The first weekend of August brings county fairs, neighborhood festivals, lakefront music, theatre, food traditions, family science, baseball, and a few quieter ways to enjoy the region. Every listing below was checked against an official organizer, venue, museum, theatre, or ticketing page on July 30, 2026. Details and ticket inventory can change after publication, so confirm directly with the organizer before leaving.

Festivals, fairs and big community weekends

Greendale Village Days

Historic Downtown Greendale marks the village’s birthday with live bands, BMX demonstrations, a car show, rummage sale, and local food and drink spread across a walkable civic-center setting.

Date
Friday, July 31–Sunday, August 2
Time
Friday 4–11 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m.–11 p.m.; Sunday 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
Venue
Historic Downtown Greendale
Address
5680 Broad Street, Greendale, WI 53129
Price
Free admission; food, beverages, and some activities cost extra.
Audience
All ages; evening bar areas require legal drinking age.
Accessibility
Downtown sidewalks and public gathering areas are generally paved; contact the organizer for event-specific accommodations.
Parking
Use signed public lots and street parking around the village center; expect closures near Broad Street.
Tickets / registration
No general admission registration published.
Capacity / sales status
No sold-out notice posted as of July 30.
Weather
Primarily outdoors; check the organizer’s page for weather or schedule changes.
Official details and tickets ↗

Black Arts Fest MKE

Milwaukee’s lakefront celebration of Black cultural arts fills the Summerfest grounds with music, dance, poetry, fashion, visual art, food, a family village, community programming, and a Michael Jackson tribute.

Date
Saturday, August 1
Time
Noon–10 p.m.
Venue
Henry Maier Festival Park / Summerfest Grounds
Address
200 N Harbor Drive, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Price
General admission $20; seniors $20; youth $15; credentialed veterans and children 7 and under free. Checkout totals may include fees.
Audience
Multigenerational and family-friendly.
Accessibility
The festival links an accessibility statement; accessible gates, restrooms, and routes are available at the Summerfest grounds.
Parking
Paid lakefront lots and nearby garages; public transit and rideshare are practical during major lakefront events.
Tickets / registration
Advance tickets are on sale through the official Universe page; gate inventory can change.
Capacity / sales status
Tickets available as of July 30; not listed as sold out.
Weather
Outdoor festival grounds; confirm any severe-weather changes with the organizer.
Official details and tickets ↗

Ozaukee County Fair

One of the region’s free-admission county fairs combines 4-H and livestock exhibits, a midway, live music, demolition derbies, kids’ entertainment, and a rare all-weekend appearance by the Budweiser Clydesdales.

Date
Friday, July 31–Sunday, August 2
Time
Friday and Saturday 8 a.m.–midnight; Sunday 8 a.m.–6 p.m. Carnival: Friday and Saturday noon–10 p.m.; Sunday noon–5 p.m.
Venue
Ozaukee County Fairgrounds / Cedarburg Firemen’s Park
Address
W67N866 Washington Avenue, Cedarburg, WI 53012
Price
Fair admission free. Friday and Sunday ride wristbands $30 during published wristband sessions; grandstand events and parking may cost extra.
Audience
All ages; livestock barns and midway are especially family-oriented.
Accessibility
Free midway rides for people with special needs are scheduled Friday noon–2 p.m.; contact the fair for route or seating accommodations.
Parking
A five-day general south-lot pass is $30; daily and nearby private-lot pricing varies. Reserved spaces are limited.
Tickets / registration
General admission requires no ticket; buy grandstand, ride, or parking products separately where needed.
Capacity / sales status
Some reserved parking sections show no inventory; the fair itself is not sold out.
Weather
Mixed indoor and outdoor fairgrounds; schedules may change in severe weather.
Official details and tickets ↗

Racine County Fair

Union Grove’s county fair offers livestock and youth exhibits, agricultural demonstrations, live bands, carnival attractions, grandstand pulls, Bulls-N-Mutton Bustin on Saturday, and two Sunday demolition derbies.

