August Events - A rundown of just a few of the many events going on around Milwaukee in August, 2012.
- Wisconsin State Fair
When: August 2 - 12
What: animals, rides and cream puffs
Where: State Fair Park, 640 S. 84th St.
How much: $9, $6 seniors, $5 children, kids 6 and under free
- Rockerbox
When: Saturday, August 4
What: motorcycle show and street festival
Where: Center Street between Humboldt and Pierce Streets
How much: free
- African World Festival
When: August 4 & 5
What: African heritage festival
Where: Maier Festival Park, 200 N. Harbor Dr.
How much: $12 in advance, $17 at the gate
- Navy Week
When: August 8 - 13
What: a celebration of the bicentennial of the War of 1812 featuring ships, sailors, music and more
Where: throughout Milwaukee
How much: free
- Fish Fry & A Flick: Zoolander
When: August 10
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 Air and Water Show
When: August 11 & 12
What: an exciting display of military aircraft and ships
Where: Between Bradford and McKinley Beach, main location at 2272 North Lincoln Memorial Dr.
How much: $11 - $365
- Morning Glory Fine Craft Fair
When: August 12 & 13
What: downtown fine arts festival
Where: Red Arrow Park, 929 N. Water St.
How much: free
- Irish Fest
When: August 16 - 19
What: ethnic festival
Where: Maier Festival Park, 200 N. Harbor Dr.
How much: $15, $10 seniors. $5 admission on Thursday.
- Lebwoski Fest
When: Friday, August 16 - Saturday, August 17
What: Celebrate the Dude with a public screening of The Big Lebowski at Cathedral Square Park - Free and open to the public, on Friday, and a bowling party at AMF lanes on Saturyday. costume, trivia and other contests. Unlimited bowling and shoe rental is included with ticket.
Where: Cathedral Square Park, Kilbourn and Jefferson Streets, AMF West Lanes, 7505 West Oklahoma Ave.
How much: Movie party - free, bowling party - SOLD OUT!
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Zoo a la Carte
When: August 16 - 19
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
- Milwaukee Domes Art Festival
When: August 17 - 19
What: art among the flowers
Where: The Domes, 524 S. Layton Blvd.
How much: $8
- Mexican Fiesta
When: August 24 - 26
What: Mexican ethnic festival
Where: Henry Maier Festival Park, 200 N. Harbor Dr.
How much: $13
