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ON-STAGE ENTERTAINMENT
Bastille Days is known for its diverse mix of performers, demonstrations and live music. See the complete entertainment schedule featuring more than 70 live performances including bands playing a variety of jazz, swing, zydeco, rock, Cajun, blues, folk and world music.
For a complete schedule of the 2008 Entertainment Line up on all four stages, download the PDF at the top of this page.
STREET LEVEL PERFORMANCES
ROAMING MINSTRELS & PYROTECHNICS
Entertainment surrounds the festival grounds at Bastille Days. Roaming minstrels and street-level performers invite fest-goers to participate in their acts.
FRENCH MASS
Join in celebration at an authentic French mass held each year in St. John the Evangelist Cathedral on the Saturday of the Festival. The Catholic mass is led by a French-speaking priest and features French hymns.
CHEF DEMONSTRATIONS
Chefs from around the Milwaukee bring their culinary expertise to the festival daily. Chefs prepare and sample their recipes while answering questions and sharing cooking secrets.
WINE DEMONSTRATIONS
Learn all there is to know about wine at the daily Wine Demonstrations. Experts share their knowledge, answer questions and sample various wines.
ALLIANCE FRACAISE CULTURE TENT
The Alliance Française de Milwaukee showcases a variety of merchandise from France including art, apparel and one-of-a-kind souvenirs. Simple French lessons are available several times daily to fest-goers. The Alliance de Française Milwaukee provides bilingual greeters, as well as information about French culture and customs.
WAITER/WAITRESS RACE
The exciting Waiter/Waitress Race is an annual favorite on the Sunday of the Bastille Days Festival in Cathedral Square Park. This event has become a festival favorite as teams from area restaurants compete against one another through a challenging obstacle course carrying wine filled glasses. Make plans to see the race!
For a complete list of 2008 entertainment at all four stages, click the link at the top of this page.
