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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
'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.
'She will be long-remembered:' Summerfest icon Elizabeth 'Bo' Black passes away
MILWAUKEE -- Elizabeth "Bo" Black, the executive director of Milwaukee World Festival Inc.
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.