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You don't have to belong to a church to attend a church festival. The signature-Milwaukee summertime events are open to all. So if the spirit moves you, head to one of these festivals to eat, drink, dance, buy raffle tickets, play carnival games and feel a sense of community!
June 20-22
Holy Apostles Family Festival
16000 W. National Ave., New Berlin
Live music, games, rummage sale, dinner specials and more. Friday from 4 to 10:30 p.m.; Saturday from 4 to 10:30 p.m.; Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
June 24-25
Xavarian Fest
4500 Xavier Dr., Franklin
Bands, chicken on the spit, outdoor mass, rummage, bake sale and more. Friday and Saturday from noon to 7 p.m.; Sunday from 3 to 11 p.m.
July 11-13
St. Mary’s Festival
9520 W. Forest Home Ave., Hales Corners
Food, music, games, rides, cash raffle and more. More info and volunteer opportunities here.
July 11, 12 & 13
St. Lucy Festival
3101 Drexel Ave., Racine
Live music, bingo, meat sweepstakes, rummage sale and more. Get all the details here.
July 25-27
St. Elizabeth Anne "Seton Funfest"
12700 W. Howard Ave., New Berlin
Music, fish fry, inflatables, bingo and more. Friday from 5 to 10:45 p.m.; Saturday 5 to 10:45 p.m.; Sunday noon to 6:30 p.m.
St. John the Evangelist 56th Festival
8500 W. Cold Spring Road, Greendale
Food, music, bingo, raffle, rides, games, fireworks and more. Friday from 4:30 to 11 p.m.; Saturday from 4 to 11 p.m.; Sunday from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m.
August 22-24
St. James Parish
830 E. Veterans Way, Mukwonago
Festival with car show, fireworks, local bands, games, $25,000 raffle, rides, food and more. Friday from 4 to 11 p.m. Saturday from 9 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.; Sunday from 11:30 a.m.to 3:30 p.m.
September 5-7
St. Charles Fall Fest
313 Circle Dr., Hartland
Live music, carnival rides, bag tournaments, food and more.
Friday from 12 to 11 p.m.; Saturday from 12 to 11 p.m.; Sunday from noon to 6 p.m.
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