How to Attend Milwaukee's Asian Moon Festival

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Asian Moon Festival is a festival that not only people of Asian culture and descent can enjoy, but for everyone that wants to experience Asian life, food, music and activities. This festival occurs at Maier Festival Park in Milwaukee, Wisconsin along the lakefront, as funding or timing permits on Father's day weekend in June. For the years it does not occur, you can experience parts of the festival on the Racine Lakefront's Dragon Boat Festival the second weekend each July.

Things You'll Need

• Sunscreen
• Transportation
• Jacket

Instructions

1. Decide how many days you would like to attend the festival. If you would like to attend the festival during its entire three-day run which is Friday through Sunday, you can obtain a three day admission pass at a discounted rate.

2. To get to Asian Moon Festival you can typically take public transportation or one of the many shuttles along Wisconsin Avenue. If you do need to take your car, parking fills quickly and can be expensive so be sure to leave early enough to find a space.

3. Consult the map and brochure you receive when you pass through the admission gates at Asian Moon Festival. This contains event schedules, performances, vendor and other information you will need for the festival. Plan out where you would like to go at what times. Arrive a few minutes early to get a seat for performances.

4. Sample some Asian cuisine; especially a dish you may not have tried before. Share samples with friends or others in your group.

5. Find some dancing demonstrations and performances as well as listen to Asian music while you stroll along the beautiful festival grounds. Many of these are on small stages, so you get a good view and can even interact after the show with the performers.

6. Check out some Asian artists at the fine arts exhibits. There is sure to be something for every taste. There may even be items you wish to purchase that will help support the Asian community.

7. Take in some martial arts demonstrations. These can include Kickboxing, Kung fu, Tae Kwon Do, Jujitsu and Aikido. You cannot help but be mesmerized when you see the magnificent demonstrations and skill levels.

8. Learn more about Asian herbs, health and medicine that has been practiced for centuries. This includes massage, acupuncture and interactive sessions. Be sure to bring your questions.

9. Plan on staying for the fireworks, which start at 9:50 PM. They are especially enjoyable and are free for Asian Moon festival goers.

Tips & Warnings

• Use sunscreen and bring a jacket in the event the weather cools down or it rains.

Resources

• Organizers of the Asian Moon Festival
• Dragon Boat Festival website in Racine