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September 2009 Events in Milwaukee

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Andy Warhol, Campbell's Soup (Tomato), 1985. Collection of Debbie and and Mark Attanasio

September Events - A rundown of just a few of the many events going on around Milwaukee in September. Also read my listing of Fall Festivals & Events for some great seasonal activities.

  • Labor Day Weekend Events
    When: Friday, September 4 - Monday, September 7
    What: holiday weekend


  • Indian Summer Festival
    When: Friday, September 11 - Sunday, September 13
    What: native american ethnic festival
    Where: Maier Festival Park, 200 N. Harbor Dr.
    How much: $12


  • 31ST Annual Frank Mots International Kite Festival
    When: Saturday, September 12 - Sunday, September 13
    What: kite festival at the lakefront
    Where: Veteran's Park, 1010 N. Lincoln Memorial Dr.
    How much: $12


  • Ride on the Wild Side Family Bike Ride
    When: Sunday, September 13
    What: fundraiser for the zoo animals
    Where: Milwaukee County Zoo, 10005 W. Blue Mound Rd.
    How much: prices vary, see website


  • Bay View Bash
    When: Saturday, September 19
    What: neighborhood street festival
    Where: Kinnickinnic Avenue from Potter Street to Clement Avenue
    How much: free


  • Milwaukee River Challenge
    When: Saturday, September 19
    What: race through downtown on the Milwaukee River
    Where: Milwaukee River at Schlitz Park
    How much: free for spectators


  • Wine & Harvest Festival
    When: Saturday, September 19 and Sunday, September 20
    What: Cedarburg fall festival
    Where: Cedar Creek Settlement, N70-W6340 Bridge Rd., Cedarburg.
    How much: free


  • Milwaukee Film Festival
    When: September 24 - October 4
    What: screening of more than 100 films
    Where: Landmark Oriental Theatre and Marcus North Shore Cinema
    How much: $10, $9 seniors, Opening Night Gala: $15 general admission, $10 with a ticket stub or pass.


  • Opening: Andy Warhol: The Last Decade
    When: September 26 - January 3, 2010
    What: special exhibition of late-period Warhol
    Where: Milwaukee Art Museum, 700 N. Art Museum Dr.
    How much: $12, $10 students and seniors


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