WEDNESDAY NIGHT LIVE
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Wednesday Night Live FAQs
Wednesday Night Live is a FREE, weekly summer concert series held exclusively at the Bud Pavilion at Wisconsin State Fair Park. This live music concert series hosts a different local cover band weekly during summer. Three bars for
all your favorite beer, craft beer, mixed drinks (and N/A beverages), hot food at The Grill, and
more than 20 HDTVs for sports events. Please carefully read the following answers to
common questions so everyone can equally enjoy their time
at the Bud Pavilion all summer long!
WHERE IS THE BUD PAVILION LOCATED?
We are located at Wisconsin State Fair Park. The address is 640 S. 84th St., West Allis, 53214.
IS THERE A PARKING FEE?
Parking fees are set by Wisconsin State Fair Park. The Bud Pavilion sponsors all motorcycle parking.
DO I NEED A TICKET TO ATTEND WEDNESDAY NIGHT LIVE?
Wednesday Night Live is a non-ticketed event. Simply show up.
CAN I BRING MY OWN FOOD AND BEVERAGES?
Carry-in food and beverages are strictly prohibited. Only sealed, unopened water bottles are permitted on days where the temperature exceeds 90-degrees fahrenheit.
IS THERE SEATING AVAILABLE?
The Bud Pavilion has picnic-style and tall-table seating available on a first come, first served basis both inside the Pavilion and outside. There is also seating at our bars, inside the Goose Island Ale House, and outside at "barrel tables."
DO YOU HAVE AIR CONDITIONING?
The Bud Pavilion is a natural-air cooled venue with fans and overhead protection from the elements (like sun and rain).
WHAT FOOD AND BEVERAGE OFFERINGS DO YOU HAVE?
The Bud Pavilion has numerous domestic and craft beer offerings, including N.A. and gluten-free options, as well as specialty cocktails, seasonal drinks, and seltzers. We also offer non-alcoholic drinks water and soda. Our Grill has food items ranging from burgers and fries to brats and chicken tenders, cheese curds, and other food options.
ARE DOGS PERMITTED AT WEDNESDAY NIGHT LIVE?
Well-behaved, leashed dogs and their responsible owners are welcomed at Wednesday Night Live. Dogs should be comfortable in public settings around other people and other animals. Owners are expected to clean up after their dogs. Bud Pavilion staff reserves the right to remove any dog and its owner for any reason without explanation.