July 2012 Events
Jul7 2012
Independence Day would not be complete without a parade and fireworks, and Waukesha is no exception to that rule.
Celebrate the 4th of July holiday in downtown Waukesha with a parade, water ski show, live music and fireworks at the Waukesha Expo Center.
Family events for July include the Waukesha County Fair, and the Taste of Lake Country – Pewaukee’s largest summer event – celebrating summer with food and live music on Pewaukee Lake.
July 1st – August 15th
“From Skilled Hands- Art Formed in Clay” Art Exhibit
Almont Gallery
Historic Downtown Waukesha
262-542-1522
www.almontgallery.org
July 4th
Badgerland Water Ski Show
Frame Park
Waukesha
262-372-1754
www.badgerland.org
July 4th
Fourth of July Parade
Historic Downtown Waukesha
262-549-6154
July 4th
Old World Fourth of July
Old World Wisconsin
Eagle
262-594-6300
www.oldworldwisconsin.org
July 4th
Water Ski 4th of July Show
Lakefront Park
Pewaukee
414-350-8713
www.pewaukee.waterski.org
July 4th
Waukesha Fireworks
Waukesha County Expo Center
262-896-8490
www.waukeshacountyexpo.com
July 5th
Waukesha Civic Band Concert Series
Outdoor music concert in the park with varying musical scores each week.
Culter Park
Historic Downtown Waukesha
262-524-3737
www.ci.waukesha.wi.us
July 5th
Water Ski Show
Lakefront Park
Pewaukee
414-350-8713
www.pewaukee.waterski.org
July 6th
Waukesha Freeman Friday Night Live
Head to Historic Downtown Waukesha to listen to a variety of bands, shop the specialty stores and boutiques and enjoy the many eateries. Enjoy an evening of live music and extended shopping hours.
Historic Downtown Waukesha
262-544-8030
Waukesha Friday Night Live
July 6th – 7th
Arsenic and Old Lace
The famous comedy success produced a smash hit in New York and on the road, by Joseph Kesselring. We meet the charming and innocent ladies who populate their cellar with the remains of socially and religiously “acceptable” roomers; the antics of their brother who thinks he is Teddy Roosevelt; and the activities of the other brother.
SummerStage in Lapham Peak State Park
Delafield
262-337-1560
www.summer-stage.org
July 7th
Ceramic and Glass Extravaganza
River’s End Gallery
Historic Downtown Waukesha
262-896-8875
www.riversendgallery.com
July 7th
Farmers’ Market
Riverfront Plaza
Historic Downtown Waukesha
262-549-6154
www.downtownwaukesha.com
July 7th
Rousing with the Roosters
Bring family or friends for early morning farm chores, gardening and even cookings breakfast with our expert interpretive staff, upon completing tasks, sit down to breakfast and enjoy the fruits of your labor.
Old World Wisconsin
Eagle
262-594-6300
www.oldworldwisconsin.org
July 8th
Pewaukee Adult Triathlon
Lakefront Park
Pewaukee
800-429-8044
www.midwestsportsevents.com
July 11th
Badgerland Water Ski Show
Frame Park
Waukesha
262-372-1754
www.badgerland.org
July 11th
Market on the Hill
Weekly farmers’ market held rain or shine.
Queen of Apostles
Pewaukee
262-695-9735
www.marketonthehill.com
July 11th
Waterfront Wednesdays
Enjoy this weekly concert series on the shores of Pewaukee Lake and take in the tasty cuisine of the eateries lining Wisconsin Ave.
Lakefront Park
Pewaukee
262-695-9735
www.positivelypewaukee.com
July 11th
Wednesday Night Classics
Dedicated to Classics, Rods, Customs and Muscle Cars. The Gasthuas has great food & cold beverages w/live music! Weather permitting.
Weissgerber’s Gasthaus
Pewaukee
www.wednesdaynightclassics.com
July 12th
Waukesha Civic Band Concert Series
Outdoor music concert in the park with varying musical scores each week.
