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Milwaukee-area fairs, community and church festivals in summer 2025
Arts and crafts, ethnic foods, carnival rides and fireworks return to Milwaukee-area parks, fair grounds and parking lots this summer. Here's a guide to fairs and festivals happening in the area. Art in the Gardens: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. June 1. Local artists and crafters. Boerner Botanical Gardens, Whitnall Park, 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners. Locust Street Festival: 11:30 a.m.-8 p.m. June 1. Locust Street Beer Run kicks off event, followed by live music on four stages, local vendors, art, food and beverages. Riverwest. West Allis Ala Carte: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. June 1. Street festival with food vendors, games and live music. On Greenfield Avenue from 70th to 76th streets, West Allis. Village of Merton Fire Department: 8 a.m.-noon June 1. Pancake breakfast and open house with farm-themed activities. N67 W28343 Sussex Road, Merton. Jammin' in the Park: 5-9 p.m. June 6. Live music, family activities, food and beverage vendors. Veteran's Memorial Park, W182 S8200 Racine Ave, Muskego. Holy Angels Festival of Angels: 5-11 p.m. June 6, 10 a.m.-11 p.m. June 7, noon-6 p.m. June 8. Parish festival with live music, rides, games, food and refreshments. New this year is a children's petting farm. 138 N. 8th Ave., West Bend. Tosa Greek Fest: 4-10 p.m. June 6, noon-10 p.m. June 7-8. Traditional Greek food and music. Sts. Constantine & Helen, 2160 Wauwatosa Ave., Wauwatosa. St. John Vianney: 5-11 p.m. June 6, noon-11 p.m. June 7, noon-6 p.m. June 8. Parish Festival with live music, dinner specials, rides and games. 1755 N. Calhoun Road, Brookfield. Walleye Weekend: 3-10 p.m. June 6, 8 a.m.-10 p.m. June 7, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. June 8. Live music, animal racing, fishing tournaments, food and beverages. Lakeside Park, Fond du Lac. Milwaukee Highland Games: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. June 7. Bagpipes and Scottish Highland dance, athletic competitions, sheepdogs, vendors, food, beverages and evening ceilidh. Croatian Park, 9100 S. 76th St., Franklin. Buchnerfest: 10 a.m.-noon June 7. Children's festival with storytimes, activity stations and summer reading club registration. Buchner Park, 231 Oakland Ave., Waukesha. Water Lantern Festival: 5:30-9:30 p.m. June 7. Design a floating lantern and enjoy food trucks, music and family activities. Veterans Park, 1010 N. Lincoln Memorial Drive. Wisconsin Beer Lovers Festival: 1-5 p.m. June 7. Craft beverages from across the state, food samples, food trucks and live bands. Bavarian Bierhaus, 700 W. Lexington Blvd., Glendale. St. Robert Fair: Noon-10 p.m. June 7; noon-7 p.m. June 8. Food, beverages, games and live music. 4019 N. Farwell Ave., Shorewood. Milwaukee Night Market: 5-10 p.m. June 11. Vendor fair with handcrafted and artisan goods. On Wisconsin Avenue between Second Street and Phillips Avenue. Mukwonago Lions Club Summerfeste: June 12-15. Father's Day parade, carnival, fireworks, sports tournaments, bands, food and beverages. Field Park, Highways 83 and NN, Mukwonago. Thiensville-Mequon Lionfest: 5-11:30 p.m. June 13, noon-11:30 p.m. June 14, noon-5 p.m. June 15. Carnival rides, games and live music. Thiensville Village Park, 250 Elm St., Thiensville. HartFest presented by Lakefront Brewery: 5-10 p.m. June 13, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. June 14. Barbecue competition, live music, food trucks, vendor marketplace. Hart Park, 7300 W. Chestnut St., Wauwatosa. Polish Fest: Noon-11 p.m. June 13-14, noon-7 p.m. June 15. Folk arts, culture, music and traditional food and beverages of Poland. Maier Festival Park, 200 N. Harbor Drive. Lakefront Festival of Art: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. June 13; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. June 14-15. Showcase of art by jury-selected artists, includes food and beverages, local vendors, hands-on art, tours and live music. Milwaukee Art Museum, 700 N. Art Museum Drive. 4 Saints Family Festival: 5-11 p.m. June 13, noon-11 p.m. June 14, noon-8 p.m. June 15. Church festival with rides and carnival, fish fry and chicken dinners, and live bands. St. Rita Parish grounds, 4339 Douglas Ave., Racine. Greek Fest: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. June 13-14, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. June 15. Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church event with authentic food, music, dancers, games and rides. State Fair Park, 640 S. 84th St., West Allis. Rods-n-Relics Car Club: June 14. Car, truck, motorcycle show. Lime Kiln Park, 2020 S. Green Bay Road, Grafton. Stony Hill School Flag Day: Noon-4 p.m. June 14. Program and music concert. Stony Hill School, 5595 County Highway I, Fredonia. Summer Soulstice Music Festival: Noon-midnight June 14. Street festival with live music, food, arts and crafts. Between Kenilworth, Ivanhoe, Farwell, Prospect, and Murray avenues on Milwaukee's east side. WWII Days: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. June 14, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. June 15. Military displays, demonstrations, encampments, skirmishes, vendors, food and beverages. Old Falls Village Park, N96W15791 County Line Road, Menomonee Falls. New Berlin Historical Park: 1-4 p.m. June 15. Father's Day Open House & Beer Garden. 19765 W. National Ave. Fare in the Square: 4 p.m. June 18. Food trucks and movie night. Drexel Town Square, 410 W. Town Square Way, Oak Creek. Town Food Truck Festival: 4:30-8 p.m. June 18. Live music, food trucks, craft beer and family activities. The Corners of Brookfield, 20111 W. Blue Mound Road, Brookfield. Milwaukee's Juneteenth Celebration: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. June 19. Parade, music, art, kids activities and more. North King Drive. Pewaukee Kiwainis Beach Party: 5-11 p.m. June 20, 7 a.m.-11 p.m. June 21. Water activities, bands, vendors, food and beverages. Lakefront Park, 222 W. Wisconsin Ave., Pewaukee. Catholic Community of Waukesha: 5-11 p.m. June 20, 4-11 p.m. June 21, noon-5 p.m. June 22. Church festival and rummage sale, with live music, carnival rides, bake sale, games, Friday fish fry, food and beverages. Combined church event held on grounds of St. Mary, 225 S. Hartwell Ave., Waukesha. Holy Apostles Family Festival: 4-10:30 p.m. June 20, 4-10:30 p.m. June 21, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. June 22. Live music, games, rides, rummage, beer tent and dinner specials. 16000 W. National Ave., New Berlin. Kettle Moraine Days: June 20-22. Carnival rides, car show, craft fair, tractor pull and live music. Eagle Village Park, Parkview Drive, Eagle. Mother Of Perpetual Help: 5-11 p.m. June 20, 2-11 p.m. June 21, noon-8 p.m. June 22. Outdoor Mass with Archbishop Grob, 10:30 a.m. June 22. Church festival with live music, fish fry, chicken dinners, food trucks and beverages. 2322 S. 106th St., West Allis. St. Mary's Family Fun Festival: 5-11 p.m. June 20, 4-11 p.m. June 21, noon-5 p.m. June 22. Live music, carnival rides, kids games, Friday fish fry, craft beer and wine tent. 225 S. Hartwell Ave., Waukesha. Juneteenth Gospel Fest: Noon-7 p.m. June 21. Gospel choirs, community resources, food and product vendors. The Granville Connection, 8633 W. Brown Deer Road. Richfield Art at the Mill: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. June 21. Art and fine craft fair. Richfield Historical Park, 4399 Pleasant Hill Road, Richfield. Bayshore Makers Market: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. June 21; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. June 22. Original art and live music. 5800 N. Bayshore Drive, Glendale. Xavieran Mission Festival: 3-11 p.m. June 21, noon-7 p.m. June 22. Live music, dinner specials and rummage sale. North of Rawson Avenue on 51st Street, Franklin. Scandinavian Midsommar Celebration: 1-4 p.m. June 22. Swedish music and folk dancing, with activities for children. Heidelberg Park at Bavarian Bierhaus, 700 W. Lexington Blvd., Glendale. Kenosha Taco Fest: 3-9 p.m. June 27. Food trucks, live entertainment and classic car show. Kennedy Park, 4051 5th Ave., Kenosha. Hartland's Hometown Celebration: June 27-29. Parade, fireworks, bands, vendors, food and refreshments. Nixon Park, 175 E. Park Ave., Hartland. Cedarburg Strawberry Festival: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. June 28, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. June 29. Street festival featuring Cedar Creek Winery's Strawberry Blush wine, strawberry food products, arts and crafts, kids activities, vendors and live music. On Washington Avenue and Bridge Road, Cedarburg. Pommerntag Festival: 12-5:30 p.m. June 29. Celebrate Pomeranian culture with German food, drink, music, dancing and cultural displays. Rotary Park, 4100 W. Highland Road, Mequon. RELATED: Your guide to Milwaukee's major fairs and festivals in summer 2025 Greendale Lions Family 4th Fest: July 2-5. Bands, amusement