RACINE COUNTY — As the warmer months are upon us in Wisconsin, a variety of festivals, fairs and events are happening in Racine County this May.
This month brings opportunities to celebrate Memorial Day, which includes a heaping amount of celebrations. Additionally, different businesses, nonprofits, and community agencies are offering fun activities throughout the county. There is truly something for everyone to enjoy this month,
Find information for upcoming festivals, a way to spend your weekend, and other fun happenings, the Racine County Eye has you covered. From date night to play dates for children, there is a slew of events for people of all interests.
Check out what festivals, fairs, markets, and events are taking place in Racine County this May.
Festivals
| What? | Where? | When? |
|---|---|---|
| Bloody Mary Fest | Racine Zoo 2131 North Main St. Racine, WI 53402 | May 20 |
| Burlington Jamboree | Burlington Festival Park 681 Maryland Ave. Burlington, WI 53105 | May 26-29 |
Fairs/Markets
| What? | Where? | When? |
|---|---|---|
| Burlington Farmers Market | Wehmhoff Square 355 N Pine St. Burlington, WI 53105 | May 4 |
| Union Grove Flea Market | Racine County Fairgrounds 19805 Durand Ave. Union Grove, Wisconsin 53185 | May 6 |
| Spring Market | Low Daily 700 N Pine St. Burlington, WI 53105 | May 7 |
| Great Lakes Milager’s Farmers Market | Milaeger’s 4838 Douglas Ave. Racine, WI 53402 | May 7, 14, 21, 28 |
| Summer Sundays Vendor Fair | 1 of Us Brewing Co. 8100 Washington Ave. Mt Pleasant, WI 53406 | May 28 |
Community Events
| What? | Where? | When? |
|---|---|---|
| Special Needs Resource Fair | Waterford Union High School 100 Field Drive (Door 19) Waterford, WI 53185 | May 2 |
| First Fridays | Downtown Racine | May 5 |
| Emergency Diaper Drive for Bethany Apartments | Sew ‘N Save of Racine Inc 3701 Durand Ave. Racine, WI 53405 | May 6 |
| Wine Walk | Downtown Racine | May 6, 13 |
| Plant swap | Sanders Park 4809 Wood Road Mount Pleasant, WI 53403 | May 13 |
| Racine Founder’s Rotary Post Prom | Racine County Fairgrounds 19805 Durand Ave. Union Grove, WI 53185 | May 20 |
| Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony | West Lawn Memorial Park 9000 Washington Ave. Racine, WI 53406 | Memorial Day (May 29) |
| Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony | Graceland Cemetery Osborne Boulevard Racine, WI 53405 | Memorial Day (May 29) |
The Arts
| What? | Where? | When? |
|---|---|---|
| Paint N Peck | Eco-Justice Center 7133 Michna Road Racine, WI 53402 | May 7 |
| Knit and Crochet Clinic | Richard Bong State Recreation Area 26313 Burlington Road Kansasville, WI 53139 | May 6 |
| THE PASSIONS PROJECT | Racial & Social Justice Racine Gallery Night | The Branch at 1501 1501 Washington Ave. Racine, WI 53403 | May 11 |
| Ti Sento Trunk Show & Pieces of Tara Gallery Show | Plumb Gold 322 Main St. Racine, WI 53403 | May 12 |
| Spring Flower Watercolors | Richard Bong State Recreation Area 26313 Burlington Road Kansasville, WI 53139 | May 17 |
| Spoon Spinner Craft | Richard Bong State Recreation Area 26313 Burlington Road Kansasville, WI 53139 | May 20 |
| Masterworks – Pictures of Sound | Memorial Hall 72 7th St. Racine, WI 53403 | May 21 |
| Sip N Paint in the vineyard | Spirits of Norway Vineyard 22200 West 6 Mile Road Norway, WI 53126 | May 21 |
| RAM’s Wustum Museum | RAM’s Wustum Museum 2519 Northwestern Ave. Racine, WI 53404 | Ongoing classes and events |
| Racine Public Library | Racine Public Library 75 7th St. Racine, WI 53403 | Ongoing events |
Family-friendly events
| What? | Where? | When? |
|---|---|---|
| Gigantic Used Book Sale | CVS 1122 West Blvd. Racine, WI 53405 | May 3-6, 11-13 |
| Chess Club | Racine Public Library 75 7th St. Racine, WI 53403 | May 3, 17, 31 |
| Drum Circle | River Bend Nature Center 3600 N. Green Bay Road Racine, WI 53404 | May 5 |
| Solar Observing | Richard Bong State Recreation Area 26313 Burlington Road Kansasville, WI 53139 | May 6 |
| Cinco K Mayo | Jose’s Blue Sombrero – Racine 6430 Washington Ave. Mount Pleasant, WI 53406 | May 6 |
| Live Snake Encounter | Richard Bong State Recreation Area 26313 Burlington Road Kansasville, WI 53139 | May 6, 13 |
| Knee High Naturalist: Fantastic Flowers | Richard Bong State Recreation Area 26313 Burlington Road Kansasville, WI 53139 | May 11 |
| Kids’ Night Out! | Wisconsin Humane Society Racine Campus 8900 16th Street Mount Pleasant, WI 53177 | May 12 |
| Terrific Turtles | Richard Bong State Recreation Area 26313 Burlington Road Kansasville, WI 53139 | May 13 |
| The Root River Paddle Challenge | Linwood Park 7430 5 Mile Road Caledonia, WI 53126 | May 13 |
| Caledonia Historical Society Spring Fling | 7330 5 Mile Road Racine, WI 53402 | May 21 |
| Kringle Krush 5K/10K | Riverside Park 517 Congress Street Burlington, WI 53105 | May 28 |
Have an event that didn’t make the list? Email emma@racinecountyeye.com to be featured in our monthly festivals, fairs and events.
Events
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