE
Jammin’ in the Park: 5-9 p.m. June 5. Live music, family activities, car show, petting zoo, food and beverage vendors. Veteran’s Memorial Park, W182 S8200 Racine Ave, Muskego.
St. John Vianney: 5-11 p.m. June 5, noon-11 p.m. June 6, noon-6 p.m. June 7. Parish festival with live music, dinner specials, rides and games. 1755 N. Calhoun Road, Brookfield.
Wisconsin State Polka Festival: June 5-7. Full weekend of continuous polka music and dancing. Sterling Chalet, 1271 Highway 175, Richfield.
Milwaukee Highland Games: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. June 6. Bagpipes and Scottish Highland dance, athletic competitions, sheepdogs, vendors, food, beverages and evening ceilidh. Croatian Park, 9100 S. 76th St., Franklin.
St. Robert Fair: Noon-10 p.m. June 6; noon-8 p.m. June 7. Food, beverages, games and live music. 4019 N. Farwell Ave., Shorewood.
West Allis Ala Carte: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. June 7. Street festival with food vendors, games and live music. On Greenfield Ave. from 70th to 76th Street, West Allis.
Celebrating Palestine: Noon-8 p.m. June 7. Cultural festival with music, art, dance, food tasting stations and a fashion show of traditional clothing. Marcus Performing Arts Center, 929 N. Water St.
Holy Angels Festival of Angels: June 12-14. Parish festival with live music, rides, games, food and refreshments. 138 N. 8th Ave., West Bend.
Tosa Greek Fest: 4-10 p.m. June 12, noon-10 p.m. June 12,noon-8 p.m. June 14. Traditional Greek food and music. Sts. Constantine & Helen, 2160 Wauwatosa Ave., Wauwatosa.
HartFest: 5-10 p.m. June 12, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. June 13. Barbecue competition, live music, food trucks. Hart Park, 7300 W. Chestnut St., Wauwatosa.
Polish Fest: Noon-11 p.m. June 12-13; noon-7 p.m. June 14. Folk arts, culture, music and traditional food and beverages of Poland. Maier Festival Park, 200 N. Harbor Drive.
Lakefront Festival of Art: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. June 12-13; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. June 14. Showcase of art by jury-selected artists, includes food and beverages, hands-on art, tours and live music. Milwaukee Art Museum, 700 N. Art Museum Drive.
Racine HarborFest: 4-11 p.m. June 12-13. Music festival with two stages of music, beverages and food trucks. Festival Park, 5 Fifth St., Racine.
Thiensville-Mequon LionFest: 5-11:30 p.m. June 12, noon-11:30 p.m. June 13, noon-5 p.m. June 14. Carnival rides, games and live music. Thiensville Village Park, 250 Elm St., Thiensville.
Buchnerfest: 10 a.m.-noon June 13. Children’s festival with storytimes, activity stations and summer reading club registration. Buchner Park, 231 Oakland Ave., Waukesha.
Lowlands Belgian Bier Fest: Noon-7 p.m. June 13. Belgian biers and brewers, commemorative tasting glass, Belgian-inspired food offerings. Tosa Village Hart Mills Parking Lot, 7735 Harwood Ave., Wauwatosa.
Rods-n-Relics Car Club: June 13. Car, truck, motorcycle show. Lime Kiln Park, 2020 S. Green Bay Road, Grafton.
Sip & Savor Wisconsin: 1-5 p.m. June 13. Craft beverages from across the state, food samples, food trucks, and live bands. Bavarian Bierhaus, 700 W. Lexington Blvd., Glendale.
Water Lantern Festival: 5:30-9:30 p.m. June 13. Design a floating lantern, plus enjoy food trucks, music and family activities. Veterans Park, 1010 N. Lincoln Memorial Drive.
Summer Soulstice Music Festival: Noon-midnight June 13. Street festival with five stages of music, food, arts and crafts. Between Kenilworth, Ivanhoe, Farwell, Prospect, and Murray avenues on Milwaukee’s east side.
Flag Day Celebration: 1-5 p.m. June 14. Patriotic music and refreshments. Stony Hill School, 5595 County Highway I, Fredonia.
Juneteenth Day Celebration: June 19. Parade and festival on King Drive, between Center and Burleigh streets.
4 Saints Family Festival: 5-11 p.m. June 19, noon-11 p.m. June 20, noon-8 p.m. June 21. Church festival with bands, midway rides and carnival, fish fry and chicken dinners. St. Rita Parish grounds, 4339 Douglas Ave., Racine.
