Today is July 31, 2010

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2010 Event Calendar

Downtown West Bend is a nationally accredited Wisconsin Main Street Community. With a variety of specialty shops, and fine restaurants, Downtown West Bend is also home to the critically acclaimed Museum of Wisconsin Art and the Old Courthouse Museum. Come see why Downtown West Bend is the Place to Shop, the Place to Dine, the Place to Be!

Check out our weekly Saturday morning Farmer's Market [view pdf flyer]. Grab your lawn chairs and get your spot at Music on Main each Thursday night from 6:30-9pm. And celebrate our 25th Annual Germanfest on August 27-28-29. [View full Germanfest booklet-20 pgs]

Our downtown businesses and cultural district are a great highlight for Greater Milwaukee and Wisconsin visitors. We service the locals and those from afar all year round - see our calendar of events. See you in downtown West Bend!

Special Events

Special events like Music on Main, Farmers’ Market, Germanfest and Winter on Main create a lively downtown atmosphere that will keep you coming back season after season.

Visitor Information

One of Southeast Wisconsin’s best kept secrets, West Bend is home to many attractions.  Stroll the sculpture walk, or stop and see the rare vintage Harley’s at the Old Courthouse Museum.  Downtown West Bend is also home to the state’s only regional Art museum.

Where We Are

West Bend is conveniently located from any direction.  Nestled in the heart of the Kettle Moraine, a trip to west Bend is just minutes north of Milwaukee, and a scenic day trip from Madison, Green Bay or Chicago.  Look for us where Highway 45 meets Highway 33 and find big city convenience with small town friendliness.

Who We Are

We are dedicated to promoting the shops, restaurants, people, places and events that make Downtown West Bend special.  The Downtown West Bend Association is a non-profit 501 (c)6 organization comprised of merchants and volunteers working together to “enhance and preserve the heart of West Bend.”