http://onmilwaukee.com/rss/rss_seasonal_festivals.xml Milwaukee's Daily Magazine Festival Guide en-us Wed, 8 Oct 2008 00:01:00 CST http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://onmilwaukee.com/images/layout/omc_rssfeed_logo.gif http://onmilwaukee.com 204 67 We Milwaukeeans know how to party like the people of Munich all year round, but this weekend we really show our strong German heritage. Old World 3rd Street's annual two-day Oktoberfest celebration kicks off today, Friday, Sept. 26, at noon with the Dick Strauss Orchestra and doesn't end until Saturday night. http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/oktoberfestmke.html http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/oktoberfestmke.html?16703 Fri, 26 Sep 2008 11:44:00 CST It may not be a widely known celebration, but the second annual Tomato Romp is gaining traction with a a Bloody Mary competition, a rotten tomato fight, live music and the East Side Open Market. http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/tomatoromp.html http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/tomatoromp.html?16514 Thu, 11 Sep 2008 05:25:00 CST You shouldn't need an excuse to experience the positive vibrations at Irish Fest, but the Saw Doctors, who perform Saturday and Sunday night, are another reason. Check out this clip. http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/twvod081508.html http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/twvod081508.html?16264 Fri, 15 Aug 2008 16:15:00 CST Sunny skies and all the festive offerings of the Wisconsin State Fair propelled attendance and sales during the fair's 11-day run that ended Sunday. http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/08fairnumbers.html http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/08fairnumbers.html?16205 Mon, 11 Aug 2008 10:27:00 CST There are hundreds of animals at the Wisconsin State Fair and all of them will compete in a show. OnMilwaukee.com Reporter Andrew Wagner sat down with a livestock judge to learn how these shows work. http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/kimbrock.html http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/kimbrock.html?16198 Sun, 10 Aug 2008 05:27:00 CST The Midway lights are off. The last patron has left the grounds. Action at Wisconsin State Fair Park is just getting started. http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/thirdshiftatstatefair.html http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/thirdshiftatstatefair.html?16195 Sat, 9 Aug 2008 05:32:00 CST Residents near State Fair Park are staging a different kind of yard sale this week. In a time-honored tradition, they're selling parking spaces on their lawns to make a few extra bucks. http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/statefairparking.html http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/statefairparking.html?12325 Fri, 8 Aug 2008 05:01:00 CST With just a few days left in the 157th Wisconsin State Fair, Executive Director Randy Prasse took some time to talk to OnMilwaukee.com about the present fair and what he sees for the future. http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/prassetalks2008.html http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/prassetalks2008.html?16171 Thu, 7 Aug 2008 05:37:00 CST Last year we were sad to hear that there were fewer foods on sticks at State Fair, but, hey, you're still unlikely to try everything that's on offer with a little wooden post through it. And the good news? This year, there's one more, for a total of 32! http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/stickstick.html http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/stickstick.html?12178 Tue, 5 Aug 2008 05:07:00 CST With the Wisconsin State Fair in full swing, here is a look at a staple event: the pig race! http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/twvod080108.html http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/twvod080108.html?16120 Fri, 1 Aug 2008 16:15:00 CST Wisconsinites tend to think we're the official keepers of the bratwurst, but we're not the only ones anymore. Sausage has gone global. http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/globaljohnsonville.html http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/globaljohnsonville.html?15947 Thu, 31 Jul 2008 05:24:00 CST Summerfest reported a 6.8 percent decrease in 2008, and smaller festivals like the Waukesha County Fair had 25 percent fewer visitors this year than last. Why is this? http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/soundoff072708.html http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/soundoff072708.html?16030 Sun, 27 Jul 2008 05:22:00 CST With German Fest in full swing, we pay homage to a highlight from a few years ago: the Glockenspiel. http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/twvod072508.html http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/twvod072508.html?16019 Fri, 25 Jul 2008 16:15:00 CST Recently, I took my kids to the Bristol Renaissance Faire and learned a few (useless) factoids. http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/renfairefacts.html http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/renfairefacts.html?15992 Sun, 20 Jul 2008 13:58:00 CST Poor Festa. Sure, it's the third week in July, so we can expect heat. And sure, with the heat comes the threat of thunderstorms, but can this festival catch a break? http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/festaweather.html