Firefly Art Fair

Start: Saturday, August 1, 2026 10:00AM
End: Sunday, August 2, 2026 4:00PM

This year, on August 1 and 2, visitors strolling the historic grounds that the Firefly helped preserve will view the work of 70 juried artists from throughout the Midwest, 25 of whom are new to the fair. Visitors will have the opportunity to meet artists, learn about their creative process, and purchase one-of-a-kind works, including paintings, pottery and ceramics, glass, basketry, jewelry, fiber art, mosaics, photography, pen and ink drawings, metal work and wood. In addition to exceptional artwork, guests will enjoy live music throughout the weekend, with returning musicians Finger Pickin’ Good (11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. both days) and the Cold Front Trombone Quartet (Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m.). Refreshments available for purchase include gourmet burgers, gyros, and sides by Fatty Patty food truck; baked goods and savory lunch options from Miss Molly’s Cafe and Pastry Shop; and pies from Bunzels and Historical Society bakers. The Firefly Silent Auction will return this year, as will a floral workshop with Aromatic Acres on Saturday from 2:30 to 4 p.m. More information and signup can be found here: https://wauwatosahistoricalsociety.org/event/firefly-in-bloom-2/. Cloud 9 Workshop will inspire children ages 4 to 11 to create a cereal box journal to take home. This is a walk-up event (no reservations required) on Saturday from 1 to 3 p.m. The first floor of the impeccably restored Kneeland-Walker mansion will be open for tours from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. This year’s historical exhibit showcases highlights of Wauwatosa history in the 1950s, from the rise of Mayfair Mall and construction of the civic center and library to the annexation of nearby areas that tripled the size Wauwatosa.