August Events - A rundown of just a few of the many events going on around Milwaukee in August, 2009.
- Wisconsin State Fair
When: August 6 - 16
What: animals, rides and cream puffs
Where: State Fair Park
How much: $9, $6 seniors, $4 children, kids 6 and under free - Rockerbox
When: 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. Saturday, August 8
What: motorcycle show and street festival
Where: Center Street between Humboldt and Pierce Streets
How much: free - Arab World Fest
When: August 7-9
What: Arab ethnic festival
Where: Maier Festival Park, 200 N. Harbor
How much: $10, children under six are free - Morning Glory Fine Craft Fair
When: August 8-9
What: downtown fine arts festival
Where: Red Arrow Park, 929 N. Water St.
How much: free - Irish Fest
When: August 13-16
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 20-23
What: dining among the beasts
Where: Milwaukee County Zoo, 10001 W. Blue Mound Rd.
How much: $11.25, $10.25 seniors, $8.25 kids - Mexican Fiesta
When: August 21-23
What: Mexican ethnic festival
Where: Henry Maier Festival Park, 200 N. Harbor Dr.
How much: $12