rides, carnival, food and beverage tents. Gazebo Park, 5798 Broad St., Greendale. Bristol Renaissance Faire: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays July 5-Sept. 1, and Labor Day. Elizabethan-era Faire with handmade crafts, games, rides and activities that complement a 16th-century themed park. 12550 120th Ave., Kenosha. Fare in the Square: 4 p.m. July 9. Food trucks and movie night. Drexel Town Square, 410 W. Town Square Way, Oak Creek. Elkhorn Ribfest: 3-11 p.m. July 9, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. July 10-12, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. July 13. Barbecue competition, artisan vendors, bike show and carnival rides. Walworth County Fairgrounds, 411 E. Court St., Elkhorn. Harley-Davidson Homecoming Festival: July 10-13. Event takes place at Harley-Davidson venues in the Milwaukee area, plus two days of events at Veterans Park. Iola Car Show: July 10-12. Car show, swap meet and vendors. Blues, Brews and BBQ: 4-9 p.m. July 11. Barbecue available for purchase at Monument Square and Reefpoint Brew House, with live music at venues throughout downtown Racine. Dominic Days: 5-10 p.m. July 10, 5-11 p.m. July 11, 1-11 p.m. July 12, noon-5:30 p.m. July 13. Church festival with special dinners, grilled foods, games, rides, bands and a car show. St. Dominic Catholic Church, 18255 W. Capitol Drive, Brookfield. St. Mary Parish: July11-13. Church festival with bands, bingo, fish fry, corn roast, games, beer tent and wine villa. 9520 W. Forest Home Ave., Hales Corners. Rumble By The River: 4 p.m.-midnight July 11-12. Truck and tractor pulls, beer tent and music by Cherry Pie and Bella Cain. Big Bend Village Park, Big Lucy Catholic Church: July 11-13. Bands, bingo, food, beverages, rummage sale, kids games and craft booth. 3101 Drexel Ave., Racine. Sussex Lions Daze: 4:30 p.m.-midnight July 11, noon-midnight July 12, noon-6 p.m. July 13. Carnival rides, tractor pulls, live music, food and refreshments. Sussex Village Park, W244 N6125 Weaver Drive, Croatian Day Festival: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. July 12. Cultural celebration, music and food. Field Park, Highway 83 and NN, Mukwonago. Fire Up the Forge: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. July 12. Blacksmithing event, brat fry and bluegrass jam. Ozaukee County Pioneer Village, 4880 County Hwy I, Saukville. Lake Country Art Festival: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. July 12. Juried artists, live music, food trucks, beer and wine. Naga-Waukee Park, 651 Highway 83, Dragon Boat Festival: 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. July 12. Showcase of Chinese culture, with traditional dance, folk music and martial arts. Lakeshore State Park, 500 N. Harbor Drive. Smoke On The Water: MKE BBQ & Brews Fest, noon-4 p.m. July 12. Barbecue and other food vendors; beverage sampling of beers, seltzers and nonalcoholic beverages; and music. Maier Festival Park, 200 N. Harbor Drive. Whitefish Bay Art Fest: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. July 12-13. Original art, live music, kids art zone. On East Silver Spring Drive, Whitefish Bay. New Berlin Historical Park: Ice Cream Social Open House & Beer Garden, 1-4 p.m. July 13. 19765 W. National Ave., New Berlin. Milwaukee Night Market: 5-10 p.m. July 16. Vendor fair with handcrafted and artisan goods. On Wisconsin Avenue between Second Street and Phillips Avenue. Town Food Truck Festival: 4:30-8 p.m. July 16. Live music, food trucks, craft beer and family activities. The Corners of Brookfield, 20111 W. Blue Mound Road, Brookfield. Waukesha County Fair: July 16-20. Oldest county fair in Wisconsin. Waukesha County Fairgrounds, 1000 Northview Road, Waukesha. Bastille Days: July 17-20. Annual street festival of French food, music and culture. Cathedral Square Park, 520 E. Wells St. Delafield Block Party: 5-9 p.m. July 17, 5 p.m.-midnight July 18-19. Street festival with bands, food and beer. Downtown Delafield. DAS Fest Wisconsin: 3-10 p.m. July 18, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. July 19, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. July 20. German history and culture, with dance, music, and marketplace. Kenosha County Fairgrounds, 30820 111th St., Wilmot. Civil War Encampment: July 19-20. Live demonstrations, memorabilia, battle reenactments, beer garden and food trucks. Old Falls Village, N96 W15791 County Line Road, Menomonee Falls. Croatian Fest: 10 a.m.