Kids day at summerfest loads of good times and fun…read more Discounted food freebies and music Scavenger hunt! Daughter got free clear bag and a squishy toy. Pretty happy kiddo experience

Summerfest is just pure joy. I got to go on day one of the festival this year and the vibes were so…read morehigh! What I really love about Summerfest (at least on this most recent visit) is that there was still a decent about of people there without it being overly crowded or feeling claustrophobic. We came in the afternoon and wandered the festival grounds, ate some delicious food (shout out saz's!), listened to a couple bands, and visited some shops. My favorite part was hopping on the chairlift and getting to see the festival from up above. The lines for food and drinks were very limited and moved quickly. Since it was day one of the fest, everyone working was in an awesome mood. Summerfest is just the BEST!

Brady Street Festival 2022 was back and people were out with a vengeance. I was in New Orleans this…read morepast spring, and I don't think Bourbon Street on a Saturday night holds a candle to the frenetic drunk energy on Saturday night at Brady Street Festival, actually. Pros- One of the most diverse festivals in Milwaukee, good food vendors, good music lineups, good artisan vendors Cons- Overly Crowded, sprawling, a drunk fest with music (as an aside?), a surcharge on credit cards at Festival drink tents, people getting overserved Dryhootch Veterans house had a great R&B Veterans band, good food- Nomad staff were working hard and had a great party out back, as well. The main music stages have good local acts in a variety of styles, such as Negative Positive, Browns Crew, GuhGuhGoldDuhDuh (haha) throughout the day. I got some great tacos, and Elotes Mexican Street Corn. There is a lot of good food vendors here. Brady Street Festival is really great for the bars on Brady- as they set up shop w/slushies, liquor drinks, Mai Tais and the like, and the bars are bustling. But aye, there's the rub- our crowd of music dancers and watchers of De La Buena got physically plowed by people who by 7pm were already...plowed! Of course Brady Street Festival is 100% Brady Street, glad to have you back.

First time going to The Brady Street Festival it was a good experience. Went with my daughter and…read moremy grandson. Well I wanted to eat some of their food but my daughter said another time, Iwanted some of the waffle fries that was in one of the stands. I had great people saying hi to me, got along fine with some people there. Got a free shirt but just walking by a shirt stand. Thank you, at least they was nice. Maybe if they have the Festival again for next year I'll be there ready for anything and eat the food, have more fun. Stay a bit longer. Love that they had bikers doing great stunts and the guys that with the drums doing stepping music. Took a pic of The Godfathers picture they had outside a restaurant. Thank you.

This was my first time at the Lakefront Festival of the Arts but it certainly won't be my last! It…read morewas a perfect day to walk through the many tents lined up along the lakefront next to the MAM and I was pleasantly surprised by the vast selection of different artists from across the country and the very different styles /pieces available for purchase. Having the opportunity to talk with the artists and learn about their process is an extra special advantage to attending such an event. There is a seating area where food and beverage can also be purchased. Included with the Lakefront Festival of the Arts is admission into the Milwaukee Art Museum as well. If you happen to be a MAM member, the price is greatly discounted making this a must see event for the weekend! We did end up purchasing multiple items and I'm already looking forward to seeing what unique items I'll find next year!

I had an amazing time at this years Lakefront Festival of Art. For a modest $10, because of being a…read moremuseum member, I got some see some incredible art and have wonderful conversations with the artists. I specifically loved the photos printed on metal. After missing the last number of years, I remembered what a wonderful time the show is. I won't allow myself to stay away for so long in the future

Nice driving lights experience…read more Has a personal radio station to listen to during the ride. Varied themes throughout. Super cute drive-in movie section towards the end of the experience playing classic holiday movies. Also a little photo opportunity spot.

This event is overrated and overpriced. Some of the lights were pretty, but MANY of the displays…read morewere worn and beaten up and had parts of the display that were not lit up fully. They really need to do more for the price that they charge. Also, they need better signage for the part where the movie was playing. We basically just drove by it because we didn't know if we could go in the lot until we were passing by it. Disappointing. I do not recommend. Also, they provided 3 D glasses at the beginning, but only gave 1 pair even though we had 4 people in the car and never mentioned what it was for. If you are going to give out something to enhance the experience, give out enough for everyone and provide explanation on how to use it.

Ok only because of it's new home and it needs to settle in…read more Bockbierfest, if you recall, used to be held at Hart Park in Wauwatosa. I'm not privy to the reason for the move, but they have now moved the fest out to Lake Country. The parking is very minimal, meaning that the parking lot of it's new "home" isn't very large. There is plenty of street parking, but you may be walking a ways, depending on how busy it is when you get there. The entrance isn't well marked. You think you can enter off the road, but then you notice that the yard is fenced off, and you need to walk to the back of the building to get in. The building is a little smaller than the previous venue, so there are less tables, and more crowds standing around blocking aisles. The food is back in it's own room with a huge entrance, but it is out of the way of everything else, which is nice. The bar is off to the right of the food entrance and is decently sized to accommodate quite a few people at once. As I said, this is still a fairly new venue for this fest, so it is still settling in to it's new digs, but it'll get there. And, it's a good time, especially if you've been missing the Gemütlichkeit that Germanfest and Oktoberfest dish out abundantly. 28/2024

If you love pets and love supporting rescue groups, this is the fest to attend each year! Food,…read morebeer, entertainment, educational demos and dozens of rescue orgs and pet-focused vendors fill the stalls at the West Allis Farmers Market. Great event to bring your friendly fur babies to, as well!

Excellent time. Festival starts at noon and ends at 4 PM. Dogs and cats welcome (people too). A lot…read moreof vendors with pet supplies and pet food. Free pet food samples, raffles, pet costume contest, pet portraits, and even pet shows. Anything pet related!!! Food trucks available and beverages available for a quick bite! Plenty of street parking. Can't wait till next year's festival.

Grab your chair or blanket, along with your favorite people, and just relax to the sounds of…read morevarious bands lined up throughout the summer. You're welcome to bring your own snacks and beverages but there are food trucks, food and beverage vendors here as well. Some people bring their little tables even! Very dog-friendly as well. It's very laid back so leave your stress at home. The view of the downtown Milwaukee skyline and river behind is just as enjoyable as the music being played. Plenty of outhouses when the time comes. Parking can be a challenge so get here early or plan for a little walk. The WestTown River Rhythms website does provide a couple nearby parking lot options with discounts for use during the event so check that out when you're looking at the music lineup. This is another great option to enjoy music outdoors during the summer months in Milwaukee!

Did someone say free? The Westown Association offers a free concert series called River Rhythms on…read moreWednesday nights at Pere Marquette Park. Pull up some grass, get a tasty treat from a food truck and enjoy the company of good friends, while listening to good music in a great downtown Milwaukee setting. Not much in this life is free, so be sure to check it out you won't be disappointed!

Hilarious costumes on great people! You should come…read more Dudes & Walters & Maudes. Lotta ins, lotta outs, lotta what have yous. It's really just a silly & great time in the park. There are a number of beer vendors & White Russian booths. There are random Milwaukee fried festival foods. There are good time gals & fun lovin' fellas. They sell Big Lebowski merchandise that you can't find anywhere else. There are even more adult & more dude-like branches of this festival that infiltrate evening bowling lanes & perpetuate the tomfoolery through the weekend. It's another excuse to wear funny costumes with a lot of fun people & drink outside & joke around with new friends. If you can't find fun in Summertime Milwaukee, I can't help you. It'd be like going to Amsterdam & completely missing out on the tulips. Tulips.