The Bay View Bash is Milwaukee's largest one-day street festival put on entirely by volunteers, and it's returning Saturday, Sept. 20.
Where is the Bay View Bash?
The block party sprawls between Potter and Clement on Kinnickinnic Avenue from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. It celebrates food, art, music, crafts, books and community organizations. No carry-ins, please.
Entertainment at the Bay View Bash
The Bash includes five stages of music, The Bay View Community Center Family Area, Dog Costume Parade, rummage sales, food, drink, vendors and more.
Established in 2004, the Bay View Bash is a community festival funded by the Bay View Community Fund Inc. All proceeds are directly invested back into the neighborhood. The Bay View Bash also partners with local composting group Kompost Kids to proovide a near Zero-Waste Festival.
For the full Bay View Bash 2025 schedule, go here.
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