An A-Z visitors guide to Milwaukee Wisconsin. Sponsored by Key Magazine Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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Doors open at 11:30 a.m. with the action starting at 1 p.m. 908-6351. WAUKESHA COUNTY FAIR, July 17-21; Waukesha County Expo Center, 1000 Northview Rd., Waukesha. (I-94 to Hwy. J). Oldest & largest county fair in Wisconsin. 3-10 p.m. Wed., 10 a.m.-midnight Thurs. through Sat., 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Sun. 262-544-5922. BETTY BRINN NEIGHBORHOOD NIGHT, July 18; Betty Brinn Children's Museum, 929 E. Wisconsin Ave. Free admission 5-8 p.m. 390-5437. FESTA ITALIANA, July 19-21; Henry Maier Festival Park on the lakefront, (Summerfest grounds). See the KEY Cover Feature, pages 8-9. WATERFORD HOT AIR BALLOON FESTIVAL, July 19-20; 817 W. Main St., Waterford, southwest of Milwaukee. Color in the skies, kids' activities, food, craft/vendor fair, car show and more. 262-534-5911. waterford-wi.org/Waterford_balloon_fest ART IN FLEURS, July 19-21; Milwaukee Public Museum, 800 W. Wells St. Four Wisconsin chapters of the Garden Club of America bring flower designers, horticulturists and photographers for this educational public program. Museum's special exhibits wing will be filled with displays of flowers, plants and photographs. Also a boutique and national guest speakers. 1-5 p.m. July 19th, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. July 20 and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. July 21. Free with general admission to the museum. PORT FISH DAY, July 20; Lake Park, Port Washington. World's largest one-day Fish Fry. There's plenty of fish to go around and music, food, fireworks and family-friendly activities. 10 a.m.10 p.m. portfishday.com. DOG DAYS AT LYNDEN, July 20; Lynden Sculpture Garden, 2145 W. Brown Deer Rd. Pets enjoy a romp today, noon-5 p.m. MILWAUKEE FIRKIN CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL, July 20; Cathedral Square Park, between E. State St. between N. Jefferson & Jackson Sts. in downtown Milwaukee. 4-8 p.m. ANTIQUE TRACTOR AND MACHINERY SHOW, July 20-21; Ozaukee County Pioneer Village, 4880 County I, Saukville. Sponsored by Wisconsin Antique Power Reunion and Ozaukee County Historical Society. Vintage tractors and farm equipment, working sawmill, steam engines, threshing demos, tractor pull and parade. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL ANNUAL MEETING, July 20-24; Wisconsin Center, 400 W. Wisconsin Ave. and throughout downtown. Financial representatives of Milwaukee-based Northwestern Mutual return for 133rd time. See page 36. 6TH ANNUAL BIG TASTE, July 21; Pier Wisconsin at Discovery World, 500 N. Harbor Dr. Enjoy food from Milwaukee's top restaurants and chefs and view Festa Italiana's grand finale fireworks display from the terrace at Pier Wisconsin. 6:30-10:45 p.m. Visit www.milwaukeebigtaste.com to purchase tickets. KEY Milwaukee is media sponsor for this dining experience. LATINO CARNIVAL, July 22-27; Wherehouse, 818 S. Water St. and other locations on Milwaukee's near South Side. New event begins with tequila tasting and carnival party July 22 and ends with and a Grand Parade and Celebration July 27, also at the Wherehouse. For details, milwaukeelatinocarnival.com. WASHINGTON COUNTY FAIR, July 23-28; Washington County Fair Park, 3000 Pleasant Valley Rd., Highway PV, West Bend. CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 13