Summerfest organizer exploits nonprofit status, complaint alleges
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Milwaukee World Festival Inc., which puts on Summerfest, is considered a nonprofit. However, an IRS complaint is challenging that status.

Summerfest organizer exploits nonprofit status, IRS complaint alleges

Milwaukee World Festival Inc., which puts on Summerfest, is considered a nonprofit. However, an IRS complaint is challenging that status.

Milwaukee World Festival Inc. job fair
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Summerfest and Milwaukee World Festival Inc. want you! The ''Big Gig'' is looking to hire thousands of people for a wide range of positions.

Milwaukee World Festival Inc. jobs; thousands of openings available

Summerfest and Milwaukee World Festival Inc. want you! The "Big Gig" is looking to hire thousands of people for a wide range of positions.

Cousins Subs Summerfest ticket promotion revealed

Cousins Subs and Summerfest announced on Friday, April 1 a special promotion for festival goers.

Summerfest lineup, headliners announced for 2022
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The Big Gig is back for three weekends this summer with more than 100 headliners. The full list of bands was revealed on Tuesday.

Summerfest 2022 lineup, headliners announced

The Big Gig is back for three weekends this summer with more than 100 headliners. The full list of bands was revealed on Tuesday.

Summerfest 2022 headliner lineup drops Tuesday

Summerfest will announce the full list of bands on its social media channels on Tuesday at 8:30 a.m.

No Summerfest COVID protocols, full slate of events back in 2022

Summerfest 2021 featured a COVID vaccine requirement or proof of a negative test. In summer 2022, there are no such protocols, and officials expect the largest crowds yet.

Machine Gun Kelly at Summerfest 2022: 'Mainstream Sellout Tour'

Machine Gun Kelly's Mainstream Sellout Tour will make a stop at Summerfest on Friday, July 1, a release said Monday.

Thomas Rhett to headline Summerfest on July 9

Thomas Rhett, with special guest to be announced, will headline the American Family Insurance Amphitheater on Summerfest’s last day, Saturday, July 9.

Bob Babisch, Summerfest Entertainment VP, changing roles with Big Gig

Milwaukee World Festival, Inc. (MWF) announced Thursday, March 3 that Bob Babisch, Vice President of Entertainment, will begin to transition his role as leader of the organization’s Entertainment Department at the end of 2022.

Summerfest 2022: No mask requirement, proof of vaccination
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No masks or vaccines will be required at Summerfest in 2022. The world's largest music festival is getting back to the way things were after low turnout last year.

Summerfest 2022: No mask requirement, proof of vaccination

No masks or vaccines will be required at Summerfest in 2022. The world's largest music festival is getting back to the way things were after low turnout last year.

Summerfest: Rod Stewart, Cheap Trick to perform July 7

Rod Stewart along with special guest Cheap Trick will perform at the American Family Insurance Amphitheater during Summerfest on July 7.

Jason Aldean headlines Summerfest 1st day; June 23, 2022

Jason Aldean, along with special guest Gabby Barrett, will headline the American Family Insurance Amphitheater on the first day of Summerfest on June 23, 2022.

More than 400,000 attended Summerfest 2021
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More than 400,000 people attended Summerfest 2021, held over three weekends in September.

400K+ attended September Summerfest amid COVID, weekend format

More than 400,000 people attended Summerfest 2021, held over three weekends: September 2-4, 9-11, and 16-18, 2021.