2010 Calendar of Events & Festivals
Here is my list of July 4th fireworks displays, music festivals, food festivals, parades, county fairs, bike races, art fairs, church festivals, and so on around Racine and Kenosha — plus the greater Milwaukee-Chicago area, and elsewhere. It is by no means a complete list, so you should also check out the other events calendars at left.
- Wednesday, September 8
- West Racine Farmer's Market, 1-5 p.m. at Washington Ave. & West Blvd. in Racine, Wisconsin.
- Bristol Farmers Market, 2-6 p.m. at Veterans Park, 83rd St & Hwy 45 in Bristol, Wisconsin.
- Friday, September 10 — Sunday, September 12
- Saint Joseph Parish Festival at Saint Joseph Parish, 1535 Erie St. in Racine, Wisconsin.
- Indian Summer Festival at Henry Maier Festival Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
- Saturday, September 11
- Racine Downtown Farmers' Market, 8 a.m. to noon in the CNH (Case-New Holland) parking lot at State St. & Erie St. in Racine, Wisconsin.
- Kenosha HaborMarket, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 2nd Ave. & 56th St. in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
- EVP Pro Beach Volleyball World Championships at North Beach Oasis in Racine, Wisconsin (more details at EVPTour.com and also my June 2009 blog post).
- Fighting Bob Fest at Sauk County Fairgrounds in Baraboo, Wisconsin.
- Wind Point Lighthouse Tour to the Top at Wind Point Lighthouse, 4725 Lighthouse Dr. in Racine, Wisconsin.
- Dylan’s Run: 2-Mile Run/Walk for Autism at Henry Maier Festival Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
- West Racine Farmer's Market, 1-5 p.m. at Washington Ave. & West Blvd. in Racine, Wisconsin.
- Bristol Farmers Market, 2-6 p.m. at Veterans Park, 83rd St & Hwy 45 in Bristol, Wisconsin.
- Great Lakes Brew Fest at Festival Park in Racine, Wisconsin.
- Green County Cheese Days at the Cheese Days Festival Grounds in Monroe, Wisconsin.
- Racine Downtown Farmers' Market, 8 a.m. to noon in the CNH (Case-New Holland) parking lot at State St. & Erie St. in Racine, Wisconsin.
- West Racine Farmer's Market, 1-5 p.m. at Washington Ave. & West Blvd. in Racine, Wisconsin.
- Bristol Farmers Market, 2-6 p.m. at Veterans Park, 83rd St & Hwy 45 in Bristol, Wisconsin.
- 2010 Milwaukee County Fair at Wisconsin State Fair Park in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
- Warrens Cranberry Festival at the festival grounds in Warrens, Wisconsin.
- Racine Downtown Farmers' Market, 8 a.m. to noon in the CNH (Case-New Holland) parking lot at State St. & Erie St. in Racine, Wisconsin.
- West Racine Farmer's Market, 1-5 p.m. at Washington Ave. & West Blvd. in Racine, Wisconsin.
- Bristol Farmers Market, 2-6 p.m. at Veterans Park, 83rd St & Hwy 45 in Bristol, Wisconsin.
- First Fridays in downtown Racine, Wisconsin.
- Racine Downtown Farmers' Market, 8 a.m. to noon in the CNH (Case-New Holland) parking lot at State St. & Erie St. in Racine, Wisconsin.
- West Racine Farmer's Market, 1-5 p.m. at Washington Ave. & West Blvd. in Racine, Wisconsin.
- Bristol Farmers Market, 2-6 p.m. at Veterans Park, 83rd St & Hwy 45 in Bristol, Wisconsin.
- Chicago Country Music Festival at Millennium Park, N. Michigan Ave. & E. Randolph St. in Chicago, Illinois.
- Racine Downtown Farmers' Market, 8 a.m. to noon in the CNH (Case-New Holland) parking lot at State St. & Erie St. in Racine, Wisconsin.
- Wind Point Lighthouse Tour to the Top at Wind Point Lighthouse, 4725 Lighthouse Dr. in Racine, Wisconsin.
- West Racine Farmer's Market, 1-5 p.m. at Washington Ave. & West Blvd. in Racine, Wisconsin.
- Bristol Farmers Market, 2-6 p.m. at Veterans Park, 83rd St & Hwy 45 in Bristol, Wisconsin.
- Racine Downtown Farmers' Market, 8 a.m. to noon in the CNH (Case-New Holland) parking lot at State St. & Erie St. in Racine, Wisconsin.
- West Racine Farmer's Market, 1-5 p.m. at Washington Ave. & West Blvd. in Racine, Wisconsin.
- Bristol Farmers Market, 2-6 p.m. at Veterans Park, 83rd St & Hwy 45 in Bristol, Wisconsin.
