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SUMMARY:Midcentury Moments -Friday Night Sneak Peek
DESCRIPTION:“Mid-Century Moments” celebrates the exciting things that happened in Wauwatosa in the 1950s. The exhibit\, located inside the Kneeland-Walker House\, will showcase the rise of Mayfair Mall\, the annexation of nearby areas that tripled the size of our city\, the construction of the civic center and library\, and other significant happenings. \n\n\n\nGet a preview before the Firefly Art Fair crowds arrive! Join us on Friday\, July 31\, from 6:30–8:00 p.m. for an exclusive Preview Night. If you like to read every word of an exhibit\, this is your chance to take your time with the display boards. \n\n\n\nWauwatosa Historical Society members attend free\, but please RSVP! \n\n\n\nNon Members\, ticket price is $5.00. Friday night sneak peek is limited\, so secure your ticket below!  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReserve your seat!
URL:https://wauwatosahistoricalsociety.org/event/midcentury-moments-friday-night-sneak-peek/
LOCATION:Kneeland-Walker House\, 7406 Hillcrest Dr\, Wauwatosa\, WI\, 53213\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit,Firefly Art Fair
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SUMMARY:40th Annual Firefly Art Fair
DESCRIPTION:The Society is excited to celebrate the Firefly Art Fair’s 40th year!\n\n\n\nJoin us for the 40th Firefly Art Fair\, located on the beautiful grounds of the Wauwatosa Historical Society.  In addition to the fine artwork created by over 70-80 talented artisans and makers\, guests will enjoy a unique garden setting\, food and beverages\, music\, a silent auction\, and the opportunity to participate in special activities — all on the grounds of the historic Kneeland-Walker House. \n\n\n\nThe Fair will feature a wide array of art\, including paintings\, pottery\, ceramics\, and glass\, as well as basketry\, jewelry\, fiber art\, mosaics\, photography\, pen-and-ink drawings\, metalwork\, woodwork\, and hand-crafted specialty items by quality makers. \n\n\n\nThe two-day event is held on August 1st\, 10 am-4 pm & August 2nd\, 10 am-4 pm. \n\n\n\nTickets grant access to either Saturday or Sunday. Once scanned\, tickets cannot be used for re-entry. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2026 Artist Application\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Tent\n\n\n\nStop by the event tent for live music\, to grab a bite and a drink\, and dive into activities happening all weekend long. \n\n\n\nFood & Refreshments\n\n\n\nFrom savory to sweet\, the fair has something for every appetite. Fatty Patty Food Truck is serving up gourmet burgers\, gyros\, and sides for a satisfying bite between booths. Craving something sweet? Miss Molly’s has you covered with fresh baked goods and lunch fare. And don’t miss Firefly’s traditional pie tent\, stocked with homemade pies from Bunzel’s and the historical society’s own bakers — a fair favorite you won’t want to skip. \n\n\n\nLive Music \n\n\n\nLet the music move you! Throughout the weekend\, the fairgrounds come alive with live sound — from soulful blues and folk to swinging jazz and brass. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday\, August 1st \n\n\n\n\n11:00am-1:30pm Finger Pickin’ Good\n\n\n\n\nSunday\, august 2\n\n\n\n\n11:00am-1:30pm Finger Pickin’ Good\n\n\n\n2:00pm-4:00pm Cold Front Trombone Quartet\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFirefly in BloomSaturday\, August 1st\, 2:30PM-4:00pm\n\n\n\nFirefly in Bloom\, a floral workshop led by Aromatic Acres returns this year on Saturday afternoon\, 2:30 to 4:00 pm.  Gather with us beneath the tent for a hands-on floral arranging experience featuring the very best of the summer flower season. You’ll select from an abundant flower bar overflowing with locally grown blooms at their peak and create a garden-inspired arrangement with expert guidance from the Aromatic Acres team. Limited spots – reserve yours now! \n\n\n\n\nReserve your space\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKids area\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCloud 9 Children’s ActivitySaturday\, August 1st\, 1:00PM-3:00pm\n\n\n\nJoin Cloud 9 Workshop for a hands-on session where kids transform an ordinary cereal box into a one-of-a-kind journal to take home and keep writing in. No registration needed — just drop by anytime during the workshop window. Perfect for curious minds ages 4–11. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpecial Exhibit\n\n\n\n\n\nMidcentury Moments\n\n\n\nAs our country celebrates history\, let’s bring our thoughts local. “Mid-Century Moments” celebrates the exciting things that happened in Wauwatosa in the 1950s. \n\n\n\nAt this year’s Firefly Art Fair\, the exhibit inside the Kneeland-Walker House will be open from 11am-4pm on both fair days. It will showcase the rise of Mayfair Mall\, the annexation of nearby areas that tripled the size of our city\, the construction of the civic center and library\, and other significant happenings. See the exhibit for free as part of your entry to the Firefly Art Fair. \n\n\n\nWant a first look ahead of the crowds?  We are offering a special preview on Friday\, July 31\, 6:30pm-8:00pm. Get your tickets for the Sneak Peek! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Sponsors\n\n\n\nIf you are interested in being an event sponsor\, please contact us at director@wauwatosahistoricalsociety.org.  \n\n\n\nThank you to local historical society bakers and Bunzel’s Meat Market and Catering for the pie donations.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArtist Archive\n\n\n\nInterested in browsing the artists from previous art fairs? Click the links below.   \n\n\n\n\n39th Annual Firefly Art Fair (2025)\n\n\n\n38th Annual Firefly Art Fair (2024)\n\n\n\n37th Annual Firefly Art Fair (2023)
URL:https://wauwatosahistoricalsociety.org/event/40th-annual-firefly-art-fair/
LOCATION:Kneeland-Walker House\, 7406 Hillcrest Dr\, Wauwatosa\, WI\, 53213\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Firefly Art Fair
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SUMMARY:"Mid-Century Moments" at the Firefly Art Fair
DESCRIPTION:“Mid-Century Moments” celebrates the exciting things that happened in Wauwatosa in the 1950s. The exhibit\, located inside the Kneeland-Walker House\, will showcase the rise of Mayfair Mall\, the annexation of nearby areas that tripled the size of our city\, the construction of the civic center and library\, and other significant happenings. \n\n\n\nSee the exhibit for free as part of your Firefly Art Fair entry on August 1 & 2. The exhibit will b open both days from 11 a.m.–4 p.m.\, with docents on hand to guide you. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet Your Tickets for Firefly Art Fair Now!\n\n\n\n\n40th Annual Firefly Art Fair
URL:https://wauwatosahistoricalsociety.org/event/mid-century-moments-at-the-firefly-art-fair/2026-08-01/
LOCATION:Kneeland-Walker House\, 7406 Hillcrest Dr\, Wauwatosa\, WI\, 53213\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit,Firefly Art Fair
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SUMMARY:Firefly in Bloom
DESCRIPTION:A Flower Lovers Dream\n\n\n\nJoin Aromatic Acres at the historic Kneeland-Walker House during the Firefly Art Fair for a floral experience designed for flower lovers. \n\n\n\nGather with us beneath the tent for a hands-on floral arranging experience featuring the very best of the summer flower season. You’ll select from an abundant flower bar overflowing with locally grown blooms at their peak and create a garden-inspired arrangement with expert guidance from the Aromatic Acres team. \n\n\n\nYour ticket includes: \n\n\n\n• Admission to the Firefly Art Fair• Access to the gardens of the historic Kneeland-Walker House• A guided floral arranging experience with Aromatic Acres• A flower bar filled with locally grown seasonal blooms• A mason jar vase and your finished arrangement to take home \n\n\n\nCost is $60 per person. Sorry\, there are no member discounts available. Space is limited\, so be sure to register today.