Greek Fest: 11 a.m.-10 p.m. June 19-20; 11 a.m.-7 p.m. June 21. Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church event with authentic food, music and dancers, plus games and rides. Waukesha County Expo Center grounds, 1000 Northview Road, Waukesha.
Mother Of Perpetual Help: June 19-21. Church festival with live music, food and beverages. 2322 S. 106th St., West Allis.
Richfield Art at the Mill: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. June 20. Art and fine craft fair. Richfield Historical Park, 4399 Pleasant Hill Road, Richfield.
Scandinavian Midsummer Celebration: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. June 20-21. Beer samples, food and games in the Scandinavian Homesteads area of Old World Wisconsin, W372 S9727 Highway 67, Eagle.
WWII Days: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. June 20, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. June 21. Military displays, demonstrations and encampments, plus vendors, food and beverages. Old Falls Village Park, N96W15791 County Line Road, Menomonee Falls.
Milwaukee Night Market: 5-9 p.m. June 24. Vendor fair with handcrafted artisan goods. On Wisconsin Avenue between 2nd Street and Phillips Avenue.
Hartland’s Hometown Celebration: June 25-28. Parade, carnival, live music and fireworks. Nixon Park, 175 E. Park Ave., Hartland.
Kenosha Taco Fest: 3-9 p.m. June 26. Food trucks, live entertainment and a classic car show. Kennedy Park, 4051 5th Ave., Kenosha.
Corpus Christi Festival: June 26-28. Live music, carnival rides, kids games, bake sale, other food, craft beer and wine. 225 S. Hartwell Ave., Waukesha.
Holy Apostles Family Festival: 4-10:30 p.m. June 26-27; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. June 28. Live music, games, rides, rummage, bake sale and dinner specials. 16000 W. National Ave., New Berlin.
Kettle Moraine Days: June 26-28. Carnival rides, car show, craft fair, tractor pull and live music. Eagle Village Park, Parkview Drive, Eagle.
Pewaukee Kiwainis Beach Party: 5-11 p.m. June 26; 7 a.m.-11 p.m. June 27. Water activities, bands, vendors, food and beverages. Lakefront Park, 222 W. Wisconsin Ave., Pewaukee.
Saints on the Lake Festival: 4-11 p.m. June 26; 2-11 p.m. June 27; 12:30-9 p.m. June 28. Bands, bingo, kids games, food and beverages. Racine Festival grounds, 5 Fifth St., Racine.
Cedarburg Strawberry Festival: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. June 27; 8 a.m.-5 p.m. June 28. Street festival with food, wine, arts and crafts, kids activities, vendors and live music. On Washington Avenue and Cedar Creek Park, Cedarburg.
Juneteenth Gospel Fest: 2 p.m. June 27. Gospel choirs, community resources, food and family activities. Maslowski Community Park, 2200 W. Bender Road, Glendale.
Xavieran Mission Festival: 3-11 p.m. June 27, noon-7 p.m. June 28. Live music, dinner specials and rummage sale. On 51st Street north of Rawson Avenue, Franklin.
Pommerntag Festival: Noon-5:30 p.m. June 28. Celebrate Pomeranian culture with German food, drink, music, dancing and cultural displays. Rotary Park, 4100 W. Highland Road, Mequon.
JULY
Greendale Lions Family 4th Fest: July 1-4. Bands, amusement rides and carnival, food and beverage tents. Gazebo Park, 5798 Broad St., Greendale.
Independence Day Drone Show: 9:15 p.m. July 3. A 45-minute display with pyrotechnic drone technology that blends synchronized lights and effects. McKinley Beach, 1750 N. Lincoln Memorial Drive.
Bastille Days: July 9-12. Annual street festival of French food, music and culture. Cathedral Square Park, 520 E. Wells St.
Iola Car Show: July 9-11. Car show, swap meet and vendors.
Rumble By The River: 4 p.m.-midnight July 10-11. Truck and tractor pulls, beer tent, and music by Cherry Pie and Bella Cain. Big Bend Village Park, Big Bend.
St. Mary Parish: July 10-12. Church festival with bands, bingo, fish fry, corn roast, games, beer tent and wine villa. 9520 W. Forest Home Ave., Hales Corners.
