August Events - A rundown of just a few of the many events going on around Milwaukee in August, 2011.
- Wisconsin State Fair
When: August 4 - 14
What: animals, rides and cream puffs
Where: State Fair Park
How much: $9, $6 seniors, $5 children, kids 6 and under free
- Fish Fry & A Flick: Anchorman
When: August 5
What: outdoor film and fish fry
Where: Discovery World, 500 N. Harbor Dr.
How much: Films are free. Fish fry costs $9.95, other food items available
- African World Festival
When: August 6
What: African heritage festival
Where: Maier Festival Park, 200 N. Harbor Dr.
How much: $12 in advance, $17 at the gate
- Rockerbox
When: Saturday, August 6
What: motorcycle show and street festival
Where: Center Street between Humboldt and Pierce Streets
How much: free
- Morning Glory Fine Craft Fair
When: August 13-14
What: downtown fine arts festival
Where: Red Arrow Park, 929 N. Water St.
How much: free
- Irish Fest
When: August 18-21
What: ethnic festival
Where: Maier Festival Park, 200 N. Harbor Dr.
How much: $15, $10 seniors. $5 admission on Thursday.
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Zoo a la Carte
When: August 18-21
What: dining among the beasts
Where: Milwaukee County Zoo, 10001 W. Blue Mound Rd.
How much: $13.25, $12.25 seniors, $10.25 kids 3-12
- Fish Fry & A Flick: The Dark Knight
When: August 19
What: outdoor film and fish fry
Where: Discovery World, 500 N. Harbor Dr.
How much: Films are free. Fish fry costs $9.95, other food items available
- Milwaukee Domes Art Festival
When: August 19-21
What: art among the flowers
Where: The Domes, 524 S. Layton Blvd.
How much: $8
- Mexican Fiesta
When: August 26-28
What: Mexican ethnic festival
Where: Henry Maier Festival Park, 200 N. Harbor Dr.
How much: $12
