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Arts & Festivals in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Heralded as the "City of Festivals," Milwaukee celebrates its melting pot heritage throughout the year with a delightful procession of ethnic and cultural festivals. Asian Moon Festival, Rainbow Summer, Polish Fest, RiverSplash!, Scottish Fest, Lakefront Festival of Arts, Bastille Days, CajunFest, Festa Italiana, German Fest, African World Festival, PrideFest, Irish Fest, Mexican Fiesta, Labor Fest, Oktoberfest, Indian Summer Festival, Arabian Fest and the Holiday Folk Fair are all colorful tributes to a cherished past. This kaleidoscope of culture also influences an eclectic array of restaurants, art galleries, museums and performance art throughout the area.

In addition to the ethnic festivals, Milwaukee is home to the nationally acclaimed Summerfest, the world's largest music festival. The eleven-day event features a variety of music from national headline acts to up-and-comers on 12 different stages.

Arts & Festivals in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

 

 

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Celebrate summer at the world’s largest music festival. This eleven-day event offers musical entertainment on 13 different stages, a smorgasbord of the area’s finest restaurants serving mouth-watering fare, comedians, a children’s play area, daily demonstrations and activities, and exciting amusement park rides provide something for everyone.