Mile of Music returns to Appleton August 4-7, 2016 for Mile 4! This entire event takes place in downtown Appleton on College Avenue. The downtown area is a mile full of bars, cafes, shops and restaurants. The best part of this event is it’s free! 

Mile of Music has expanded each year since it’s inception in 2013, adding over 100 artists and 30 venues in the last 3 years! This year the festival features 200 artists, giving them the chance to showcase their musical talents. Genres include: country, rock, indie, jazz, R&B, soul and folk. In total there will be 800 live performers at 70 different venues.

One performer is national recording artist and Appleton native, Cory Chisel. Cory was recently a Grammy Award nominee for his co-writing of the song “The Traveling Kind.” 

General admission to this event is free with the help of 100 sponsors.  These generous benefactors allow all profits to go to two funds. The Mile of Music Education Fund helps provide more music opportunities within the Appleton public schools. The Creative Downtown Fund, raises money for projects in the Downtown Appleton area.

Also during Mile of Music, there will be hands-on music education events for all ages! These interactive events include: Storycatchers Storytelling Workshop, Compose Your Own Song, Irish Dancing for Beginners, Acoustic Guitar Workshop and many more!

The music, the food, and the people will make this one unique experience that you do not want to miss!

Find more information on the website: www.MileOfMusic.com!