MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Ian Thompson joined us on Thursday, Aug. 14, to preview four major events taking place in the Milwaukee area.
Milwaukee Irish Fest returns Thursday through Sunday, Aug. 17 at Henry Maier Festival Park. The four-day event features 18 stages of music, dance and cultural fun with performers like Cherish the Ladies, Red Hot Chilli Pipers, Gadan and the Gardiner Brothers.
On Saturday, Aug. 16, Station 1846 will host an all-day Block Party with food, drink specials, door prizes, live music by Tommy Fritz and Joe Wray, and shuttles to Irish Fest and nearby locations.
Also Saturday, the Mi Gente Latin Beach Festival will take place from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Bradford Beach. The 18+ event features reggaetón and tropical music, food vendors, a volleyball tournament and a cultural unity moment.
Milwaukee Flavor Live kicks off Thursday, Sept. 11 with additional nights on Sept. 25, Sept. 30 and Oct. 8. Each evening at the Milwaukee Public Market includes chef demos, tastings and conversations with some of the city’s top culinary voices.
Learn more by checking out Visit Milwaukee online.