Urban Playground Festival
Sept 7th & 8th, 2007

Historic Downer Avenue; Milwaukee, WI

Friday Sept 7th

Downer Avenue Open House
4pm - 8pm

A special evening of wining, dining, and shopping on Downer. In-store events, free wine and beer tastings and special promotions highlight the east side's landmark retail street.

Included in the open house is the Bamboo Clothing Trunk Show (4pm to 9pm) at Fran Hill:
Feels like silk. Grows like weeds. Wearing clothing made from eco-friendly bamboo lets you feel good and do good at the same time.

Bamboo: One of the planet's most sustainable resources, bamboo grows at a rate of up to one meter per day. it never needs to be replanted, and produces 35% more oxygen than trees. it is hypoallergenic and totally organic-requiring no pesticides or fertilizers.

Bamboo Clothing: Super soft, bamboo fabric has the look, feel and draping qualities of silk. It is breathable send antimicrobial, keeping you cool, dry and comfortable, even when you're exercising.

Trunk Show: Pick out your favorite colors, styles and sizes of tops, pants, socks, boxers, etc. Your order will be ready for you to pick up in a week. 10% of the proceeds will go to supporting the urban playground foundation.

Backyard Bicycle Tours
6pm-7:30pm

Urban Underground Tour w/ Dave Schlabowske
See the city like you never have before. Neighborhoods, historic sites, and the big Schlabowske. Easy ride.

Oak Leaf Trail Tour w/ Guy Smith
Get the skinny on taking the Oak Leaf Trail down to the new Lakefront State Park with the guy who knows every inch of trail. Guy runs the county park trail system. Easy ride.

The Great American Bicycle Auction
8pm
The night is capped with an unbelievable combination of super raffle, live auction, and silent auction chocked full of bikes, bike related merchandise, and all sorts of packages.