Free Fan Zone – Free to the Public
Step into the electric atmosphere of the Free Fan Zone at the Milwaukee Mile 250 Weekend!
Open and free to the public, the Free Fan Zone is located in the heart of the Wisconsin State Fair Park, just outside the Milwaukee Mile Grandstands. This lively area is the perfect place to grab delicious food, kick back with some live music, and enjoy family fun programs before or after your incredible Milwaukee Mile 250 Weekend.
Please note, this information has not been updated for the 2025 event.
Friday, August 30
12:30pm: Parking Lots Open
1:30pm: Free Fan Zone Opens
6:00pm-7:00pm: NTT and INDY NXT Driver Autograph Session at American Legion Display – no race ticket required
6:00pm: The Cheap Shots at the Bud Pavilion – no race ticket required
7:00pm: Ian Munsick at the Bank Five Nine Amphitheater – no race ticket required
9:00pm: Security Entrances Close
10:00pm: Free Fan Zone Closes
*Subject to Change
Saturday, August 31
9:00am: Parking Lots Open
10:00am: Free Fan Zone Opens
11:00am: Addiction at the Bank Five Nine Amphitheater – no race ticket required
2:00pm: Phil Norby at Leff’s Miller Lite Sports Bar & Grill – no race ticket required
3:00pm-3:30pm: Driver Appearances at Blue Moon Tavern at the Park – no race ticket required
7:00pm: Quiet Riot at the Bank Five Nine Amphitheater – no race ticket required
7:00pm: Road Trip at Blue Moon Tavern at the Park – no race ticket required
10:00pm: Security Entrances Close
11:00pm: Free Fan Zone Closes
*Subject to Change
Sunday, September 1
9:00am: Parking Lots Open
10:00am: Free Fan Zone Opens
10:30am-1:30pm: Patrick Murphy at Leff’s Miller Lite Sports Bar & Grill – no race ticket required
11:00am: The Playlist at the Bank Five Nine Amphitheater – no race ticket required
11:30am-12pm: Driver Appearances at Blue Moon Tavern at the Park – no race ticket required
5:00pm: Security Entrances Close
6:00pm: Free Fan Zone Closes
*Subject to Change
Activations – Free to the Public
- Stop by to see your favorite driver and leave with some autographed memorabilia! American Legion will be hosting the official NTT INDYCAR SERIES and INDY NXT by Firestone driver autograph sessions on Friday, August 30 from 6:00-7:00PM. They will also have interactive games throughout the weekend, all while providing additional information to Veterans.
- Wondering what it is like to drive a race car? Check out the Firestone display to participate in a driving simulator, 360° photo booth, and mini-car vending machine.
- Feeling thirsty, or wanting a sample of a new product? Stop by Electrolit and the Hy-Vee PERKS displays to pick up your free samples.
- Before you leave, make sure to browse through the Racing for Freedom silent auction with specialized racing artwork and more.
Live Music Schedules – All Free to the Public
Saturday, August 31
Bank Five Nine Amphitheater
| 11am | Addiction |
| 7pm | Quiet Riot |
Blue Moon Tavern at the Park
| 7pm | Road Trip |
Leff’s Miller Lite Sports Bar & Grill
| 2pm | Phil Norby |
Sunday, September 1
Bank Five Nine Amphitheater
| 11am | The Playlist |
Leff’s Miller Lite Sports Bar & Grill
| 10:30am | Patrick Murphy |