🌼 Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 6, 2025 from 3-7, as Sincerely in Song hosts the 3rd Annual Wildflowers on the Water at Lakeshore State Park—a free, family-friendly celebration of community, nature, and the arts.
Presented in collaboration with Friends of Lakeshore State Park, our Sustainability Partner, Rock the Green, and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, this inspiring event brings Milwaukeeans together to uplift Wisconsin’s only free urban state park through live music, local art, interactive activities, and a strong message of community connection.
🌿 Music Partnerships for Humanity
Founded by musician and advocate Sarah Fierek, Sincerely in Song pairs every song release with a non-profit cause, creating powerful moments of shared purpose. Through Wildflowers on the Water, the organization brings its mission to life—uplifting voices, causes, and communities under the banner of “Music Partnerships for Humanity.”
🎶 What to Expect
This year's lineup features an eclectic mix of performances from:
DJ Marcus Doucette
Jack Tell
Malik Johnson
Sarah Fierek & The Wildflowers
Angie Mack
Klassik
...and more.
🎨 Interactive Programming & Activities
Beyond music, attendees can experience:
A community drumming circle led by Angie Mack of Ozaukee Talent
Live outdoor painting and make-and-take wildflower-inspired canvas art with Syd the Muralist
A calming Sound Bowl experience with Ceiba Chavez
Educational programming from the Wisconsin DNR, Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District, All Hands Boat Works, and others
A visit with MKE Urban Stables and the Milwaukee Police Department’s Mounted Patrol
🌎 Sustainability & Parking
In partnership with Rock the Green, this is a zero waste and sustainable event. Attendees are encouraged to:
• Bring a reusable water bottle
• Use the clearly marked compost, recycling, and waste bins
• Walk, bike, or carpool whenever possible
🚗 Parking & Accessibility Info:
• Limited metered street parking is available near Discovery World and Summerfest grounds
• Limited Parking in Summerfest's Lot M
• Consider using bike racks, rideshare, or public transportation (MCTS routes nearby)
• ADA parking in the south end parking lot
• ADA portable restroom
• 2 miles of paved/accessible trails-sidewalks, including kid’s prairie.
• ADA fishing pier
🧡 Family-Friendly, Accessible, and Alcohol-Free
Wildflowers on the Water is proudly inclusive and designed for all ages and abilities. The event is non-alcoholic, open to the public, and 100% free to attend. Whether you're connecting with nature, making art, or dancing to live music, there’s something for everyone. Let’s keep the lakefront beautiful — together.
🗓 Saturday, September 6, 2025
🕒 3:00–7:00 PM
📍 Lakeshore State Park, Milwaukee
🎟 Free & open to all
Volunteer help needed for set up, during and after the festival. If interested, please email
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Special thanks to our many sponsors and community partners including the following:
91.7 WMSE
Alexandria Simons
All Hands Boatworks
Baird
Canned Water 4 Kids
Create Wisconsin
Cocina Filipina
David Wenstrup
GRGB Law
Historic Third Ward
Honey Petal Farm
Johnson Financial Group
Katharine Mallin
Laffey, Leitner & Goode LLC
Lela Boutique
MIAD
Milwaukee Downtown
Milwaukee Microphone
Milwaukee Riverkeeper
Milwaukee Kayak Company
MMSD
Mothers Against Gun Violence
No Studios
Ozaukee Talent
Radio Milwaukee
Rishi Tea
RitzHolman CPAs
Radio Milwaukee
Rock the Green
Stay Thanks
Stone Creek Coffee
Sturgeon Protectors
Sue & Tim Frautschi
Syd the Muralist
The Lowlands Group
Tracey Wadsworth
Visit Milwaukee
Wheel & Sprocket
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