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July 20, 2010 at 07:00 PM · Posted under Area Attractions & Events, Mickey Koch
The Big Pig Gig, September 17 and 18, 2010.
The venue for this event has been moved back to its original location on Garfield Dr. in front of North Middle School.
Actual details for the event are forthcoming. I can tell you there will be more true “BBQ” for the event goers then past years. This year all of the food vendors are required to have available some kind of BBQ item. We will know more about band as the the dates get closer.
I have attached a few forms for anyone wanting to volunteer, either individual or group. You can earn money for a non-profit organization by volunteering during this fun event. Some jobs include, beer tents, token booths, parking, setup and take down, etc.
If you would like to participate, please fill out the appropriate form below and follow the directions at the bottom of each. We will then contact you with more information.
If you have any questions, please let me know!
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July 18, 2010 at 07:00 PM · Posted under Area Attractions & Events, Pat Tasker
This past Sunday it was officially National Ice Cream Day. But if you live in the city or suburbs of Greater Milwaukee, frozen custard may be higher on your list than ice cream! If you are not from the area, NO, it’s not some form of frozen pudding. Frozen custard is similar to ice cream, but uses eggs in addition to cream and sugar to get that super creamy texture. At first lick, you will immediately tell the difference!
When it comes to finding the best frozen custard in the Milwaukee area, opinions may vary, but Kopps will come out on the top of most lists! With 3 locations around the metro area, it’s never too far to catch the flavor of the day either by catching it on the marquee, twitter or text message alerts!
The Kopps menu includes frozen custard from one to six scoops! I’d LOVE to see someone get a six scooper and manage that melting ecstasy! Other treats include floats, sundaes (a killer Turtle Sundae), and the jumbo Sundae of the Month. The grill menu features the famous Jumbo Burgers, Chicken Caliente, fish and grilled cheese sandwiches. Just a warning: Jumbo means JUMBO! Kopps can even deliver long distance, for those fans that’ve moved away, but still want their favorite flavor!
Kopps was family founded in 1950’s, and the legend is that the location on North Port Washington Road in Glendale (originally Milky Way Drive In) was the inspiration for the Happy Days TV series. Others might argue that it was Leon’s on S 27th.
Once you try Frozen Custard, it is hard to go back to regular ice cream. Due to the super rich flavor and calorie count, Kopps wouldn’t be a weekly event for most, unless you are training for Ironman! But everyone has their favorite flavors and makes a point of visiting on that day. Some flavors are on the menu daily, like chocolate and vanilla, others run a monthly rotation like the standards: strawberry, butter pecan, chocolate chip cookie dough. There are some unique creations like Sprecher Root Beer Float, Chocolate Whopper Malt or Cotton Candy Confetti. And then there are the super special flavors that appear only once a year! During Festa Italiana, my favorite Palermo Lemon; during Germanfest it’s Bienenstichkuchen, and on Kopps anniversary it’s Imperial Torte in memory of founder Elsa Kopp. WHATS YOUR FAVORITE CUSTARD STAND AND FLAVOR? I’D LOVE TO HEAR!
If you are hooked on Kopps, Glendale would be a great place to live! You could walk or ride you bike over to catch your favorite treat. This home is perfect for a buyer looking to be close to Bayshore, Interstate 43 or Kopps! Call today to take a look.
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July 06, 2010 at 07:00 PM · Posted under Area Attractions & Events, Pat Tasker
Many people dream of summering on the French Riviera, or Provence, or an exciting trip to the “city of light” - Paris. If your purse strings are tight, or the calendar doesn’t allow, you might get your “French fix” this weekend at Bastille Days in Milwaukee.
Milwaukee is known as the “city of festivals” and two of the things that make this one different than most is the location and cost-FREE. Bastille Days is held at Cathedral Square in the heart of the East Town area, and not on the Summerfest grounds like most others. This gives it the cosmopolitan feel and even features a 43’ Eiffel Tower built for the occasion by neighboring MSOE students.
