The popular and family-friendly Garfield’s 502 R&B Festival took place Saturday, July 20 on the blocks of West Garfield Avenue from North MLK Drive to North 7th Street. The event featured a dozen musical artists, vendors and lots of food.
A ballon artist making a ballon dog for a child.
Residents taking in the festival as music plays and people check out some of the various vendors.
Residents taking in the festival as music plays and people check out some of the various vendors.
Residents taking in the festival as music plays and people check out some of the various vendors.
A ballon artist making a ballon dog for a child.
A ballon artist making a ballon dog for a child.
A ballon artist making a ballon dog for a child.
Residents taking in the festival as music plays and people check out some of the various vendors.
Residents relaxing and eating at the Garfield 502 building with their outdoor sitting area for guests.
Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson addressing the crowd thanking them for their support and praising how MKE is able to put together such amazing festivals year in and year out.
Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson Cavalier Johnson addressing the crowd thanking them for their support and praising how MKE is able to put together such amazing festivals year in and year out.
Crowd applauding Mayor Johnson for his speech.
A clothing shop with some traditional African garb for purchase.
Residents taking in the festival as music plays and people check out some of the various vendors.
Photos of the Jazz & Blues stage presented by WNOV the voice radio station with an artist performing.
Photos of the Jazz & Blues stage presented by WNOV the voice radio station with an artist performing.
A graphic tee vendor tent setup.
Shot of the crowd gathering with a woman making a purchase of food.
A couple together taking in the event.
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Photos: Garfield’s 502 R&B Festival 2024
by Jonathan Perez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
July 29, 2024