- Racine Downtown Farmers' Market, 8 a.m. to noon in the CNH (Case-New Holland) parking lot at State St. & Erie St. in Racine, Wisconsin.
- West Racine Farmer's Market, 1-5 p.m. at Washington Ave. & West Blvd. in Racine, Wisconsin.
- Bristol Farmers Market, 2-6 p.m. at Veterans Park, 83rd St & Hwy 45 in Bristol, Wisconsin.
- Racine Downtown Farmers' Market, 8 a.m. to noon in the CNH (Case-New Holland) parking lot at State St. & Erie St. in Racine, Wisconsin.
- First Fridays in downtown Racine, Wisconsin.
- First Fridays in downtown Racine, Wisconsin.
2011 Calendar of Events & Festivals
- Kiwanis Pancake Day (6 a.m. - 5 p.m.) at Festival Hall in Racine, Wisconsin.
- Lakefront Artist Fair (8 a.m. - 4 p.m.) at Festival Hall & Festival Park in Racine, Wisconsin. Over 125 artists and artisnas from the Midwest selling their watercolors, photography, glass, jewerly and more. Raffles, food, family fun.
- Syttende Mai Festival at Stoughton, Wisconsin
- ChocolateFest 2011 at Burlington, Wisconsin
- Verge Music Festival at Henry Maier Festival Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
- UPAF's Ride for the Arts at Henry Maier Festival Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
- Pridefest at Henry Maier Festival Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
- Polish Fest at Henry Maier Festival Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
- Kenosha County Dairy Breakfast (6 a.m. to 10 a.m.) at Weis-Way Dairy, Union Grove, Wisconsin
- Nostalgia Days in downtown Zion, Illinois.
- 45th Annual Greek Festival at Kimissis Greek Orthodox Church, 1335 South Green Bay Rd. in Racine, Wisconsin.
- 45th Annual Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church Greek Festival at State Fair Park in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
- St. Hagop Armenian Apostolic Church’s annual Armenian Picnic (10:30 a.m. - 7 p.m.) at Johnson Park, Racine, Wisconsin.
- Summerfest at Henry Maier Festival Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
- Taste of Chicago at Grant Park in Chicago.
- Ribfest at Knoch Park in Naperville, Illinois.
- New Belgium Tour de Fat in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
- Fourth Fest Parade in Racine, Wisconsin steps off at 9 a.m.from Main & Goold and marches south down Main St., then west on 14th St. (see the parade route at Google Maps, the complete parade lineup, and video of the 2009 parade) The parade is also broadcast live and rebroadcast on CAR 25 (Time Warner Cable channel 25 in Racine).
- Union Grove Independence Day Parade starting at Racine County Fairgrounds, Union Grove, Wisconsin.
- The Racine Fourth Fest fireworks show begins at dusk (approximately 9:20 p.m.) over North Pier and can be enjoyed from North Beach and all along the lakefront.
- Star Spangled Spectacular Fireworks at Harbor Park (56th St. and 1st Ave.) and Wolfenbuttel Park (5901 3rd Ave.) in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
- Village of Sturtevant 2010 Fireworks Celebration at Fireman's Park, 2801 89th St. in Sturtevant, Wisconsin (see also: July 4th Celebration).
- Paddock Lake 4th of July Celebration at Paddock Lake, Wisconsin.
- Kenosha Civic Veterans Parade 2010 in downtown Kenosha, Wisconsin (new route: see the PDF map).
- The Great Midwest Dragon Boat Festival at Samuel Myers Park in Racine, Wisconsin.
- St. Lucy Parish Festival at St. Lucy Catholic Church, 3101 Drexel Ave. in Racine, Wisconsin.
- Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish Festival at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church, 1919 54th St. in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
- Bastille Days at Cathedral Square Park, E Kilbourn Ave & N Jefferson St in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
- Superweek Pro Tour (International Cycling Classic): 17 days of bike races at locations in Illinois and Wisconsin.
- Trek Women Triathlon at RecPlex in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin.
- Salmon-A-Rama 2010 fishing tournament on all of Lake Michigan, headquartered at Pershing Park Boat Ramp in downtown Racine, Wisconsin.
- Festa Italiana at Henry Maier Festival Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
- St. Sebastian's Summer Festival at St. Sebastian Parish, 3126 95th St. in Sturtevant, Wisconsin.
- St. Therese Parish Summer Festival at St. Therese of Lisieux Catholic Church, 2020 91st St. in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
- Friends of the Museums Art Fair in Library Park at Library Park, 60th St & 8th Ave in downtown Kenosha, Wisconsin.
- Ironman 70.3 Racine (formerly the Spirit of Racine Triathlon) Swim is at North Beach, bike/run along a 56-mile course through Racine County.
