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Bastille Days Entertainment

Something For Everyone in 2018!

runners2Storm the Bastille Run/Walk
Milwaukee downtown’s favorite 5K fun run is back on opening night, Thursday, July 12, 2018 as over 5,000 runners and walkers flood the streets, reenacting the revolutionary storming of the Bastille prison for the Storm the Bastille 5k run. Starting at 9 p.m., the 5K-run/2-mile walk leads participants through downtown’s East Town and Historic Third Ward neighborhoods.

Mardi Gras Friday Returns
Returning in 2018, Bastille Days presents Mardi Gras Friday Parade will weave through the Bastille Day grounds throughout the night. Thousands of beads will make all Francophiles in attendance think they’re in Nawlin’s!

parade-puppetEclectic Entertainment for All Ages
In addition to roaming buskers, mimes and other Parisian performers, fest-goers will find an eclectic mix of music across four stages throughout the celebration. Families are encouraged to embrace Milwaukee’s French heritage on Sat., July 14 for the annual Kid’s Day celebration boasting a French-themed breakfast, ballet lessons and soccer drills, among other exciting events.

Bastille Days Wine Tasting
Now in it’s 9th year, Bastille Days will again offer special ticketed Wine Tasting events on Saturday.  For more information visit our Wine Tasting Page.

 

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With more than 90 merchant booths and over 25 restaurants, Bastille Days offers an international marché of French and Cajun food, memorabilia and gifts. Popular French items include delicacies such as crêpes, beignets, wine, champagne, and coveted gifts like Provençal fabrics, soaps, cards and art.

Daily chef, wine and cheese demonstrations will also heat up the celebration as area chefs, sommeliers and fromageophiles tantalize taste buds.

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Sunday Waiter / Waitress Challenge

Waiter/Waitress Race (click for more info) on Sunday, July 15 as area restaurants compete for a prestigious first place title while completing a complicated and hilarious obstacle course.

Bastille Days Stage Schedule Announcements

Thursday July 12

Cathedral Square Stage

11am Festival opens

11:45am – 1pm Sweet Sheiks

5:30pm – 6:45pm GINKGOLA

6:45pm Carnival of Curiosity & Chaos

7:15pm – 8:45pm Sweet Sheiks

8:45pm Carnival of Curiosity & Chaos

9pm 5k Associated Bank Storm the Bastille evening run

9:15pm GINKGOLA

 

Beaux Arts Stage

Noon, 12:50pm & 1:40pm Chef Demos

2:30pm – 3pm WineMasters

3pm – 3:30pm BeerMasters

3:40pm – 3:55pm Door Peninsula Distillery

4:30pm – 6:30pm Milwaukee Hot Club

5:30pm Beer Tapping

7pm – 9:15pm Robin Pluer

9:45pm – 11:25pm EXTRA CRISPY BRASS BAND

 

Wells West Stage

11:30am – 1:30pm Ian & The Dream

1:45pm – 2pm Madame Gigi’s Outrageous French CanCans

2:30pm – 4:30pm Steve Beguhn Duo

4:45pm – 5pm Madame Gigi’s Outrageous French CanCans

5:30pm – 7:45pm Big Spoon

8pm – 8:10pm Madame Gigi’s Outrageous French CanCans

8:45pm – 11:30pm 5 CARD STUDS

 

Kilbourn East Stage

11:30am – 2:15pm Derek Sallmann

12:45, 3:45, 5:20, & 7pm Learn to speak French

2:30pm – 5:15pm Claire Kelly

5:45pm – 8:30pm John McDonough

9pm – 11:15pm THE SQUEEZETTES

 

Friday July 13

Cathedral Square Stage

11:45am – 1pm The Listening Party

5:30pm – 6:45pm SWEET CRUDE

6:45pm Carnival of Curiosity & Chaos

7:15pm – 8:45pm The Listening Party

8:45pm Carnival of Curiosity & Chaos

9:15pm SWEET CRUDE

 

