Lakefront Festival of Art

Overview

  • Friday–Sunday, June 13–15, 2025, rain or shine!

  • Milwaukee Art Museum

  • Tickets available in advance or at the gate

  • Museum admission is included

  • Service animals are welcome

Celebrate 60 years of the Lakefront Festival of Art! A summertime tradition, the three-day event brings together established and emerging artists with festivalgoers of all ages at the Milwaukee Art Museum’s lakeside campus.

With 30 more artist booths this year, there’s even more to explore and enjoy. Discover and purchase one-of-a-kind art from 145 jury-selected artists from across the country and Wisconsin; enjoy live performances by local acts; dine on delicious food; relax in the wine and beer gardens; and try your hand at fun art projects.

Festival admission includes access to the Museum—stop in to explore the galleries and join a drop-in tour.

Hours

Friday, June 13 10 a.m.–7 p.m.
Saturday, June 14 10 a.m.– 5 p.m.
Sunday, June 15 10 a.m.– 5 p.m.
  • Receive free Lakefront Festival of Art admission when you join or renew your Museum membership at the entrance gate.
  • Buy tickets online for a discounted rate. Online ticket sales close on June 12, at 5 p.m.
  • Tickets include access to Lakefront Festival of Art and the Milwaukee Art Museum.
General admission $27 (online advance ticket $22)
Museum Members $10 (Member kids under 18 are free)
Seniors (65+), students, military $20
3-Day pass $45 (online advance ticket $40)
Kids 12 and under Free, thanks to an anonymous donor
WI K-12 teachers Free, with valid school ID or paystub

Member perks

Membership helps support the Museum’s mission to inspire and engage and includes year-round free admission to the Museum, invites to exhibition previews, discounts on special events like Lakefront Festival of Art, and more!

Discounted festival admission

Members enjoy specially priced admission to LFOA: Member adult tickets are $10 and Member kids under 18 get in free. Simply show your membership card at the festival gates—advance tickets aren't needed.

Free admission when you join or renew at the festival

Join or renew* your Museum membership at the festival entrance gate and enjoy these special perks:

  • Individual ($75) level: Free admission for one.
  • Family/Dual ($115) level and above: Free admission for two and two complimentary drink vouchers

*Purchased at the festival entrance gate, June 13-15, 2025, at the Individual level and above.

Friday morning free admission

Members at the Art Advocate ($250) level and above enjoy free festival admission and a complimentary beverage when they visit between 10 a.m. and noon on Friday, June 13.

This year’s poster artist is Emma Daisy.

Meet the artist (opens in new window)

Friday

10 a.m.–noon Free admission and a complimentary beverage for members at the Art Advocate ($250) level and above
10 a.m.–2 p.m. Street chalk art performance by Craig & Jamie Rogers
10 a.m.–5 p.m. Family art activities
11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Live music by Caley Conway
1–2 p.m. Live music by Ellie Jackson
2:30–4 p.m. Live music by Sam Ness and The Other Natural Flavors
4:30–6 p.m. Live music by Evan Christian

Saturday

10 a.m.–5 p.m. Family art activities
11–11:40 a.m. Performance by Danceworks
12:30–2 p.m. Live music by Zach Pietrini
3–4 p.m. Live music by Known Moons

Sunday

10–11:30 a.m. Dori Zori Kids’ Disco
10 a.m.–5 p.m. Family art activities
Noon–2 p.m. Live music by Maximiano
1–4 p.m. Father’s Day Blue Moon beer tasting
2–3 p.m. Fatherhood-themed Collection tour
2:30–4 p.m. Live music by Chris Haise Band

Silent auction

Support the Museum while collecting something truly special! The silent auction features an array of unique works generously donated by participating artists—including Emma Daisy who created this year’s original poster art. Bids will be accepted throughout the weekend until the auction closes on Sunday afternoon.

LFOA boutique

Commemorate 60 years of creativity with a keepsake from the Lakefront Festival of Art! This year’s collection includes exclusive items showcasing the vibrant work of 2025 Poster Artist Emma Daisy, whose joyful, colorful designs capture the spirit of the festival.

Ceramics

Digital

Drawing + Pastels

Fiber–Decorative

Fiber–Wearable

Glass

Jewelry

Metal

Mixed Media–2D

Mixed Media–3D

Painting

Photography

Printmaking

Sculpture

Wood

Parking

The Calatrava Underground Parking Garage is closed during Lakefront Festival of Art. Parking is $20 at the Museum Center Park garage. Members receive a 20% discount on parking.

Support

Supporting sponsors

  • Beer Capitol logo
  • PNC logo

Contributing sponsor

  • Morgan Stanley logo

Media sponsors

  • MKE Lifestyle logo
  • Radio Milwaukee logo

2025 Special festival friends

Exhibition policy

The Milwaukee Art Museum and Friends of Art (FOA) do not receive any part of the proceeds from the sale of artwork at Lakefront Festival of Art. All art sales are strictly between the patron and the exhibitor, and because the Museum/FOA are not part of the transaction, they have no responsibility for the sale. Although FOA cannot resolve problems related to sales transactions, they are interested in your feedback and would like to know if you are dissatisfied with any aspect of your purchase. Please reach out to lfoa@mam.org to share your feedback.