- Twenty-fifth Annual Festival of Arts and Flowers (details via PDF file at KUSD.edu) at Lincoln Park, 7010 22nd Ave. in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
- Chinatown Summer Fair, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. in Chicago Chinatown (see Google Maps).
- Country Thunder USA music festival at 2305 Lance Dr. in Twin Lakes, Wisconsin. Headliner: Rascall Flatts.
- Bill Michaels' 5K Run/Walk for the Hungry to GermanFest at Henry Maier Festival Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
- GermanFest at Henry Maier Festival Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
- 33nd Annual Roma Lodge Italian Festival at Festival Park in Racine, Wisconsin.
- SportsFest 2011 at Lake Andrea, RecPlex and Prairie Springs Park in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin.
- St. John the Baptist Parish Festival at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 1501 172nd Ave in Union Grove, Wisconsin.
- 2010 Lake County Fair at N Midlothian Rd & Peterson Rd, Libertyville, Illinois (near Grayslake).
- Racine County Fair at Racine County Fairgrounds, Union Grove, Wisconsin
- Taste of Wisconsin at Kenosha Harbor, 6th Ave & 54th St in downtown Kenosha, Wisconsin.
- Aflac Iron Girl Racine Women’s Triathlon at North Beach Park in Racine, Wisconsin.
- St. Mark the Evangelist Parish Festival at St. Mark the Evangelist Parish, 7117 14th Ave. in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
- Armenian Fest (sponsored by St. Mesrob Armenian Church) at Festival Park in Racine, Wisconsin (more info at JournalTimes.com).
- The Racine Art Guild's 2011 Starving Artists Outdoor Art Fair at Gateway Technical College, 1001 S Main St. in Racine, Wisconsin.
- 2011 American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Kenosha at John Bullen Middle School, 2804 39th Ave. in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
- Summer Sizzle: Historic Third Ward Jazz Festival in the Historic Third Ward of Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
- Fiesta Mexicana at Festival Park in Racine, Wisconsin. For tickets, see the Hispanic Business And Professionals Association (HBPA).
- Pike River Rendezvous at Simmons Island Park, 50th St & 4th Ave in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
- Lollapalooza at Grant Park in Chicago, Illinois.
- St. Peter's Family Festival at St. Peter Parish and School, 2224 30th Ave. in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
- Arab World Fest at Henry Maier Festival Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
- Wisconsin State Fair at Wisconsin State Fair Park in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Sacred Heart Parish Festival at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 2201 Northwestern Ave. in Racine, Wisconsin.
- Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Parish Festival at Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Parish, 2224 45th St. in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
- Poerio Pond Folk Festival at Poerio Park Nature Center, approximately 1356 20th Ave. in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
- Belle City Backyard BBQ presented by Greater St. Luke Baptist Church at North Beach Park in Racine, Wisconsin.
- Chicago Air & Water Show at North Avenue Beach, 1600 N. Lake Shore Dr. in Chicago, Illinois.
- Southeastern Wisconsin Corvette Club Annual Chevy and Corvette Show, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Kenosha County Center, Hwy. 50 & Hwy. 45 in Bristol, Wisconsin.
- Choppahpalooza motorcycle show, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Kenosha Moose Lodge #286, 3003 30th Ave. in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
- Kenosha County Fair at Kenosha County Fairgounds, 111th St. & 308th Ave., Wilmot, Wisconsin.
- Milwaukee Irish Fest at Henry Maier Festival Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
- St. Rita Festival at St. Rita Parish, 4339 Douglas Ave. in Racine, Wisconsin.
- St. Mary Festival at St. Mary Catholic Church, 7307 40th Ave. in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
- HarborPark Jazz & Blues Festival at HarborPark's Celebration Place, 54th St. & Ring Rd. in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
- Arthritis Foundation's Run/Walk to Milwaukee Irish Fest at Henry Maier Festival Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
- St.Louis Parish Festival at St. Louis Catholic Church, 13207 County Road G in Caledonia, Wisconsin.
- Danskin Women’s Triathlon Series at Lake Andrea, RecPlex and Prairie Springs Park in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin.
- 16th Annual Classic Car & Bike Show at the Racine Zoo, N Main St. & Goold St. in Racine, Wisconsin.
- Tall Ships Chicago 2011
- Mexican Fiesta at Henry Maier Festival Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
- Walk & Run for Wishes - Milwaukee at Henry Maier Festival Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
- 32nd Annual Chicago Jazz Festival at various locations in Chicago, Illinois.
- Walworth County Fair at Walworth County Fairgrounds in Elkhorn, Wisconsin.
- Racine County Labor Fest picnic and car show at Caledonia-Mount Pleasant Park, County Rd K & County Hwy H in Franksville, Wisconsin.
- Kenosha Laborfest at St. Therese Picnic Grounds, 9005 22nd Ave. in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
- Laborfest at Henry Maier Festival Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
