I can’t think of a better city in America for summer festivals than the city on Lake Michigan which even has a dedicated space right in their downtown that can only be for music festivals and events.
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I’m talking about Milwaukee, Wisconsin, A.K.A. Brew City, where beginning this month (June), every weekend around the Dairy State is going to be epic with all of these events and festivals just a miniature drive from the Rockford region.
Every Day Feels Like a Festival in Milwaukee
The beats from live music, the aroma of delicious food wafting through the air, and street colors and celebrations. Milwaukee, Wisconsin knows how to throw a party, making it one of the best places in the country for festivals.
Here are some of the June festivals, fairs, and events happening in Milwaukee that you don’t want to miss.
Art64 is June 7 and 8 in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin
PrideFest is June 6 through June 8
Polish Fest is June 14 through June 16
Juneteenth MKE is June 19
Summerfest June 20 through July 6
Cedarburg Strawberry Festival is June 22 and 23
Bastille Days is July 11 through July 14
Brady Street Festival July 20
Harley-Davidson Homecoming is July 25 through July 28
German Fest from July 26 through July 28
Wisconsin State Fair is August 1 through 11
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