http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/festaweather.html?15977 Fri, 18 Jul 2008 09:48:00 CST In honor of Polish Fest -- and the weekend -- here is a clip of polka legend Frankie Yankovic. Enjoy the weekend. http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/twvod062008.html http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/twvod062008.html?15663 Fri, 20 Jun 2008 16:15:00 CST Free of corporate demands and restrictions, Steel Bridge Songfest may very well be one of the last music festivals to be locally and organically organized and achieved. http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/steelbridgesongfest08.html http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/steelbridgesongfest08.html?15536 Wed, 11 Jun 2008 05:18:00 CST The Historic Third Ward Jazz Festival Summer Sizzle marks 10 years this summer and celebrates with an impressive two-day lineup. http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/summersizzle08.html http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/summersizzle08.html?15533 Tue, 10 Jun 2008 14:57:00 CST We all love summers in Wisconsin, with warmer weather, plenty of outdoor activities and festivals galore. http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/summercelebrations.html http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/summercelebrations.html?15510 Tue, 10 Jun 2008 05:22:00 CST For Milwaukeeans, the food is as much a part of the festival experience as the music or the midway. Whether it's flaming cheese, volcano chicken, mozzarella sticks or fried eggplant, these festival staples are what make fests fly. http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/festfood.html http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/festfood.html?15468 Fri, 6 Jun 2008 05:22:00 CST As a resident of Old World 3rd Street, I hope Ald. Bob Bauman was serious when he said RiverSplash! would be no more. http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/riversplashwagner.html http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/riversplashwagner.html?15460 Tue, 3 Jun 2008 19:59:00 CST Another Riversplash! has come and gone. Here are ideas on how to improve it and, hopefully, prevent problems at next year's festival. http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/rvrsplash08ideas.html http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/rvrsplash08ideas.html?15434 Mon, 2 Jun 2008 10:30:00 CST Which type of fest do you prefer, the big gigs or the smaller soirees? http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/soundoff060108.html http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/soundoff060108.html?15408 Sun, 1 Jun 2008 11:41:00 CST Fresh flowers, fresh fruit, fresh veggies, fresh air ... what could be better? Add in some art, crafts, demonstrations, music and other fun and it's hard to resist the open air markets that set up around town every spring. http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/farmersmarketsguide.html http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/farmersmarketsguide.html?3011 Sun, 1 Jun 2008 05:16:00 CST Every night of the week offers great free music in many Milwaukee area parks. Plus, there's River Rhythms, Jazz in the Park and much more! http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/musicseries.html http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/musicseries.html?3000 Sat, 31 May 2008 05:20:00 CST If you're really into classic rock and oldies, there are a few songs that you can pretty much count on hearing whenever you enter the festival gates. Here are some of the ones the OnMilwaukee.com editorial staff banks on hearing ad nauseum this summer. http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/covers.html http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/covers.html?15238 Fri, 30 May 2008 05:28:00 CST Hello world, there's a song that we're singing: "C'mon get crafty!" There's nothing like a stroll through an art fair to get those creative juices flowing. Here's OnMilwaukee.com's guide to all things arty this spring, summer and autumn. http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/artfestivals.html http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/artfestivals.html?3007 Fri, 30 May 2008 05:17:00 CST It's easy to say your favorite Milwaukee summer festival is one of the big boys on the lake. But what about the off-water fests? The ones that emphasize neighborhood and family over big-time music acts or delicious ethnic food and drink? Here are our picks. http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/bestnonlakefests.html http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/bestnonlakefests.html?15375 Wed, 28 May 2008 05:23:00 CST Milwaukee is the city of festivals and on some weekends, there's no fewer than three or four to choose from. While almost all of them have beer, food and live music, each has something special to offer. http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/100thingsummer.html http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/100thingsummer.html?8685 Tue, 27 May 2008 05:26:00 CST I had a really nice time at this growing neighborhood festival. For various reasons, I missed the last two years, and had only attended the first annual Bash before yesterday. And it's gotten really good since then. http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/beautifulbash.html