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50,000 FREE “golden tickets” for 2017 as thank you to fans on final day of Summerfest 2016
50,000 FREE "golden tickets" for 2017 as thank you to fans on final day of Summerfest 2016
MILWAUKEE -- Sunday, July 10th was the final day of Summerfest 2016 -- and there was something exciting in store for the first 50,000 through the gates at Maier Festival Park.
In 2017, Summerfest officials will mark a big milestone: The Big Gig's 50th anniversary!
As thousands passed through the gates on Sunday, "Fan Appreciation Day," they not only got in for free on Sunday morning -- but they also received a free ticket for Summerfest 2017!
"To my knowledge, it`s the first time we`ve ever given away 50,000 tickets at once," Sarah Pancheri with Summerfest said.
Pancheri said the giveaway was a "thank you" to Summerfest fans. The huge stacks of golden tickets translated into golden grins.
"I want to make sure I get one of those!" Yusuf Muhammad said.
The giveaway also helped build anticipation for the 11-day party that seems to get bigger and bigger each year.
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The headliners at the Marcus Amphitheater Sunday were huge: Sting and Peter Gabriel.
What's was your favorite Summerfest show this year? What's your favorite Summerfest memory of all time? Share your thoughts in the comments.