Evenings are perfect for strolling the lamp lit streets, or picnicking on the grass and listing to music. According to the website, musical guests include: Paul Cebar (July 8), The Dirty Dozen Brass Band (July 9), Lisa Haley and the Zydecats (July 10) and Cory Chisel and the Wandering Sons (July 11). Food vendors feature typical fest fare and most popular Beignets, Champagne,crepes, croissants and Boueff Bourgnine to mention just a few. Demonstrations are given by chefs, vintners and cheese makers.
Some other highlights include the opening of the fest with the “Storm the Bastille” 5K run that starts at 9pm, no sunburn worries there! For pet lovers, the 2nd annual La Parade des Caniches, or translated: Pooch Parade Sunday you can cheer waiters and waitresses in an obstacle course race. Old St Marys has a French Mass for a unique experience, no matter your religion.
Bastille Days is sponsored by the East Town Neighborhood which also organizes the very popular Jazz in the Park and a fabulous Farmers Market every Saturday.
The downtown location is an easy commute for those living in the city or the suburbs of Greater Milwaukee. Whether you are a die hard Franco-file or looking for a new festival experience, you will LOVE Bastille Days! C’est Magnifique!
(Photo credits: french pooch-JSOnline; Tour Eiffel- East Town Association)
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June 24, 2010 at 07:00 PM · Posted under Area Attractions & Events, Pat Tasker
If you live in the city or the suburbs of Greater Milwaukee, you know about Summerfest. If you love music, crowds, good food, fireworks or refreshing cool beverages, you LOVE SUMMERFEST. If not, you hear the updates everyday on the news, like the performers of the day, the weather expected, or attendance figures. I know people who schedule their vacations, so they can attend every day.
In times of families managing the tightest budgets in years, you will be interested in the list of “special” hours and promotions that will get you in FREE to the Big Gig!
If your true love is music, the line up is most important. And if you just love people watching, just show up, plant yourself at one of the many great seating areas, grab a beverage and enjoy!
The Sports stage is the place to meet the pros from the Bucks, the Wave, and check out the latest fitness craze-Zumba. The childrens stage features magic acts and jugglers, right next to the giant playgound.
I remember when Summerfest was in its early years, 
and the grounds were dirt paths, basic structures housing food and beverage vendors, and stages were semi permanent. We’d come home with the dirtiest of bare legs from a day of walking around the grounds. The grounds have grown and evolved just as the festival itself. From the early years and the local icon Bo Black, through Don Smiley and this years line up. Getting there is so much easier with Summerfest Shuttles heading in from outlying points of the metro area.
With 11 days, 11 stages and over 800 musical acts ranging from Tom Petty, Usher, Tim McGraw, The Gufs, American Idol tour, Eric Clapton, all the way to the locals like the The Toys, The Orphans, and even my neighbor kids Max & Sam Templin and their band “No Idea,” there truly is something for everyone!
Summerfest is truly one of Milwaukee’s gems. It makes great use of our gorgeous Lakefront, entertains residents and visitors, and stimulates our economy EVERY YEAR. How many other events can say that? I’d love some comments on your Summerfest “must dos!”
(photos credit of summerfest website)
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June 24, 2010 at 12:34 PM · Posted under Ann Lebiecki, Area Attractions & Events
If you’re looking for a great time this weekend, check out Cedarburg and the 25th annual Strawberry Festival.
Saturday and Sunday June 26, 27 you’ll see Washington Ave packed with festival goers enjoying everything from strawberry pancakes to strawberry wine. You can even try a strawberry brat!
There will be tons of kid events in Cedar Creek Park such as pony rides and a petting zoo, Sumo wrestlers, face painting and a mural where kids can try their hand at painting. The whole family will enjoy the CedarQuacker 500 duck races both Saturday and Sunday at 1:00pm.