Date
Friday, July 31–Sunday, August 2
Time
Friday and Saturday 8 a.m.–11:30 p.m.; Sunday 8 a.m.–9 p.m. Animal and competitive exhibits close around 5 p.m. Sunday.
Venue
Racine County Fairgrounds
Address
19805 Durand Avenue, Union Grove, WI 53182
Price
Adults 14–61 $12; seniors 62+ $9; juniors 8–13 $7; children 7 and under free. Grandstand and ride charges are separate.
Audience
All ages; some grandstand programs are loud.
Accessibility
Use the official grounds map and contact the fair for accessible parking or grandstand seating.
Parking
On-site fair parking; follow the official parking page and signs on arrival.
Tickets / registration
Gate admission or official advance tickets; select grandstand events require separate tickets.
Capacity / sales status
No fairwide sold-out notice as of July 30; grandstand inventory can be limited.
Weather
Mixed indoor and outdoor fairgrounds; the official schedule states events are subject to change.
Official details and tickets ↗

PROST! Das Fest Wisconsin

This volunteer-run German-American summer festival brings polka and dance music, German food and bier, carnival attractions, stein hoisting, Hammerschlagen, and the crowd-favorite Dachshund and Corgi races to Wilmot.

Date
Friday, July 31–Sunday, August 2
Time
Friday 3–10 p.m.; Saturday 11 a.m.–10 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m.–6 p.m.
Venue
Kenosha County Fairgrounds
Address
30820 111th Street, Wilmot, WI 53192
Price
$5 admission for ages 16+; younger guests free. Free north-lot parking; preferred south-lot parking $20.
Audience
All ages; alcohol service is 21+.
Accessibility
Contact the organizer for mobility or seating accommodations at the fairgrounds.
Parking
Free north lot or $20 preferred south lot. The organizer warns of a detour on south County Highway W.
Tickets / registration
Walk-up admission or advance admission/parking tickets; table reservations are optional.
Capacity / sales status
Tickets available as of July 30; not listed as sold out.
Weather
Rain or shine.
Official details and tickets ↗

Jewish Food Festival

Foxtown Station becomes a welcoming celebration of Jewish food and culture with kosher deli favorites, live music, cultural demonstrations, crafts, inflatables, a petting zoo, and an evening performance by 8th Day.

Date
Sunday, August 2
Time
Noon–7 p.m.; 8th Day sunset concert at 6:30 p.m.
Venue
Foxtown Station
Address
6209 W Mequon Road, Mequon, WI 53092
Price
Festival admission and general concert seating free; reserved concert seats $18 plus service fee. Food and beverages sold separately.
Audience
All ages and all backgrounds welcome.
Accessibility
ADA parking is free in the premium Foxtown lot; contact the organizer for other accommodations.
Parking
Free satellite and public parking; premium Foxtown parking $5 per vehicle.
Tickets / registration
No ticket needed for general admission; reserve concert seating for a guaranteed close seat.
Capacity / sales status
Reserved seating is limited; unsold concert seats become free first-come seating.
Weather
Outdoor gathering spaces; confirm severe-weather updates before travel.
Official details and tickets ↗

Live music, theatre and comedy

Peacetree Music Festival

Two lakefront days of rootsy, eclectic live music feature The People Brothers Band on Friday and the Joe Marcinek Band on Saturday, with more than a dozen regional acts and beverage proceeds supporting Kenosha Achievement Center.

Date
Friday, July 31–Saturday, August 1
Time
Friday gates 2–10 p.m., music 2:30–10 p.m.; Saturday noon–10 p.m.
Venue
Sesquicentennial Bandshell at Pennoyer Park
Address
3601 7th Avenue, Kenosha, WI 53140
Price
Early ticket $15 per day; gate ticket $20 per day; children under 15 free with an adult.
Audience
Family-friendly; beer garden is restricted to guests with 21+ wristbands.
Accessibility
Open park setting; contact the organizer for stage-area accommodations.
Parking
Enter Kennedy Drive from 7th Street; do not park on the west side beside the festival grounds.
Tickets / registration
Advance tickets sold at the two official Kenosha outlets listed on the festival site; walk-up tickets planned.
Capacity / sales status
No sold-out notice posted as of July 30.
Weather
Outdoor lakefront event; check the organizer for weather changes.
Official details and tickets ↗

Short Stack at Interchange Theater

Six two-person improv teams serve up distinct short sets in one fast-moving comedy bill, making this an easy, inexpensive Friday-night performance for people who like unscripted theatre.

