St. Robert Fair 2026: A Shorewood Weekend Tradition

St. Robert Fair is back for the first full weekend in June, bringing one of Shorewood’s classic neighborhood summer traditions to life with food, drinks, live music, games, inflatables, rummage and plenty of reasons to linger.

Held at St. Robert Parish in Shorewood, the fair runs Saturday, June 6 from noon to 10 p.m. and Sunday, June 7 from noon to 8 p.m. It’s the kind of easy summer weekend outing that works whether you’re chasing kids through the bounce houses, hunting for books at the rummage sale, grabbing dinner, or settling in for live music with a drink in hand.

If you’re building out your summer calendar, this one fits nicely alongside our Guide to 2026 Parish Festivals in the Greater Milwaukee Area, Milwaukee Summer Festivals 2026 guide, and broader Festivals and Fairs page.

St. Robert Fair 2026: Quick Details

What: St. Robert Fair 2026
Where: St. Robert Parish, 4019 N. Farwell Ave., Shorewood
When: Saturday, June 6 and Sunday, June 7, 2026
Saturday hours: Noon to 10 p.m.
Sunday hours: Noon to 8 p.m.
More info: StRobert.org

What to Expect

St. Robert Fair has the full parish festival lineup: food, drinks, live music, games, prizes, bounce houses, rummage, books and a beer and wine garden.

Food options include smoked brisket, Glorioso’s Italian sausage, Cornchella corn, a Mexican cantina, and the parish’s famous chicken dinner on Sunday. There is also a 4 & under kids corral, which is always a helpful detail for families with younger kids who need a smaller-scale place to play.

For families, the big draw is the mix of kid-friendly activities and grown-up festival staples. Kids get games, prizes and bounce houses. Adults get live music, food, drinks and rummage browsing. Everyone gets a classic Shorewood summer weekend.

For more nearby ideas, you can also browse our Shorewood guide before or after the fair.

Saturday, June 6 Schedule

Saturday is the longer festival day, running from noon to 10 p.m.

Highlights include:

Smoked Brisket
Guest Chef Kyle Knall of Birch

12:15–2:15 p.m. — Command Performance

2:45–5 p.m. — Alex Wilson Blues

6:30–9:30 p.m. — Screamin’ Cucumbers

8–9 p.m. — Prayer in the Church

Saturday is probably the best pick if you want the fullest festival feel, with a long afternoon and evening of food, music and fair activities.

Sunday, June 7 Schedule

Sunday runs from noon to 8 p.m. and includes the famous chicken dinner, music, Mass and parish traditions.

Highlights include:

Famous Chicken Dinner

11 a.m. — Alumni Mass

Noon–1:30 p.m. and 4–6 p.m. — Mike Brumm

2–4 p.m. — Command Performance

4–5 p.m. — Corpus Christi Procession from Holy Family to St. Robert

5 p.m. — Benediction on the Main Stage

6–8 p.m. — Jimmy the Arm

Sunday is a great option for families who want a slightly earlier night but still want music, dinner, games and the full fair experience.

Food and Drinks

Come hungry.

The 2026 fair lineup includes:

• Smoked brisket

• Famous chicken dinner

• Glorioso’s Italian sausage

• Cornchella corn

• Mexican cantina

• Beer and wine garden

Between the brisket, sausage, corn and chicken dinner, this is very much a “skip cooking this weekend” kind of event.

Kid-Friendly Activities

For families, St. Robert Fair offers a strong mix of activities for younger kids and older kids, including:

• Games and prizes

• Bounce houses

• 4 & under kids corral

• Rummage and books

• Live music

• Food and treats

It’s a good low-pressure outing because families can make it as short or as long as they want. Stop by for dinner and a bounce house run, or make an afternoon of music, games and rummage shopping.

For more free and low-cost summer outings, check out our Free Outdoor Live Music in Greater Milwaukee guide.

Rummage Sale Collection

St. Robert is also collecting items for the fair rummage sale before the event.

Drop-off dates:
Saturday, May 30, 2026 — 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Sunday, May 31, 2026 — 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Drop-off location:
Near the Tot Lot
4019 N. Farwell Ave.

Accepted items include:
Furniture, sporting goods, household items and books.

Please do not donate:
Clothing, non-working electronics or appliances, cribs or car seats.

For early pick-up or drop-off, contact Kevin at 650-704-3944.

If rummage browsing is your favorite part of festival season, you may also like our Thrift Stores and Secondhand Shopping in Wisconsin guide.

St. Robert Fair has that neighborhood festival feel that makes early June in Milwaukee’s North Shore so good. It’s easy to get to, family-friendly, packed with food and music, and built around a parish community that has been part of Shorewood for generations.

Whether you go for the smoked brisket, the chicken dinner, the bounce houses, the rummage tables, or just the chance to be outside with neighbors, St. Robert Fair is a strong kickoff to the summer festival season.

For more events like this, keep an eye on our 2026 Milwaukee-Area Fair Guide and our full Festivals and Fairs collection.