-10 p.m. July 19. Music, cultural programs, food and beverages. Croatian Park, 9100 S. 76th St., Lavender Fest: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. July 19. Vendors, food trucks and live music. Village Park, N87 W16749 Garfield Drive, Menomonee Falls. WaterStone Bank Air & Water Show: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. July 19-20. Military aircraft, civilian air performers, ground displays and water shows. Event grounds are located along Lincoln Memorial Drive, at McKinley Park, between Bradford and McKinley beaches. Armenian Fest: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. July 20. Community festival celebrating Armenian culture, food and music. St. John the Baptist Armenian Orthodox Church, 7825 W. Layton Ave. Friends of Grant Park Art Fair: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. July 20. Art, food and refreshments. Area 5A Picnic Shelter, Grant Park, Lake Drive, South AirVenture: July 21-27. Daily air shows and show-plane parking area with homebuilt and vintage airplanes. Wittman Regional Airport, Oshkosh. Washington County Fair: July 22-27. Livestock, educational displays, food and music. Washington County Fair Park, 3000 Highway PV, West Bend. Racine County Fair: July 23-27. Racine County Fairgrounds, 19805 Durand Ave., Union Grove. German Fest Milwaukee: 3 p.m.-midnight July 25, noon-midnight July 26, noon-7 p.m. July 27. Ethnic festival celebrating German culture with traditional foods, music and exhibits. Maier Festival Park, 200 N. Harbor Drive. South Milwaukee Lionsfest: July 25-27. Bands, fish fry, rib and chicken dinners, roasted corn, grilled foods, games and rides. 16th Avenue and Rawson Avenue, South Milwaukee. St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Funfest: July 25-27. Parish festival with bingo, bands, festival foods, special dinners, sheepshead and children's games. 12700 W. Howard Ave., New Berlin. St. John the Evangelist: 4:30-11 p.m. July 25, 4-11 p.m. July 26, 2-9 p.m. July 27. Church festival with bands, games, rides, fish fry and food trucks. Chicken dinner, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. July 27, with fireworks at 9:15 p.m. July 27. 8500 W. Coldspring Road, Greenfield. Antique & Flea Market: 7 a.m.-3 p.m. July 26. St. Mary of the Hill Parish, 1515 Carmel Road, Hubertus. Elkhorn Truck & Shuck: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. July 26. Food trucks, live music, craft and commercial vendors. Veterans Park, 100 W. Walworth St., Elkhorn. KidsFest: Noon-5 p.m. July 26. Family-friendly live entertainment, games, activities and food. Thiensville Village Park, 250 Elm St., Thiensville. Milwaukee Brewfest: 3 p.m. July 26. Unlimited sampling of craft beers, ciders, wines, seltzers and meads. McKinley Park, Lincoln Memorial Bay Fine Art & Craft Fest: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. July 26, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. July 27. Fine art and music. Edgewater Park, Geneva St., Williams Day: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. July 27. Tatra Slovak Dancers, beer, wine, Slovak and Czech crafts, homemade food and bakery. Croatian Park, 9100 S. 76th St., County Fair: July 30-Aug. 3. Traditional fair entertainment, truck and tractor pulls, a full midway, fireworks, demolition derbies, contests, 4-H and livestock exhibitions. Ozaukee County Fairgrounds, W67 N866 Washington Ave., Cedarburg. Wisconsin State Fair: July 31-Aug 10. Food on a stick, livestock judging, racing pigs, multiple music stages, and the Kids from Wisconsin. Wisconsin State Fair Park, 640 S. 84th St., West Allis. Blues Music Day Celebration: Noon-3 p.m. Aug. 2. Performances by Keaton Gunn, Big Al Dorn & The Blues Howlers, Paul Stilin, Sonia Astacio, and Breezy Rodeo. Cudahy Family Library, 3500 Library Drive, Cudahy. Sprecher Root Beer Bash: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 2. Root Beer Festival with free root beer float giveaway, music and kids activity zone. Bavarian Bierhaus Festival Grounds, 700 W. Lexington Blvd., Glendale. Corn and Bratwurst Festival: 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Aug. 2. Benefit for Geneva Lake West Rotary Club with live entertainment, beer tent, corn and brats. Devil's Lane Park, 425 Read St., Walworth. Firefly Art Fair: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 2; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 3. Juried art fair features local and national artists. Kneeland-Walker House, 7406 Hillcrest Drive, Wauwatosa. Starving Artist Fair: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 3. Racine Art Guild