A La Carte at the Milwaukee County Zoo; runs Aug. 15-18

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Overview of A La Carte

When the event runs, 6 stages of music including national headliners, more than 25 food vendors.

August in Milwaukee means A La Carte at the zoo! The popular food and music festival has become a summer tradition. FOX6's Christina Van Zelst has a look at all the fun. 

Date & Time

  • August 15-17: 9:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.
  • August 18: 9:30 a.m. - 8 p.m.
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Previewing the menu

Ashley Turner, Executive Chef at the Milwaukee County Zoo, talks all about the menu.

The 2024 festival welcomes these national performers:

Thursday, August 15: Deep Blue Something
Friday, August 16: Parmalee
Saturday, August 17: The Legendary Wailers featuring Junior Marvin

Headliners perform at 7 p.m. on the Miller Lite Caribou Stage. Buy tickets here

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Gorilla Trek on the Monkey Island deck

Takes guests "up close" to mountain gorillas in their natural habitat of Rwanda.

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The Saz’s booth

At the Saz’s booth, previewing their menu, full of festival favorites.

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Zoo’s BBQ Brawl booth

Chef Ashley talks about her love for Texas BBQ and her influence on the Zoo’s new elevated menus.

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Monkey Island

Kimberly Graves, Communications Coordinator for the Milwaukee County Zoo, talks about Monkey Island.