10 Milwaukee-Area Markets to Check Out This Summer

These are the spots to shop local and mingle while enjoying the fresh air.

1. East Side Makers Market & Bar Hop 

JUNE 3 | MULTIPLE LOCATIONS 

Spend an afternoon popping into Hacienda Taproom, Kind Oasis and Good City Brewing for drinks and handmade goods.

2. Holy Hill Art & Farm Market  

JUNE 3-4 | HOLY HILL ART FARM 

Jam out to live music and shop art, vintage goods and local products at the 80 acres of Holy Hill Art Farm. There will be drinks, food and produce to enjoy while you’re there. 


 

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3. 414Flea  

JUNE 4, JULY 2 | ZÓCALO FOOD TRUCK PARK 

This traveling vintage market is coming to Zócalo Food Truck Park twice this summer, with vendors selling everything from clothes and home decor to handmade jewelry and accessories. 

414 Flea at Zócalo; Photo by Brianna Schubert

4. Washington Heights Night Market 

JUNE 8, JULY 13, AUG. 10 | WASHINGTON BOULEVARD FROM 53RD TO 54TH STREETS 

Listen to live music and enjoy local food while you browse offerings from the changing lineup of local businesses, makers, artists and more at this neighborhood gathering spot. 

5. Westown Day Market  

JUNE 8, 22, JULY 13, 27, AUG. 10, 24, SEPT. 7, 21 | ZEIDLER UNION SQUARE 

On Thursdays from 11 a.m.-2 p.m., this market – formerly only a farmers market – features live entertainment, lunch-appropriate food and produce as well as vendors offering art, jewelry and more. 

6. Mercadera Market 

JUNE 11, 25, JULY 15, AUG. 11, 20 | MULTIPLE LOCATIONS 

Support Latina entrepreneurs selling jewelry, accessories, snacks and more at this pop-up market. 

7. Milwaukee Night Market 

JUNE 14, JULY 19, AUG. 16, SEPT. 13 | WEST WISCONSIN AVENUE 

Four times this summer, Wisconsin Avenue will transform into a bustling street market, filled with local performers, artists, food trucks; vendor highlights include candles, jewelry and plants. 

Photo courtesy of Visit Milwaukee

8. Art Hop Thru The 53212 

JUNE 17 | MULTIPLE LOCATIONS 

Shuttle between Riverwest breweries to sip brews and shop local artists’ and creatives’ work at this inaugural art hop. 

9. Milwaukee Makers Market 

JUNE 18, JULY 16, AUG. 13, 27 | MULTIPLE LOCATIONS 

Meet local artisans while shopping at this monthly market. The handmade items include pottery, prints, candles, jewelry, accessories and much more. 

Milwaukee Makers Market; Photo by Ann Christenson

10. Morning Glory Art Fair 

AUG. 12-13 | FISERV FORUM PLAZA 

Stroll through Deer District and peruse the work of over 130 artists from around the country. The juried art and craft show showcases fiber, glass, mixed media, photography and more. 

Morning Glory Art Fair; Photo by Fred Fischer

 

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Brianna Schubert is the associate digital editor and writes about art, culture and more at Milwaukee Magazine. When she’s not writing/editing, she’s likely reading (follow her book reviews on Instagram at @read_with_bee), cooking or listening to Taylor Swift.