Culter Park
Historic Downtown Waukesha
262-524-3737
www.ci.waukesha.wi.us
July 12th
Water Ski Show
Lakefront Park
Pewaukee
414-350-8713
www.pewaukee.waterski.org
July 13th
Farmhand Buffet
After you’ve worked up an appetite, enjoy a hearty after-museum or pre-barn dance meal, including all kinds of country favorites.
Old World Wisconsin
Eagle
262-594-6300
www.oldworldwisconsin.org
July 13th
Waukesha Freeman Friday Night Live
Head to Historic Downtown Waukesha to listen to a variety of bands, shop the specialty stores and boutiques and enjoy the many eateries. Enjoy an evening of live music and extended shopping hours.
Historic Downtown Waukesha
262-544-8030
Waukesha Friday Night Live
July 14th
Croatian Day Picnic
A celebration of Croatian culture complete with music, food, and games.
Field Park
Mukwonago
262-363-2124
www.villageofmukwonago.com
July 14th
Farmers’ Market
Riverfront Plaza
Historic Downtown Waukesha
262-549-6154
www.downtownwaukesha.com
July 14th
Vintage Base Ball Game: Eagle Diamonds vs. Milwaukee Grays
The Eagle Diamonds meet the Milwaukee Grays at the historic Ward School field, for a charming and historically-rooted event. Guided by rules governing 1860s base ball.
Old World Wisconsin
Eagle
262-594-6300
www.oldworldwisconsin.org
July 15th
Ice Cream Social
Clark House Museum
Pewaukee
262-691-0233
www.pewaukeehistory.org
July 18th
Badgerland Water Ski Show
Frame Park
Waukesha
262-372-1754
www.badgerland.org
July 18th
Market on the Hill
Weekly farmers’ market held rain or shine.
Queen of Apostles
Pewaukee
262-695-9735
www.marketonthehill.com
July 18th
Waterfront Wednesdays
Enjoy this weekly concert series on the shores of Pewaukee Lake and take in the tasty cuisine of the eateries lining Wisconsin Ave.
Lakefront Park
Pewaukee
262-695-9735
www.positivelypewaukee.com
July 18th
Wednesday Night Classics
Dedicated to Classics, Rods, Customs and Muscle Cars. The Gasthuas has great food & cold beverages w/live music! Weather permitting.
Weissgerber’s Gasthaus
Pewaukee
www.wednesdaynightclassics.com
July 18th – 22nd
Waukesha County Fair
The oldest county fair in Wisconsin celebrates rural heritage with barnyard animals, crafts, farm displays, live music, and classic carnival rides and food.
Waukesha County Expo Center
262-544-5922
www.waukeshacountyfair.com
July 19th
Waukesha Civic Band Concert Series
Outdoor music concert in the park with varying musical scores each week.
Culter Park
Historic Downtown Waukesha
262-524-3737
www.ci.waukesha.wi.us
July 19th
Water Ski Show
Lakefront Park
Pewaukee
414-350-8713
www.pewaukee.waterski.org
July 20th
Comedy and Magic Under the Stars
SummerStage in Lapham Peak State Park
Delafield
262-337-1560
www.summer-stage.org
July 20th
Waukesha Freeman Friday Night Live
Head to Historic Downtown Waukesha to listen to a variety of bands, shop the specialty stores and boutiques and enjoy the many eateries. Enjoy an evening of live music and extended shopping hours.
Historic Downtown Waukesha
262-544-8030
Waukesha Friday Night Live
July 21st
Evening of Irish Music & Dance
Join us for a celebration of Irish music and dance. Great Irish step dancing, driving traditional music by great Irish bands will provide a summer evening of music for all ages at our beautiful outdoor setting.
SummerStage in Lapham Peak State Park
Delafield
262-337-1560
www.summer-stage.org
July 21st
Farmers’ Market
Riverfront Plaza
Historic Downtown Waukesha
262-549-6154
www.downtownwaukesha.com
July 21st – 22nd
Maxwell Street Days Flea Market
Field Park
Mukwonago
262-363-7758
www.mukwonagochamber.com
July 22nd
Heirloom Garden Stroll
Enjoy a special before-hours garden visit with our own historical gardener Marcia Carmichael, author of Putting Down Roots: Gardening Insights from Wisconsin’s Early Settlers.
