Downtown West Bend

Visitor Information: Events

Farmers Market Farmers' Market 2008
Saturdays, 7:30 am - 11:00 am,
June 7th - October 25th

The Farmers' Market is the largest in the area with more than 60 vendors selling the freshest Wisconsin-grown produce, flowers, bakery, frozen poultry, eggs, cheese and so much more. The market brings between 1,000-1,500 new and old residents from all over the region to visit and shop on a regular basis. Check out our North Main Street expansion area, specialty vendors selling organic produce, doggy bakery items, handmade oils and more.

In addition to purchasing market items, stop by Old Settler’s Park for live entertainment and demonstrations. Each week brings a different entertainer or demonstrator, including various live musicians and demonstrations on soap making, cooking and others.

2008 Farmers' Market Entertainment Schedule

2008 Farmers' Market Community Table Schedule


Music on MainMusic on Main 2008
Thursdays, June 12th -- August 14th, 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

No Concert July 3

Kick off your weekend in Downtown West Bend at Music on Main, a six 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 each week, including blues, jazz, alternative rock, classics, and '70s and '80s. Refreshments and food will be available and attendees are welcome to bring lawn chairs into the park.

2008 Music on Main Entertainment Schedule


Maxwell Street DayMaxwell Street Day 2008
Wednesday, August 6th, 8:00 am - 6:00 pm

Enjoy a full day of great shopping and incredible bargains in Downtown West Bend at Maxwell Street Day on Wednesday, August 6th, with special extended hours from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm. Stroll up and down Main Street to find unique gifts, clothing, collectibles, jewelry, candy, and art both inside and out. Main Street will be blocked off to make room for vendors, food, activities and music. Maxwell Street Day old flavor with new attitude!

2008 Maxwell Street Day Special Events

Maxwell Street Day Vendor Information for 2008 please contact the DWBA at 262.338.3909


Germanfest23rd Annual West Bend Germanfest 2008
August 22nd - 24th

A celebration of German heritage! Outdoor festival featuring two stages of continuous music, authentic food, dancing,  daily Sheepshead tournaments and raffles. Friday Fish Fry, Saturday Farmers' Market, Riverwalk Art Fair, and Strawberry Pancake Breakfast.

 

2008 Germanfest Entertainment Schedule

2008 Germanfest Special Events


Holiday StrollWinter on Main 2008
Fridays, December 5th and 12th

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Saturdays, December 6th and 13th
10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Winter on Main offers great food, great shopping, and plenty of holiday spirit in December. Bring the whole family for complementary horse and carriage rides, holiday carols, beautiful decorations, hot cocoa, a visit with Santa Claus, and much more as you shop for holiday gifts!

2008 Winter on Main Special Events

2008 Window Contest

2008 Sponsors