Sussex Lions Daze: 4:30 p.m.-midnight July 10, noon-midnight July 11, noon-6 p.m. July 12. Bands, carnival rides, tractor pulls, food and refreshments. Sussex Village Park, W244 N6125 Weaver Drive, Sussex.
Bristol Renaissance Faire: July 11-Sept. 7, Saturdays and Sundays, and Labor Day. Elizabethan-era Faire with handmade crafts, games, rides, and activities that complement a 16th-century-themed park. 12550 120th Ave., Kenosha.
Fire Up the Forge: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. July 11. Blacksmithing event, artist fare, and bluegrass jam. Ozaukee County Pioneer Village, 4880 County Hwy I, Saukville.
Lake Country Art Festival: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. July 11. Juried artists, live music, food trucks, beer and wine. Naga-Waukee Park, 651 Highway 83, Delafield.
Milwaukee Dragon Boat Festival: 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. July 11. Showcase of Asian culture, with traditional performances, authentic cuisine, arts and crafts. Lakeshore State Park, 500 N. Harbor Drive.
Mukwonago Croatian Day Festival: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. July 11. Cultural celebration, music and food. Field Park, Highway 83 and County NN, Mukwonago.
Whitefish Bay Art Fest: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. July 11-12. Original art, live music, kids art zone. 401 E Silver Spring Drive, Whitefish Bay.
Elkhorn Ribfest: 3-11 p.m. July 15, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. July 16-18, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. July 19. Barbecue competition, artisan vendors and carnival rides. Walworth County Fairgrounds, 411 E. Court St., Elkhorn.
Dominic Days: 5-10 p.m. July 16, 5-11 p.m. July 17, 1-11 p.m. July 18, noon-5:30 p.m. July 19. Church festival with special dinners, grilled foods, games, rides, bands and a car show. St. Dominic Catholic Church, 18255 W. Capitol Drive, Brookfield.
Waukesha County Fair: July 15-19. Oldest county fair in Wisconsin. Waukesha County Fairgrounds, 1000 Northview Road, Waukesha.
Delafield Block Party: 5 p.m.-midnight July 16-18. Street festival with bands, food and beer. Municipal Parking Lot, downtown Delafield.
Port Washington Fish Days: July 17-19. All day fish fry, plus a parade, car show, makers market, live music on multiple stages, carnival games and fireworks. Veterans Park, Upper and Lower Lake Park, Port Washington.
Croatian Fest: 9 a.m.-11 p.m. July 18. Music, cultural programs, food and beverages. Croatian Park, 9100 S. 76th St., Franklin.
Falls Lavender Fest: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. July 18. Vendors, food trucks and live music. Village Park, N87 W16749 Garfield Drive, Menomonee Falls.
Armenian Fest: July 19. Community festival celebrating Armenian culture, food and music. St. John the Baptist Armenian Orthodox Church, 7825 W. Layton Ave.
Friends of Grant Park Art Fair: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. July 19. Art, food and refreshments. Area 5A Picnic Shelter, Grant Park, Lake Drive, South Milwaukee.
EAA AirVenture: July 20-26. Daily air shows, and showplane parking area with homebuilt and vintage airplanes. Wittman Regional Airport, Oshkosh.
Washington County Fair: July 21-26. Livestock, educational displays, fair food and live music. Washington County Fair Park, 3000 Highway PV, West Bend.
Milwaukee Night Market: 5-9 p.m. July 22. Vendor fair with handcrafted artisan goods. On Wisconsin Avenue between 2nd Street and Phillips Avenue.
German Fest Milwaukee: July 24-26. Ethnic festival celebrating German culture with traditional foods, music and exhibits. Maier Festival Park, 200 N. Harbor Drive.
South Milwaukee Lionsfest: July 24-26. Bands, car show, games, rides, fish fry, rib and chicken dinners, roasted corn and grilled foods. 16th Avenue and Rawson Avenue, South Milwaukee.
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Funfest: July 24-26. Parish festival with bands, bingo, children’s games, special dinners, and beverages. 12700 W. Howard Ave., New Berlin.
St. John the Evangelist: 4:30-11 p.m. July 24, 4-11 p.m. July 25, 2-9 p.m. July 26. Church festival with bands, games, rides, fish fry and food trucks. 8500 W. Coldspring Road, Greenfield.
Antique & Flea Market: 7 a.m.-3 p.m. July 25. St. Mary of the Hill Parish, 1515 Carmel Road, Hubertus.
Brady Street Festival: July 25. Multiple bands and other live performers, plus food and other vendors. On Brady Street from Van Buren Street to Farwell Avenue.
