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Milwaukee World Festival, Briggs & Stratton announce sponsorship extension

Milwaukee World Festival, Briggs & Stratton announce sponsorship extension

Milwaukee World Festival, Inc. and Briggs & Stratton announced an agreement that extends the sponsorship of the Briggs & Stratton Big Backyard at Maier Festival Park.

February 18
Summerfest moves to September, allows more time to vaccinate public

Summerfest moves to September, allows more time to vaccinate public

Summerfest will move from its original June 2021 dates to give health professionals more time to vaccinate the general public. Summerfest 2021 will be held September 2 – 4, 9 – 11 and 16 – 18. 

February 2
Summerfest moves to September, allows more time to vaccinate public
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Summerfest moves to September, allows more time to vaccinate public

The beating heart of a Milwaukee summer has been postponed. Summerfest officials announced on Tuesday, Feb. 2 that the Big Gig will move from its original June 2021 dates September.

February 2
COVID-19 pandemic threatens summer festival season for a 2nd year
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COVID-19 pandemic threatens summer festival season for a 2nd year

Billions of tourism dollars are on the line for the Milwaukee area if the summer festival season is canceled for a second year in a row over the pandemic.

January 27
2021 Let The Music Play Program grant recipients revealed

2021 Let The Music Play Program grant recipients revealed

Summerfest and American Family Insurance announced on Thursday, Jan. 21 the grant recipients for the 2021 Let The Music Play program.

January 21
Noel Spangler, man who designed the Summerfest smile, has died

Noel Spangler, man who designed the Summerfest smile, has died

Noel Spangler, the man who created Summerfest's iconic smile logo, has died. He was 97 years old.

January 12
Summerfest joins ReverbNation to discover up-and-coming artists

Summerfest joins ReverbNation to discover up-and-coming artists

Summerfest and ReverbNation announced on Monday, Jan. 11 that online submissions for up-and-coming artists to perform during Summerfest.

January 11
American Family Insurance Amphitheater to have free public WiFi

American Family Insurance Amphitheater to have free public WiFi

Milwaukee World Festival announced a new partnership to bring free public WIFI access to everyone who visits the American Family Insurance Amphitheater.  

December 10, 2020
Milwaukee World Festival, Generac reveal new long-term partnership

Milwaukee World Festival, Generac reveal new long-term partnership

Milwaukee World Festival, Inc and Generac Power Systems revealed a new long-term partnership, which includes title sponsorship of a stage at Maier Festival Park.

November 10, 2020
Milwaukee World Festival to reveal new partnership, stage sponsor

Milwaukee World Festival to reveal new partnership, stage sponsor

Milwaukee World Festival, Inc. revealed it will announce a new long-term partnership and stage sponsorship at Maier Festival Park on Tuesday.

November 6, 2020
Harley-Davidson's time as major Summerfest sponsor comes to an end

Harley-Davidson's time as major Summerfest sponsor comes to an end

Milwaukee World Festival, Inc. released a statement on Thursday, Nov. 5 that said Harley-Davidson's role as a major sponsor of the fest has come to an end.

November 5, 2020
Fans swap donations for Summerfest tickets at drive-up event

Fans swap donations for Summerfest tickets at drive-up event

While things have been quiet at Henry Maier Festival Park this year, this donation drive-up is making some noise for a good cause.

October 10, 2020
Children's area on Summerfest grounds gets a makeover for 2021

Children's area on Summerfest grounds gets a makeover for 2021

Milwaukee World Festival announced on Wednesday a major capital revitalization project for the Northwestern Mutual Children’s Theater & Playzone.

October 7, 2020
The Summerfest grounds are getting another major makeover

The Summerfest grounds are getting another major makeover

Milwaukee World Festival, Inc. and Northwestern Mutual, through its Foundation, announced on Wednesday, Oct. 7 a major capital revitalization project for the Northwestern Mutual Children’s Theater & Playzone.

October 7, 2020
Drive-Up Donation event to benefit Hunger Task Force, Next Door

Drive-Up Donation event to benefit Hunger Task Force, Next Door

FOX6 is proud to partner with Summerfest and its partners to give back to the community with a Drive-Up Donation event.

September 30, 2020
3 consecutive weekends: Summerfest officials announce new format, dates for 2021

3 consecutive weekends: Summerfest officials announce new format, dates for 2021

The festival will now take place over three consecutive weekends (Thursday-Saturday), June 24-26, July 1-3, and July 8-10, 2021.

August 27, 2020
Guns N’ Roses Summerfest concert rescheduled for July 10 at American Family Insurance Amphitheater

Guns N’ Roses Summerfest concert rescheduled for July 10 at American Family Insurance Amphitheater

Guns 'n Roses has rescheduled its 2020 North American Tour dates. They will be back at the Summerfest grounds on July 10, 2021.

July 29, 2020
'She focused on the people:' Milwaukee leaders remember Summerfest icon Elizabeth 'Bo' Black

'She focused on the people:' Milwaukee leaders remember Summerfest icon Elizabeth 'Bo' Black

Tributes have been coming in from across Milwaukee for Elizabeth "Bo" Black -- the local icon who died Friday, July 24 at 74 years old.

July 25, 2020
'She will be long-remembered:' Summerfest icon Elizabeth 'Bo' Black passes away

'She will be long-remembered:' Summerfest icon Elizabeth 'Bo' Black passes away

MILWAUKEE -- Elizabeth "Bo" Black, the executive director of Milwaukee World Festival Inc.

July 25, 2020
Justin Bieber announces rescheduled tour dates, includes stop in Milwaukee in June 2021

Justin Bieber announces rescheduled tour dates, includes stop in Milwaukee in June 2021

MILWAUKEE -- Justin Bieber announced Thursday, July 23 his rescheduled world tour dates.

July 23, 2020
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