Arts & Festivals in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Heralded as the "City of Festivals," Milwaukee celebrates
its melting pot heritage throughout the year with a delightful
procession of ethnic and cultural
festivals. Asian Moon Festival,
Rainbow Summer, Polish Fest, RiverSplash!, Scottish Fest, Lakefront
Festival of Arts, Bastille Days, CajunFest, Festa Italiana, German
Fest, African World Festival, PrideFest, Irish Fest, Mexican Fiesta,
Labor Fest, Oktoberfest, Indian Summer Festival, Arabian Fest and
the Holiday Folk Fair are all colorful tributes to a cherished
past. This kaleidoscope of culture also influences an eclectic
array of restaurants, art
galleries, museums and performance art
throughout the area.
In addition to the ethnic festivals, Milwaukee is home to the
nationally acclaimed Summerfest, the world's largest music
festival.
The eleven-day event features a variety of music from national
headline acts to up-and-comers on 12 different stages.
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