Old World Wisconsin
Eagle
262-594-6300
www.oldworldwisconsin.org
July 22nd
Maxwell Street Days Flea Market
Field Park
Mukwonago
262-363-7758
www.mukwonagochamber.com
July 25th
Badgerland Water Ski Show
Frame Park
Waukesha
262-372-1754
www.badgerland.org
July 25th
Market on the Hill
Weekly farmers’ market held rain or shine.
Queen of Apostles
Pewaukee
262-695-9735
www.marketonthehill.com
July 25th
Waterfront Wednesdays
Enjoy this weekly concert series on the shores of Pewaukee Lake and take in the tasty cuisine of the eateries lining Wisconsin Ave.
Lakefront Park
Pewaukee
262-695-9735
www.positivelypewaukee.com
July 25th
Wednesday Night Classics
Dedicated to Classics, Rods, Customs and Muscle Cars. The Gasthuas has great food & cold beverages w/live music! Weather permitting.
Weissgerber’s Gasthaus
Pewaukee
www.wednesdaynightclassics.com
July 26th
Waukesha Civic Band Concert Series
Outdoor music concert in the park with varying musical scores each week.
Culter Park
Historic Downtown Waukesha
262-524-3737
www.ci.waukesha.wi.us
July 26th
Water Ski Show
Lakefront Park
Pewaukee
414-350-8713
www.pewaukee.waterski.org
July 27th
Conversations at Ten Chimneys
2012 Lunt-Fontanne Fellowship Program Master Teacher Joel Grey will share anecdotes about his life and career.
Ten Chimneys
Genesee Depot
262-968-4110
www.tenchimneys.org
July 27th
Waukesha Freeman Friday Night Live
Head to Historic Downtown Waukesha to listen to a variety of bands, shop the specialty stores and boutiques and enjoy the many eateries. Enjoy an evening of live music and extended shopping hours.
Historic Downtown Waukesha
262-544-8030
Waukesha Friday Night Live
July 27th – 28th
Taste of Lake Country
Come to the festival that celebrates food, music and life in Lake Country. Enjoy nightly fireworks, live music and the Kids Crafts area.
Lakefront Park
Pewaukee
262-695-9735
www.positivelypewaukee.com
July 27th – 28th
Waukesha Kennel Club Dog Show
Waukesha County Expo Center
262-896-8490
www.waukeshakennelclub.com
July 27th – 29th
Once on This Island
This highly original and theatrical musical Caribbean adaptation of the popular fairy tale The Little Mermaid garnered eight Tony nominations for its Broadway run, including Best Musical, Book and Score with music by Stephen Flaherty, lyrics by Lynn Ahrens. Please join us for our first musical at SummerStage. (Produced in partnership with Waukesha Civic Theatre)
SummerStage in Lapham Peak State Park
Delafield
262-337-1560
www.summer-stage.org
July 27th
Farmers’ Market
Riverfront Plaza
Historic Downtown Waukesha
262-549-6154
www.downtownwaukesha.com
July 28th
Rousing with the Roosters
Bring family or friends for early morning farm chores, gardening and even cookings breakfast with our expert interpretive staff, upon completing tasks, sit down to breakfast and enjoy the fruits of your labor.
Old World Wisconsin
Eagle
262-594-6300
www.oldworldwisconsin.org
July 28th
Vintage Base Ball Game: Eagle Diamonds vs. Lemont Quarrymen
Timbers will be swinging as Old World Wisconsin’s Eagle Diamonds take on their worthy opponents from the Land of Lincoln, the Lemont Quarrymen. Admission to the museum gets you into the game for FREE or pay per carload- just $43 (up to nine people).
Old World Wisconsin
Eagle
262-594-6300
www.oldworldwisconsin.org
July 28th
The Great Cancer Shootout
Enjoy a fun filled day of sporting clays with your friends and family. Every target you break gets you one Chinese raffle ticket towards our fabulous array of products and services from all over Wisconsin. Stay for the exciting live auction and fabulous fireworks provided by Bartolotta’s.
Wern Valley Sportsman Club
262-968-2400
www.wernvalley.com