KC’s Boulevardia festival centers on beer + music.
Festival time! One of my favorite events of the summer was just a few weeks ago: Boulevardia. It’s is a 2-day outdoor bash with food, beer via Boulevard Brewery, and tons of music. There’s a Ferris wheel overlooking the stage, a ton of local vendors to shop, yard games, all wrapped up in a summertime happy vibe. Even though it always seems to be super hot (including this year!), it’s a total blast. Friday night is our jam– we like to round up our pals and hit the Stockyards District for the festival opening.
Boulevardia has grown so much since its first few years– more vendors (shopping!), more food (all the genres + food trucks), and more bands. This year Boulevard Brewery debuted its summer brew, Bou Lou, in honor of + collaboration with Tech N9ne, a local rapper who has been on the scene since I was in high school. (Seriously, have you heard Planet Rock? A tune!) Tech was headlining the Friday night shows, so even more reason to buy those tickets.
We started off by walking through all the vendor shops down the main stretch before making our way to the Hopcat VIP area just off the main stage. Outdoor couches, yard games, and Hopcat burgers– yum! I snagged a Bou Lou, obviously.
The girls and I took off to ride the Rock Star, which proved to be a pretty terrifying (and yes, pretty fun) experience.
We regrouped with our fellas to ride the Ferris wheel, aka the Iconic Festival Ride. Dave promised not to rock our seat (and thus give me a heart attack), which was much appreciated.
Our night ended with our group attempting to escape the crowds by going out the back of the festival (ie, jumping a damn fence) and attempting to get an Uber to pick us up. Unfortunately, almost all the surrounding roads were closed, which meant we ended up hiking for 30 minutes to the point where our Uber could snag us. It was still hot– probably 90°– and my feet were killing after traipsing all over the festival + dancing to the music all night long. We joked that all the walking meant burning off those beer and burger calories, but it was such a relief when we finally climbed in the air-conditioned Uber. 😉
Boulevardia 2018 was such a success! We will definitely be back again next year!
Shop my festival look:
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SO much fun! You can’t beat outdoor festivals – the energy, the music, the rides, and of course the drinks. Cheers girlie <3
Green Fashionista
We had such a blast! Thanks for swinging by, gf!
Look at all this fun in the sun!! My goodness your outfit and braids are ADORABLE!!!
Thank you sooo much, lady! The braids were so necessary- too hot for anything else!
What a perfectly fun summer time, Ashley!!
I love how you braided your hair for this!!
XOXO
Jodie
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Thank you, Jodie- the braids were such a good hair hack for the heat!
Yay! Festivals are great. This one looks super. Kudos on the great shirt!
Thank you! It was a super fun festival!
How fun!! This definitely looks like a place I want to hang out, loving that tee too!!
xx, Elise
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Isn’t the tee super cute? Too cheeky- had to have it!
I love these shots! You look amazing!
Edwige | http://www.hypnozglam.com
Thanks so much, lady!
Looks like a seriously fun time & I’m love the pigtail braids! xo, Biana
Haha, the braids were such a life-saver because it was SO HOT OUTSIDE! 🙂
This fest looks so much fun and your shirt is HILARIOUS!!
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Lol, I spotted this tee and just HAD to have it!
Loved this post! Looks so much fun!! 😊
Xoxo, Babita
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Thanks, Babita!
Looks like you had a really fun weekend! Your t-shirt it hilarious!
Nikki
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You KNOW I love a good cheeky tee. 🙂
This summer event looks like so much fun! I love your festival outfit and the fabulous photos of your friends. I so wish I could go! Enjoy the rest of the week. Lol to the tee!
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Elle
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Thanks, Elle! It was such a fun night- and the tee was perfect for the event! Haha!
What a fun festival! Love your tee and I adore your braids.
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Thanks, Kathrine! The braids were a necessity to beat the heat!
Omg I love your t-shirt, this is major summer vibes, looks like you had a blast. http://www.thebikinifashionista.com/2018/06/how-to-beat-swimsuit-season-anxiety.html
Thanks so much, Marcia! This tee was too cheeky to pass up!
Such a lovely post, it looks like you had such a wonderful time together in Boulevardia! Thanks for sharing what a fun loving post 🙂
Laura xo
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We def had a blast! Thanks, Laura!
As usual very interesting! Thanks a lot for sharing)
Thanks, Vika!
OMG, that sounds so fun! I love nights that have en element of, “if I hadn’t been drinking (or if I were by myself), this would be miserable,” BUT, somehow when your friends are there, a 30 minute hike in crazy hot weather just becomes a fun memory:)
Laura
Black Coffee Beautiful
Hahaha, sooo true! We had a good laugh in the Uber on the way home!
So exciting my dear !!!
HAve a good days
kisses
Thanks!
This looks like such a fun time! And your hair is so cute like this girl!
Shauna
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Thanks, lady- it was the best hairstyle to beat the heat! Haha!
It’s my first time hearing about Boulevardia but totally sounds like a fun event! Beer and music always leads to a good time imo.
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Amen to that, babe!
This look so fun! I love festivals!
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That summer festival vibe is the BEST!
Ohh babe looks so fun!!
xx
Mónica Sors
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We had such a fun night!
Looks like real fun.
Love your shirt so much
and your total look is just fabulous.
Lovely pics.
Ann
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Haha, isn’t the tee fun? We had a blast!
A lot of fun! Gorgeous girls!
Kisses, Paola.
Expressyourself
Thanks, babe!
these shorts are the best, love your festival style.
xo
Pinksole
They really are SO clutch! Thanks, lady!
That looks like a really cool festival! I love the outfit too!
Raindrops of Sapphire
It was a great time- thanks Lorna!
It looks like so much fun there. I love all the pictures and videos you took.
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It was a BLAST! 🙂
such beautiful fun time
THIS IS BEAUTIFUL
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Thank you so much- we had a really good time!
This looks like such a fun time! We love events like this and luckily Milwaukee is known for all its fun festivals! We try to go to a few each summer!
Looks like so much fun! Love your festival outfit too, hahah love that tee so much! Xx
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Sounds so fun! 🙂
xx Alyssa | STYLE VANITY
Omg this looks like such a fun day!! I need that tee!!!
<3 Shannon
Upbeat Soles
Ooohhh this looks like so much fun and perfect way to start summer! I love your t shirt!
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Fantastic event! Cute pics!
Have a nice day!
Gil Zetbase
Hi, Ashley.
I think you got the festival spirit !! This tee could not be more appropriate and you’re just look wonderful with those braids. I loved it!!!
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xoxo
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Looks like a lot of fun Ashley. I love summer festivals and concerts! You were festival ready.. my stomach always sinks with those kind of rides!
thanks for linking!
jess xx
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Wow, looks like you had a blast! What an amazing summer festival this is.
Jessica | notjessfashion.com
This is such a fabulous festival, my husband and I had a blast on Saturday! I very nearly wore that exact color of yellow on Saturday in the form of a bodysuit with text on it. The color of the festival!