KidsFest: Noon-5 p.m. July 25. Family-friendly live entertainment, games, activities, food and treats. Thiensville Village Park, 250 Elm St., Thiensville.
Milwaukee Air & Water Show: July 25-26. Military aircraft, with civilian air performers, ground displays and water shows. Event grounds are along Lincoln Memorial Drive, between Bradford and McKinley beaches.
Milwaukee Brew & Spirits: July 25. Live music, food trucks, and sampling of craft beers, and small-batch spirits. McKinley Park, Lincoln Memorial Drive.
Prairie Fest: July 25. Take a free tour of a four-acre prairie in bloom at Redeemer United Church of Christ, W220 N4915 Town Line Road, Menomonee Falls.
Slovak-American Day: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. July 26. Tatra Slovak Dancers, beer, wine, Slovak and Czech crafts, homemade food and bakery. Croatian Park, 9100 S. 76th St., Franklin.
Ozaukee County Fair: Noon-midnight July 29, 8 a.m.-midnight July 30-Aug. 1, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Aug. 2. Traditional fair entertainment, truck and tractor pulls, a full midway, fireworks, demolition derbies, contests, 4-H and livestock exhibitions. Ozaukee County Fairgrounds, W67 N866 Washington Ave., Cedarburg.
Racine County Fair: July 29-Aug. 2. Racine County Fairgrounds, 19805 Durand Ave., Union Grove.
ArtBlaze: Beach party, 4-9:30 p.m. July 30. All-ages programming, vendors, arts activities, live performances. McKinley Beach, 1750 N. Lincoln Memorial Drive.
Greendale Village Days: 4-8 p.m. July 30-31, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Aug. 1, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 2. Rides, games, bands, food and beverage tents, car show, rummage sale and farmers market. Gazebo Park, Greendale.
Brat Days: July 31-Aug. 1. Multiple stages of entertainment, family area and a marketplace. Kiwanis Park, 726 Kiwanis Park Road, Sheboygan.
DAS Fest Wisconsin: 3-10 p.m. July 31, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Aug. 1, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Aug. 2. Plenty of time to polka, with German food and beverages, music and a marketplace. Kenosha County Fairgrounds, 30820 111th St., Wilmot.
Vietnam War Living History: July 31-Aug. 2. 1960s weekend with live demonstrations, memorabilia, battle reenactments, beer garden and food trucks. Old Falls Village Park, N96 W15791 County Line Road, Menomonee Falls.
AUGUST
Black Arts Fest MKE: Noon-10 p.m. Aug. 1. Cultural festival highlighting African heritage with music, dance, food and a vendor market. Maier Festival Park, 200 N. Harbor Drive.
Firefly Art Fair: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 1-2. Juried art fair features local and national artists. Kneeland-Walker House, 7406 Hillcrest Drive, Wauwatosa.
Jewish Food Festival: Noon-7 p.m. Aug. 2-3. Celebrate ethnic food, music and culture with the community. New this year is a Sunday sunset concert by 8th Day. Foxtown Station, 6209 W. Mequon Road, Mequon.
Starving Artist Fair: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 2. Racine Art Guild juried art show. DeKoven Center, Wisconsin Avenue and 21st Street, Racine.
ArtBlaze: Beach party, 4-9:30 p.m. Aug. 6. All-ages programming, vendors, arts activities, live performances. South Shore Beach, 2900 S. Shore Drive.
Wisconsin State Fair: Aug 6-16. Livestock judging, multiple music stages, fair food and rides, and the Kids from Wisconsin. Wisconsin State Fair Park, 640 S. 84th St., West Allis.
Luxembourg Fest: Aug. 7-9. Cultural festival with parade, folk dancing, ethnic food and beverages. Community Park, 106 Beech St. Belgium.
Third Ward Moon Festival: Aug. 7-9. Explore galleries the Museum of the Moon installation, and enjoy live music, interactive art experiences and wellness activities. Catalano Square, 147 N. Broadway.
Falls Kids Festival: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 8. A full day for kids with youth performances, activities and games. Village Park, N87 W16749 Garfield Drive, Menomonee Falls.
Lake Geneva Art in the Park: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 8; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 9. Juried fine art and craft fair. Flat Iron Park, Wrigley Drive and Center Street, Lake Geneva.