Check out the “Paint the Festival” competition, where registered artists can compete in the Historic District of Cedarburg, which is on the National Register of Historic Places. The streets will be full of live music including bluegrass, top forty and rock and roll. A strawberry cooking demo/tasting will be held on Saturday morning 
as well as daily contests like strawberry shortcake eating and strawberry bubblegum blowing.
Aside from all the activities that Strawberry Fest brings to town, Cedarburg in itself is a charming little village. Downtown is peppered with unique shops and restaurants and of course a winery and antique shop too. Plus there’s the historic covered bridge, nearby. So if you can’t make it to Strawberry Fest, set aside another day when you can take in all that Cedarburg has to offer.
Click here for more information on Strawberry Fest or Cedarburg.
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June 23, 2010 at 07:00 PM · Posted under Area Attractions & Events, Pat Tasker
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EAT LIKE A COW!
Do you love a hearty Farm Breakfast? Now, I don’t mean a super slam or an odyssey plate full of food, I mean a good old fashioned down on the farm breakfast!
June is Dairy Month in Wisconsin, and a popular event across the state is the Farm Breakfast. If you live in Germantown or Mequon, the big event THIS SATURDAY June 26th, from 7-11am. The menu includes: All you can eat pancakes, WI ham and cheese omelette, Cottage Cheese, White or Chocolate Milk, Assorted Cheeses, Sample New Dairy Products, and smooth ice cream with strawberries or chocolate.
Never been to a farm breakfast? Bring the kids and grandkids and be ready to eat AND have fun! My kids favorite part was to watch the FFA (Future Farmers of America) kids stirring hundreds of eggs in the 6 foot frying pan! After chowing down, according to the website you can enjoy the following: “Huge Kid Zone area, face painting, petting zoo, live music, pictures with calves, wagon rides, clown, free samples of NEW dairy products, cow milking contest, antique tractor display, scavenger hunt, crafts, farm tours and more.”
Almost each county has a Farm Breakfast in the month of June. If you live in the city or the suburbs of Greater Milwaukee, you can check here for a list of a Farm Breakfasts that are worth a short drive
It’s been a tradition in my family for decades… Let me know how you liked it!
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February 19, 2010 at 02:42 PM · Posted under Area Attractions & Events, Mickey Koch
The Big Pig Gig, scheduled for September 17 and 18, 2010 is back after a year off.
The Menomonee Falls Community Chamber is bringing back the barbecue, music and entertainment festival after evaluating the past events and their popularity with the community. The 2010 Big Pig Gig promises to be bigger and better with a new location to be announced soon!
I think that local area businesses will see a larger impact from the new ideas being thrown around by this year’s committee members and staff. The event has always been well attended and this year is shaping up to be nothing less.
If you or your company is interested in volunteering or sponsoring this year’s Big Pig Gig, please feel free to give me a call at (414) 416-0704, or email me at mkoch@shorewest.com.
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January 26, 2010 at 02:44 PM · Posted under Area Attractions & Events, Lisa Rossetto-Glowacki
Looking for a great subdivision near the Sendik’s Towne Center in Brookfield?
Look no further than Glen Kerry subdivision!
Nestled in the heart of Brookfield, close to fantastic amenities such as:
- Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts
- Foxbrook Park and swimming beach
- Mitchell Park
- Quaint ‘old’ downtown Brookfield
- Elementary Schools and Brookfield Central High School
- Brookfield Public Library
- Brookfield Post Office
- Brookfield Square Mall
If you are looking for that special house that is custom built, pristine, and showcase ready, check it out at www.lisaroglow.shorewest.com/1116255.
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December 04, 2009 at 02:52 PM · Posted under Area Attractions & Events, Pat Tasker
Looking for some holiday fun this weekend?
Travel out to the Windsong Subdivision of Germantown for the annual Luminary Night. Located 1 mile east of Pilgrim Road on Donges Bay Road, this Sunday, December 6th, from 5:30-8pm.