Date
Friday, July 31
Time
7:30–9:30 p.m.; doors lock 15 minutes after the show begins.
Venue
Interchange Theater
Address
628 N 10th Street, Milwaukee, WI 53233
Price
$10 including published ticket fees.
Audience
General comedy audience; ask the venue about content suitability for younger guests.
Accessibility
Contact Interchange before purchase for seating or mobility accommodations.
Parking
A few spaces are directly in front; additional street and lot parking is available nearby.
Tickets / registration
Advance ticket recommended through the official MKE Theater District ticket page.
Capacity / sales status
Tickets available as of July 30; small-theatre capacity is limited.
Weather
Indoors.
Official details and tickets ↗

Disney’s Frozen: The Broadway Musical

The Fireside pairs a professional staging of the Broadway musical with a complete meal, giving families and musical-theatre fans an all-in-one outing in Fort Atkinson.

Date
Friday, July 31–Sunday, August 2
Time
Friday arrive 10:30 a.m. or 5:15 p.m.; Saturday arrive 10:30 a.m. or 4:45 p.m.; Sunday arrive 10:30 a.m. or 2:30 p.m. Showtimes follow the published meal schedule.
Venue
The Fireside Theatre
Address
1131 Janesville Avenue, Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
Price
$99.99 including published tax and fees for the dinner-theatre package; premium entrée upgrades cost extra.
Audience
Family musical; youth meal substitutions are available for guests 14 and under on the Sunday offer.
Accessibility
Accessible seating should be arranged with the box office; the ASL-interpreted performance is later in August, not this weekend.
Parking
Free on-site parking is customary; confirm accessible-space needs with the box office.
Tickets / registration
Advance reservation required; entrée selections are made when ordering.
Capacity / sales status
Ticket inventory varies by performance; no weekendwide sold-out notice posted.
Weather
Indoors.
Official details and tickets ↗

Food, drink and local traditions

10th Annual Wisconsin IPA Fest

More than three dozen Wisconsin breweries pour unlimited samples while attendees and industry judges choose standout beers; the event also includes a lager lounge, sour station, and local food trucks.

Date
Saturday, August 1
Time
VIP 1–6 p.m.; general admission 2–6 p.m.
Venue
Third Space Brewing
Address
1505 W St Paul Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53233
Price
GA $57.95 with fee; VIP $103.49 with fee; designated driver $21.72 with fee.
Audience
Strictly 21+; no children or pets.
Accessibility
Contact Third Space for patio and restroom accommodation details.
Parking
Free event parking across the street at Plum Media, 1418 W St Paul Avenue, plus street parking; organizer recommends rideshare or a designated driver.
Tickets / registration
Ticket and government-issued ID required.
Capacity / sales status
Tickets available as of July 30; finite ticketed capacity.
Weather
Rain or shine; tents and umbrellas are planned for the patio.
Official details and tickets ↗

Old World Wisconsin Fish Fry & Biergarten

A classic Wisconsin fish fry lands in a historic setting, with baked or hand-battered cod, potatoes, rye bread, slaw, an optional brandy old fashioned, and time to explore the open-air museum.

Date
Friday, July 31
Time
11 a.m.–5 p.m. during the published summer Friday schedule.
Venue
Clausing Cafe at Old World Wisconsin
Address
W372S9727 Highway 67, Eagle, WI 53119
Price
No museum ticket is required to visit the cafe for the fish fry; meals and drinks are purchased à la carte. Regular museum admission applies if touring the grounds.
Audience
All ages; alcohol service is 21+.
Accessibility
Wheelchair-capable trams and lifts are available; some historic buildings and unpaved routes have limited access. Call ahead for arrangements.
Parking
Free on-site parking at the main visitor entrance.
Tickets / registration
No fish-fry entry ticket required; museum tickets are separate.
Capacity / sales status
No sold-out notice; food availability can change during service.
Weather
Cafe service continues indoors; outdoor museum activities vary with weather.
Official details and tickets ↗

Pabst Mansion Blue Ribbon Happy Hour Tour

This adult-only first-floor tour follows the rise of Milwaukee brewing and the Pabst family’s role in it, ending with a PBR toast to Captain Frederick Pabst.

