Last spring, Milwaukee Record and Busby’s took over Morgan Park and brought a brand new spring festival to the one-acre triangle at the edge of the Bay View and Fernwood neighborhoods. Our inaugural Morgan Park Picnic featured live music and yoga classes, area retailers, local beer and food purveyors, and fun for the whole family.
We’re pleased to report the first-year festival far exceeded our expectations. A few thousand folks stopped by during the festivities and it was an incredible, heartwarming day in the community. We have the photos to prove it! With a successful installment behind us, Busby’s and Milwaukee Record are joining forces again this spring to bring Morgan Park Picnic back in 2026.
Photo: Ty Helbach
Join us at—you guessed it!—Morgan Park on Saturday, May 23. Between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., the second annual Morgan Park Picnic will offer a winning mix of live music, punk rock yoga, local food and drink vendors, area retailers, community support, and more. Though we’re not quite ready to release the full entertainment and vendor lineups, consider this a “save the date” reminder.
Photo: Samer Ghani
Area businesses interested in sponsoring the event should reach out to us at [email protected] to get information on sponsorship levels and incentives. In an effort to offset some of the costs associated with putting on an event of this magnitude, we’ll also be hosting a Morgan Park Picnic Fundraiser & Volunteer Sign-Up event at Busby’s on Sunday, April 12. From 2-5 p.m., there will be raffles and 10-Liners for great local items. And sign up for a volunteer shift if you want to pitch in at the event itself!
Save the date and join Milwaukee Record and Busby’s at the second annual Morgan Park Picnic on Saturday, May 23. We’d love to see you there!