This subdivision’s annual tradition of a Luminary Night is a perfect ending to a December weekend…After you’ve put up the tree, baked a few batches of cookies and addressed some cards, load the kids in the car and enjoy a peaceful ride through this subdivision. Most of the homes participate, with thousands of luminaries lining the streets and curvy cul de sacs. It is quite a treat for viewers….Admission is a non perishable food item to help stock local food pantries!
If you are looking for a home in a neat community like Windsong, contact Pat Tasker at Shorewest. As an area resident, Pat can show you the area and point out some great values currently on the market!
For other holiday events in Germantown check out the website
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August 21, 2009 at 01:04 PM · Posted under Area Attractions & Events, Pat Tasker
Take a walk on the wild side!
Looking for something interesting, cultural, fun and tasty to do this weekend? Take a walk on the wild side at Zoo Ala Carte!
Through Sunday August 23rd, you can visit the Milwaukee County Zoo, and at the same time sample great food from over 28 different local restaurants. With a wide range of cuisines, there is something to tempt anyone’s tastebuds.
Live entertainment will continue through the weekend, with Aaron Neville highlighting Saturday evening at 8pm.
Advanced discounted tickets are available at Tri City Banks. The Zoo is celebrating it’s 25th Zoo Ala Carte, if you haven’t been there in years past, this would be a great year to try it out.
The crazy market we are in right now, can seem like a zoo at times. If you know anyone needing help navigating this market, whether buying or selling, contact Pat Tasker at 262-437-5853. Having grown up in Milwaukee, and now living in one of the Suburbs of Greater Milwaukee, Pat is perfectly suited to help with your real estate needs. She knows the market!
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August 14, 2009 at 09:25 AM · Posted under Area Attractions & Events, Pat Tasker
According the Dictionary, a Cream Puff is defined as:
- Main Entry: cream puff
- Function: noun
- Date: 1880
1 : a round shell of light pastry filled with whipped cream or a cream filling
2 : an ineffectual person
3 : something trifling, inconsiderable, or easily dealt with
4 : a property listed for sale that is in especially good condition
This is the last weekend of our great Wisconsin State Fair, and your last chance for a year to get one of those famous Cream Puffs! As of this writing, over 214,000 cream puffs have been sold, and we have a big weekend left. This sweet treat is sold at the south west corner of the fair at the Cream Puff Pavillion - yes they have their own Pavillion!
Don’t have a chance to spend a day at the fair and partake in this sweet tradition? You can use the Cream Puff Drive Through Service! No Kidding!!! Just call in the night before to order, your order will be ready for pick up the next morning between 6am and 8am!
If you are adventurous, you could try making them yourself with the original fair recipe. And if you are totally in love with them, try the Cream Puff Eating contest at the fair!
If you are trying to take advantage of this market, and looking for a CREAM PUFF for your new home, call Pat Tasker at 262-437-5853. With 20 years experience in the real estate industry, I know the market and which ones are cream puffs. Call and get yours today!
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July 23, 2009 at 09:53 AM · Posted under Area Attractions & Events, Germantown, Pat Tasker
One of our family’s favorite festivals kicks off today: Germanfest
…..! Being a family with deep German roots, we go to get our “fix” of German food, drink, dance and music! In years gone by, our kids danced with the kids from Milwaukee German Immersion School, and sang with the German American Kinderchor.
Thursday, the Germanfest Fun Run/Walk will benefit the St. Ben’s Meal program with Usingers donating 3 pounds of meat for every runner/walker participating…Come on down and join me…you get into the Fest for free afterward!
When it comes to food, you can find many German specialties from 4 different types of brats, schnitzel, dumplings, spaetzle (homemade noodles), roasted chicken, rollbraten, sauerbraten, and THE MOST POPULAR….Spanferkel. Roasted suckling pigs make for a great dinner, and always catch the kids attention while roasting on a spit over red hot coals. Go early, as this speciality often is a sell out.
