SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2026

11:00 a.m - 10:00 p.m.

The Bay View Bash takes place on the 3rd Saturday each September between Potter and Clement on Kinnickinnic Avenue in Bay View, Milwaukee.

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Established in 2004, the Bay View Bash is a One Day community festival Celebrating Local food, art, music, crafts, books and community organizations.

All proceeds from the Bay View Bash are directly invested back into our city’s neighborhoods through GRANTS to 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations who request funding for special projects. Additionally, the Bay View Bash partners with local composting group Kompost Kids to continue efforts in moving the Bash toward a near Zero-Waste Festival.

In order to respect the neighborhood surrounding the Bash and help with our fundraising efforts, PLEASE: NO CARRY-INS ARE PERMITTED ON THE BAY VIEW BASH FESTIVAL GROUNDS.


The Bay View Impact Fund is proud to carry forward the legacy of the Bay View Community Fund as the organization behind Bay View Bash. As a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, our mission is to strengthen the Bay View community by raising funds through Bay View Bash and investing those proceeds back into local nonprofits, neighborhood initiatives, and community programs.

This transition to a 501(c)(3) allows us to expand our charitable impact while continuing the traditions that have made Bay View Bash one of Milwaukee's most beloved neighborhood festivals. Every sponsorship, donation, volunteer hour, and festival attendee helps us support organizations and projects that make Bay View a stronger, more connected community.

Since its inception, Bay View Bash has returned more than $100,000 to local organizations, and we look forward to growing that impact for years to come.

Thank you for being part of the Bash and helping us invest in the future of Bay View.

Volunteer!

The Bay View Bash is planned and run entirely by dedicated volunteers. Each year we depend on over 100 generous individuals who are able to give their time to the Bash.

Throughout the day we have various opportunities throughout the festival where volunteers give their time in 3-4 hour shifts. Come for one shift or stay all day, we would be happy to have you volunteer!

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Fundraising for non-profit groups at the Bay View Bash

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The Bash is allowing community groups and non-profit organizations to earn additional funding for their organization by helping us staff the bars at the Bash. Volunteers need to be 18+ (bartending experience not required). Groups will be able to earn a portion of the pooled tips per hour based on the number of volunteers participating for each organization.

Our application for 2025 is now closed - please check back in 2026!

Become a sponsor!

Thank you to our current 2026 sponsors!