Date
Friday, July 31 and Saturday, August 1
Time
4–5 p.m.
Venue
Pabst Mansion
Address
2000 W Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53233
Price
Adults $24; students, seniors, and military $22; members $7.
Audience
Adults only; trained service animals are welcome.
Accessibility
The tour remains on the first floor; contact the mansion about entrance and seating accommodations.
Parking
Limited on-site and nearby street parking; allow extra time.
Tickets / registration
Advance tickets recommended; same-day tickets are first come, first served when available.
Capacity / sales status
Limited tour capacity; not listed as sold out on July 30.
Weather
Indoors.
Official details and tickets ↗

South Shore Farmers’ Market

More than 50 regional vendors bring produce, proteins, flowers, baked goods, prepared foods, pantry staples, and live local music to one of Milwaukee’s prettiest lakefront market settings.

Date
Saturday, August 1
Time
8 a.m.–noon
Venue
South Shore Park
Address
2900 S Shore Drive, Milwaukee, WI 53207
Price
Free admission; vendor purchases extra.
Audience
All ages and family-friendly.
Accessibility
Paved park routes and accessible parking are available; lawn conditions vary.
Parking
Free park and neighborhood street parking; arrive early for closer spaces.
Tickets / registration
No registration.
Capacity / sales status
Open weekly; no capacity ticketing.
Weather
Rain or shine according to the market’s season information.
Official details and tickets ↗

Family, science, nature and sports

Bristol Renaissance Faire

More than 30 acres of jousts, stage comedy, music, costumed characters, artisan demonstrations, games, and period-inspired food create an immersive day trip just west of I-94.

Date
Saturday, August 1 and Sunday, August 2
Time
10 a.m.–7 p.m.
Venue
Bristol Renaissance Faire
Address
12550 120th Avenue, Kenosha, WI 53142
Price
Adults $48; children 5–12 $23; children 4 and under free. Parking: general or ADA $10, preferred $20, VIP $35.
Audience
All ages; some performances use bawdy humor, so review the daily schedule for younger children.
Accessibility
ADA parking is available; terrain includes outdoor paths. Contact guest services for mobility planning.
Parking
Paid on-site parking; cash is required for general, preferred, and ADA lots. VIP parking is online only.
Tickets / registration
Advance tickets recommended; official tickets are also sold at the box office.
Capacity / sales status
Tickets available as of July 30; popular shows and add-ons can fill.
Weather
Outdoor faire; verify any severe-weather updates before travel.
Official details and tickets ↗

Retzer Nature Center Beer Garden and Bats & Brews

A free community beer garden pairs food, North Pillar beer, live music by the J Ryan Trio, planetarium experiences, and an evening naturalist program about local bats with an optional acoustic-listening walk.

Date
Friday, July 31
Time
Beer garden 4–8 p.m.; Bats & Brews 7–8:30 p.m.
Venue
Retzer Nature Center
Address
S14W28167 Madison Street, Waukesha, WI 53188
Price
Free admission and parking; food, beverages, raffle tickets, and some planetarium experiences cost extra.
Audience
All ages at the beer garden; alcohol is 21+. Families may attend the bat program.
Accessibility
Retzer has an accessible paved-and-boardwalk Discovery Trail plus accessible exhibits and facilities.
Parking
Free on-site parking.
Tickets / registration
No registration; walk-ins welcome.
Capacity / sales status
No capacity ticketing for the beer garden; planetarium experiences may have limited seats.
Weather
Rain date Saturday, August 1; the optional bat walk is outdoors.
Official details and tickets ↗

Microscope Day at Discovery World

Hitachi and the Microscopy Society of America bring hands-on programs and a tabletop scanning electron microscope so curious visitors can examine the hidden structure of everyday materials.

