The Milwaukee Night Market on Wednesday, July 16, has been canceled due to a threat of severe weather and rescheduled to Oct. 1, organizers announced in a news release.
According to the National Weather Service, there will be a line of heavy showers and storms along a cold front this afternoon between noon and 7 p.m., producing damaging winds and heavy rainfall of 1-2 inches. Storms will push out over Lake Michigan after 7pm with some lingering showers through the remainder of the evening.
“After carefully monitoring the forecast over the last 24 hours, we have ultimately made the decision to cancel tonight’s Market,” said Stacie Callies, Executive Director of Westown Association. “The safety of our vendors, performers, attendees and staff is our main priority, and unfortunately the severe weather forecast poses challenging conditions for an outdoor event.”
The Night Market, a free-to-attend outdoor market that features over 100 local vendors and a variety of entertainment each night, was scheduled four times over the summer: June 11, July 16, Aug. 13 and Sept. 10. It’s held downtown on West Wisconsin Ave.
This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Severe weather threat cancels Milwaukee Night Market on July 16