'What's Up in the Ward': Previewing September in Milwaukee's Historic Third Ward

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Milwaukee's Historic Third Ward has a calendar packed full of fun for September, according to Jordan Dechambre, Marketing Director for the Historic Third Ward Organization, who joined us live on Thursday, Aug. 31.

The Third Ward Art Festival will kick off on Sept. 2 and 3, featuring over 150 national artists and a variety of activities, including on-site painting classes and live music.

Dechambre also previewed Festa Italiana, running from Sept. 8 to 10, which offers live music, cooking demos and fireworks at the Italian Community Center parking lot.

Also planned are the Haute List fashion event on Sept. 15 at Merriment Social and a Castle & Key Cocktail Dinner at Onesto on Sept. 19.

For pet lovers, Petfest is scheduled for Sept. 23 at the Henry Maier Festival Grounds, offering activities like dock diving and agility courses.