Celebrated Events Close to the Crowne Plaza Milwaukee Airport Hotel:
Cultural, Musical, Culinary, & Artistic Fun for Everyone

While the gorgeously appointed accommodations, indoor pool, workout area, and divine array of specialty amenities at the Crowne Plaza Milwaukee Airport Hotel may beckon you to remain on the lovely premises—the City of Milwaukee offers an eclectic selection of music, art, sport, family and community events guaranteed to be fun for everyone.

Get your groove on at Summerfest, one of the country's biggest and most diverse music festivals. Indulge your artistic side at The Lakefront Festival of Art, renowned as one of the America's finest juried art events. Bring the whole family to Irish Fest—the world's largest!

Winter, spring, summer or fall—Milwaukee hosts some of the country's grandest events and celebrations around. So no matter what time of the year you find yourself here, you can be sure to find enjoyable events for yourself and your family:

Summerfest

This summer music celebration features hundreds of talented artists—from the hottest musical acts around to talented up-and-coming bands you're sure to love. Held at the 23,000 capacity Marcus Amphitheater at Henry W. Maier Festival Fairgrounds, a tasty smattering of delicious foods, refreshing beverages, one-of-a-kind merchant booths, kid activities, and a beautiful view of Lake Michigan make this an event not to be missed. Mark your calendar. The festival runs from June 24 to July 4, 2010.

River Rhythms

All summer long, the downtown Milwaukee neighborhood of Weston hosts free live music in Pere Marquette Park. Bring your favorite picnic foods, yummy drinks, and soak up the sweet sounds of a perfect summer night.

Milwaukee Irish Fest

Soon to celebrate its 30-year anniversary, The Milwaukee Irish Fest is a joyous celebration of Irish heritage. Complete with music, sports, food, dance, and storytelling, this four-day party planned for August 14-16, 2010, guarantees a gay old time for everyone in attendance.

Cedarburg Winter Festival

Historic Downtown Cedarburg is the perfect place to experience an old-fashioned winter celebration with your loved ones. Now in its 35^th year, this beloved tradition includes a pancake breakfast, ice-carving contests, bed races on ice, and kids' activities. Most events are free.

Lakefront Festival of Art

Satisfy your hunger for fine art with a visual feast for the eyes at the Milwaukee Art Museum's three-day annual Lakefront Festival of Arts, scheduled for June 18-20, 2010. Now in its 47^th year, this acclaimed summertime festival features nearly 200 artists, food, beverages, children's art activities, live music, and artist demonstrations. Held at the Milwaukee Art Museum Grounds on the Lake Michigan shoreline, the event is one of the nation's premier juried arts festivals.

Indian Summer Festival

Let the summer linger a little longer with the annual Indian Summer Festival—September 10-12, 2010—the largest Native American festival in the United States From torch-lit canoes followed by a dazzling fireworks display to tribal village re-creations, storytellers, authentic foods, and Native dance troupe performances, this homage to the Native Americans is a stunning tribute to a vast, storied, and very-much-alive culture.

Exciting Upcoming Events in 2010—Something for Everyone:

Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival
Downtown Milwaukee

This Year—November 19, 2009 to January 1, 2010

Next Year—November 18, 2010 to January 2, 2011

Wedding Planner and Guide 2010 Bridal Show

Midwest Airlines Center

January 23-24, 2010

Disney on Ice Presents Princess Classics

U.S. Cellular Arena

February 4-7, 2010

Greater Milwaukee Auto Show

Midwest Airlines Center

February 20-28, 2010

Grease, The Musical

Marcus Center of Performing Arts (Downtown)

February 23-28, 2010

Hairspray, The Musical

Milwaukee Theater (Downtown)

March 5-6, 2010

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Golf Show

WI Expo Center (State Fair Grounds)

March 5-7, 2010

Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade & Party

Downtown Milwaukee

March 13, 2010

Riversplash
Pere Marquette Park (Downtown Milwaukee)

June 4-6, 2010

Pridefest