Salto Gymnastics hosted their 2026 meet at the Fairgrounds as they do every year…read more Huge facility and perfect for a gymnastics meet. They split the area to have two meets at one time. Great use of space. Parking is relatively close and easy to get in and out. Paying is kind of a long process as it doesn't go very fast. They had a raffle as well. I won one. Woot woot. All around great event!

Date of visit: August 4, 2025…read more My family has a long history of visiting the Fair and this year was no different. We have our standbys: - Brad & Harry's Cheese Curds: THE best cheese curds at the fair, this is not a discussion - Cookie Dough on a Stick: The quality has been deteriorating over the last several years, and the price keeps going up. This will be the last time I get this. Time for a new dessert tradition! - Racing Pigs: Always a favorite; short and sweet racing bacon. - Dock Diving Dogs. We had to stand this time and that was a bit of a different experience, though it did allow for some great pictures. - Wisconsin Products Pavilion. We saw someone trying the Blueberry Breakfast Brat and they gave it the thumbs up. Plus you can get great maple products here, including barbecue sauce. - Expo Hall. A great combination of interesting things and in-person Temu. Buyer beware, but also Buyer Bewildered sometimes! Some new experiences: - Dubai Chocolate Strawberry Smoothie. Definitely strawberry. Dubai chocolate? Not so much. - Giant pretzel in the Products Pavilion. The giant pretzel was fantastic! - Horse Drill teams. Some very talented young ladies with choreographed routines! The worst part? The parking. Interstate completely and utterly phoned it in. These kids had no idea what they were doing and it showed. I thought trying to park was bad, when I heard how they screwed people over when the flooding happened, I was not surprised.

2025 update: Bastille Days is better than ever. I Stormed the Bastille again! A race that jumps off…read moreat 9pm on night 1 of the Festival, over 5,000 runners/walkers participated this year. It's a fun one that goes through the streets of Milwaukee and ends with a free beer/water. The food was better than ever this year, as Lupi & Iris and others joined the vendors. It's easy to find great full meals and lots to snack on, including beignets. Entertainment was great with Radio Radio 80s, Robin Pluer a fest favorite for 36 years, and Hot N Crispy Brass Band brings a NOLA style to the music. You can take the Hop to Bastille Days. If you haven't been to one of Milwaukee's best ethnic festivals in awhile, Allons-Y!

Loved our first Bastille Days! We have always had something going every year so we finally got to…read moremake it and so happy about it. Loved that they had menus and pricing available beforehand. The only one that was inconsistent (cost more) was the crepe vendor. Wasn't a long wait at most places which was surprising considering the crowd, even on a Sunday. Crepe line was the only one longer and we ended up not waiting for it. Great music at the smaller stage and more rock/acoustic at the main stages. Easy to get free parking a few blocks away and plenty to check out. Will definitely be back and aim for a Friday or Saturday to see the can-can dancers!

I've been to China Lights on a couple of occasions and have always found it delightful…read more China Lights tansforms Boerner Botanical Gardens to a glittering display. You can wander at look at the lights and there's also occasional classic Chinese arts performances to enjoy. We didn't try any of the food but near the performance area there were several vendors offering a variety of food to purchase and dining tables where you can sit and enjoy (very much food court style vibe). One thing I will note: where we were directed to part required traversing very uneven ground. Not a problem for my husband and I but was glad my parents opted to stay home as I think they would have found it difficult. If that's the case for you as well, my suggestion would be to inquire about any sort of accessible parking. Beyond that, a wonderful time. We don't go every single year but when we do go, we so enjoy! Get to it!

A good cultural and visual experience for the entire family. There are vendors with food and…read morebeverages at the event. I wish I had known that there were vendors at the site. Neither the website nor the reminders sent to me indicated so. My friend from China was especially excited about the food. She even asked for a card. Parking is very well organized. Bundle up and have make it a full cultural experience!

Summerfest is what you make of it. For us, it's evolved over the years! We've gone twice this…read moreyear for shorter periods of time to see specific bands, one at the BMO pavilion and a few at the U.S. Cellular stage. We enjoyed listening to a few other bands as we walked around. The Latin music day was fun - loved the energy, and people were really enjoying it. Bonus points for having an NA beer option available and easier to locate this year! Lots of great food and drink options available, as always. The very high prices for food and beverages are a bit of a bummer. At least dropping the price of bottled water would be a nice move. Since we know what to expect with prices, we tend to just eat before and then enjoy on something fun vs have our whole meal there, and avoid the super pricey drinks. Our favorite things to do every year are to take stroll by the lakefront, ride the sky glider, enjoy a "famous" Saz's sampler platter together, and of course catch lots of live music. We tend to splurge and park in a well-lit lot close by so it's easy in and easy out, but we've also taken the Connect bus from Tosa in the past. The bar and restaurant shuttles are a great option we will probably explore next year. Downloading the app is great to check out stage schedules and find your favorite eats. We used it for our tickets this year as well. We felt like the grounds were clean, bathrooms were clean and lines weren't too long, and security kept the entry lines moving quickly, and we had a great experience the nights we attended. We'll be back!