http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/beautifulbash.html?12685 Sun, 16 Sep 2007 10:10:00 CST Members of the Irish Currach Club of Milwaukee will host several regattas during Irish Fest. http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/currachclub.html http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/currachclub.html?12423 Sat, 18 Aug 2007 05:20:00 CST Chuck Ward, Kevin Stapleton, and Dennis Murphy combined their musical talents and love of Ireland to form Blarney. The band performs at Irish Fest, which they joke was created to give the band a place to play in August. http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/blarney.html http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/blarney.html?12410 Fri, 17 Aug 2007 05:19:00 CST The 156th Wisconsin State Fair is in full swing. Executive Director Randy Prasse talks about cream puffs, cows, and the Fair's future in this edition of Milwaukee Talks. http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/randyprassetalks2007.html http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/randyprassetalks2007.html?12300 Tue, 7 Aug 2007 05:34:00 CST When OMC correspondent Erin Gannon mentioned that she had never eaten a cream puff, we immediately sent her State Fair Park to try one and report on the massive operation that produces roughly 40,000 of the pastries per day. http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/creampuffvirgin.html http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/creampuffvirgin.html?12310 Tue, 7 Aug 2007 05:32:00 CST State Fair has a lot of hidden surprises. For example, last year, while at the first Fair of parenthood, we stumbled upon the caricaturist along the main drag and waited in line to get a "portrait" done of the little one. http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/statefaircaricature.html http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/statefaircaricature.html?12104 Thu, 2 Aug 2007 07:39:00 CST After years of watching Irish Fest top all the other ethnic fests with its cultural area, Festa Italiana has continually grown its version. http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/festaculture.html http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/festaculture.html?12174 Sun, 22 Jul 2007 16:08:00 CST Bruce Sullivan, a life-long Milwaukee guy with an impressive music business resume, is the man behind many of the stages at State Fair. With another Big Gig behind us, we decided to ask Sullivan about the Fair and his plans for it. http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/sullivantalks.html http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/sullivantalks.html?11958 Mon, 16 Jul 2007 05:32:00 CST Andrew Wagner looks back at Summerfest 2007 with 40 random thoughts to mark the Big Gig's big four-oh. http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/40sfthoughs.html http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/40sfthoughs.html?12081 Tue, 10 Jul 2007 13:38:00 CST Keeping Summerfest clean is a tough job that takes the help of nearly 200 people. http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/summerfestcleanup.html http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/summerfestcleanup.html?12065 Sun, 8 Jul 2007 05:13:00 CST While living in Bay View, we got in the habit of spending the Fourth of July with our neighbors at the local park. http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/fun4th.html http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/fun4th.html?12035 Wed, 4 Jul 2007 11:11:00 CST Summerfest is truly an anomaly of fashion crimes and good ideas gone wrong. Remember, what might be good for a night out on Milwaukee Street (or a day at the beach) doesn't necessarily translate to the densely populated people-watching cesspool of the grounds. http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/sffashioncrimes.html http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/sffashioncrimes.html?12023 Tue, 3 Jul 2007 11:44:00 CST Like many area congregations, St. Helen's has a summer weekend festival. What's unique, however, is the musical roster and the Sunday mass. Cue the oompah bassline. http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/sthelens.html http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/sthelens.html?11948 Thu, 28 Jun 2007 05:07:00 CST Howard Schnoll has been a Summerfest leader for 40 years. In this Milwaukee Talks, we talk to the chairman of the Milwaukee World Festival board about the past and the future for the Big Gig. http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/howardschnolltalks.html http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/howardschnolltalks.html?11882 Tue, 19 Jun 2007 05:37:00 CST With 10 shopping days left before Summerfest we talked to CEO Don Smiley and VP/Entertainment Bob Babisch about attendance, prices, bands and Ludacris. http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/miltalksfest2007.html http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/miltalksfest2007.html?11904 Mon, 18 Jun 2007 09:28:00 CST Last year, Asian Moon Festival -- which normally took place in June at the Henry Maier Festival Park at the lakefront -- was canceled due to a lack of volunteers. The same problem is among the reasons the event again won't take place this year. http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/amooncan.html http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/amooncan.html?11527 Tue, 1 May 2007 14:05:00 CST