Summer sounds is the ultimate outdoor summer, family appropriate experience. Giant field, a…read morestage, food trucks, and fun. Families start arriving around 5 and the opening music act goes from 630-730. The main act goes from 8-10. Families steak out a spot on the field, bring wine and cheese, kids run around and play on the playground and if the weather is nice it is a perfect evening. Go. Here. Now

I lived within a short bike-ride to this Friday music festival that takes place in a huge park in…read moreCedarburg for a couple of years. The Inner-Urban trail takes you almost all of the way up there yet you do have to hop onto some of the city roads. The park is right next to Silver Creek Brewer so it is nice to bring a growler to fill up before bringing it to the park. Summer Sounds brings good acts, is never too packed, and is really laid back. Over the last couple of years they have added food tents that include the Nines, a hotdog place, BBQ place, popcorn, beer/wine text, and a few others. There is plenty of bike parking. The street parking does get a little packed on these nights so be prepared for a few block walk.

Great festival this year! Not too crowded on Saturday and so many vendors! We brought friends from…read moreout of town and they loved it! I wish we got to check out the pumpkin races, but those were sadly Sunday. Would love to see more entertainment or a more prevalent main stage, but overall it was a fantastic fest this year and the shuttle transportation was amazing and so welcome!

Headed out to Holy Hill near Halloween to admire the fall colors? You won't be able to miss this…read moredelightfully bizarre yard display right on 67. The theme for this year is "Dead Man's Party" and it's done amazingly well. There's a rowdy skeleton bar, a skeleton puking in a toilet, skeleton hippies smoking a bong, swinger skeletons in a hot tub and more! There's no cost to stop and check it out but there is a lockbox if you want to leave a donation. It's a busy highway so be careful! Two thumbs up to the folks who put this up - it's SUPER impressive and well worth a pretty drive!

This is a music festival with DJ' Selector Z. And various Milwaukee local bands. The music ranges…read morefrom reggae to rock. This years line up included Calliope Canvasmen Bang Bang Ladders American Monroe Jim Demski Newboyz club ECBB Extra crispy brass band DJ Selector Z It was my third year going I've came to see some of my friends play. It's not exactly a public event. You won't see much advertising or flyers. It's word of mouth and a FB event page. usually on last Saturday weekend in August. one year they tried having it on Labor day weekend the turn out was way less due to other smaller events. Rain or shine and I've seen both. So I prefer cooler and wet vs hot and miserable. Originally it was a day to clear up and burn up all the cuttings from the previous year of Hoppe Tree Service. All kinds of stumps, shrubs, tree trimmings along with various items. It is by invite only friends of friends so if you are invited you will be guaranteed a parking and camping spot. Suggested Donations of $20 can be done on line or in person. This is a camping music festival they don't have food vendors so pack your own food drink and grill. The tent campsite will not allow motorized vehicles so be prepared to carry things about 100 feet or drop off and walk in. This year a majestic white horse will be available for the extra VIP supporters. Special shout out to Mike Lucaszewiczs Fred and Melissa Hoppe August and Bob along with many of the volunteers that helped with setup take down and clean up. Food bring it make it carry it in Amb 5 think summerfest with one stage and you know almost everyone. If not. They may know you. Service 3 if you don't know the area don't drive beyond the parking lot. Plenty of areas are swamp you will get stuck and it's a pain pulling vehicles out of mud. Location 5 Grafton exit at the end of arrowhead rd. watch for small signs. Value 5 52/2015

I came... I saw... I drank way too much Vodka again! Ulao Music Festival was a blast with local…read morebands playing great music all night long, big ass bonfires & camping with friends. This was my third year attending & it gets better each time. This has to be the friendliest group of festival goers, all friends of our hosts the Hoppe family. Thank you August for allowing me to lite & attend to that 50' diameter x 10' tall pile of firewood. By far the largest bonfire I've lit in my life. a big shout out to Callipoe, Extra Cripsy Brass Band, New Boyz Club, Ladders, The Bang Bang, American Monroe, The Canvasmen, Jim Demski & Selector Z's ( Dave ) pitch your tent Reggae Party for providing great riffs all night long. Looking forward to next year already!

