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August Events in Milwaukee

By Carrie Trousil, About.com

Harley-Davidson's 105th Anniversary will take place August 28 - 31

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August Events - A rundown of just a few of the many events going on around Milwaukee in August.

  • Wisconsin State Fair
    When: July 31-August 10
    What: animals, rides and cream puffs
    Where: State Fair Park
    How much: $8, $6 seniors, $3 children, kids 6 and under free


  • $25 Wines for $25
    When: 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Friday, August 1
    What: wine tasting
    Where: Bacchus, 925 E. Wells St.
    How much: $25


  • River Flicks - Bee Movie
    When: film begins at dusk, August 8
    What: outdoor film
    Where: Pere Marquette Park, 900 N. Plankinton Ave.
    How much: 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 8-10
    What: Arab ethnic festival
    Where: Maier Festival Park, 200 N. Harbor
    How much: $10


  • Lanterns for Peace
    When: 5:30 p.m. Saturday, August 9
    What: peace festival on anniversary of the atomic bombing of Japan
    Where: Pere Marquette Park, 900 N. Plankinton Ave.
    How much: free


  • Irish Fest
    When: August 14-17
    What: ethnic festival
    Where: Maier Festival Park, 200 N. Harbor Dr.
    How much: $15


  • Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Zoo a la Carte
    When: August 14-17
    What: dining among the beasts
    Where: Milwaukee County Zoo, 10001 W. Blue Mound Rd.
    How much: $11.25, $10.25 seniors, $8.25 kids


  • Handsome Furs
    When: 8 p.m. Saturday, August 16
    What: dark indie duo
    Where: The Rave, 2401 W. Wisconsin Ave.
    How much: $10


  • Celebration of Cool
    When: all day Tuesday, August 19
    What: official dedication of the Bronze Fonz
    Where: throughout the city
    How much: free


  • Decibully, The Championship & The Celebrated Working Man
    When: 7:30 p.m. Friday, August 22
    What: Three great local bands
    Where: Turner Hall, 1032 N. 4th St.
    How much: $10


  • Mexican Fiesta
    When: August 22-24
    What: Mexican ethnic festival
    Where: Henry Maier Festival Park, 200 N. Harbor Dr.
    How much: $12


  • Pecha Kucha
    When: 8 p.m. Tuesday, August 26
    What: 7 minute presentations by artists and designers
    Where: Hi Hat Garage, 1701 N. Arlington
    How much: $10 in advance, $12 at the door


  • Harley-Davidson 105th Anniversary
    When: August 28-31
    What: Harley-Davidson Festival
    Where: Maier Festival Park, 200 N. Harbor Dr.
    How much: $65 for weekend pass


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