"Wonderful Milwaukee tradition:" Summerfest's 50th edition begins with giving back
MILWAUKEE -- Summerfest's 50th edition kicked off Wednesday, June 28th -- the start of the party of the half-century.
MILWAUKEE -- Summerfest's 50th edition kicked off Wednesday, June 28th -- the start of the party of the half-century.
"I will not miss it:" Soaking rain, cool temps didn't keep people from Summerfest
MILWAUKEE -- Dreary, wet weather didn't take away from the excitement of the first day of Summerfest's 50th.
MILWAUKEE -- Dreary, wet weather didn't take away from the excitement of the first day of Summerfest's 50th.
Summerfest's 50th celebrates much more than music; "Hard-core people watching"
MILWAUKEE -- Summerfest's 50th edition is celebrating much more than music -- and Aaron Nikodem is in the middle of it all.
MILWAUKEE -- Summerfest's 50th edition is celebrating much more than music -- and Aaron Nikodem is in the middle of it all.
Food, merchandise and more! Summerfest celebrates 50th
MILWAUKEE -- Kramp spent the morning previewing the opening day of Summerfest.
MILWAUKEE -- Kramp spent the morning previewing the opening day of Summerfest.
History of the Big Gig: Bob Babisch talks about the 2017 Summerfest headliners
MILWAUKEE -- The Big Gig has brought some big bands to Milwaukee over the years.
MILWAUKEE -- The Big Gig has brought some big bands to Milwaukee over the years.
Summerfest 2017 is officially underway! Details on the new amenities
MILWAUKEE -- Summerfest 2017 is officially underway!
MILWAUKEE -- Summerfest 2017 is officially underway!
Summerfest 2017: Getting to the Big Gig…and the acts you can see while you’re there
MILWAUKEE -- Summerfest 2017 is officially underway!
MILWAUKEE -- Summerfest 2017 is officially underway!
Getting to the Big Gig: Transportation tips, details to make your Summerfest commute easy
MILWAUKEE -- When planning your visit to Summerfest during the 50th edition, fans have a variety of options on how to get to the festival.
MILWAUKEE -- When planning your visit to Summerfest during the 50th edition, fans have a variety of options on how to get to the festival.
'No parking' hoods pepper the streets of Milwaukee ahead of Summerfest
MILWAUKEE -- The 50th edition of Summerfest kicks off on Wednesday, June 28th.
MILWAUKEE -- The 50th edition of Summerfest kicks off on Wednesday, June 28th.
Not sure how to get to Summerfest? MCTS offers plenty of options
MILWAUKEE -- One of the more efficient and stress-free ways to get to Summerfest is by bus.
MILWAUKEE -- One of the more efficient and stress-free ways to get to Summerfest is by bus.
Summerfest CEO Don Smiley, VP of Entertainment Bob Basich excited for the 50th
MILWAUKEE -- The 50th edition of Summerfest begins Wednesday, June 28th -- and FOX6 News sat down with Bob Basich, VP of entertainment for Summerfest, along with Summerfest's CEO Don Smiley.WATCH what they had to say during FOX6 Presents: 50 Years of Summerfest on Monday night, June 26th:
MILWAUKEE -- The 50th edition of Summerfest begins Wednesday, June 28th -- and FOX6 News sat down with Bob Basich, VP of entertainment for Summerfest, along with Summerfest's CEO Don Smiley.WATCH what they had to say during FOX6 Presents: 50 Years of Summerfest on Monday night, June 26th:
"Part of summer they won't miss:" What keeps people coming back to Summerfest year after year
MILWAUKEE -- For a lot of people, Summerfest is a tradition.
MILWAUKEE -- For a lot of people, Summerfest is a tradition.
Leading the Big Gig is no simple feat: “You have to keep it fresh"
MILWAUKEE -- 50 years of Summerfest -- and with each one of them, there was an executive director leading the way.
MILWAUKEE -- 50 years of Summerfest -- and with each one of them, there was an executive director leading the way.
Big Gig: A fest that has evolved over its 49 years
MILWAUKEE -- It’s always fun to watch our beautiful lakefront come alive and celebrate summer during the 11-day run of Summerfest.
MILWAUKEE -- It’s always fun to watch our beautiful lakefront come alive and celebrate summer during the 11-day run of Summerfest.
Summerfest logo: A smile with some serious staying power, the everlasting emoji
MILWAUKEE -- When you look at the history of Summerfest, you'll see just how much has changed.
MILWAUKEE -- When you look at the history of Summerfest, you'll see just how much has changed.
From Jackson 5 to Paul McCartney: History of headliners at Summerfest through the decades
MILWAUKEE -- Think of all the legends that have graced the “main stage” at Summerfest during the 49 years of the Big Gig.The first few years of Summerfest performances were quite different than the festival we know today.
MILWAUKEE -- Think of all the legends that have graced the “main stage” at Summerfest during the 49 years of the Big Gig.The first few years of Summerfest performances were quite different than the festival we know today.
History of the Big Gig: "It’s hard to imagine Milwaukee without Summerfest"
MILWAUKEE -- As we celebrate the 50th edition of Summerfest, it’s important to remember our urge to gather together in summer goes way back -- even before 1968.
MILWAUKEE -- As we celebrate the 50th edition of Summerfest, it’s important to remember our urge to gather together in summer goes way back -- even before 1968.
From Danny Gokey to Phil Vassar: What does Summerfest mean to these 5 local celebrities?
MILWAUKEE -- Summerfest is the biggest draw of the season for people in southeast Wisconsin.
MILWAUKEE -- Summerfest is the biggest draw of the season for people in southeast Wisconsin.
Driving, ride-sharing, bicycling and more: There are many options that'll get you to Summerfest
MILWAUKEE -- Summerfest's 50th edition begins Wednesday, June 28th, and organizers say there are a lot of easy ways to get there -- and each is easy enough to navigate, as long as you plan ahead.The Summerfest lineup changes every year, and sometimes, how you get there changes a little too.
MILWAUKEE -- Summerfest's 50th edition begins Wednesday, June 28th, and organizers say there are a lot of easy ways to get there -- and each is easy enough to navigate, as long as you plan ahead.The Summerfest lineup changes every year, and sometimes, how you get there changes a little too.
Ahead of Summerfest's 50th edition, giant flag goes up at Milwaukee's City Hall
MILWAUKEE -- The 50th edition of Summerfest begins Wednesday, June 28th, and the City of Milwaukee has joined in on the celebration.An official Summerfest flag went up at City Hall Monday, June 26th.The annual festival has become a signature event for Milwaukee, after former Mayor Henry Maier visited Oktoberfest in Germany and became determined to create a festival in downtown Milwaukee.Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett said it has grown and become something very special."There's a real pride that comes with having Summerfest here because we recognize that other communities have tried to emulate what we're doing here and really haven't been able to pull it off," Mayor Barrett said.Wednesday, June 28th is Johnson Controls Stomp Out Hunger Day with FOX6.
MILWAUKEE -- The 50th edition of Summerfest begins Wednesday, June 28th, and the City of Milwaukee has joined in on the celebration.An official Summerfest flag went up at City Hall Monday, June 26th.The annual festival has become a signature event for Milwaukee, after former Mayor Henry Maier visited Oktoberfest in Germany and became determined to create a festival in downtown Milwaukee.Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett said it has grown and become something very special."There's a real pride that comes with having Summerfest here because we recognize that other communities have tried to emulate what we're doing here and really haven't been able to pull it off," Mayor Barrett said.Wednesday, June 28th is Johnson Controls Stomp Out Hunger Day with FOX6.