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FESTIVAL
GUIDE
OCT. 2-4
Henry Maier
Festival Park
Milwaukee Oktoberfest
Celebrate German culture
with beer and food, live
German music, cultural
performances, stein-
hoisting and other lively
contests.
OCT. 2-4
Old Heidelberg Park,
Bavarian Bierhaus
The Original Oktoberfest
Milwaukee's longest-running
Oktoberfest celebrates
nearly a century of tradition
with authentic German beer
and food, live polka music,
dancing and
family-friendly fun.
OCT. 3-4
Downtown Cedarburg
Cedarburg Oktoberfest
This free, all-ages
Oktoberfest brings Bavarian
spirit downtown with live
polka music and dancing,
German food and beer, a
festive marketplace and fun
contests.
TRIPLE
THE
OKTOBERFEST
FUN
THROUGH OCT 25
ELEGANT FARMER'S
HARVEST FEST
The Elegant Farmer,
1545 Main St. Mukwonago
The autumn harvest fest returns on
weekends with apple picking, hay-
rides, pony and train rides, a corn
maze, seasonal treats, pumpkins
and family-friendly fall fun.
elegantfarmer.com
THROUGH NOV. 1
CHINA LIGHTS
Boerner Botanical Gardens
Journey through ancient Chinese
traditions, enchanted oceans, and
fantasy realms with 40 handcrafted
lantern displays. Enjoy nightly Asian
folk art and acrobatic performances,
plus two food courts offering
snacks, meals, beverages, and beer.
OCT. 2-4
HARVEST FAIR
Wisconsin State Fair Park
A classic autumn/family-festival
with live entertainment on several
stages, including local artists,
Amphitheater headliners, and the
famous lumberjack shows. Fair
favorites include Pumpkin Bowling
and Make Your Own Scarecrow.
China Lights
