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Lake Country Family Fun's Weekend Guide 7/25-7/28

Don't know which way to turn to find your fun for the weekend with these highlights?  Lake Country Family Fun has you covered!  This weekend is packed with some of our favorite events for the summer.  For a full listing check out our calendar page.

 

Friday July 26th-

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German Fest-  Hours are 4:00pm-midnight Friday

German Fest is Southeastern Wisconsin's premier German Festival, and is stakes claim to being “Milwaukee’s Original Haus Party.”  There are plenty of wonderful entertainment acts, a Daschund  Derby, bike safety,  Soccer Tournament, Kohls Designit Lab!  German Fest is  held at the Summerfest Grounds in downtown Milwaukee.
Discount Deals: Friday - Disabled + Escort -  Free admission, Friday July 26, 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Fireworks begin at 10:30pm

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Taste Of Lake Country- Friday July 26 from 5:00pm-10:30pm a

Located at Pewaukee’s Lakefront Park. This is a celebration of the local food, music and art in the Lake Country area.  By bringing all together you are finding the best all in one location.  Restaurants will be selling their signature food items, and there will be a main stage with local bands jamming throughout the event.  There will also be local artists displaying their work!

Dousman Derby Days- Friday July 26th from 6:00pm-11:00pm

Join the festivities by watching the Boogie Men take the stage!  Beer and food tents will be open and the carnival rides will be in full swing.

Freeman Friday Nights-

This will will have you dancing in the streets through downtown Waukesha.  (This is a Lake Country Family Fun favorite). The event starts at 6:30 pm and runs through 9:00 pm each Friday night.

Starry Nights-

Pack a picnic blanket and some food and enjoy the music under the stars at the Wilson Center.  on’t want to “pack ahead”? Delicious food and beverages are available for purchase from fine local cafes and caterers.

Summer Concert at the Beach-

Runs from 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm at the Rhodee Memorial Bandshell on Lac La Belle in Oconomowoc, WI 53066.  Featuring Semi-Twang.

 

Saturday- July 27th

 

German Fest-  Hours are Noon-Midnight Saturday

German Fest is Southeastern Wisconsin's premier German Festival, and is stakes claim to being “Milwaukee’s Original Haus Party.”  There are plenty of wonderful entertainment acts, a Daschund  Derby, bike safety,  Soccer Tournament, Kohls Designit Lab!  German Fest is  held at the Summerfest Grounds in downtown Milwaukee.
$15 at the gate; $8 seniors age 60 and older, children under 12 admitted free with an adult.
Fireworks begin at 10:30pm

Dousman Derby Days- Saturday July 27th from 8:00am-12:00am

Join the festivities by watching the Nichole Kotte Band  take the stage!  Beer and food tents will be open and the carnival rides will be in full swing.

Taste Of Lake Country- Saturday July 27 from 4:00pm-10:30pm

Located at Pewaukee’s Lakefront Park. This is a celebration of the local food, music and art in the Lake Country area.  By bringing all together you are finding the best all in one location.  Restaurants will be selling their signature food items, and there will be a main stage with local bands jamming throughout the event.  There will also be local artists displaying their work!

 

Sunday-July 28th

German Fest-  Hours are Noon-10:00pm Sunday

German Fest is Southeastern Wisconsin's premier German Festival, and is stakes claim to being “Milwaukee’s Original Haus Party.”  There are plenty of wonderful entertainment acts, a Daschund  Derby, bike safety,  Soccer Tournament, Kohls Designit Lab!  German Fest is  held at the Summerfest Grounds in downtown Milwaukee.
$15 at the gate; $8 seniors age 60 and older, children under 12 admitted free with an adult.
Discount Admission:
Sunday – Help The Hunger Task Force – Free admission if you join the Force! Bring a non-perishable food item to support The Hunger Task Force & get free admission, Sunday July 28, 1pm – 3pm, North Gate only.
Sunday July 28th – Free admission for all from 11:30 am – Noon for all at the South Gate only.

Dousman Derby Days-

Bring your best frog and compete in the frog jumping contest!

The parade is Sunday at 11am, and in our opinion it is one of the best in the area!  It is a can’t miss parade for the Lake Country Family Fun family.

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