Bluegrass at the Village: Noon-5:30 p.m. Aug. 9. Music by Sawdust Symphony, Valley Fox, Cerny & Ogburn, Fox Crossing String Band, and Aidan Muse. Ozaukee County Pioneer Village, 4880 Highway I, Saukville.
Waukesha Old Car Club: 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 9. Car show with music, food and refreshments. Frame Park, Waukesha.
Irish Fest: Aug. 13-16. Music, food and Celtic culture. Maier Festival Park, 200 N. Harbor Drive.
Oconomowoc Festival of the Arts: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 15-16. Juried fine art, children’s area, food and live music. Fowler Lake Park, 438 N. Oakwood Ave., Oconomowoc.
Lake Geneva Venetian Festival: Aug. 19-23. Arts and craft fair, carnival, water ski show, live music, with evening lighted boat parade and fireworks display over Geneva Lake on the final night. Flat Iron, Library, and Seminary parks in downtown Lake Geneva.
A la Carte at the Zoo: Aug. 20-23. Local and regional entertainment on six stages, zoo animal attractions, and a variety of restaurant foods. Milwaukee County Zoo, 10001 W. Blue Mound Road.
ArtBlaze: Beach party, 4-9:30 p.m. Aug. 20. All-ages programming, vendors, arts activities, live performances. McKinley Beach, 1750 N. Lincoln Memorial Drive.
Mexican Fiesta: Aug. 21-23. Arts, culture, music, food and beverages. Maier Festival Park, 200 N. Harbor Drive.
Donna Lexa Memorial Art Fair: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 22. Juried fine arts and crafts, music, food, kids activity area and used book sale. Wales Community Park, 500 S. Brandybrook Road, Wales.
Falls Festival of the Arts: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 22. Artisan booths, demonstrations, kids art zone, street performers and live music, food court, beer and wine garden. Village Park, N87 W16749 Garfield Drive, Menomonee Falls.
Hartland Street Dance: 3-11 p.m. Aug. 22. Street festival with bands, food and beverages. Downtown Hartland.
West Bend Germanfest: Aug. 27-30. German food and beverages, music and entertainment. Regner Park, 800 N. Main St., West Bend.
DandiLion Daze: Aug. 28-30. Community festival with live music, carnival, midway rides, food vendors and a parade. Veterans Memorial Park, W182 S8200 Racine Ave., Muskego.
Wade House Arts & Crafts Fair: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 30. Handmade works for sale, with craft demonstrations throughout the day on the historic grounds. W7965 State Highway 23, Greenbush.
LABOR DAY & BEYOND
Walworth County Fair: Sept. 2-7. Carnival rides and games, rodeo, demolition derby, arts and craft vendors, concerts. 411 East Court Street, Elkhorn.
Oak Creek LionsFest: 3 p.m.-midnight Sept. 4, 11 a.m.-midnight Sept. 5, 10:30 a.m.-midnight Sept. 6, noon-7 p.m. Sept. 7. Carnival and games, bands, craft beer garden and food. 9327 S. Shepard Ave., Oak Creek.
Saint Francis Days: Sept. 4-6. Live music, carnival and rides, food and beverages. Milton Vretenar Memorial Park, 4230 S. Kirkwood Ave., St. Francis.
Wisconsin Highland Games: Sept. 4-6. Celebrate the culture of the British Isles with pipe and drum, athletic competitions, Highland dancing, and herding demonstrations. Waukesha County Expo Center, 1000 Northview Road, Waukesha.
Third Ward Art Festival: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 5-6. Fine art and craft show, kids art tent, live music, food and beverage vendors. On Broadway, from St. Paul to Menomonee.
St. Martin’s Fair: 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Sept. 6, 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Sept. 7. Farmers market, arts and crafts. Along St. Martins Road (County Highway MM) and Church Street, Franklin.
Laborfest: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 7. Live music, bingo, a classic car show, children’s activities, and food and beverages. Maier Festival Grounds, 200 N. Harbor Drive.
Art on the Plaza: Art Festival, 5-8 p.m. Sept. 11. City Hall Centennial Plaza, 7525 W. Greenfield Ave., West Allis.
TosaFest: 5-11 p.m. Sept. 11; 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Sept. 12. Live music, beer garden, kids zone, food court and vendor market. Wauwatosa Village.
Silver City Fest: Noon-5 p.m. Sept. 12. Live music, local food and vendors, art displays and children’s activities. On Pierce Street.
‘ The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties ’
‘ Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.jsonline.com ’
