Over its 12-year run, Mitten Fest has earned the undisputed distinction of being Milwaukee’s favorite wintertime celebration. We’re pleased to report the sprawling block party and one-day escape from the seasonal doldrums will be coming back for another installment. The 2026 edition will return to its rightful home outside of Burnhearts in Bay View.
From noon to 8 p.m. on Saturday, February 7, Mitten Fest will heat up the neighborhood with live music, craft beer and cocktails, tasty treats from area food vendors, and philanthropy (as a means of collecting donations for Hunger Task Force).
Milwaukee Record—an official media sponsor of Mitten Fest along with WMSE—will announce the full music lineup in early January and will release a thorough guide (complete with beer list, food and retail vendors, and more) as the event draws closer. Until then, save the date. Mitten Fest is coming back to Burnhearts on February 7!
