Summer waits for no one. Festivities begin at noon June 4 with a fountain of color on the Milwaukee River followed by the Great Paddle-Off paddleboat race between politicians and media types. In its 19th year, the Miller Lite Ride for the Arts has become one of the largest recreational bike rides in the nation, with 12,000 participants. The post-ride Finish Line Party at Maier Festival Park includes music by the Boogie Men and a display of kids' art. Last year's success moved this year's festival to the 35-acre infield site at State Fair Park.
Parking is free.
This is the Year of the Hare, so Asian Moon welcomes the Year of the Hare Asian Psychic Faire, which offers readers of astrology, palms, numbers, tarot cards and other fun psychic energies. There's more hare at the Hare Exhibit, featuring 4-H members and coordinated by the Supervisor of Rabbits from the Wisconsin State Fair. The 35th annual West Allis Western Days kicks off with the parade at 7 p.m. June 17. Parking is free. Timed to coincide with but separate from West Allis Western Days, the Wonago Rodeo offers sanctioned competition in steer wrestling, saddle bronc riding, calf roping, bonus bull riding and other events.