An A-Z visitors guide to Milwaukee Wisconsin. Sponsored by Key Magazine Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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MARITIME HERITAGE FESTIVAL, Aug. 17-19; Port Washington Harbor, 20 minutes north of Milwaukee. Tall ships, plus music, entertainment, refreshments, Maritime-related demonstrations and activities, fireworks. 262-268-1132. See page 34. SLINGER SPEEDWAY SLAMFEST, Aug. 18; Slinger Super Speedway, Hwy 41 and Highway 144 at 280 Cedar Creek Road, Slinger. Push Car Race, Stunt Shows, School Bus Races, Figure 8's, Team Cruisers, Roller Derby, 4 Cylinders and more. (Rain date, Aug. 25.) 262-644-5921. www.slingersuperspeedway.com SIDEWALK SALE, Aug. 18-19; Historic Third Ward. More than a dozen boutiques offer savings and more. 256-5412. VINTAGE BASEBALL GAMES/CLASSIC CAR SHOW, Aug. 19; Richfield Historical Park in Washington County, entrance Hwy. 164 by Nature Park. See baseball as it was played in the 1860s with three games. Also classic car display, tour of historic mill and house included in admission fee. 262-628-4221 www.richfieldhistoricalsociety.org. MEXICAN FIESTA, Aug. 24-26; Henry Maier Festival Park (Summerfest grounds). 383-7066. See feature on pages 36-37. DOG DAYS AT LYNDEN SCULPTURE GARDEN, Aug. 25; Lynden Sculpture Garden, 2145 W. Brown Deer Rd. Come for romping and/or picnicking (bring your own picnic). Noon-5 p.m. SAMPLE SATURDAYS, Aug. 25 & Sept. 1, Pabst Mansion, 2000 W. Wisconsin Ave. Sample the best brews offered by the Pabst Brewing Company. 1-4 p.m. 931-0808. WINGS OVER WAUKESHA, Aug. 25-26; Waukesha County Airport (Crites Field), from I-94, take exit 294, toward Waukesha (south), right (west) on Northview Road, right on Aviation Drive. Airshow with aerobatics acts, wing walkers, sky divers and a host of contemporary and vintage aircraft from both civilian and military uses. 9 a.m.-9 p.m. on Sat, (extended hours for a hot air balloon "glow" from 6-9 p.m.) 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Sun. www.wingsoverwaukesha.com MILWAUKEE RALLY, Aug. 30-Sept. 3; Four Metro Milwaukee Harley-Davidson dealers and the Harley-Davidson Museum participate in the annual event that brings Harley-Davidson riders to Milwaukee from throughout the country. Special events planned every day at dealerships and museum. www.milwaukeerally.com MILWAUKEE RALLY AT SUBURBAN MOTORS HARLEY- DAVIDSON, Aug. 30-Sept. 2; Suburban Motors Harley-Davidson, 139 N. Main St., Thiensville. 8/30, 6:30 p.m. kick-off ride to bike night at Harley-Davidson Museum; 8/31, 4-8 p.m. Fish Fry & Bike Night at Suburban Motors, live music 4-8 p.m.; 9/1, burn out competition, custom bike show, live music, dealer ride; 9/2, Family Day, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 262-242-2464. SENIOR CELEBRATION, Aug. 31; Milwaukee County Zoo, 10001, N. Bluemound Rd. Guests 55 and older are admitted free. (parking not included.) 256-5412. THIRD WARD ART FESTIVAL, Sept. 1 & 2; Historic Third Ward. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 120 juried artists, food & live music. Tasting Room & Free Tours! Friday & Saturday 11am-Midnight Sunday 11am-8pm Monday-Thursday 11am-10pm Tasting Room Hours: Great Lakes Distillery is now open for tastings & free tours. Our Tasting room is open Mon - Sat. 414 8683431 www.greatlakesdistillery.com © Great Lakes Distillery Milwaukee, WI | Vodka 40% ABV | Gin 44% ABV | Whiskey 43% ABV | Rum 45% ABV 15