Cirque du Lake Park – September 13, 2026

The Lake Park Friends’ mission covers a lot of ground—both literally and figuratively. We work and raise money to maintain the park’s 138 acres, provide programming for visitors, and preserve the original vision of renowned park designer Frederick Law Olmsted.

Our annual Cirque du Lake Park event plays a crucial role in the fundraising efforts for this mission, and our sponsors play a critical role in Cirque.

The evening festivities include live music, silent and live auctions, a wine pull, and a raffle. Bartolotta’s Lake Park Bistro will provide complimentary hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar.

Admission to the always-sold-out event is $100 for Lake Park Friends members and $125 for non-members. Cirque du Lake Park will be held under a big top at Bartolotta’s Lake Park Bistro, 3133 E. Newberry Blvd, Milwaukee, on Sunday, September 13, 2026, from 6 to 9 p.m.

We hope you will consider joining us as a Cirque sponsor for 2026.

This year’s theme reflects the immediate, ongoing and future preservation of Lake Park: “Game. Set. Match.”

Game: Fund the much-needed reconstruction of the park’s tennis courts, where generations of children have received lessons and players of all ages practice their swing.

Set: Support ongoing needs, such as maintaining our magnificent trees, paths, trails and vistas and continuing Musical Mondays, Wonderful Wednesdays and Free Movie Nights.

Match: Ensure that Frederick Law Olmsted’s vision for a beautiful public space is preserved for future generations.

Sponsorship levels are:

ACE – $5,000 or more
SMASH – 2,500
SERVE – 1,000
VOLLEY – $500
DEUCE – $250
LOB – $100

All sponsors will be recognized on our invitation and in other event materials. Sponsorships at $500 and above include two tickets to the event. Sponsorships at the $250 level and higher received by Thursday, July 10 will be listed on the invitation and in event materials. Sponsorships received by Wednesday, August 27 will be listed in the evening program. Tickets are $100 for Friends of Lake Park members and $125 for general admission.

The ball is in your court!

To top off this year’s Lake Park fundraising efforts, please complete this form or mail your check to:

Lake Park Friends
Cirque du Lake Park Sponsorship
PO Box 71197
Milwaukee WI 53211

Questions? Contact Meagan O’Reilly at director@lakeparkfriends.org or 414-962-1680.

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SMASH – $2,500

SERVE – $1,000

VOLLEY – $500

DEUCE – $250

LOB – $100

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