Visit the website below for information on Indian Summer Festival at Milwaukee's Lakefront. Schedules, entertainment and shows change yearly and even just prior to the festival. Or, call 414-604-1000 for the latest Indian Summer Festival Information.
Plan on parking at a park-and-ride lot and taking a shuttle to the downtown area. Parking is at a premium. Use a map so you are certain where you are going, or print directions from a map website before you leave home.
Wear comfortable shoes, a backpack or clip on purse and put on sunscreen or insect repellent if you will be attending during daylight hours. Keep your jacket handy in case the winds shift and the weather changes. It can suddenly become chilly even on warm days close to the lakefront.
Decide where you want to go on the map and plan your entertainment and restaurant visits. Actual times vary from year to year, consult the pamphlet you receive at the admission gate upon your arrival at Indian Summer Festival. Try a new Indian Dish and sit under a tree or on a bench and listen to Indian performers while you dine. Consider sharing different entrees with your group so you all get samples of many different foods.
Consider participating in an activity you have not done before such as a true Indian Pow-wow. Also, do not forget to browse through the marketplace. Patronize the many Indian gift shops scattered along the Indian Summer Festival grounds. Typically there are over 100 vendors to choose from.
Enter into "Dylan's Run" two mile walk and run. This will help you take a new mode of transportation to Indian Summer as you dash into the festival with many other festival goers and help out the Autism Charity at the same time. This is typically held on the last Sunday of the festival. You will get free admission to the festival and be entered to receive prizes in a drawing.
Consider attending the festival (advance reservations required) on Friday afternoon if you are a Educator or have a preschool or kindergarten student. The grounds are only open to these individuals and groups so they can better learn about Indian Culture, perform crafts, listen to Native American music and ask questions. There is extra cost to this, however, you can pick and choose which activities you would like.
Visit the new "Village Green" area opened in 2008. There are several exhibits, art displays and memorials there for your consideration. You will see how Indian Summer officials partner with local businesses and organizations and serve as community mentors and set examples for how to care for the earth.
Come to the "Gathering Place" and learn how community service organizations support the way of life and give information regarding Native American culture.