'The spirit of Milwaukee:' Summerfest has been 1 man's summer tradition for all 51 years!
MILWAUKEE -- Thousands were expected to pour into Maier Festival Park on Wednesday night, June 27 -- the first night of Summerfest.
MILWAUKEE -- Thousands were expected to pour into Maier Festival Park on Wednesday night, June 27 -- the first night of Summerfest.
'I always participate:' Summerfest visitors help FOX6, Hunger Task Force, Johnson Controls 'Stomp Out Hunger'
MILWAUKEE -- The Big Gig began Wednesday, June 27 at noon when the gates opened at Maier Festival Park, and Summerfest visitors helped the Hunger Task Force, Johnson Controls and FOX6 News "Stomp Out Hunger."
MILWAUKEE -- The Big Gig began Wednesday, June 27 at noon when the gates opened at Maier Festival Park, and Summerfest visitors helped the Hunger Task Force, Johnson Controls and FOX6 News "Stomp Out Hunger."
Summerfest 2018: Every day is a fashion show! Here are some of the looks we found
MILWAUKEE -- From the simple to the elaborate, functional and sensational -- every day at Summerfest is a fashion show.
MILWAUKEE -- From the simple to the elaborate, functional and sensational -- every day at Summerfest is a fashion show.
Summerfest 2018: Getting to the Big Gig…and the acts you can see while you’re there
MILWAUKEE — Summerfest 2018 is underway as of noon on Wednesday, June 27.
MILWAUKEE — Summerfest 2018 is underway as of noon on Wednesday, June 27.
'Stomp Out Hunger' in southeast Wisconsin: Bring 3, get into Summerfest free
MILWAUKEE -- The first day of Summerfest is here and with it, a chance to get into the festival for FREE!
MILWAUKEE -- The first day of Summerfest is here and with it, a chance to get into the festival for FREE!
Summerfest will take place June 27-July 1 and July 3-July 8 from noon until midnight
MILWAUKEE -- Summerfest presented by American Family Insurance will take place June 27-July 1 and July 3-July 8 from noon until midnight and will be closed on Monday, July 2.The following policies are in effect for Summerfest 2018:
MILWAUKEE -- Summerfest presented by American Family Insurance will take place June 27-July 1 and July 3-July 8 from noon until midnight and will be closed on Monday, July 2.The following policies are in effect for Summerfest 2018:
Kramp checks out recent additions to Summerfest, including the North Gate and a beer garden
MILWAUKEE -- Brian Kramp spent the morning at Summerfest to check out the various new and recent additions to Summerfest, including the north gate and a beer garden.Summerfest 2018 Food and Beverages:With hundreds of menu items to choose from, Summerfest is rolling out its lineup of new foods and beverages alongside returning favorites.
MILWAUKEE -- Brian Kramp spent the morning at Summerfest to check out the various new and recent additions to Summerfest, including the north gate and a beer garden.Summerfest 2018 Food and Beverages:With hundreds of menu items to choose from, Summerfest is rolling out its lineup of new foods and beverages alongside returning favorites.
Big Gig, Big Bang, big-league visit: Road closures during Pres. Trump's visit, 1st day of Summerfest
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the City of Milwaukee's Department of Public Works on Tuesday, June 26 issued an alert for Wednesday, June 27 and Thursday, June 28 during President Donald Trump's visit.Wednesday also marks the first day of Summerfest.
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the City of Milwaukee's Department of Public Works on Tuesday, June 26 issued an alert for Wednesday, June 27 and Thursday, June 28 during President Donald Trump's visit.Wednesday also marks the first day of Summerfest.
Summerfest to kick off Opening Day by giving away 25,000 weekday admission tickets
MILWAUKEE -- Summerfest is thanking fans in attendance on Opening Day, Wednesday, June 27 at 5:00 p.m. with a ticket giveaway.At 5:00 p.m. Summerfest grounds crew and security staff will help thank patrons by distributing 25,000 FREE Summerfest 2018 weekday admission tickets ($14 value/ticket).
MILWAUKEE -- Summerfest is thanking fans in attendance on Opening Day, Wednesday, June 27 at 5:00 p.m. with a ticket giveaway.At 5:00 p.m. Summerfest grounds crew and security staff will help thank patrons by distributing 25,000 FREE Summerfest 2018 weekday admission tickets ($14 value/ticket).
'Be generous:' Peaches, pears in 100% juice requested during 'Stomp Out Hunger' at Summerfest
MILWAUKEE -- The Hunger Task Force joins Johnson Controls and FOX6 News to fight summer hunger in Milwaukee during the annual "Stomp Out Hunger" campaign on Wednesday, June 27 -- opening day of Summerfest.
