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LIVE MUSIC AT UNION PARK TAVERN
2025-08-15 20:00 - 22:00, 2025-08-16 20:00 - 22:00, 2025-08-21 20:00 - 22:00, 2025-08-22 20:00 - 22:00, 2025-08-23 20:00 - 22:00, 2025-08-28 20:00 - 22:00, 2025-08-29 20:00 - 22:00, 2025-08-30 20:00 - 22:00 (America/Chicago) and 13 more dates | Union Park Tavern, 4520 8th Avenue, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
Union park Tavern – June
Thursday, June 5 5pm Cocktail Stunde’s (German Pop) is back! followed by OPEN MIC with host Pat Garrett at 8:30pm. All skills welcomed!
Friday, June 6 🚨🚨DOUBLE HEADER ALERT!
6-9pm in the Biergarten YVES Francois et Rocambu Jazz (Nola Street Jazz)
9pm First Friday Open Mic With Sipos & Young! (All Skills & Talents Welcomed)
Saturday, June 7 – 8pm Frank Falduto and his Patio Daddios (Blues)
Thursday, June 12 – Rhythm Dogs Blues Jam 8pm
Friday, June 13 – 9pm Would You Kindly? (Indie Rock)
Saturday, June 14 6-9pm in the Biergarten – Pat Garrett & the Good Ol Boys. Special Guest Makenzie Knight (Outlaw Country)
Thursday, June 19 Rhythm Dogs Blues Jam 8pm
Friday, June 20 🚨🚨DOUBLE HEADER ALERT!
6-9pm in the Biergarten The Westerlees (Western Swing). 9pm The Eric Algie Duo (EcoLimes funk)
Saturday, June 21- 7pm Chicago/Kenosha Metro Irish Folk Jam
Thursday, June 26 Rhythm Dogs Blues Jam 8pm
Friday, June 27 🚨🚨DOUBLE HEADER ALERT!
6-9pm in the Biergarten The Fugitives (Americana). 9pm Solo Artist Mitch Downey (Classic Rock)
Saturday, June 28 – 6-9pm in the Biergarten Peacetree Allstars (Americana)
Thursday, July 3 Rhythm Dogs Blues Jam 8pm
Friday, July 4 – 9pm First Friday Open Mic With Sipos & Young! (All Skills & Talents Welcomed)
Saturday, July 5 – Stolen Moments (Indie) Little Couch Band (Folk Punk)

Kenosha Public Market
2025-08-16 09:00 - 14:00, 2025-08-23 09:00 - 14:00, 2025-08-30 09:00 - 14:00, 2025-09-06 09:00 - 14:00, 2025-09-13 09:00 - 14:00, 2025-09-20 09:00 - 14:00, 2025-09-27 09:00 - 14:00 | Downtown Kenosha, 5601 7th Avenue, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
Kenosha Public Market is a year-round Saturday market located in the heart of the Downtown district. Our vendors present a variety of fresh local products including fruits, vegetables, flowers, artisan pastries and confections, locally sourced meats, poultry and eggs, fine cheeses, prepared foods & handmade gifts.
Join us for the outdoor market season in Downtown Kenosha! Our location is in the center of this pedestrian-friendly neighborhood with convenient parking options, world-class museums, an authentic streetcar system, two lighthouses, unique dining, and plenty of shopping options. Kenosha Public Market is proud to be one of the many shopping destinations Downtown.
Well behaved dogs welcome at your community market.
We welcome SNAP customers. Double your dollars (up to $20 match per person per market day): inquire at the Kenosha Public Market Info Booth. Spend $20, get $20 free! Applies to eligible food only.
Early bird shopping (8:30 a.m. to 9 a.m.) will be dedicated to seniors and those with disabilities. Hours for the general public are 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Southport Quilters Guild Quilt Show
2025-09-07 13:00 - 2025-10-12 16:00 | Anderson Arts Center, 6603 Third Avenue, Kenosha, WI, 53143, United States
The 2025 quilt show will be held at the Anderson Arts Center, reception date of September 7, 2025, from 1:00pm until 4:00 pm.
The closing date will be October 12, 2025.
As of 9.23.24, we do not have a theme and logo for this show. As soon as we do, I will contact you,.
Thank you-
Lori Brown
262-914-1321
lbrown5718@yahoo.com
2024 Quilt Show Chair

Union Park Tavern Oktoberfest w/ MGV Harmonia
2025-09-20 13:00 - 2025-09-21 14:00 | Union Park Kenosha, 7th Ave & 46th St, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
Union Park Tavern & MGV Harmonia’s 9th Annual Oktoberfest
Location: Union Park (4500 7th Ave) & Union Park Tavern (4520 8th Ave)
Dates: Saturday & Sunday, September 20–21, 2025
Facebook Event Page: Click Here
Union Park Tavern & MGV Harmonia’s 9th Annual Oktoberfest is back—bigger, better, and now spilling into Union Park!
Celebrate two days of German-inspired fun with live polka, local bands, cultural performances, great food, and plenty of beer. Enjoy crowd favorites like the inaugural UPT Pretzel, Brat & Beer Oktoberfest Challenge presented by Public Brewing Company, Stein Hoisting contests, the crowning of Miss Oktoberfest, and the ever-charming Dachshund Dash. Plus, Public Brewing Company will be debuting a special UPT Oktoberfest brew, available both at the bar and throughout the park.
Shop the vendor market, explore interactive art, toss axes, and bring the kids for bounce house fun. Sunday kicks off with a traditional German breakfast, music, and dance—plus the Kenosha Art Market.
Presented with Visit Kenosha and the Kenosha Art Market, this festive weekend supports MGV Harmonia’s mission to keep German American musical traditions alive.
Prost to Kenosha, culture, and community!
Saturday, September 20
Union Park Tavern Hours: 9 AM – Close
Union Park (The Park) Hours: 1 PM – 9 PM
Morning Kickoff at the Tavern

9:00 AM – Union Park Tavern opens with brunch and drinks an early pre Oktoberfest preview.

