Black Arts Fest MKE

Date
August 1st
Time
12:00 PM–10:00 PM
Age
Ages 3–12
Cost
$30 general; $12 youth; children 7 and under free
Location

Henry Maier Festival Park
200 N. Harbor Dr., Milwaukee, WI 53202 · Directions
Historic Third Ward

This multigenerational festival celebrates African heritage and Black cultural arts through music, dance, poetry, fashion, literature, education, wellness, food, community programming, and vendor markets. Children’s performances and workshops are part of the day’s programming.

Every attendee, including children, passes through metal detection, and all bags are searched. The festival’s 2026 theme is Unity & Community.

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