Once you finish dinner, stroll over to the Konditorei. This tent is for those with a sweet tooth…many tortes such as Bienenstichkuchen and Black Forest Torte, strudels and cakes are available.
The beer tents are busy, and you can find root beer for the non drinkers…or try something new like Jaegermeister and root beer…Yummmm if you lean toward sweet drinks…even a champagne bar can be found on the grounds.
A Trachtenschau is a fashion show of native dress from different regions. A parade on Saturday mid day is fun for young and old. The funniest event of the weekend is the Dachshund races, and the Dachshund costume contest! Another long time favorite is the live Glockenspiel.
If you are looking for history, visit the Cultural Tents, loaded with displays and travel information. There are many new attractions this year, including a evening airshow with pyrotechnics.
My best advice, go mid day and get a table under a tent. Enjoy the music and dancing. Have a meal and some beverage and work it off on the dance floor. That is where you will find me and my family on Saturday nite! My grandkids will be dancing, Abby twirling in her Dirndl, and you might even see me doing a schuhplatter!
On Sunday, you can find me at my open house in Germantown. Germantown was rated by Milwaukee Magazine as one of the top l00 cities to live, in a past survey. If you are looking for a home in a top rated community, call Pat Tasker at 262-437-5853!
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July 23, 2009 at 08:53 AM · Posted under Area Attractions & Events, Pat Tasker
If you are sleeping in this Saturday, you will be missing out on some fun at South Shore Park
in Milwaukee’s Bay View Neighborhood. There is something for everyone here on Milwaukee’s Lakefront.
A Farmer’s Market offers everything from farm fresh produce and flowers, crepes made to order, fresh hot coffee, spices, hot popping kettlecorn, and even some organic and gluten free products!
At 9:30 a.m. you can meet at the Pavillion for Yoga with Amy Friese from Fitness For EveryBODY. Last week it was so lovely having class right on the beach. The sand added an extra dimension, and the water added a calming effect, while being kissed by the sun! (A nominal fee of $l0 for yoga.)
Sometimes there is live music to sit and enjoy. If you are the more active type, bring your bike and ride along the path that goes all the way down along South Lake Drive to Grant Park. Or just take a stroll and enjoy the sights and sounds of a vibrant community: Bay View.
If you are looking for a vibrant community in which to buy a home, call Pat Tasker at 262-437-5853. Born and raised in Milwaukee, Pat knows the different neighborhoods and what they offer!
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July 16, 2009 at 10:48 AM · Posted under Area Attractions & Events, Pat Tasker
This weekend, July 18th & 19th, the Old Falls Village will host Civil War Weekend. Throughout the historic village, re enactors will portray the life of soldiers in this time period. The medical tent will find doctors mending patients, and displays of medical equipment of the day. The cook tent, the soldiers quarters, all teach history lessons to young and old.
Last year I saw Abraham Lincoln himself, walking the grounds visiting the soldiers, and making a speech to the crowds….
Be sure to cover your ears when they blast off the canons; it is sure to either amaze a youngster or frighten them to tears! A full slate of activities is planned for Saturday and Monday, including Battle re-enactments, Infantry Drills and a visit with Mr. Lincoln and Mary Todd Lincoln. Stay late to enjoy campfires and stories.
If you are looking for a home with Historic background, call Pat Tasker at Shorewest Realtors. Pat recently sold one of the oldest homes in the area, and could help you find a gem too! Pat can be reached at 414-588-4907.
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July 15, 2009 at 04:51 PM · Posted under Area Attractions & Events, Brown Deer, Pat Tasker
For the 42nd year in a row, the PGA tour is making a stop in Milwaukee this weekend, 
July 16-19. The US BANK CHAMPIONSHIP taking place at Brown Deer Park’s gorgeous course, is one of very few stops on the tour, which takes place on a public course.
