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Our favorite "non-lakefront" summer festivals
It's easy to say your favorite Milwaukee summer festival is one of the big boys on the lake. But what about the off-water fests? The ones that emphasize neighborhood and family over big-time music acts or delicious ethnic food and drink? Here are our picks.