Locust Street Festival

In the early 70s, Milwaukee planned to widen Locust Street between Humboldt and Holton. In 1976 after much discussion and debate the neighbors in Riverwest told the authorities they were against it. Miraculously, the city agreed and the neighborhood threw a party to celebrate. They called it the Locust Street Festival of Music and Art. We are still celebrating!

The Locust Street Festival of Music & Art is always the second Sunday in June.

The event starts with the infamous Beer Run sponsored by Black Husky & Lakefront Brewery at 11:30 am and is followed by 4 stages of live music, art, vendors, and more!