Park Festivities Begin

1:00 PM – Oktoberfest officially begins in Union Park
1:00 PM – Ceremonial Keg Tapping in the Union Park Tavern Biergarten This year’s keg tapping highlights the 175th anniversary of Kenosha and the emerald anniversary of our sister-city connection with Wolfenbüttel, Germany. Mayor David Bogdala will host the ceremony in the Union Park Tavern biergarten, joined via live stream by Mayor Ivica Lukanic and members of the Wolfenbüttel sister-city group, linking Kenosha’s celebration to the opening of Oktoberfest in Germany just hours earlier. Sponsored by Total Cyclery
1:15 PM – Live music by Hungry 5 and Friends on the main stage in the park sponsored by Jerry Smith Farm & Ron’s Place
1:30 PM – Pig Roast begins and photo ops with the pig. (sponsored by Sherwood Forest Meat Market in the UPT Biergarten)

Contests, Music & Entertainment

2:00 PM – Stein Hoisting Contest Presented by Hold My Beer in the UPT Biergarten
Register here
2:30 PM – MGV Harmonia performance on the main stage in the park sponsored by Jerry Smith Farm & Ron’s Place
2:30 PM – Floral Gin (Set 1) live in the UPT Biergarten sponsored by Total Cyclery
3 PM – 5 PM – Tillie the Kenosha Police K9 will be on site in Union Park
3:15 PM – The Inaugural UPT Pretzel, Brat & Beer Oktoberfest Challenge Presented by Public Brewing Company on the main stage in the park
4:00 PM – Union Park Kickerz, polka performance on the main stage in the park sponsored by Jerry Smith Farm & Ron’s Place
5:00 PM – Dachshund Dash Presented by Captain Mike’s on 8th Avenue in front of the Tavern
Register here
5:15 PM – Floral Gin (Set 2) live in the UPT Biergarten sponsored by Total Cyclery
6:00 PM – Blue Moon Posse (Set 1) on the Main Stage sponsored by Jerry Smith Farm & Ron’s Place
6:00 PM – Woman in Motion performance on 8th Avenue
7:00 PM – Miss Oktoberfest Contest Presented by Francesca & Co. Salon on the Main Stage sponsored by Jerry Smith Farm & Ron’s Place – Register here

8:00 PM – Blue Moon Posse (Set 2) on the main stage in the park sponsored by Jerry Smith Farm & Ron’s Place
9:00 PM – 50/50 Raffle Winner announced on the main stage in the park sponsored by Jerry Smith Farm & Ron’s Place

Note: Union Park closes at 9 PM, but Oktoberfest continues indoors at Union Park Tavern with live music by Pieptone! and more festivities until bar close.
Activities Throughout the Park (Saturday)

Hammerschlagen (sponsored by Millhouse Auto Body)
Mobile Axe Throwing (by Hold My Beer)
MGV Harmonia serving German food through out the day
Kid’s Zone (sponsored by Em’s Dance Center), featuring:

Bounce House
Face Painting
Fizzy Bizz
And more family fun

Vendor Market (Saturday)
Browse and shop a variety of local vendors, artists, and makers.
Partial list includes:

The Drawing Room (caricature art)
Chet Griffith & Janette Hill: Community Art Project for all ages + Original art
Southport Tea
AHDIDIT
Renewal by Andersen
Vintage Underground
Flip This Flip That Resale & Collectibles
Golden Touch
Little Miracles
Maxilyn House
A Little Bit Of All Of It
Em’s Dance Center
Jackson’s Candy Stand
T-Fiber
Additional vendors to be announced

Also available:
The Lettering Machine will be in the UPT Biergarten pressing Oktoberfest UPT t-shirts for purchase.
Can’t wait? Then order yours NOW! CLICK HERE TO ORDER
Sunday, September 21
Union Park Tavern Hours: 9 AM – Close
Union Park (The Park) Hours: 9 AM – 2 PM
Kenosha Art Market Hours: 10 AM – 2PM
Ease into Sunday with a relaxed cultural morning in the park.

Traditional German Breakfast in the Park by UPT & MGV Harmonia
Live performances by MGV Harmonia
Kenosha Art Market (10 AM – 2 PM)
Stage entertainment and dance numbers by Em’s Dance Center (times TBA)
Union Park Tavern open all day with drinks and continued German-themed fun

Presented By:
Union Park Tavern • MGV Harmonia
Event Sponsors:
Jerry Smith Pumpkin Farm • Ron’s Place • About Time Moving Systems • T-Fiber • Kenosha News • Amplified Wisconsin • Millhouse Auto Body • Em’s Dance Center • Southport Tea • Casey Family Options • Law Office of Frank J Parise • Shannyn Franklin of RE/MAX Elite • Captain Mike’s • Renewal by Anderson • Francesca & Co. Salon • Total Cyclery • Faded Barbershop for Men • Vintage Underground • Sherwood Forest Meat Market • Kenosha Art Market • Hold My Beer • The Lettering Machine • Steve & Terri Schwartz • Midwest Novelty • Public Brewing Company • Jackson’s Candy Stand • Johnson Financial Group • Peacetime Originals • Kenosha Sportfishing and Conservation Association