We arrived to the Fish Day event around 345 pm. This was my daughter and son in laws and my first…read moretime going. It was a rainy afternoon but we did not let that affect our time there. Their were not signs stating where or how things were basically set up. We received a brochure at the end before we left. It seemed more of just a drinking and bad music event. We had the fish and chips which were ok. We did notice that even though supposed to be same fish and chips at each booth that some prepared it differently so the quality was different. Also the amount given varied. Before we went we did hear from others that we probably would not enjoy the event. We went in with positive feelings though really wanting to enjoy our time there. Well we were not impressed. None of us plan on returning next year to this event.

Fish Day!!! What's not to love?!?! It's Port Washington's summer festival that celebrates a…read moreWisconsin favorite: the Fish Fry. Shuttle buses run up and down the main streets so parking isn't a huge issue. I've been to this festival 4+ times now and have always found street parking close enough to walk. The local shops tend to stay open later than normal for the festival, which is great for visitors. There is no entry fee for the festival, however carry-ins are not permitted. Prices this year (2014) were $7 for the fish and chips, $4 Miller Lite, $5 Redd's Apple Ale.... so a little on the pricier side but the fish fry was pretty delicious. They have a midway with some rides and carnival games. There are several stages with live music. The main stage usually features some 80's or 90's act and does cost a couple dollars, this year it was $5 for the main stage. I think it is standing room only. My favorite part of Fish Day is the fireworks. They are awesome and it is easy to get "front row" seating. They are launched from what use to be the old storage ground for coal at the We Energies generation station, which is across the small harbor from the festivities. In the morning there is an 8k race that is pretty challenging and then a ridiculous parade around 10am. I hope to run the race again next year and stay for the parade because it is entertaining! I really enjoy this festival and recommend the race to my fellow runners. I will be back next year! :D

This is one of my favorite market festivals all summer! Such unique, local crafts and more. Love…read morehow the food trucks have their own spot with ample seating and such quality throughout.

An amazing discovery by accident. Happened to drive by and head in to take a look. The dinner was…read moregood. Buffet with boasted chicken and beer battered cod. Bar had drinks at very reasonable prices and almost never any wait. The show was amazing and funny. They broke it up into 4 scenes with a brief intermission for drink refill and bathroom break. I am going back again and this time I am getting 3 other couples with us to get the discount table for eight. True gem in Port Washington.

Just staying the night and looking for something to do, we stumbled upon "chicken and comedy night"…read moreand we are sure glad we did. Chicken buffet before the show was small, but well done, a simple salad would have been nice. The chicken was the star of the show, accompanied by the usual instant potatoes, avg vegetable medley, a tasty roll, crunch coke slaw and some pink stuff for dessert. The man that ran the place was a solid host, we felt very welcomed by him and all the staff. The venue is a beautiful setting, it felt like I was at a wedding. The comedy acts were entertaining. I'm very glad we went and would attend another event here next time we are in Milwaukee

Great time at the Jewish Food Festival! I've loved the food at Deli on Crown and they didn't…read moredisappoint at this festival. Free parking and aside from people stopping to ask questions, the staff were quick to get people parked. Large open space with plenty of seating and great exhibits throughout with a DJ playing music. The menu had a number of options but we definitely went for the pastrami. Very lean and served with stone ground mustard, coleslaw, chips and a pickle. Plenty of food but it was a little pricy. However, they accepted cash and card. The shwarma plate was excellent too - great flavor to the chicken with the Israeli salad and liked the hummus and tahini when I'm not normally one for either of those toppings. Quick to get our food after ordering and we also got containers to take things home to enjoy later. They had plenty of things for the kids including bouncy houses and a shtetl village to show what a Jewish village would look like from the 1800s. Definitely recommend! Can't wait for next year!