August Events and Activities

August Events and Activities

As August begins, school may be just around the corner, but there’s still plenty of summer fun to be had in West Bend. The city is packed with events and activities this month, like festivals, outdoor fun, live music, art, and more. There’s something for everyone to enjoy—come see for yourself!

Moose Fest- August 3

The West Bend Lodge 1398 is hosting Moose Fest August 3 from 10 a.m.- 10 p.m. at Regner Park. This event has food and beverage available for purchase and live music featuring Downtown Harrison, Candy Cigarettes, Backstage Pass, and American Tailgate.

Summer Sidewalk Sale- August 7

This is a summer sale you don’t want to miss! Bring your friends & stop by all the amazing sales the boutiques & businesses that Downtown West Bend’s shops and boutiques have to offer.

The 80’s in August- August 9

The West Bend Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting The 80’s in August at Regner Park, Friday August 9 starting at 5 p.m. Head on over to listen to the best 80’s hits from Totally Neon, grab food and drink from food trucks, and enter to win a cash prize for “Best 80’s Outfit”. Admission is free for this event.

Cache Ba$h- August 9-10

West Bend proudly holds the title of “Geocaching Capital of the Midwest”. Don’t miss out on the 16th Annual $1000 Cache Ba$h, held August 9-10.

Geocaching is an outdoor treasure hunt game that runs all year round, using smartphones or handheld GPS units. It’s enjoyable for everyone, regardless of age. West Bend has emerged as a prime destination for geocachers, boasting nearly 1,200 caches within a 10-mile radius, including 66 new ones created just for this event!

MOWA Art and Chalk Fest- August 17-18

Join the Museum of Wisconsin Art (MOWA) at its annual Art & Chalk Fest —a live arts weekend on Saturday and Sunday, August 17–18.

This FREE, outdoor, live arts festival is set amidst the museum’s four-acre campus and features artists from the Wisconsin arts community.

More information can be found here.

German Fest- August 22-25

West Bend German Fest marks its 30th year, having grown from a simple one-day festival into a four-day event with a Biergarten, authentic German music on two stages, a sheepshead tournament, a dessert tent, and thousands gathering to celebrate their German heritage with a stein in hand. This year’s festival will be held in Regner Park!

Music on Main – Every Thursday

There’s no shortage of live music entertainment in West Bend. Every Thursday summer night, from 5-9:30pm, head downtown for Music on Main.

August 1- Rhythm Kings

August 8- Fallback

August 15-Love Handle

August 22- Pat Mccurdy

August 29- Liquid Crush

Farmers Market – Every Saturday

Come visit the top-rated farmers market in Wisconsin every Saturday from 7:30-11 a.m.! The Market is back on Downtown Main Street and packed with produce, food, flowers, and craft vendors.

From now until July 31, help the West Bend Farmers Market defend its “Best in Wisconsin” title by voting here.