Even though Labor Day is approaching and summer’s days are numbered, Milwaukee has no plans to stop the festival fun anytime soon. A bunch of large-scale autumn undertakings await, and one of the best among them just announced its lineup. The 10th annual Beet Street Fall Festival will take place on Saturday, October 4.
The Bay View block party—hosted by Cactus Club, Palomino, and Goodkind—is set to bring about a day of live music, local food and retail vendors, community organizations, and pie-based competition to a parcel of Wentworth and Potter avenues outside the aforementioned businesses. The family-friendly event will run from 1-7 p.m., with an 18+ after party to take place at Cactus Club once Beet Street concludes.
Cactus Club just released the music lineup this week, which features an eclectic blend of lauded local acts and notable out-of-town artists. Here’s the full lineup and schedule (listed from opener to headliner):
Outside Entertainment
1:00 p.m. — DJ Cozmiika
1:30 p.m. — Klan 414
2:15 p.m. — Line Dancing
2:45 p.m. — Fellow Kinsman
3:45 p.m. — FTBK
5:00 p.m. — Sophie Hunter
6:00 p.m. — Os Mutantes
After Party
Inside, Cactus Club will screen music videos, documentaries, and shorts in their live room throughout the day. After the outdoor festivities are through, the venue will bring the fun indoors for an 18+ after party that will be headlined by Australian EDM artist Ninajirachi. The after party—which runs 7 p.m. to 2 a.m.—will also feature HiTech, Nanoos, Dummy, The Mall, and Queen Méabh. Here’s the schedule (listed opener to headliner):
7:00 p.m. — Queen Méabh
8:00 p.m. — The Mall
9:00 p.m. — Dummy
10:00 p.m. — Nanoos
11:00 p.m. — HiTech
12:00 a.m. — Ninajirachi
Unlike Beet Street itself (which is free), the Beet Street After Party has a $25 cover.
Food/Drink
In terms of food, Palomino will be hosting its Great American Pie Championship. Outside, local food vendors like Frida’s Cocina Taco Truck, Xankia, and more will round out the dining options. All bars will be serving up seasonal cocktails and other drinks. And there will be a bar cart with drinks (including a selection of N/A options) on hand as well. Cactus Club will also have caramel apples available to fit the occasion.
Vendors
From the Cactus+ press release: “A variety of local and independent artists round out the artist market, including independent book and zine vendors, custom print clothing, face painting, and a Punk Rock Rummage Sale.”
Community Organizations
• Froedtert Inclusion Health Clinic
• Milwaukee Freedom Fund
• Teens Grow Greens
• Plastic Free MKE
• Planned Parenthood
• Milwaukee Riverkeeper
• Cathedral Center
…and more tabling with interactive activities
More?
From Cactus+ again:
“Beet Street Fall Festival continues to curate a warm and welcoming atmosphere for all to enjoy. The all-ages event aims to connect people, communities and causes in an enriching and exciting environment. Join the festivities over the 2400 block of S. Wentworth Avenue between Cactus Club (Russell Ave.) and Goodkind (Potter Ave).”
It’s also worth mentioning, Beet Street is made possible through support from presenting sponsor Educators Credit Union. Additional sponsors include Outpost Natural Foods, Visit Milwaukee, WYNK, Years Beer, Modelo, La Gritona, Lakefront Brewery, Stage Water, Gruber Law Offices, City of Milwaukee Arts Board, Anodyne Coffee, 3 Sheeps Brewing, 91.7 WMSE, and Milwaukee Record (that’s us!).
Go to Cactus Club‘s website for more information. We’ll see you there on Saturday, October 4!
