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UPCOMING EVENTS | SUMMER 2023
WORLD’S LARGEST COFFEE BREAK
AUGUST 15
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As part of Downtown Employee Appreciation Week, we’re brewing the ultimate caffeine boost! Local coffee shops will be serving up free coffee and we’ll have plenty of doughnuts and other treats to fill you up, too! It’s all happening in Catalano Square, 9-10:30 a.m. historicthirdward.org
Ayre In The Square
JULY 22, AUGUST 26
Enjoy free local music 4-8 p.m. at Catalano Square. Follow Friends of Catalano Square on Facebook to learn more!
Usa Triathlon
AUGUST 4-6
USA Triathlon is heading back to Milwaukee’s lakefront for the 2023 USA Triathlon Nationals. The new multiple-day triathlon event combines the Age Group National Championships and Youth & Junior Nationals into one combined event.
Black Arts Festival
AUGUST 5
Black Arts Fest MKE celebrates the deep roots of African heritage and the creative magnificence of Black Cultural Arts. This dynamic ethnic festival, featuring art, music, poetry, fashion and more noon-10 p.m. at Henry Maier Festival Park. blackartsfestmke.com
Irish Fest
AUGUST 17-20
The world’s largest Irish music festival is four days of music, culture and craic at Henry Maier Festival Park. irishfest.com
GATHER: A LONG TABLE DINNER
AUGUST 24
Gather is an alfresco, long table dinner celebrating cuisine, culture and community in the heart of the Historic Third Ward. Featuring a variety of Third Ward restaurants and bars, as well as live entertainment. historicthirdward.org
Mexican Fiesta
AUGUST 25-27
Mexican Fiesta brings the sound, culture and taste of México to Milwaukee’s lakefront at Henry Maier Festival Park. www.mexicanfiesta.org
Third Ward Art Festival
SEPTEMBER 2-3
The Third Ward Art Festival returns to Broadway over Labor Day weekend. Free and open to the public, the event will showcase the work of more than 120 juried artists in a variety of mediums. amdurproductions.com/ event/2023-third-ward-art-festival
Festa Italiana
SEPTEMBER 8-10
Held at the Italian Community Center parking lot, Festa features live music, cooking demos and more. Watch the Festa Italiana Facebook page for the latest updates. iccmilwaukee.com/festa-italiana
FROMM PETFEST
SEPTEMBER 23
It’s your chance to party with the pets! Guests can expect dock diving, lure and agility courses, the Doggie Dash speed trial, pet-centric vendors and live entertainment. petfestmke.com
