Whether you鈥檙e an art connoisseur or a car fanatic, there are always events going on in the Appleton area for you to enjoy. Here are 8 events you don鈥檛 want to miss this summer.
Downtown Appleton Farmers Market
This Appleton tradition is a great way to get your groceries. The impressive assemblage of local vendors sells fresh fruits and veggies, meats and cheeses, baked goods, pottery and crafts. Some stands will serve you up a cool lemonade or a hot portable meal that you can savor as you walk the market.
Where and when:听College Avenue, Saturdays through October, 8 a.m. 鈥 12:30 p.m.
Appleton 4th of July Celebration
Bring family or friends to Memorial Park to celebrate the 4th of July. Enjoy live music, concessions and activities for the kids. And, of course, stay for the amazing fireworks display when the sun goes down.
Where and when:听Appleton Memorial Park, Wednesday, July 3. 4 p.m. 鈥 11 p.m.听
Paperfest
Paperfest is a community-driven festival commemorating the paper mill industry that thrived in the Fox Valley. This year is the 31st听annual Paperfest, held just 10 minutes from downtown Appleton in Kimberly. The free festival boasts live music, food, games, carnival rides and a car show. And what would Paperfest be without a papermaking event and a toilet paper toss?
Where and when:听Sunset Park, Kimberly, July 19 鈥 21听
Appleton Old Car Show and Swap Meet
Did you know we have one of the largest car shows in the Midwest right here in Appleton? The whole family will be all revved up about this collection of special and vintage cars, featuring a swap meet, awards and concessions. Admission is free.
Where and when:听Pierce Park, July 21. 8 a.m. 鈥 4 p.m.
Heid Music Summer Concert Series
The Heid Music Summer Concert Series is back this year with two different concert experiences in Houdini Plaza. Bring your own lunch or purchase from vendors at Lunchtime Live, where you can enjoy acoustic music by local musicians from 11:30 a.m. 鈥 1 p.m. The shows continue later that day with locally popular bands from 5:30 p.m. 鈥 8:30 p.m., after which you can visit Appleton鈥檚 nightlife locations.听
Where and when:听Houdini Plaza, every Thursday through Aug. 29.
Wriston Summer Exhibition Series
The Wriston Summer Exhibition Series offers you the opportunity to tour the Wriston Galleries on the 杨贵妃传媒视频 campus. During the 25-minute tour, July Art at Noon and August Art at Noon invite you to think more about art and artists in the Midwest.听
Where and when:听Wriston Art Gallery, Thursday, July 18 and Aug. 15. Noon 鈥 12:30 p.m.
Art at the Park
Each year, approximately 200 artists from around the country gather in Appleton鈥檚 City Park to showcase and sell their art. With food and music included, this free family event will be the relaxing day at the park your summer needs.
Where and when:听City Park, Sunday, July 28. Noon 鈥 11:59 p.m.
Mile of Music
The Mile of Music has been bringing grassroots musical talent to Appleton since 2013. This is one of the most unique events the city has to offer. With over 900 live performances at over 70 venues, the 鈥淢ile鈥 stretches from Spat鈥檚 Tav on the Ave to the 杨贵妃传媒视频 Memorial Chapel. This free event encourages a love for music and support of downtown Appleton businesses. What鈥檚 not to love?
Where and when:听Downtown Appleton, Aug. 1 鈥 4.
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