juried art show. DeKoven Center, Wisconsin Avenue and 21st Street, Racine. Greendale Village Days: 4-8 p.m. Aug. 7-8, noon-8 p.m. Aug. 9, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 10. Rides, games, bands, food and beverage tents, food trucks, car show, rummage and farmers market vendors. Gazebo Park, Greendale. Watertown Riverfest: Aug. 7-10. Bands, food vendors, carnival, rides and fireworks. Riverside Park, 812 Labaree St., Watertown. Waukesha Rotary BluesFest: 1-10 p.m. Aug. 8-9. Music and art festival, with food and beverages provided onsite by area restaurants and food trucks. Naga-Waukee Park, 651 Highway 83, Delafield. Lake Geneva Art in the Park: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 9, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 10. Juried fine art and craft fair. Flat Iron Park, Wrigley Drive and Center St., Lake Geneva. Morning Glory Art Fair: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 9-10. Juried fine art and craft show and sale. Fiserv Forum Plaza, 1111 Phillips Ave. Watertown Riverfest Craft Fair: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 9-10. On Rotary Island accessible from Riverside Park, 812 Labaree St., Watertown. Jewish Food Festival: Noon-7 p.m. Aug. 10-11. Celebrate culture, music and ethnic foods with the community. Rotary Park, 4100 Highland Road, Mequon. Luxembourg Fest: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 9. Parade, music, street food and beverages. Community Park, 106 Beech St. Belgium. Bluegrass at the Village: Aug. 10. Ozaukee County Pioneer Village, 4880 Highway I, Saukville. Watertown Riverfest Car Show: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 10. Show entrance at 1009 Hill St., Watertown. Waukesha Old Car Club: 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 10. Car Show with music, food and refreshments. Frame Park, Waukesha. Fare in the Square: 4 p.m. Aug. 13. Food trucks and movie night. Drexel Town Square, 410 W. Town Square Way, Oak Creek. Milwaukee Night Market: 5-10 p.m. Aug. 13. Vendor fair with handcrafted and artisan goods. On Wisconsin Avenue between Second Street and Phillips Avenue. Lake Geneva Venetian Festival: 5 p.m.-midnight Aug. 13-15, noon-midnight Aug. 16-17. Arts and craft fair, carnival, water ski show, lumberjack show, brat and beer tent, and live music, followed by lighted boat parade and fireworks display over Geneva Lake on final night. Flat Iron, Library, and Seminary parks in downtown Lake Geneva. A la Carte at the Zoo: 9:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Aug. 14-16, 9:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Aug. 17. Local and national bands performing on five stages, zoo animal attractions, and a variety of restaurant foods. Milwaukee County Zoo, 10001 W. Blue Mound Road. St. Agnes Parish: Aug. 15-17. Church festival with bands, rummage sale and outdoor Mass. 12801 W. Fairmount Ave., Butler. HarborPark Jazz Rhythm & Blues: Aug. 16. Lakefront music festival with interactive cooking demonstrations. HarborPark Celebration Place, 5501 Ring Road, Kenosha. Oconomowoc Festival of the Arts: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 16-17. Juried fine art, children's area, musical entertainment and food vendors. Fowler Lake Park, 438 N. Oakwood Ave., Oconomowoc. Town Food Truck Festival: 4:30-8 p.m. Aug. 20. Live music, food trucks, craft beer and family activities. The Corners of Brookfield, 20111 W. Blue Mound Road, Brookfield. West Bend Germanfest: Aug. 21-24. Cultural history, music, German food and beverages. Regner Park, 800 N. Main St., West Daze: 5-11:30 p.m. Aug. 22, 10 a.m.-11:30 p.m. Aug. 23, noon-6 p.m. Aug. 24. Community festival with live music, carnival, rides, food and parade. Veterans Memorial Park, W182 S8200 Racine Ave., Fiesta: Aug. 22-24. Arts, culture, music, food and beverages. Maier Festival Park, 200 N. Harbor Drive. Hartland Street Dance: 3-11 p.m. Aug. 23. Street festival with bands, food and beverages. Downtown James Parish: 4-11 p.m. Aug. 22, 9 a.m.-11 p.m. Aug. 23, 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Aug. 24. Church festival with bands, Friday fish fry, bake sale, kids games, car show, fireworks, games and food court. 