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The Milwaukee Night Market, presented by Clover®, returns to West Wisconsin Avenue on Wednesday, Aug 13. The Market features over 100 local vendors, artists, performers and more.
When is the next Milwaukee Night Market?
The Night Market is held on West Wisconsin Avenue between 2nd Street and Vel R. Phillps Avenue from 5 to 9 p.m.
The July market was canceled due to severe weather in the area.
"We’re looking forward to being back on Wisconsin Avenue this Wednesday to shop, eat and dance the night away,” said Stacie Callies, Executive Director of Westown Association.
What to expect at the August Milwaukee Night Market
A variety of local businesses will participate in the event, including artists, restaurateurs and makers of all kinds. A full list of vendor and sponsor booths, along with a map of the event footprint, can be found here.
Two can’t-miss performances are lined up for the Educator’s Credit Union Entertainment Zone, starting with the fan-favorite Milwaukee Flyers at 6 p.m. and a Latin-inspired dance performance by Panadanza. See the full lineup here.
The Plaza Pop-Up is also back this month at the northeast corner of Vel R. Phillips Plaza. Attendees can sing tunes at the Bars & Recreation mobile karaoke suite and enjoy a draft beverage from the Draft & Co. vintage beer truck.
Parking at the Milwaukee Night Market
Thanks to Interstate Parking, those coming Downtown for the Night Market are encouraged to take advantage of the $3 parking rate at The Avenue structure (entrances at 615 N. Plankinton Ave. and 258 W. Michigan St.). Guests can also consider using ride-share services or public transit such as The Hop and MCTS.
West Wisconsin Ave. will close at 10 a.m. for event set-up at 2nd St. and Vel R. Phillips Ave., along with mid-block closures on North MLK Dr. between Wells Street and West Wisconsin Ave. and 2nd St. north and south of W. Wisconsin Ave. Streets will reopen after midnight.
The remaining 2025 Markets will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 10, and Wednesday, Oct. 1. On Sept. 10, attendees are invited to celebrate College Night.
“Patrons and vendors alike are energized to make up for lost time after last month’s extreme weather call-off, and as presenting sponsor, Fiserv looks forward to helping make the returning Night Market an unqualified success,” said Bob Hau, Chief Financial Officer of Fiserv.
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