June 2 – October 27 Saturdays 7:30am – 11am The West Bend Farmers’ Market is one of the largest in the area with over 65 regular and seasonal vendors selling the freshest locally grown produce, flowers, bakery, frozen meats and poultry, dairy, eggs, cheese and so much more. The North Main Expansion is home to more specialty vendors selling organic produce, doggy bakery items, handmade oils and personal care items and much, much more. Stop by Old Settler’s Park for live entertainment. Each week is something new!

June 7 – August 16 Thursdays 6:30pm – 9pm Kick off your weekend in Downtown West Bend with Music on Main- an 11-week Thursday night concert series in Old Settler’s Park. Music on Main is a free musical event for people of all ages offering a variety of musical genres including blues, jazz, alternative rock, classic rock, country and 70’s and 80’s with a little Reggae thrown in for good measure. Food and beverages are available for purchase and attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs.

Friday, August 24 - 10am to 11pm Saturday, August 25 - 7am to 11pm Sunday, August 26 - 11am to 7:30pm Celebrate West Bend’s German Heritage! This outdoor festival features two stages of continuous German music, authentic German food and dancing, daily Sheepshead tournaments and raffles. A traditional Wisconsin Fish Fry, Saturday pancake breakfast, Farmers’ Market and the Riverwalk Art Fair round out the fun. Come help us celebrate the 26th Anniversary of West Bend Germanfest! Prost!

Sunday, September 2 10:00AM-4:00PM Join us for Over 20 categories, plus BEST in show, Car, Truck and Motorcycle Show! Live Music, Pig Roast, and more!

Friday, October 19 4:00PM-8:00PM Join us for downtown Family Fun at Fall Fest 2011! Celebrate the season of pumpkins, cider, trick or treating and fun Downtown. Contests, scarecrows and costumes are just some of the family fun.

Sunday, November 25 at 5pm Enjoy the 2nd oldest Christmas Parade in Wisconsin as it winds its way from Regner Park through historic Downtown West Bend to Badger Middle School. A West Bend tradition for 59 years, for more information please visit www.westbendchristmasparade.com

Friday, Novemberr 30 6pm – 9pm Bring the whole family for horse-drawn carriage and wagon rides, holiday carols, hot cocoa, a traditional tree lighting ceremony, holiday lights, live reindeer and, of course, SANTA! The Cultural District joins the fun with even more holiday activities at the Washington County Historical Society and the Museum of Wisconsin Art such as holiday music, and a tour of homes. Our many merchants invite you to take the stress out of your holiday- bring your gift lists and shop locally. Then enjoy a relaxing meal and plenty of holiday spirit in Downtown West Bend.