830 E. Veterans Way, Mukwonago. Donna Lexa Memorial Art Fair: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 23. Juried fine arts and crafts, music, food, kids activity area and used book sale. Wales Community Park, 500 S. Brandybrook Road, Wales. Falls Festival of the Arts: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 23. Menomonee Falls art block party, with artisan booths, art demonstrations, kids art zone, street performers, food court, and beer and wine garden. On Main Street and in Mill Pond and Plaza. MSOE Backyard BBQ: Noon-8 p.m. Aug. 23. Free music festival, with food trucks and craft beer. Humboldt Park, 3000 S. Howell Ave. Wade House Arts and Crafts Fair: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 24. Handmade works, with craft demonstrations throughout the day on the historic grounds. W7965 State Highway 23, Greenbush. Walworth County Fair: Aug. 27-Sept. 1. Exhibits, concerts, tractor and truck pulls, demolition derby and performances. 411 East Court Street, Elkhorn. Saint Francis Days: Aug. 29-31. Live music, carnival, rides, food and beverages, Milton Vretenar Memorial Park, 4230 S. Kirkwood Ave., St. Francis. Oak Creek LionsFest: 3 p.m.-midnight Aug. 29, 11 a.m.-midnight Aug. 30, 10:30 a.m.-midnight Aug. 31, noon-7 p.m. Sept. 1. Games, bands, craft beer garden and food. 9327 S. Shepard Ave., Oak Creek. Wisconsin Highland Games: Aug. 29-31. Celebrate the culture of the British Isles with bagpipes and drums, athletic competitions, highland dancing and herding demonstrations. Waukesha County Expo Center, 1000 Northview Road, Waukesha. Third Ward Art Festival: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 30-31. Fine art and craft show, kids art tent, live music, food and beverage vendors. On Broadway, from St. Paul to Menomonee. St. Martin's Fair: 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Aug. 31, 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Sept. 1. Farmers market, arts and crafts, along St. Martins Road (County Highway MM) and Church Street, Franklin. Silver City Fest: Noon-5 p.m. Sept. 6. Live music, local food and vendors, art displays and children's activities. On National Avenue between 32nd and 35th streets. Walk in the Woods Art Fair: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 6. Artists display their work along the wooded trails and gardens. Hawthorn Hollow, 880 Green Bay Road, Kenosha. Harvest of Art & Crafts: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 6-7. Local juried art fair held in historic buildings and tents on grounds of Trimborn Farm. Free shuttle from Southridge Mall. 8881 W. Grange Ave., Greendale. Wine & Harvest Festival: Sept. 20-21. Cedar Creek Winery beverages, food tents and trucks, live music, arts and crafts marketplace. The Shops of Cedar Creek Settlement, N70 W6340 Bridge Road, Cedarburg Holy Hill Arts and Crafts Fair: Sept. 21. The annual fair is held on the grounds of the Basilica and National Shrine of Mary Help of Christians at Holy Hill, 1525 Carmel Road, Hubertus. This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Milwaukee-area fairs, community and church festivals in summer 2025
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27-03-2025
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Remarkable Woman 2024 expands mission to help those with special needs
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – NBC 6 is honoring Remarkable Women of the ArkLaTex during Women's History Month. In addition to introducing you to this year's finalists, we're also taking a look at past winners, like 2024 winner Kelly Rouse. She helped found the Community School at Holy Angels, which opened in 2022. She is its director and inspiration. 'She just never stops giving and just never stops smiling,' said Whittney Plunkett, a therapist at Community School. 'She is truly one of the most selfless people I have ever met, and still, somehow, she spreads joy everywhere she is when she's giving everything of herself 24/7.' Rouse became an elementary school teacher after graduating from Louisiana Tech. She wanted to better serve students with special needs; she was inspired to attend graduate school and become a school psychologist. One 'Tough Kookie' still doing great things in Texarkana 'I had a Bible scripture that just jumped off the pages and it was Proverbs 31:8 'speak for those who cannot speak for themselves.' And I knew at that moment that this was the calling on my life,' Rouse recalled. She has done extensive work developing programs for those with differing abilities, creating an autism program at Evangel Christian Academy, where she was the director for 12 years. Rouse continued developing programs that helped the students and supported their loved ones. 'Years later, after being in the field and choosing to remain in the field and being so passionate about everything that I do, I too had a child with special needs,' shared Rouse. She and her husband have two sons, including one who has a rare form of muscular dystrophy. 