As a life-long Milwaukeean, I've had plenty of experiences over the years at the World's Largest…read moreMusic Festival. I go back and forth on my excitement to attend, because being so large, there can certainly be unruly crowds, wildly long lines, and a bit of chaos. But hey I guess that's any festival! This year we decided to get tickets to a concert at the Amphitheater and walk the grounds beforehand. Honestly overall it was a fantastic night! We were with a group of nine people on a Friday night, and surprisingly it was easy to get through the crowds. We really enjoyed checking out this years vendors scattered about, stopping at various small stages to see the acts, and of course indulging in food and drink. Are prices astronomical, however? Beyond. Definitely be prepared to spend plenty of money - a simple canned beer or slice of pizza will set ya back. I was impressed with how quick the entrance process was on this visit. I feel like the staff was on point keeping things swift, safe, and easy. Parking on the other hand is always a tough one, so highly rec taking a shuttle from a local bar/restaurant (which is what we did). The easiest and cheapest option for sure! It's honestly great to see the tourism this fest brings to Milwaukee, and all of the local love it shares. Definitely puts our wonderful city on the map.

Did plenty of walking around the fairgrounds this year to see all the attractions and sample some…read morefood. We stayed for Bulls-N-Barrels, in the Grandstand area. The entertainment was great, and there were no serious injuries. Racine County Fair does a great job with the entertainment and vendors; walking through the barns and seeing all the animals and artwork is fun, especially if you're bringing kids. Getting to the Grandstand area early would be my advice if you plan on seeing a show. Get there at least 30 minutes before it starts, or you'll likely be frustrated with finding a place to sit. They sell ear protection for kids, which is wonderful for those who forget theirs at home. My advice? Bring your own because everything gets loud, and you'd be well-advised to bring ear protection.

Attended Racine County Fair this year. Same organized and well managed event. Came here on a…read moreSunday when the crowds were low. $10 admission for adults which includes parking. Food prices are a little steeper because of the economy, but still delicious! Goat barns let you actually milk a goat! Horse costume parade too! Great time!

For many years, the Holiday Craft Fair from was held at the State Fairgrounds on 84th St. the…read moreweekend of Thanksgiving from Friday through Sunday. For the past 2 years, the show has moved to the Milwaukee County Sports Complex in Franklin. It is probably close in size to the previous venue, but with free parking and easier getting in and out compared to the fairgrounds. Year to year, the shows can vary - some craftier than others. While it is targeted for the middle-aged types who like to decorate their homes with handmade crafty items, it is pretty diverse. Among the vendors you'll find gutter guards, insurance, basement waterproofing and windows. Then there are vendors offering non-crafty items like candy, nuts, even a homemade ice cream stand. For the record, 2013 was not one of the craftier years. We managed to cover the floor pretty quickly. Some of the vendors we always love to see, like "The Nut Man" who sells bulk nuts and chocolates, were there. Other vendors we liked sold hand-crafted ornaments, pillowcases or decorative magnets made from vintage-looking bottle caps. It's interesting to see, even if you're not in the market for something decorative for the home. Still, we always leave with something, a gift, even if it is small. For us Thanksgiving weekend is craft fair weekend and this is usually one of the better ones out there.

Such a cute apple orchard with so much more. The apples are reasonably priced and tasty. The store…read morehas cute decor, clothes, and all kinds of local food. Super friendly service and it looks to have fun fall activities for families. Call before you go because Yelp says closed on Sunday and they were not closed (maybe because in the fall they're open on Sundays). I'll be back!

The owner was just rude to us as we were trying to find some apples to pick and I am not really…read moresure what we were doing wrong! I mean she yelled so much she made our kid cry. We used to have fun there and now will not go back. Boo to a place that should just be chill afternon. Bad owner and bad business :(

It's been many years since I've come down for Irish Fest and happy to see it didn't change too…read moremuch. I was a bit surprised to see how much tickets have gone up to but they offered free admission on Sunday if you donate non-perishable foods to Hunger Task Force. Loved everything about helping their cause so it was a no-brainer. They have a lot of different food vendors and have similar beer/drink offerings at most of the stands. I really liked the Scotch ale from Water Street Brewery but would've liked an Irish beer at this festival. You've got to shop around for some things - the sheperds pie varied at many places (as did hand pies/pasties) and you could end up paying more for less than what you're seeing around you. Still, it was all delicious and we had a great time with the live music and dancing.

The Irish fest was everything and more than we expected! It felt good to be around my Irish folk…read more Wonderful musical acts like Conor mallon and the final act was superb. The sky rail was so fun! The food was a bit overpriced but I am only upset that water bottles were five bucks. That's dumb. Make sure the Irish are hydrated and not just with whiskey!

What an atmosphere and great pricing!…read more I think the beauty is in the atmosphere as it is authentic to Milwaukee highlighting a lot of local favorites. My favorite is the local tap offerings as I brought a friend from out of state and he could come enjoy what Milwaukee has to offer. Also it's so accessible with all of the shuttle offerings. I have also enjoyed the tailgating experience they offer. Who also can't be mad at a ballpark with a value menu.

I usually go to one Brewers game a year. I took my nieces to a game here and we had a great time…read more Purchasing parking ahead of time made the parking extra breeze. I did almost forget to activate the pass once onsite. I took a picture of where we parked but then I forgot to note what entrance we came in. We eventually found our way out after talking to a few employees. We had seats in the 400 section and made a few stops along the way. We stopped at food booth where you grabbed your food and then rang yourself up which proved to be pretty efficient. My nieces enjoyed some dippin dots later in the game. With already going to my one game for this early in the season, there is a chance I'll get there for a 2nd one!