MILWAUKEE -- The Hunger Task Force joins Johnson Controls and FOX6 News to fight summer hunger in Milwaukee during the annual "Stomp Out Hunger" campaign on Wednesday, June 27 -- opening day of Summerfest.
'All the sounds for the grounds:' West Allis company has been working with Summerfest for 25 years!
MILWAUKEE -- Summerfest 2018 begins Wednesday, June 27, and with just days to go before the Big Gig, it's a busy time for Clearwing Productions!On Friday night, June 22, Diplo had heads bopping and hands waving.
MILWAUKEE -- Summerfest 2018 begins Wednesday, June 27, and with just days to go before the Big Gig, it's a busy time for Clearwing Productions!On Friday night, June 22, Diplo had heads bopping and hands waving.
Diplo plays free concert at Summerfest's newest stage
MILWAUKEE -- It was quite the party Friday night, June 22 at Summerfest's new stage.The DJ Diplo played a free "stage-warming" concert at the U.S. Cellular Connection Stage.Despite somewhat chilly temperatures, thousands turned out for the show.PHOTO GALLERYThe old structure was torn down in September.
MILWAUKEE -- It was quite the party Friday night, June 22 at Summerfest's new stage.The DJ Diplo played a free "stage-warming" concert at the U.S. Cellular Connection Stage.Despite somewhat chilly temperatures, thousands turned out for the show.PHOTO GALLERYThe old structure was torn down in September.
Summerfest officially opens new North Gate, Community Plaza with ribbon-cutting ceremony
MILWAUKEE -- Summerfest officials on Thursday, June 14 officially opened the new North Gate and Community Plaza, which has been under construction since last fall.The project was made possible through a partnership with American Family Insurance and will connect Maier Festival Park to the new Lakefront Gateway Project and downtown Milwaukee.
MILWAUKEE -- Summerfest officials on Thursday, June 14 officially opened the new North Gate and Community Plaza, which has been under construction since last fall.The project was made possible through a partnership with American Family Insurance and will connect Maier Festival Park to the new Lakefront Gateway Project and downtown Milwaukee.
Take note: MCTS announces 2 changes for freeway flyer riders headed to Summerfest
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) announced on Tuesday, June 5 two changes that officials say will make your ride to Summerfest faster and easier.After a 15-year hiatus, MCTS will again provide Freeway Flyers service to Summerfest from the Park-Ride lot near the Bayshore Town Center.Riders at the 10 Park-Ride lots in Milwaukee and Ozaukee Counties that MCTS serves for Summerfest will simply board the bus when it arrives and then pay for their trip as they walk into Summerfest.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) announced on Tuesday, June 5 two changes that officials say will make your ride to Summerfest faster and easier.After a 15-year hiatus, MCTS will again provide Freeway Flyers service to Summerfest from the Park-Ride lot near the Bayshore Town Center.Riders at the 10 Park-Ride lots in Milwaukee and Ozaukee Counties that MCTS serves for Summerfest will simply board the bus when it arrives and then pay for their trip as they walk into Summerfest.
Summerfest officials announce Emerging Artists Series lineup
MILWAUKEE -- Summerfest officials announced Monday, June 4 the Emerging Artists Series lineup slated for the Johnson Controls World Sound Stage.
MILWAUKEE -- Summerfest officials announced Monday, June 4 the Emerging Artists Series lineup slated for the Johnson Controls World Sound Stage.
Enhanced security policies: No backpacks of any size allowed at Summerfest 2018
MILWAUKEE -- Summerfest officials announced on Thursday, May 31 they are implementing enhancements to the festival's security policies.
MILWAUKEE -- Summerfest officials announced on Thursday, May 31 they are implementing enhancements to the festival's security policies.
Diplo to play free concert June 22 at new US Cellular Connection State at Summerfest
MILWAUKEE -- Grammy-nominated DJ/Producer Diplo will play a free concert on Friday, June 22 at the new U.S. Cellular Connection Stage at Maier Festival Park.The concert is open to the public with free admission compliments of U.S. Cellular.According to a news release, the new U.S. Cellular Connection Stage will feature a 25-foot digital screen, a VIP backstage loft and mobile charging stations throughout the stage area.
MILWAUKEE -- Grammy-nominated DJ/Producer Diplo will play a free concert on Friday, June 22 at the new U.S. Cellular Connection Stage at Maier Festival Park.The concert is open to the public with free admission compliments of U.S. Cellular.According to a news release, the new U.S. Cellular Connection Stage will feature a 25-foot digital screen, a VIP backstage loft and mobile charging stations throughout the stage area.