Date
Saturday, August 1
Time
9 a.m.–3 p.m.
Venue
Discovery World
Address
500 N Harbor Drive, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Price
Included with Discovery World admission; current museum admission prices apply. Members enter free under membership terms.
Audience
Curious minds of all ages; best for families and science learners.
Accessibility
Museum galleries and main entrances are wheelchair accessible; contact guest services for sensory or program accommodations.
Parking
Paid museum garage and nearby lakefront parking.
Tickets / registration
General admission ticket required; no separate Microscope Day registration published.
Capacity / sales status
No sold-out notice; museum capacity applies.
Weather
Indoors.
Official details and tickets ↗

Yoga at the Milwaukee Art Museum

Start Saturday with a 60-minute yoga class inside the Quadracci Pavilion, where the lake view and Calatrava architecture make the setting as memorable as the practice.

Date
Saturday, August 1
Time
8–9 a.m.; doors open as early as 7 a.m.
Venue
Milwaukee Art Museum, Quadracci Pavilion
Address
700 N Art Museum Drive, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Price
Advance $20 general / $10 members; at the door $25 general / $15 members.
Audience
Adults and teens comfortable with a standard 60-minute yoga class; bring a mat.
Accessibility
The museum is accessible; contact visitor services for adapted participation needs.
Parking
Calatrava underground garage; $5 event rate when exiting before 10 a.m.
Tickets / registration
Advance ticket recommended; door sales depend on space.
Capacity / sales status
Limited class capacity; tickets were on sale July 30.
Weather
Indoors.
Official details and tickets ↗

Night at the Observatory: Adult Space Camp

Adults get the hands-on space camp: rocket launches, air-cannon demonstrations, interactive engineering concepts, telescope viewing, and a guided lesson under the night sky.

Date
Saturday, August 1
Time
7–10 p.m.
Venue
Heide Observatory at Hawthorn Hollow
Address
880 Green Bay Road, Kenosha, WI 53144
Price
$50.
Audience
Adults only.
Accessibility
Outdoor field activities and telescope access may require advance accommodation planning; contact the observatory before purchase.
Parking
Free on-site parking at Hawthorn Hollow.
Tickets / registration
Advance Eventbrite ticket required.
Capacity / sales status
Space is explicitly limited; ticket sales were still open but ending soon on July 30.
Weather
Weather-dependent; organizer may reschedule for cloud cover above 40% and sends notice at least 24 hours ahead.
Official details and tickets ↗

Kenosha Kingfish vs. Rockford Rivets with Postgame Fireworks

A Northwoods League game at historic Simmons Field closes with postgame fireworks, giving families a classic summer baseball night without a major-league drive.

Date
Saturday, August 1
Time
First pitch 6:35 p.m.; gates typically open before game time.
Venue
Historic Simmons Field
Address
7817 Sheridan Road, Kenosha, WI 53143
Price
Ticket price varies by section in the official live seat selector; taxes or fees are shown at checkout.
Audience
All ages and family-friendly; fireworks may be loud or sensory-intensive.
Accessibility
Use the official seat selector or contact the box office for accessible seating.
Parking
On-site and nearby event parking; follow team signage and arrive early for fireworks night.
Tickets / registration
Game ticket required.
Capacity / sales status
Seats available in the official selector as of July 30; fireworks games can draw larger crowds.
Weather
Outdoor baseball; game and fireworks are weather-dependent.
Official details and tickets ↗

Kenosha HarborMarket

Kenosha’s original lakefront market brings together local produce, meats, cheese, flowers, baked goods, prepared foods, artisans, music, the library bookmobile, and a free first-Saturday art activity.

Date
Saturday, August 1
Time
9 a.m.–2 p.m.
Venue
Kenosha HarborMarket
Address
2nd Avenue between 54th and 56th Streets, Kenosha, WI 53140
Price
Free admission and parking; purchases extra.
Audience
All ages and family-friendly.
Accessibility
Street-level market on paved downtown blocks with nearby accessible parking; crowds can be dense.
Parking
Free parking in nearby downtown lots and streets; also served by the Kenosha streetcar.
Tickets / registration
No registration.
Capacity / sales status
No capacity ticketing.
Weather
Outdoor market; check the organizer for severe-weather changes.
Official details and tickets ↗
Educational information: This guide is for educational and informational purposes only and is not an endorsement, guarantee, or representation by The Goodland Collection. Event schedules, prices, accessibility, parking, capacity, weather plans, and ticket inventory may change after publication. Confirm current details, policies, and availability with the organizer or venue before traveling or purchasing.