URL:https://wauwatosahistoricalsociety.org/event/firefly-in-bloom-2026/
LOCATION:Kneeland-Walker House\, 7406 Hillcrest Dr\, Wauwatosa\, WI\, 53213\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Firefly Art Fair
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SUMMARY:40th Annual Firefly Art Fair
DESCRIPTION:The Society is excited to celebrate the Firefly Art Fair’s 40th year!\n\n\n\nJoin us for the 40th Firefly Art Fair\, located on the beautiful grounds of the Wauwatosa Historical Society.  In addition to the fine artwork created by over 70-80 talented artisans and makers\, guests will enjoy a unique garden setting\, food and beverages\, music\, a silent auction\, and the opportunity to participate in special activities — all on the grounds of the historic Kneeland-Walker House. \n\n\n\nThe Fair will feature a wide array of art\, including paintings\, pottery\, ceramics\, and glass\, as well as basketry\, jewelry\, fiber art\, mosaics\, photography\, pen-and-ink drawings\, metalwork\, woodwork\, and hand-crafted specialty items by quality makers. \n\n\n\nThe two-day event is held on August 1st\, 10 am-4 pm & August 2nd\, 10 am-4 pm. \n\n\n\nTickets grant access to either Saturday or Sunday. Once scanned\, tickets cannot be used for re-entry. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2026 Artist Application\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Tent\n\n\n\nStop by the event tent for live music\, to grab a bite and a drink\, and dive into activities happening all weekend long. \n\n\n\nFood & Refreshments\n\n\n\nFrom savory to sweet\, the fair has something for every appetite. Fatty Patty Food Truck is serving up gourmet burgers\, gyros\, and sides for a satisfying bite between booths. Craving something sweet? Miss Molly’s has you covered with fresh baked goods and lunch fare. And don’t miss Firefly’s traditional pie tent\, stocked with homemade pies from Bunzel’s and the historical society’s own bakers — a fair favorite you won’t want to skip. \n\n\n\nLive Music \n\n\n\nLet the music move you! Throughout the weekend\, the fairgrounds come alive with live sound — from soulful blues and folk to swinging jazz and brass. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday\, August 1st \n\n\n\n\n11:00am-1:30pm Finger Pickin’ Good\n\n\n\n\nSunday\, august 2\n\n\n\n\n11:00am-1:30pm Finger Pickin’ Good\n\n\n\n2:00pm-4:00pm Cold Front Trombone Quartet\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFirefly in BloomSaturday\, August 1st\, 2:30PM-4:00pm\n\n\n\nFirefly in Bloom\, a floral workshop led by Aromatic Acres returns this year on Saturday afternoon\, 2:30 to 4:00 pm.  Gather with us beneath the tent for a hands-on floral arranging experience featuring the very best of the summer flower season. You’ll select from an abundant flower bar overflowing with locally grown blooms at their peak and create a garden-inspired arrangement with expert guidance from the Aromatic Acres team. Limited spots – reserve yours now! \n\n\n\n\nReserve your space\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKids area\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCloud 9 Children’s ActivitySaturday\, August 1st\, 1:00PM-3:00pm\n\n\n\nJoin Cloud 9 Workshop for a hands-on session where kids transform an ordinary cereal box into a one-of-a-kind journal to take home and keep writing in. No registration needed — just drop by anytime during the workshop window. Perfect for curious minds ages 4–11. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Sponsors\n\n\n\nIf you are interested in being an event sponsor\, please contact us at director@wauwatosahistoricalsociety.org.  \n\n\n\nThank you to local historical society bakers and Bunzel’s Meat Market and Catering for the pie donations.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArtist Archive\n\n\n\nInterested in browsing the artists from previous art fairs? Click the links below.   \n\n\n\n\n39th Annual Firefly Art Fair (2025)\n\n\n\n38th Annual Firefly Art Fair (2024)\n\n\n\n37th Annual Firefly Art Fair (2023)
URL:https://wauwatosahistoricalsociety.org/event/40th-annual-firefly-art-fair-day-2/
LOCATION:Kneeland-Walker House\, 7406 Hillcrest Dr\, Wauwatosa\, WI\, 53213\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Firefly Art Fair
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SUMMARY:"Mid-Century Moments" at the Firefly Art Fair
DESCRIPTION:“Mid-Century Moments” celebrates the exciting things that happened in Wauwatosa in the 1950s. The exhibit\, located inside the Kneeland-Walker House\, will showcase the rise of Mayfair Mall\, the annexation of nearby areas that tripled the size of our city\, the construction of the civic center and library\, and other significant happenings. \n\n\n\nSee the exhibit for free as part of your Firefly Art Fair entry on August 1 & 2. The exhibit will b open both days from 11 a.m.–4 p.m.\, with docents on hand to guide you. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet Your Tickets for Firefly Art Fair Now!\n\n\n\n\n40th Annual Firefly Art Fair
URL:https://wauwatosahistoricalsociety.org/event/mid-century-moments-at-the-firefly-art-fair/2026-08-02/
LOCATION:Kneeland-Walker House\, 7406 Hillcrest Dr\, Wauwatosa\, WI\, 53213\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit,Firefly Art Fair
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