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:
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 27 to July 1 and July 3 to 8, 2012.
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.
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 16-19, 2012, guarantees a gay old time for everyone in attendance.
Historic Downtown Cedarburg is the perfect place to experience an old-fashioned winter celebration with your loved ones. Now in its 37th year, this beloved tradition includes a pancake breakfast, ice-carving contests, bed races on ice, and kids' activities. Most events are free.
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 15-17, 2012. Now in its 49th 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.
Let the summer linger a little longer with the annual Indian Summer Festival—September 7-9, 2012—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 2012—Something for Everyone:
Pridefest
Henry W. Maier Festival Grounds
June 8-10, 2012
Polish Fest
Henry W. Maier Festival Grounds
June 15-17, 2012
Bastille Days
Cathedral Square Park (MSOE)
July 12-15, 2012
Festa Italiana
Henry W. Maier Festival Grounds
July 19-22, 2012
German Fest
Henry W. Maier Festival Grounds
July 26-29, 2012
Wisconsin State Fair
State Fair Grounds
August 4-14, 2012
Milwaukee Air & Water Show
Lakefront
August 11-12, 2012
Mexican Fiesta
Henry W. Maier Festival Grounds
August 24-26, 2012
For a full list of Milwaukee's many events, please review the city's premier interactive event calendar and visitor guide.
