Excuse us for missing this until this late in the summer and, well, missing this entire event in general for the entirety of Milwaukee Record‘s existence, but we just learned the following information: 1. There’s a suburban Milwaukee festival called TosaFest, and 2. It started way back in 1976. Okay, so that’s a pretty embarrassing oversight on our part. However, we’re going to make up for that lengthy lapse in coverage by letting you know about this year’s TosaFest.
On Friday, September 9 and Saturday, September 10, the streets of the Wauwatosa Village will be abuzz with activity as TosaFest makes its return. There will be live entertainment on three stages, three beer gardens, food vendors galore, youth-focused “KidsFest” activities, a vendor market, a farmers market, a Walk & Run, tons of nearby bars and restaurants to explore, and more. You can get more details and updates from TosaFest’s website as the event approaches. In the meantime, you can check out the TosaFest entertainment schedule below.
Friday, September 9
5-8 p.m. — Arté In the Street painting experience (reservation required)
6-8 p.m. — Reception with Ruby Tap and LeReve (reservation required)
6 p.m. — Whiskey Richards @ Devin Schuckert Agency Main Stage
6 p.m. — Jackson Park Jazz Orchestra @ Buckatabon Stage
8:30 p.m. — Greg Koch @ Devin Schuckert Agency Main Stage
8:30 p.m. — Hungry Williams @ Buckatabon Stage
Saturday, September 10
7 a.m.-2 p.m. — Joe’s Walk Run And Roll
8 a.m.-12 p.m. — Farmers Market
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. — Wine and food pairing with Bartolotta Ristorante and Ruby Tap (reservation required)
12 p.m. — Kirk Tatnall Trio @ Devin Schuckert Agency Main Stage
12-3 p.m. — Meet the Maker with the Village Cheese Shop (reservation encouraged)
1-2 p.m. — Flower arranging and wine with Ruby Tap and Aromatic Acres (reservation required)
2 p.m. — Andrew Gelles Band @ Devin Schuckert Agency Main Stage
4 p.m. — The Steelheads @ Devin Schuckert Agency Main Stage
4-5 p.m. — Cheese and wine pairing with Ruby Tap and Village Cheese Shop (reservation required)
5-8 p.m. — Arté In the Street painting experience (reservation required)
6 p.m. — Something To Do @ Devin Schuckert Agency Main Stage
6 p.m. — Donna Woodall Group @ Buckatabon Stage
8 p.m. — King Soloman (Reunion) @ Devin Schuckert Agency Main Stage
8 p.m. — Extra Crispy Brass Band @ Buckatabon Stage