Upcoming Events › Festivals

The annual celebration of all things Irish starts a new tradition at Festival Hall. Enjoy a tasting of some of the top National and Local whiskeys along with Irish Beers, green Miller Lite and Irish Centric food. Racine's own Celtic Gypsies and WAMI Award winning Celtic Rock Band Reilly. provide the music. VIP Early Entry and General Public Tasting tickets are available as well as General Admission tickets are available on the Events Page of www.festivlapark.com

First Fridays are back with a bang! Continuing every first Friday from May through December of 2025, each month will unveil a new and exciting theme to ignite your senses and keep the festivities alive. Imagine savoring live music as you meander through the streets, with performances echoing from favorite venues like Chartroom, Bridge Tender Tavern, Brickhouse, The Ivanhoe, Marci’s on Main, Reefpoint Brew House, and Uncorkt. This isn't just any event; it's a feast for the senses, celebrating community,…

First Fridays are back with a bang! Continuing every first Friday from May through December of 2025, each month will unveil a new and exciting theme to ignite your senses and keep the festivities alive. This month's theme is Summer Bash! Monument Square will have live music, free hot dogs, beer garden, a cornhole (bags) tourney and tons of fun! Imagine savoring live music as you meander through the streets, with performances echoing from favorite venues like Chartroom, Bridge Tender…

Brace yourselves for Blues, Brews and BBQ themed First Friday event on July 11, from 4 pm to 9 pm. *Please note, due to the 4th of July, we are hosting First Friday on the 2nd Friday of the month! First Fridays was recently awarded best retail event in the state by WEDC, and brings thousands of community members and tourists together for a themed celebration each month. BBQ will be available for purchase at Monument Square, and at Reefpoint…

RACINE – Get ready for the biggest event of the year! Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 20th, and head downtown for the 22nd annual Party on the Pavement street festival, presented by the Downtown Racine Corporation. Recently voted the Best Event in Wisconsin in 2022 by the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC), this festival is an absolute must-see. With over 12 blocks jam-packed with live music, incredible food and drinks, mind-blowing street performances, shopping, games, and rides, there’s something…

Get Cozy at Downtown Racine’s "Flannel First Friday" on November 7th! Slip into your favorite flannel shirt and join us for an evening of fun, fashion, and entertainment as we roll out the red carpet for another fantastic First Friday. From 4 pm to 9 pm, experience all that downtown Racine has to offer. Shops and galleries will be open late, perfect for finding unique gifts, local art, or simply enjoying the friendly atmosphere. Don’t forget to wear your best…