Dan Jansen Family Fest occurs annually on Memorial Day weekend (Friday night, Saturday, and…read moreSunday). It's the official, unofficial beginning to festival season, I'm told. We drove by on Friday evening and noticed the lights, music, carnival rides, and overall merriment and decided to head back with the kiddo in tow later in the weekend. If you arrive between noon-4pm (Fri-Sat-Sun), you can enjoy their $20 unlimited ride wristband special, which is a pretty sweet deal. We, unfortunately, arrived on Sunday evening, so spent $25 on 30 ride tickets (which was plenty for our family to enjoy as many rides as we really cared to over the course of 2+ hours or so). They have your typical carnival rides (bumper cars, the zipper, etc) as well as typical carnival activities (fun house, house of mirrors) and games (darts, basketball, goldfish). They also have food vendors slinging typical fair-like food (corndogs, hot dogs, funnel cakes, ice cream, donuts). They also offer nightly entertainment. They have a different band playing each night as well as a family movie night on Saturday. The festival offers free entry, which is nice. I mean, obviously, you spend plenty on food and fun but it's nice to not have the extra entry fee on top of it all. The proceeds from the festival (100%) go to fund projects for the City of Greenfield Parks Department (in past years it's funded fountain projects, updated park signage, etc). Awesome perk to have a little fun while at the same time know the money spent is going to support local green spaces! Definitely a fun way to start the summer!

One of the best festivals I've ever been to. I go to this festival every year and I've been going…read moresince the 2016 spring season. The prices can be pretty expensive but it is totally worth it with what you get out of it. You can bring kids with you as well because they have kids rides. The food is great and a little pricey but once again, totally worth it. The only thing that isn't the best feature is that if you leave past 9, you cannot re-enter which I hope that changes in the upcoming years.

This years night market was bigger than I have ever seen it before! So many food trucks, a variety…read moreof vendors, and lots of people to enjoy it! Only once a month, (June, July, August, and September), its a fun stop for your Milwaukee Summer bucket list. Its so great to see all the different vendors and food each year. This last market had a karaoke stand, various shops selling Milwaukee art, soap, and other handmade goods. Tons of food truck to chose from, we tried the tots (one of our favorites) and the brisket mac and cheese. Yum! Whenever I am able to, I make sure to stop by for a bit. It's an easy stop after work! Great music, good food, fun activities, and people watching too!

This is not a fun time, I find myself spending most of my night just standing in a line to over pay…read morefor small amounts of food from a truck. Then trying to even navigate the crowd is enough to make me want to leave. It's dirty, loud, and just expensive! I think this is something that would be better suited for the summerfest grounds at this point. Plus at least then they could control security a bit better and check people for weapons prior to entering. Another issue have become the fights, I've seen a few fights there now and I no longer feel safe taking my kids

If you're looking for authentic Greek food, don't miss this festival coming to town! From gyros to…read morehand-made moussaka and costumed Greek dancers and carnival rides, you can get it all while supporting one of the group's biggest annual fundraisers.

Meat raffles!…read more Sketchy carnival rides! Polka bands! Cudahy! If you didn't grow up in Cudahy, then you've probably never been to Sweet Applewood Fest. This was my first time and it was everything I expected from a festival in Cudahy. It's like a church fest without the religion - you got your brats, the traditional Friday Fish Fry and Sunday Chicken to eat and beer to drink. Music is generally cover bands, there are tents in case of rain and beer is probably more expensive than it should be (but if you bought 4 beer tokens you got one free, so props to that). It all benefits the Cudahy Lions Club which is cool. People watching is absolutely epic. Also, the cleanest Portajohns I've ever experienced as well as a proper hand wash station. Say what you want about Cudahy, but they're clean in the toilet department.

This is my second year attending/working Great Lakes Brew Fest and Curt Foreman and his crew are…read moreawesome! The only thing I could see for improvement is more help checking in the beer vendors, other than that the venue at the Racine Zoo is beautiful, there are plenty of bathrooms available and more than enough beer and food to make your day last! It is a well organized event and I would highly recommend craftbeer lover's attend in 2014. There are so many great breweries that it is hard to list them all.

As far as brew fests go, this one is ok. There are a decent number of breweries, but not many new…read moreor unique beers. Brewers also tend to run out of any new and interesting beers they brought early on, so you need to find out the beer list ahead of time and plan accordingly. The fest takes place at the Racine Zoo along the lake, which is a nice setting. If you don't get to try a lot of micro brews or don't get to many brew fests, then you'll appreciate this event.

This is a tiny little festival that is trying sooooo hard!…read more We finally went (first time, ever) on Friday and there were a total of 5 tents outside: one selling food tickets, one serving the food, one covering the DJ/ music man, one for dining in and one selling Egyptian coffee. There were also 2 inflatable kiddie castle type things. Upon entering the parking lot (free parking and admission), it looks like pretty much nothing worthwhile. We approached the ticket tent and were told a little bit about the festival: donkeys and camels were arriving on Saturday, there is a small booth in the church basement selling Egyptian iconography items along with religious items and nonrelated knickknacks, there are cooking demos and church tours. Being hot outside, we decided to head inside and check out the merchandise. I think the vendor was from the Sphinx shop at Southridge Mall, but I could be wrong. There were books, anhks, jewelry, scarfs and other merchandise laid out on tables and in what can best be described as hutches. The cooking demos were every other hour with the church tours being on the other hours. The church tour wasn't really a tour, but kind of a lecture on the history of the church and a description of the paintings and various items within. It was very interesting and we learned a lot of new information. We didn't stick around for the cooking demo, but headed outside to eat. Macaroni beschamel, gyros, kofta, chicken and dolemades (stuffed grape leaves) were a few of the menu items, along with baklava and other Egyptian desserts that I didn't recognize. Soda, water, and mango juice were available also. The worst part of this festival is that we had to hike across a driveway and then a rather large expanse of straw covered grass to get to the tent where we could sit and dine. They should perhaps plan to put the dining tent adjacent to the food tent in the future. The kiddie castle things were in the process of being inflated while we ate, but there were only maybe 4 kids there, and they appeared to be members of the church. The coffee tent was a small little thing, with 4 cushions for seating. The coffee was described to us as being akin to espresso and it was. Tickets are $1 each, but for every 10 that you purchase, you get 1 free. There is also a very short survey that you can fill out to get an additional 2 tickets for free. All in all, for a new festival ( I think this was only their 3rd year), it was pretty nice. I would have preferred more shopping and perhaps a few more historical exhibits, but they have time and room to grow. If you've never been, I recommend that you give it a chance and help support a newer member of the Milwaukee festival scene. The food, alone, is worth it! 107/2015

From the owner: Step into a vibrant celebration of Egyptian culture at the Taste of Egypt Festival — where ancient…read moretraditions meet modern flavors. From authentic Egyptian food and aromatic spices to live music, bouncy houses, and camel rides, this is more than a festival — it’s a cultural journey. What makes Taste of Egypt special? • Authenticity – Everything is made and presented by Egyptians who grew up with these flavors, stories, and rhythms. • Camel Rides – Ride a real camel and feel the spirit of the Egyptian desert — a rare and unforgettable experience for all ages. • Incredible Food – Indulge in freshly made koshari, falafel, grilled kofta, baklava, and more – all served with love and hospitality. • Family-Friendly & Welcoming – Whether you’re exploring your heritage or just curious, we welcome all with open arms and smiling faces. If you’re looking for something unique, immersive, and unforgettable — Taste of Egypt brings the richness of Egyptian culture straight to your community. Come hungry, leave inspired!