Festivals in Milwaukee, WI.
Ethnic Music Festivals, Marketplace Expos
Hayward Fall Festival
September 26, 2026
haywardareachamber.com/fall-festival
(715) 634-8662
Main Street - Hayward, WI
A large variety of art/craft vendors with hard to find and one-of-a-kind items. Join us for this Northern Wisconsin, family friendly tradition - plus, enjoy the many glorious fall colors.
Craft and Vendor Fair at Westosha Central High School
November 14, 2026
(608) 732-0797
Westosha Central High School - Salem, WI
Fall into fantastic shopping and help support the performing arts at Westosha Central High School. Last year's event saw more than 1,000 customers come through the doors with over ~150 vendors! Kick off your holiday shopping, ward off the winter chill, or see what's new from your favorite vendors. Free parking and free admission. Hosted by the Performing Arts Booster Club at Westosha Central High School. All proceeds go directly to the students in the Band, Choir, and Drama programs.
Holiday Fair
November 19 - 22, 2026
Holiday Fair Website
(608) 789-7415
La Crosse Center - La Crosse, WI
Area's largest craft show. $5 admission fee, concessions available on site, hourly door prizes, Santa & Rudolph on hand for photos, carolers. No retailers, buy/sell or kits allowed.
The Midwest Paracon
April 23 - 24, 2027
The Midwest Paracon
(715) 514-8331
Woodman's Sports and Conference Center - Janesville, WI
The Midwest Paracon is a gathering of paranormal celebrity guests from television and big screen welcoming fans and the curious to 2 days of interesting experiences. 80+ vendors will be available for the fair-goers of all types from artisans and crafters to psychic mediums and crystal vendors. Friday and Saturday night special events let by the celebrity guests along with a Friday and Saturday ghost hunt at Brodhead Manor for VIP ticket holders. Great opportunity to meet and greet with the stars.
Events in Milwaukee, WI — upcoming
July 2027 (dates not updated)
Saint Bernadette Parish Rummage Sale
St. Bernadette Parish, Milwaukee, WI
Status: Updated 6/26/2026
This Wisconsin Vendor Event will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts and flea market exhibitors, and no food booths.
July 2027 (dates not updated)
Bastille Days
Cathedral Square Park, Downtown, Milwaukee, WI
Status: Updated 1/27/2026
This Wisconsin Ethnic Music Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and local food booths. There will be 4 stages with International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Thu-Fri 11am-11:30pm; Sat 10am-11:30pm; Sun 11am-9pm. This event will also include: chef demos, re-enactments, competitions, contests.
July 2027 (dates not updated)
Milwaukee Night Market - July
West Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI
Status: Updated 7/10/2026
This Wisconsin Marketplace Expo will have crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be Roving Performers with Local talent and the hours will be Wed 5pm-9pm.
July 2027 (dates not updated)
Cathedral Square Market - July
Cathedral Square Park, Milwaukee, WI
Status: Updated 1/27/2026
This Wisconsin Farmers Market will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be . This event will also include: competitions, events, chef demonstrations.
July 2027 (dates not updated)
German Fest Milwaukee
Summerfest Grounds, Henry Maier Festival Park, Milwaukee, WI
Status: Updated 6/10/2026
This Wisconsin Ethnic Festival will have commercial/retail exhibitors and 50 food booths. There will be 5 stages with International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 3pm-12 midnight; Sat 12pm-12 midnight; Sun 12pm-7pm. Admission tickets are $7 - $30. This event will also include: children's area, parades, fireworks, sheepshead, dachshund derby.
July 2027 (dates not updated)
Milwaukee Air & Water Show
Milwaukee Lakefront, Milwaukee, WI
Status: Updated 4/30/2026
This Wisconsin Air Show-Balloon Festival will have commercial/retail, corp./information and crafts exhibitors, and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be . Admission tickets are $tba. This event will also include: diving, marine, water, health, aviation, marketing displays.
July 2027 (dates not updated)
Jazz in the Park - July
Cathedral Square Park, Milwaukee, WI
Status: Updated 1/27/2026
This Wisconsin Festival Concert will have no exhibit booths and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be .
August 2027 (dates not updated)
Milwaukee Irish Fest
Henry W Maier Festival Park, Milwaukee, WI
Status: Updated 3/3/2026
This Wisconsin Ethnic Music Festival will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 10 food booths. There will be 16 stages with International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Thu 5pm-10pm; Fri 4pm-12 midnight; Sat 12pm-12 midnight; Sun 11am-9pm. Admission tickets are $10 - $70. This event will also include: kids' area, music and dance workshops, sports, contests, retail booths.
August 2027 (dates not updated)
Mexican Fiesta
Summerfest grounds, Milwaukee, WI
Status: Updated 3/12/2026
This Wisconsin Ethnic Festival will have commercial/retail, crafts, film, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 70 food booths. There will be 6 stages with International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be . Admission tickets are $15. This event will also include: parade, car show, children's stage, jalapeno contest, fiesta walk.
August 2027 (dates not updated)
Jazz in the Park - August
Cathedral Square Park, Milwaukee, WI
Status: Updated 1/27/2026
This Wisconsin Festival Concert will have no exhibit booths and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be .
August 2027 (dates not updated)
Cathedral Square Market - August
Cathedral Square Park, Milwaukee, WI
Status: Updated 1/27/2026
This Wisconsin Farmers Market will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be . This event will also include: competitions, events, chef demonstrations.
September 2027 (dates not updated)
Third Ward Art Festival
Historic Third Ward, Milwaukee, WI
Status: Updated 8/11/2026
This Wisconsin Art Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 3 food booths. There will be 2 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be .
