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The Fest
Please join us on Sunday, September 24, 2023 for Sturgeon Fest!
FEST BEGINS: 11am
STURGEON RELEASE: 12pm-2pm
FUN CONTINUES UNTIL 3pm
This year we look forward to collaborating with Harbor District and Milwaukee Riverkeeper with Sturgeon Fest returning as a part of Harbor Fest. Harbor Fest celebrates all things fish, water, and boats. Attendees can expect food and drink, live music, art, a fish petting zoo, activities for families like learning how to clean a fish, shopping from local makers, and information and goodies from our business tent featuring Milwaukee’s Harbor District businesses.
Sturgeon Fest celebrates Riveredge’s 25-year partnership with the Wisconsin DNR to bring back the Lake Sturgeon, a critically important species both environmentally and culturally, to the Milwaukee River. Due to overfishing and habitat decline, the sturgeon have been missing from this native ecosystem for over a century. We hope to restore them to the Milwaukee River, together with your help, for future generations.
Fun for the whole family!
Looking for family fun outdoors this fall? Look no further. Sturgeon Fest is fun for the whole family with activities for kids and adults alike. Check out our schedule of events to get a taste of this sturgeon spectacular planned for you!
Schedule of events
Return the sturgeon
When you sponsor a sturgeon, not only do you get to hand-release it into Lake Michigan, but you also get to be an integral part of bringing back this prehistoric fish to our waters! Cool and cool-er!
Sturgeon release occurs from 12 noon - 2 pm
Kids Activities and Crafts
Nothing fishy going on here- there'll be lots of sturgeon themed activities for kids of all ages at Sturgeon Fest! Who knew something millions of years old could inspire so much fun?
Play
Local Food Trucks
Fuel up for a day of fun. Some great local food trucks will be on hand to offer scrumptious eats. Offerings this year include: Taqueria La Guacamaya, Timber's BBQ, and Cousins Subs.
Eat
Awesome Partners
Inspired by the sturgeon project? Meet local environmental organizations who will share their work, provide hands-on activities and education, and show you how you can get more involved!
Learn