Beaux Arts Stage

Noon, 12:50pm & 1:40pm Chef Demos

2:30pm – 3pm WineMasters

3pm – 3:30pm BeerMasters

3:40pm – 3:55pm Door Peninsula Distillery

4:30pm – 6:30pm Milwaukee Police Jazz Ensemble

7pm – 9:15pm Porky’s Groove Machine

9:45pm – 11:25pm CHARLES WALKER BAND

 

Wells West Stage

11:30am – 1:30pm Ol’ Style Skratch

1:45pm – 2pm Madame Gigi’s Outrageous French CanCans

2:30pm – 4:30pm Eagle Trace

4:45pm – 5pm Madame Gigi’s Outrageous French CanCans

5:30pm – 7:45pm The UnXpected

8pm – 8:10pm Madame Gigi’s Outrageous French CanCans

8:45pm – 11:30pm MISSISSIPPI CACTUS

 

Kilbourn East Stage

11:30am – 2:15pm Stephanie Erin Brill

12:45, 3:45, 5:20, & 7pm Learn to speak French

2:30pm – 5:15pm Fox & Branch

5:45pm – 8:30pm Annie & the Hedonists

9pm – 11:25pm WHISKEYBELLES

 

Saturday July 14

Cathedral Square Stage

10am – 2:30pm Kids/ Family Day promotion

4pm – 5:15pm DWAYNE DOPSIE & THE ZYDECO HELLRAISERS

5:15pm – 6:30pm French Mass @ St. John Cathedral

6:45pm Carnival of Curiosity & Chaos

7:15pm – 8:45pm Josh Hoyer & Soul Colossal

8:45pm Carnival of Curiosity & Chaos

9:15pm DWAYNE DOPSIE & THE ZYDECO HELLRAISERS

 

Beaux Arts Stage

Noon, 12:50pm & 1:40pm Chef Demos

2:30pm – 3pm WineMasters

3pm – 3:30pm BeerMasters

3:40pm – 3:55pm Door Peninsula Distillery

4:30pm – 6:30pm Reconstruction Band

7pm – 9:15pm Hot & Dirty Brass Band

9:45pm – 11:25pm NWA NA AGBE AFROBEAT

 

Wells West Stage

11:30am – 1:30pm Klaus Nomi’s Homies

1:45pm – 2pm Madame Gigi’s Outrageous French CanCans

2:30pm – 5pm Rainy Day Crush

5:15pm – 5:30pm Madame Gigi’s Outrageous French CanCans

6pm – 8:15pm Something To Do

8:30pm – 8:45pm Madame Gigi’s Outrageous French CanCans

9:15pm – 11:30pm WELL KNOWN STRANGERS

 

Kilbourn East Stage

11:30am – 2:15pm Chris Haise

12:45, 3:45, 5:20, & 7pm Learn to speak French

2:30pm – 3:45pm Demetra Prochaska

4pm – 5:15pm Smile!

5:45pm – 8:30pm Breakout Trio

9pm – 11:25pm EXTRA CRISPY BRASS BAND

 

 

Sunday July 16

Cathedral Square Stage

1:30pm ROBIN PLUER

3pm – 4:30pm Waiters-Waitresses Race

5:30pm ALMA AFROBEAT ENSEMBLE

8pm Festival closes

 

Beaux Arts Stage

Noon, 12:50pm & 1:40pm Chef Demos

2:30pm – 3pm WineMasters

3pm – 3:30pm BeerMasters

3:40pm – 4pm Door Peninsula Winery

4:30pm – 7:30pm THE HUNGRY WILLIAMS

 

Wells West Stage

12:00pm – 2:15pm Valerie B & The Boys

2:45pm – 4:15pm Beaker

4:45pm – 7:30pm GENERATION Z

 

Kilbourn East Stage

11:30am – 1:45pm Chansons de duo Twila Jean

12:30pm & 3:15pm Learn to speak French

2:15pm – 4:30pm Boo Bradley

4:45pm – 7:15pm JOHN STANO

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