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IF YOU WANT SOMETHING EXOTIC

Polish Fest – Every ethnic festival has food and music, but where else can you see four royal white tigers? They are on loan for the weekend from a zoo in Poland. There's also a youth piano competition named after Chopin and folk artists demonstrating traditional crafts. June 15-17, polishfest.org

IF YOU WANT SOMETHING UNIQUE

Bastille Days – Storming the Bastille on the streets of Downtown and saying “fromage” for a pic at the 43-foot Eiffel Tower replica are rites of passage here. But the international marketplace is the best attraction, with jewelry, accessories, art, home goods and more. July 12-15,

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IF YOU WANT TO DRINK

German Fest – Practice saying “Prost!” before you drink your way through this festival full of German beer, wine and spirits. And think your wiener dog is a winner? Enter him in the Dachshund Derby and doggie costume contest if you’re not up for imbibing. July 27-29,

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IF YOU WANT TO DANCE

Mexican Fiesta – The Hotwheelz car and motorcycle show with classic and low-rider cars is a display like no other, but people flock to Fiesta for the salsa dancing. Demonstrations and a contest are open even for amateurs. When in doubt, swing your hips and move your feet fast. Aug. 24-26, mexicanfiesta.org

IF YOU WANT TO EAT

Greek Fest – You might not be able to pronounce all the delicacies, but at least learn to say “gyro” properly (“yee-ro”) before you visit this delicious festival. Rides, music and dancing are also featured at State Fair Park. June

22-24, annunciationwi.org/ greek-fest-2018

IF YOU WANT AUTHENTIC CULTURE

Festa Italiana – The Italians take traditions seriously: a Catholic Mass, complete with a procession of patron saints; flag throwers from Florence; and daily performances by the Florentine Opera. Save your appetite for the cannoli-eating contest. July 20-22, festaitaliana.com

IF YOU WANT TO HEAR GREAT MUSIC

Irish Fest – Celtic rock might not be your fave, but hearing it live is totally different.

Local and international performers play many styles of traditional Irish music, folk, Irish bluegrass, Americana and more, plus plenty of charming dance troupes. Aug. 16-19,

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SOME ART

Indian Summer Festival – The Circle of Art exhibit at Indian Summer Festival showcases the history and culture of Native Americans. Plenty of artwork will be for sale as well. The Yellow Bird Apache dance group is not to be missed. Sept. 7-9, indiansummer.org