According to the official tournament site, the tournament in Milwaukee highlights include:
- 1968 – The first Greater Milwaukee Open is hosted in Milwaukee
- 1989 – Network television begins national broadcasts of the tournament
- 1991 – Corporate Village expands to make room for more fans
- 1994 – Hospitality tents are opened at the 18th hole
- 1996 – Tiger Woods’ PGA TOUR debut at the U.S. Bank Championship
- 2004 – U.S. Bank becomes the title sponsor
- 2007 – The U.S. Bank Championship becomes part of theFedExCup”
Over the years, this tournament has been played on several courses, including Blue Mound Golf & Country Club, Tripoli, Tuckaway, and now Brown Deer Park.
This could be the last though, unless a new sponsor steps up. The US Bank Championship is just one of the victims of tough economic times and criticism of how large companies spend money for marketing. Wisconsin home grown golfers like Gerry Kelly and Steve Stricker will appear. Even Mike Van Sickle, a Marquette standout who has received a sponsors’ exemption will be playing this weekend. Later this year, Mike plans to turn pro. Gerry Kelly is campaigning for someone to take over the sponsorship and keep Milwaukee on the tour calendar. The last few years, the Milwaukee stop coincides with the British Open, which naturally pulls the biggest of names on the Tour. That makes it harder to draw a crowd. With Stricker winning last weekend, and his second win this year, crowds may thicken in Milwaukee. We can do more than hope for a return next year, we can all get out there and enjoy some sun in the gallery over the next few days. Supporting the Open will show Milwaukee does care! A tournament stop like this puts millions of dollars towards local charities, that we can’t afford to lose.
If you love the game of golf, and always wanted to live on a golf course, call Pat Tasker for a list of homes that meet your needs. Tranquil settings on manicured fairways, makes for a very pleasant view from your deck. Pat can be reached at 414-588-4907.
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July 10, 2009 at 11:10 AM · Posted under Area Attractions & Events, Pat Tasker
A century ago, it wouldn’t be that unusual for a circus parade to come to town. Now it is practically unheard of, unless you live in Milwaukee! In days gone by the parade was made up of the same things you will see today, but the purpose was practical: getting the cast of characters and equipment into a town and set up for the big show! The show WAS the big attraction. Today, the parade is the spectacle, a feast for the eyes and ears of young and old.
Wisconsin is lucky to have a rare collection of antique hand carved circus wagons. Stored at the Circus World Museum in Baraboo, WI, these wagons are loaded on a train and brought to Milwaukee for the parade which takes place this Sunday, July 12th. According to the official website the parade this year will include: “50 authentic circus wagons, 350 exquisite horses, 30 musical bands and novelties, exotic animals, 150 clowns and over 450 riding and walking performers dressed in lavish circus wardrobe.”
As a child in the 60’s, I remember going downtown to view this parade with my family. A day or two before, we’d go down to the grounds and get a look at the wagons up close. My dad even painted some of those wagons onto our basement rec room walls for decor. The parade was a big deal. But it faded out in the 70’s due to costs, but in the mid to late 80’s, it was revived through local sponsorship, and I got to take my own kids. Again, money issues forced the canceling of the parade. It is back this year, and hopefully it won’t be the last….Just in case, you better get down there and take a look! The parade starts at l:30 pm, and winds its way through downtown Milwaukee.
If you are looking to buy or sell property this year, and don’t want the experience to turn into a circus, be sure to call Pat Tasker for help! As a life long resident of the Milwaukee area, she knows the area, and all it has to offer! Pat can be contacted at 262-427-5853.
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July 02, 2009 at 04:36 PM · Posted under Area Attractions & Events
Who doesn’t love a parade? One of the biggest and best 4th of July parades in the area is the Wauwatosa one. Starting at 9 am at 104th & North, the parade only runs 2 miles east to 80th Street, but features over 100 participants! This year’s theme is Wauwatosa Salutes America.
Stop by Hart Park for games, animal rides, and live entertainment from 12:30-4:00. Free ice cream also, to all who participate in the decorated bikes, buggies, & wagons contest.