'My two boys just really inspire me to do things from a mother's perspective for children,' Rouse said. 'If it's not good enough for them, it's not good enough for anyone's passion for excellence spreads to those around her. 'Everything Kelly does has such a purpose, from a chair in a classroom to a meeting she's having outside of work,' explained Sarah Sealy, Holy Angels Development Manager. 'She touches so many lives, and I don't think she'll ever truly know how special she is.' More stories honoring Women's History Month 'We get worried that we're not doing enough, that we're not good enough, we're not smart enough,' said Rouse. 'But the truth is, 90% of it is just showing up and be willing to hold people's hand during a really dark time.' Since Kelly won Remarkable Woman of the ArkLaTex in 2024, she has become heavily involved with the Louisiana Rare Disease Advisory Council, advising lawmakers on the best way to serve patients and is currently conducting research and writing a book for caregivers. Kelly is also busy organizing eight different events for Autism Awareness Month in April. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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07-03-2025
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2025 Virginia K. Shehee Most Influential Woman announced at Shreveport ceremony
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — On Thursday, a group of women leaders who give of themselves to help our community prosper were recognized at East Ridge Country Club in South Shreveport. A packed house took in the 2025 Virginia K. Shehee Most Influential Woman Award luncheon hosted by Holy Angels. Six students and six women were nominated for their continued community contributions, leadership, influence, and determination. Kindness is contagious – locals share why kindness matters Vivian Andrews, a retired executive, long-time philanthropist, volunteer, and community leader, was named this year's winner. 'I feel like if you live in the community, you should do everything that you can to make sure that the community is what it needs to be. So in order to do that you've got to have a seat at the table. And you have to be able to bring something to the table,' said Andrews. She adds that the event inspires her, as she knows the community work being done by so many is making an impact. 'We need people who really love people and want everybody to be successful,' said Andrew. 'And to be around such powerful women that are really doing that, and in the trenches, it makes me feel so wonderful.' Holy Angels CEO, Laurie Boswell echoes Mrs. Andrews' words and enjoys how the Most Influential Young Woman Award helps shape the community's future female leaders. Sharon Roberson Jones shares her journey since winning 2020 Remarkable Woman honor 'I love the idea of honoring young women. When you read what they are accomplishing it touches our heart,' said Boswell. 'And I think it inspires all of us to continue to work hard and to serve our community.' This was the ninth year for the award presentation, named after the late Virginia K. Shehee, who embodied community service and leading with love. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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03-03-2025
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Meet Olivia Ostendorff a Virginia K. Shehee Most Influential Young Woman 2025 Honoree
The third annual Virginia K. Shehee Most Influential Young Woman Awards hosted by Holy Angels and sponsored by Red River Bank and the Shreveport Times is almost here and the six honorees have been carefully selected. The Most Influential Young Woman nominations will go to those who are high school juniors or seniors whose leadership, poise and determination are demonstrated through meaningful acts of philanthropy for their fellow students or community. Get to know Olivia Ostendorff below before the awards ceremony March 6. Olivia Ostendorff is a senior at Loyola College Prep and is an active member in her community and school. Ostendorff said, "community service, to me, means doing what I can to better the place around me." Ostendorff does volunteer work with Community Renewal Friendship House, Advisory Council Member of the Louisiana Legislative Youth Advisory Council, Teen Advisory Committee (TAC) and plays guitar and sings for worship Sunday mornings at both First Baptist