The all-day event will feature local musicians, artisans and food trucks

The Chords & Curds Festival featuring Milwaukee-based musicians, local artisans and food trucks will take place on Saturday, Aug. 24 on the plaza at Fiserv Forum. Hosted and produced by Fiserv Forum and Deer District, the all-day event beginning at noon will include gospel, blues, funk and soul acts among other genres.

 

Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children under 12 and people over 65. VIP options start at $75. Tickets are available now at Ticketmaster.com and the Fiserv Forum Ticket Office. Proceeds will benefit the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music.

 

“We are excited for the community to partake in this unique opportunity to celebrate Milwaukee’s talented musicians and to further the admirable mission of the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music,” said Peter Feigin, President of Fiserv Forum and the Bucks.

 

The acts will be announced in the coming days and weeks leading up to the festival.

 

Local artisans interested in partnering with the festival should contact Madeline Hoss at madeline.hoss@bucks.com. Food truck vendors who would like to participate should contact Jacob Peck at jacob.peck@bucks.com.

 

 

About Deer District

Deer District is Milwaukee’s newest neighborhood and is redefining the city’s downtown. Anchored by the world-class Fiserv Forum, a preeminent sports and entertainment venue and home to the NBA’s Milwaukee Bucks, the 30-acre Deer District is Milwaukee’s premier location for people to live, work and play.

 

A year-round destination, Deer District features a myriad of dining and entertainment options in addition to Fiserv Forum including the plaza at Fiserv Forum, The MECCA Sports Bar & Grill, The Beer Garden, Good City Brewing, Punch Bowl Social and Drink Wisconsinbly, and offers best-in-class commercial and real estate opportunities. Deer District attracts thousands of visitors to watch major sporting events and concerts and serves as an ideal setting to enjoy live music, festivals, outdoor movies, fitness classes and other events. Deer District is a hub for Milwaukee’s vibrant future and connects the existing downtown neighborhoods.

 

For more information on Deer District, visit DeerDistrict.com.