And what 4th of July would be complete without fireworks? Always also at Hart Park, scheduled to start at 9:15 pm this year. I hope you all have a wonderful, safe 4th of July. I also want to send out a huge THANK YOU to all the troops that keep America safe. We SO appreciate all you do for us!! God bless the USA!
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July 01, 2009 at 09:49 AM · Posted under Area Attractions & Events, Menomonee Falls, Pat Tasker
Staying home this holiday weekend, and looking for things to keep the kids or company entertained? Of course
Summerfest continues through Sunday, July 5th. Friday night, July 3rd, you can attend one of the biggest fireworks shows in the area. Milwaukee’s Lakefront will host the annual show put on by the Bartolotta fireworks family, and sponsored by US Bank. Staying closer to home?
Menomonee Falls annual Parade kicks off at 7pm at Appleton & Elm, fireworks to follow.
Germantown will host their annual celebration, this years theme is Starting at 9am, at Fireman’s Park, activities go day long and include historic tours of
Dheinsville Settlement at 3 & 5, including the Bast Bell Museum entertainment all day long including music.
The Germantown Parade starts at noon near Mequon & Pilgrim Roads, and ends at Fireman’s Park. Please remember to bring canned & non perishable food for the St Boniface Food Pantry, which will be collected during the parade. Watch for
me at the end of the parade, we will be riding in an old firetruck!
If you are looking to buy or sell a home this summer and want to avoid fireworks during the process, rely on my 20 years of experience in the real estate market. Call Pat Tasker at 262-437-5853 to discuss your real estate needs. GERMANTOWN- IT’S NOT JUST MY BUSINESS,
ITS MY NEIGHBORHOOD!
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June 26, 2009 at 11:22 AM · Posted under Area Attractions & Events, Pat Tasker
Originally just dirt and grass and a few stages, Summerfest has grown to the 75 acre Henry Maier Festival Park with ll stages and running for ll days with over 700 performances. Featuring ALL TYPES OF MUSIC, there is something for everyone.
Summerfest 2009 opened with Bon Jovi and will close on July 5th with Kid Rock on the “main stage” of the Marcus Ampitheatre. Sandwiched in between those big names are many more like: Bob Dylan, Stevie Wonder, Kiss, Keith Urban, John Legend, Willie Nelson, No Doubt, Chicago, Earth Wind & Fire, & Kenney Chesney. And that is just the main stage! From local favorites like The Bodeans, rock, jazz, rap, even techno there really is something for every ear. (Click Here For Schedule).
Summerfest was the brainchild of former Mayor Henry Maier back in the 60’s. Inspired by a visit to Munich’s Octoberfest, Maier wanted to recreate a fun filled festival. The first year it was spread out around town with a few stages, one at County Stadium. Eventually the festival found a home, and a perfect one I might add, right on the shore of Lake Michigan in downtown Milwaukee.
A former Nike missile site, Summerfest grounds host not only ll day music fest, but a summer long schedule of ethnic events. Now commonly known as “the Big Gig” it started out being called Juli Spass-German for July fun. The well know smiley face logo was debuted in l970 and created by a local artist Noel Spangler.
There is a ton of food and drink, along with some really great fireworks, and of course people watching! If you come for Summerfest, and decide to make Milwaukee your new home, Call Pat Tasker for a list of neighborhoods that will meet your needs!
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June 08, 2009 at 10:18 AM · Posted under Area Attractions & Events, Brown Deer, Pat Tasker
One of Milwaukee’s monikers is “City of Festivals” . Those of us who live here know what that is all about! For those who don’t, it is an amazing string of festivals, one held almost every weekend from June through September.
The tradition started with Summerfest way back in the mid 70’s. Held down at the lakefront, it has grown from a small music fest to “the world’s largest music festival” (Guiness Records 1999),
The weeks roll by and along comes another festival. You name it, we probably celebrate it: German, Italian, Polish, Mexican, Asian, French, Irish, Native American…..
