As summer slowly draws to a close in southeast Wisconsin, many of us are taking solace in the fact that the Badgers and Packers are kicking off before we know it. But not so fast, Cheeseheads; there’s still a full weekend of summer fun to be had, seeing as Labor Day is falling on the first weekend of September. So put away your back-to-school lists for just a moment, and let’s look at some fun Labor Day events in the Milwaukee area for 2016.

Labor Day Events near Milwaukee, WI 2016

The Wisconsin Highland Games | Waukesha | Sept. 2-4

Even if you’re only show your Celtic pride when watching Larry Bird highlights, we can promise that you’ll be glad you tilted your kilt toward Waukesha’s Wisconsin Highland Games. Spanning the entire Labor Day weekend, the whole family can enjoy an assortment of athletic challenges, traditional bagpipe music, Celtic dancing, and an assortment of food and drinks as well. It’s right off the interstate, parking is easy, and kids 12 and under get in free.

Third Ward Art Festival | Milwaukee | Sept. 3-4

The Third Ward is the rare Milwaukee neighborhood that only gets more fun as you continue to pack people into it. Case in point: the Third Ward Art Festival. Now celebrating its fifth year, this festival features over 140 individual artists, 36 of whom are from right here in Wisconsin. These artists cover a variety of mediums, and can be found side by side with live music, lots of great food, and interactive projects for the kids in attendance.
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Pewaukee Lake Water Ski Show | Pewaukee Lake | Monday, Sept. 5

Long known as the greatest show on water, the Pewaukee Lake Water Ski Show celebrates the end of the 2016 on the Monday of Labor Day, right downtown in Pewaukee on Lakefront Park. In terms of family-friendliness, there’s really nothing better, since seeing your kids light up at the sight of a human pyramid will be something you’ll cherish forever. Or cherish at least until you hear, “Mom, Dad, can I try that?”

Maxwell Street Days | Cedarburg | Sunday, Sept. 4

One of the great traditions in southeast Wisconsin is Cedarburg’s Maxwell Street Days, which celebrates the end of its 50th summer hosting this event. Over 600 vendors descend on Fireman’s Park, with all sorts of antiques, collectibles, farm items, old toys and much more. Of course, there’s also a great deal of food and fun, and the gates open bright and early at 6am. Get there early.
So, which of these events will you celebrate for this year’s Labor Day? We suggest you take them all in, and that you come see us soon at one of our EVS Auto Group locations!