We’re playing in front of a giant Pyramid!! Holy crap!

When you attend Cornucopia Moon Fest, you're doing more than enjoying live music. Every ticket purchased helps support suicide prevention and mental health awareness through Just Live, Inc., helping us continue providing education, resources, and support throughout our communities.

This is a 2 day event with many bands Friday and Saturday

The spotlight will shine on Downtown Racine on Saturday, Sept. 19 from noon to 7 p.m. when Party on the Pavement returns for its 23rd year. The popular 12-block street festival, recognized as the Best in State by the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC), will energize downtown with live music, dozens of food choices, shopping options and engaging entertainment for the whole family. “We couldn’t be more excited for this year’s festival—it’s bigger and better than ever, with more entertainment, quality vendors, and activities to experience,” said Kelly Kruse, Executive Director of the Downtown Racine Corporation. “We’re ready for an incredible day!” With free admission to the entire event, Party on the Pavement takes place downtown along Main Street (from State Street to 7th Street) and 6th Street (from Lake Avenue to City Hall). Get ready for thrilling entertainment! New this year! Live wrestling on the corner of Main and 6th streets from 2-5 p.m. The Division BMX Stunt Team will be soaring through the air with jaw-dropping tricks on College Avenue and 6th Street, with shows at 12:30 pm, 2:30 pm, and 4:30 pm. For dance lovers, Sweatshop Movement will bring electrifying hip-hop and breakdance battles to the corner of Wisconsin Avenue and 6th Street throughout the day. The Mini-German Fest returns to 6th & Park with live Bavarian music, bratwurst, pretzels, schnitzel, and German beers – with special guest appearances from Bernie Brewer and Brat aka Bratwurst (#1) of The Famous Racing Sausages from 2pm-3pm (Park & 6th). Also, try your hand at Disc Golf or Axe Throwing, and Mechanical Bull, then check out the classic car show on Sam Johnson Parkway, and catch performances from Racine Gymnastics! Music lovers, you’re in for a treat! Party on the Pavement is famous for its diverse lineup, and this year won’t disappoint. With multiple stages of live music, you can dance your way through downtown to the sounds of blues, rock, jazz, R&B, and more Zeigler Honda of Racine Stage – Monument Square 12:00 pm-2:00 pm – Lake Effect 2:30 pm-4:30 pm – Peacetree Allstars 5:00 pm-7:00 pm – Indigo Canyon American Place Casino Stage – Main Street/State Street 12:00 pm-2:00 pm – Prodigal Sons 2:30 pm-4:30 pm – Shameless Place 5:00 pm-7:00 pm – Buzzerd Nash Stage 12:00pm-3:00pm Gretchen’s Ball 3:30pm-6:30pm Another Beginning 7:00pm-9:00pm From Any Angle Crosswalk Park 4:00 pm-7:00 pm: Moon Child Mexico Lindo Stage – 6th St MC and DJ Gary Cotton 12-7 2:00 pm La Perla Tapatía USA 3:00 pm Danza Quetzalcoatl 4:00 pm Alicia Villa 5:00pm-7:00pm live Tejano music by Joe Contreras y Ambicion German Fest Stage – Park Ave off 6th St 1:30 pm-2:00 pm: United Donauschwaben of Milwaukee dance group 1:30 pm-4:30 pm: Milwaukee Alpenblaser 5:00 pm-7:00 pm: Tally Ho! Brass Band Pub on Wisconsin Stage – Wisconsin Avenue 12:00 pm-7:00 pm – DJ (All Genres) Hungry? Indulge in an array of international cuisine from our downtown restaurants and food vendors! With flavors ranging from Asian, Mediterranean, German, Venezuelan, Mexican, Italian, and Greek, there’s something to satisfy every craving. Whether you’re a foodie or just hungry for some great bites, this is the perfect chance to try something new! Party on the Pavement is presented by Downtown Racine Corporation, American Place Casino, Zeigler Honda of Racine, S.C. Johnson, Educators Credit Union, Zeigler Hyundai, and Enjoy Mount Pleasant. Don’t miss out on the most exciting street festival of the year! We’ll see you downtown for an unforgettable day of fun, food, and entertainment at Party on the Pavement! Winner of 2022 Best Event in the State by WEDC (Wisconsin Economic Development) Main Street.

Don’t miss the 10th anniversary celebration.

Union Park Tavern (UPT) is gearing up for a weekend packed with German eats, German music, rock bands, tiny racing dogs, stein-hoisting glory, and enough polka power to shake Kenosha.

SCHEDULE (subject to change)

Saturday, September 19th

Union Park: 11:45am -9pm

UPT: 9am - bar close

MAIN STAGE IN UNION PARK

11:45am -1:45pm: Kick off with live music by Pieptone

1:50pm: Em’s Dance Center performs

2:30pm: Oktoberfest Parade of Flags and Opening Ceremony Procession with the annual tapping of the keg

4pm: Miss Oktoberfest Contest - then stay for Witches in Motion

4:45/5pm: Live music by Midcentury Melt Down

7pm-9ishpm: Live music by MixTape

INSIDE UNION PARK TAVERN

9pm: Live music by Pieptone

8TH AVE ENTERTAINMENT

2pm: Dachshund Dash on 7th Ave hosted by Jeanette Kelly of Captain Mike's & Shannyn Franklin Real Estate

BIERGARTEN SCHEDULE AT UPT

1pm: Stein Hoisting

2:30pm-5:30pm: Live music by Floral Gin

HERITAGE STAGE (smaller second stage in the park)

1 - 2:30pm The Hungry Five (And Friends) 4 - 6pm: Union Park Kickerz

Special Entertainment in the park: Meta Arts Studio 11:45am - 4pm

Sunday, September 20th

Oktoberfest at Union Park: 10am-3pm

Kenosha Art Market at Union Park: 10am-2pm

UPT: 9am - bar close

MAIN STAGE IN UNION PARK

10am: Em’s Dance Center performs

10am-12:30pm: Live music by The Roundabouts

12:30pm: We will try to set an Oktoberfest record of most people doing the Chicken Dance Polka. Hosted by Chelsea Sallese of Sallese & Co.

12:30ishpm-2:30pm: Live music by Die Kenosha Musikanten

BIERGARTEN SCHEDULE AT UPT

3pm-5pm: Live music by Indigo Canyon

Special Entertainment in the park: Meta Arts Studio 10am - 2pm

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