"Every year, we work to find ways to make the Night Market bigger and better," said Rita DeMerit, director of events at NEWaukee. "We are excited that in our sixth season, we are able to offer new experiences and features for our guests."
Since its 2014 launch, the Night Market has grown to attract 60,000 attendees last summer. More than 40 local food and beverage businesses and food trucks will be vendors at the June 12 event. They include Meat on the Street, Press Waffles, Fauntleroy, Foxfire Food Truck, Batches, Miller Time Pub, Pete’s Pops, Happy Dough Lucky, Muse Brews Kombucha and Funky Fresh Spring Rolls. In addition, more than 80 vendors, such as The Bronzeville Collective, Milwaukee Home, Birrddy Print Shop and Nourish Natural Products, will sell their arts, crafts and other products. A complete list of festival vendors is available at NEWaukee's website. Performances will take place both at the main stage, on West Wisconsin Avenue and North Old World Third Street, and at a stage on West Wisconsin Avenue and 2nd Street. They include Hot and Dirty Brass Band, Fred Astaire Dance Studio and DJ Loop. Upcoming NEWaukee Night Market events are scheduled for July 10th, August 14th, and September 11th, from 5 to 10 p.m.Â