Church Shreveport and First Methodist Church Shreveport. "The first day I volunteered at a Community Renewal I fell in love. I've always wanted to help others find their place, and Community Renewal's mission resonated with me. By simply getting to know our neighbors, we can connect neighborhoods and restore communities to combat divisiveness that is so prevalent," said Ostendorff. Ostendorff said if you want to get involved in your community, start small. She said, "a rising tide lifts all ships, or in other words big things have small beginnings." She has also received numerous accolades, including Louisiana Girls State Governor, Freshman, Junior, and Senior Class President, Business Club Co-Chair, Cheer Captain, Student of the Year Finalist, Presidential Service Award, AP Scholar with Honor and A-Honor Roll (9th-12th grades). "By listening and reserving judgment, our community can be a place where people are quick to listen and slow to speak. Connecting with our community on deeper levels can solve our most divisive issues," said Ostendorff. The 2025 Virginia K. Shehee Most Influential Woman and Most Influential Young Woman Award luncheon March 6, 2025, at East Ridge Country Club. To purchase tickets or tables visit Makenzie Boucher is a reporter with the Shreveport Times. Contact her at mboucher@ This article originally appeared on Shreveport Times: Meet Olivia Ostendorff a Virginia K. Shehee Most Influential Young Woman 2025 Honoree
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02-03-2025
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Meet Dr. Sweettie Williams Lars a Virginia K. Shehee Most Influential Woman 2025 Honoree
The ninth annual Virginia K. Shehee Most Influential Woman Awards hosted by Holy Angels are almost here and the six honorees have been carefully selected. This event is sponsored by Red River Bank and The Shreveport Times, it honors women in the community who have made significant contributions by providing their expertise, time and resources. The women selected have shown a commitment to philanthropy by helping children, the elderly, those in need, the arts, business development, education or other acts of caring through unpaid positions. Get to know Dr. Sweettie Williams Lars below before the awards ceremony on March 6. Dr. Sweettie Williams Lars is an active member of her community and said, "It's all about the People…People…People! No matter what I do; no matter where I go; I keep the people of God in the forefront. I believe that in order to fulfill the Great Commission and make disciples, the people of God must be the primary focus.' Lars does volunteer work with Salvation Army Women's Auxiliary, Caddo Bossier Domestic Violence Task Force, LIPSIS Domestic Violence Prevention Community Based Organization, Starfish Church-based Tutorial Academy, Shreveport-Bossier Tourism Association, Board Member-Caddo Community Action Agency, Veterans Administration Volunteer Chaplain and Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Awareness. Lars said, "every project or event that I embark upon must be people centered. That is the model that Jesus used. Therefore, when choosing organizations, I analyze their mission and service record to ensure that they align with my vision of serving people." Lars said if you want to get involved in your community find a cause or area of interest that you are passionate about. She said, "determine if there is a need that will support your passion. Make sure that you are able to manage your time and level of commitment before you begin." Lars has also received numerous accolades including Louisiana Region Board of Christian Education and Formation Director, Former President of the Caddo Association of Educators, Former Vice President of Phi Delta Kappa Educational Fraternity-Eastern Michigan University, Harvard Violence Prevention and Intervention Trained Specialist, Rosa and Raymond Parks Award for Community Service-Michigan and Brown-Phillps Helping Hands Scholarship. "I was reared in an ancestral community whereby the 'village' modeled community service," said Lars. "It is done for the benefit and betterment of people." The 2025 Virginia K. Shehee Most Influential Woman and Most Influential Young Woman Award luncheon March 6, 2025, at East Ridge Country Club. To purchase tickets or tables visit Makenzie Boucher is a reporter with the Shreveport Times. Contact her at mboucher@ This article originally appeared on Shreveport Times: Meet Dr. Sweettie Williams Lars a Virginia K. Shehee Most Influential Woman 2025 Honoree