Most are held at the Festival Park, right on the lakefront, next to the art museum. Bastille Days is held at Cathedral Square in downtown.
Here is a schedule of dates for this year. Been to a few? Try a new one this year. If you haven’t been to any, you’ve got to try at least one!
Maybe I will see you at Germanfest, our family’s favorite. Rates are LOW, there is a lot to choose from, THE TIME TO BUY IS NOW!! Ask me about the NEW $8000 tax credit for buying a home.
2009 Festival Schedule
- River Rhythms (Wednesdays – Pere Marquette Park) June 3 - Aug. 26
- Jazz in the Park (Thursdays – Cathedral Square Park) June 4 - Sept. 24
- RiverSplash! (Downtown Milwaukee) June 5 - 7
- Scottish Fest/Milwaukee Highland Games (Hart Park) June 6
- Miller Lite Ride for the Arts (Downtown Milwaukee) June 7
- PrideFest (Maier Festival Park) June 12 - 14
- Juneteenth Day (Martin Luther King Jr. Drive) June 19
- NASCAR Weekend (The Milwaukee Mile) June 19 - 20
- Lakefront Festival of the Arts (Milwaukee Art Museum) June 19 - 2
- Fiesta Waukesha! (Frame Park) June 19 - 21
- Polish Fest (Maier Festival Park) June 19 - 21
- Sunset Zoofari (Wednesdays – Milwaukee County Zoo) June 24 - July 29
- Summerfest (Maier Festival Park) June 25 - July 5
- Greek Fest (Wisconsin State Fair Park) June 26 - 28
- Strawberry Festival (Cedarburg) June 27 - 28
- Fireworks Kite Festival (Milwaukee Lakefront) July 3
- U.S. Bank Fireworks (Veteran Park) July 3
- Old World Fourth of July (Old World Wisconsin) July 4
- Delafield 50th Birthday Celebration (Delafield) July 4 - 12
- Great Circus Parade Festival (Milwaukee’s Lakefront) July 8 - 11
- Bastille Days (Cathedral Square Park) July 9 - 12
- Gathering on the Green (Mequon) July 10 - 1
- South Shore Frolics (Bay View) July 11 - 12
- Great Circus Parade (Downtown Milwaukee) July 12
- U.S. Bank PGA Championship (Brown Deer Park) July 13 - 19
- Waukesha County Fair (Waukesha) July 15 - 19
- Festa Italiana (Maier Festival Park) July 16 - 19
- Fish Day (Port Washington) July 18
- German Fest (Maier Festival Park) July 23 - 26
- EAA AirVenture (Oshkosh) July 27 - Aug. 2
- Watertown RiverFest (Watertown) Aug. 6 - 9
- Wisconsin State Fair (State Fair Park) Aug. 6 - 16
- Arab World Fest (Maier Festival Park) Aug. 7 - 9
- Waukesha Bluesfest (Naga-Waukee Park) Aug. 7 - 8
- Irish Fest (Maier Festival Park) Aug. 13 - 16
- Festival of the Arts (Oconomowoc) Aug. 15 - 16
- Milwaukee a la Carte (Milwaukee County Zoo) Aug. 20 - 23
- Mexican Fiesta (Maier Festival Park) Aug. 21 - 23
- Kettle Moraine Jazz Festival (West Bend) Sept. 11 - 12
- TosaFest (Wauwatosa) Sept. 11 - 12
- Indian Summer Festival (Maier Festival Park) Sept. 11 - 13
- Oktoberfest Weekends (Heidelberg Park) Sept. 11 - 27
- Wine & Harvest Festival (Cedarburg) Sept. 19 - 20
- Harvest Fair (State Fair Park) Sept. 25 - 27
- Civil War Encampment (Wade House) Sept. 26 - 27
Posted by:Pat Tasker
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