Best of the ’Burbs

Scottish Fest-Milwaukee

Highland Games – Show off your muscles in the heavy events competition, including the Scottish hammer throw, or watch ax throwing and archery demos, among other feats of skill and strength. Tosa’s Hart Park will be a sea of tartan for one day only. June 2, milwaukeehighland games.com

Thiensville-Mequon LionFest – The famous rotisserie chicken dinner is a big draw, but you can’t beat bingo with cash prizes and $20 unlimited carnival rides at Thiensville Village Park. June 8-10, tmlions.org/lionfest

Cedarburg’s Strawberry Festival – The 33rd annual event honors the humble summer fruit. You’ll find

hundreds of vendors selling art and edibles. June 23-24, cedarburgfestival.org/ strawberry-festival

Delafield Block Party –

This family-friendly festival downtown has hiking, biking and shopping during the day, live music and food at night. July 13-14, bit.ly/DelafieldBP

Cudahy Lions Sweet

AppleWood Festival – Daily meat and booze raffles, a Neil Diamond tribute singer and Polka Mass on Sunday take place at Cudahy Park for this truly Wisconsin festival. July 20-22, bit.ly/

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Port Washington Fish Day – Go big or go home could be the theme of Port Fish

Day, which has the world’s

largest one-day outdoor fish fry. A carnival, arts and crafts, classic car show, fireworks and a parade make this family day as American as apple pie. July 21, portfishday.com

Dog Day at Drexel – Even your furry friends deserve some fun in the sun. Oak Creek’s newest development, Drexel Town Square, hosts a festival with dock jumping, a costume contest, agility demonstrations and pet products. July 13-14, visitoakcreek. com/event/dog-day

Tosa Fest – Tosa Fest has something for everyone. From a camel and petting zoo to live music with local headliners Sam Llanas, King Solomon and the WhiskeyBelles, Tosa Fest is sure to impress. Sept. 7-8, tosafest.org