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Summerfest

These are stories about Summerfest, a music festival held every summer on Milwaukee's lakefront, and reported on by the FOX6 News team. Summerfest attracts between 800,000 and 900,000 people each year, promoting itself as "The World's Largest Music Festival.“

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Weezer and Panic! At The Disco will perform at the Marcus Amphitheater on July 9

Weezer and Panic! At The Disco will perform at the Marcus Amphitheater on July 9

MILWAUKEE -- Weezer and Panic!

January 15, 2016 6:21am CST
Country music fans rejoice, Luke Bryan to headline the Marcus Amphitheater on July 7

Country music fans rejoice, Luke Bryan to headline the Marcus Amphitheater on July 7

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee World Festival, Inc.

January 7, 2016 5:27am CST
Citizen committee floats idea of renaming a street to Summerfest Place

Citizen committee floats idea of renaming a street to Summerfest Place

MILWAUKEE -- A citizen advisory committee for Milwaukee wants to rename a portion of E.

December 8, 2015 10:53am CST
Country music fans rejoice, Blake Shelton to headline at Summerfest Friday, July 1st

Country music fans rejoice, Blake Shelton to headline at Summerfest Friday, July 1st

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee World Festival, Inc.

November 5, 2015 5:38am CST
First major show: Selena Gomez to headline Marcus Amphitheater on opening night of Summerfest

First major show: Selena Gomez to headline Marcus Amphitheater on opening night of Summerfest

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee World Festival, Inc.

October 5, 2015 7:45am CDT
Big Gig stats: How many people ventured to Milwaukee's lakefront to take in Summerfest?

Big Gig stats: How many people ventured to Milwaukee's lakefront to take in Summerfest?

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee World Festival, Inc.

July 7, 2015 6:39pm CDT
Les Paul Big Sound Experience on display at Summerfest: "Our hope is people are inspired"

Les Paul Big Sound Experience on display at Summerfest: "Our hope is people are inspired"

MILWAUKEE -- The sounds we hear during Summerfest's 11-day run are in part thanks to an innovator from Waukesha -- Les Paul.

July 5, 2015 10:34pm CDT
"Music was fantastic:" Summerfest 2015 comes to an end, officials reflect on Rolling Stones, bus strike

"Music was fantastic:" Summerfest 2015 comes to an end, officials reflect on Rolling Stones, bus strike

MILWAUKEE -- Summerfest's 11-day run came to an end on Sunday, July 5th -- and the Big Gig's 48th year was a memorable one.The Rolling Stones opened Summerfest one day before the Big Gig officially began -- and that show at the Marcus Amphitheater drew folks from around the world!

July 5, 2015 9:45pm CDT
3-day strike comes to an end: MCTS buses back on the road Saturday

3-day strike comes to an end: MCTS buses back on the road Saturday

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County bus drivers wrapped up the third day of their strike -- and returned to work on Saturday, July 4th.

July 3, 2015 2:30pm CDT
"It's gonna be a mess:" Drivers should prepare for major congestion at downtown fireworks show

"It's gonna be a mess:" Drivers should prepare for major congestion at downtown fireworks show

MILWAUKEE -- It is a familiar sight in Milwaukee -- families and church groups are setting up tents and preparing to spend the night in Veterans Park for the U.S. Bank Fireworks Show.

July 2, 2015 10:07pm CDT
First of its kind event! Summerfest to live stream performances; some pre-recorded, some in real time

First of its kind event! Summerfest to live stream performances; some pre-recorded, some in real time

MILWAUKEE -- Summerfest officials are excited to announce that for the first time in Summerfest history, the festival’s highlights of artists’ performances and interviews will be streamed live to the world via a partnership with Live Media Group, the industry leader in live event production, broadcast and technology.

July 2, 2015 6:42pm CDT
Milwaukee Musts: From 4th of July fireworks -- to the last weekend of the Big Gig

Milwaukee Musts: From 4th of July fireworks -- to the last weekend of the Big Gig

MILWAUKEE -- From 4th of July fireworks -- to the last weekend of the Big Gig.

July 2, 2015 10:07am CDT
Growing in popularity: Blue Light Scene gears up for gig at Summerfest

Growing in popularity: Blue Light Scene gears up for gig at Summerfest

MILWAUKEE -- It's a local band that is growing in popularity across Wisconsin.

July 1, 2015 4:32pm CDT
1,000 additional parking spaces now available at Veterans Park during Summerfest

1,000 additional parking spaces now available at Veterans Park during Summerfest

MILWAUKEE -- Approximately 1,000 additional parking spaces will now be available at Veterans Park on the Lakefront during Summerfest.

July 1, 2015 3:07pm CDT
Summerfest officials: Bus service stoppage a 'major disruption' ahead of busy holiday weekend

Summerfest officials: Bus service stoppage a 'major disruption' ahead of busy holiday weekend

MILWAUKEE -- It is being called a "work stoppage" by Amalgamated Transit Union Local 998 leaders -- and it means no Milwaukee County Transit System bus service effective 3:00 a.m. Wednesday.

July 1, 2015 1:24pm CDT
Get to the Big Gig with ease: Alternatives for getting to Summerfest amid bus strike

Get to the Big Gig with ease: Alternatives for getting to Summerfest amid bus strike

MILWAUKEE -- Due to a stoppage of work from the members of the Almalgamated Transit Union, MCTS is suspending transit services to Summerfest and the Milwaukee community now through July 4th at 3 a.m. However, there are other ways to get to the Big Gig.UberRide Uber to Summerfest for FREE!

July 1, 2015 8:38am CDT
Esnavi brings a whole lot of soul to Summerfest and Studio A

Esnavi brings a whole lot of soul to Summerfest and Studio A

MILWAUKEE -- She calls Milwaukee home -- but has made a name for herself around the country.

June 30, 2015 4:27pm CDT
Summerfest is a tradition for many; What is it about the Big Gig that has folks coming back for more?

Summerfest is a tradition for many; What is it about the Big Gig that has folks coming back for more?

MILWAUKEE -- The first weekend of Summerfest is in the books, and now, Summerfest officials are gearing up for a big and fun Fourth of July weekend.Sunday, June 28th was day five of Summerfest's 11-day run.

June 28, 2015 9:40pm CDT
Rock, country and blues: Summerfest Day 4 has it all and "it's absolutely incredible"

Rock, country and blues: Summerfest Day 4 has it all and "it's absolutely incredible"

MILWAUKEE -- It's the first weekend for the Big Gig and tons of people poured into the Summerfest grounds on Saturday, June 27th for day four of the world's largest music festival.From the moment you walk inside you are hit with every sound you can imagine.

June 27, 2015 10:28pm CDT
"Wear red shirts and get in for free:" Summerfest attendees get in free sporting Bucky Badger pride

"Wear red shirts and get in for free:" Summerfest attendees get in free sporting Bucky Badger pride

MILWAUKEE -- It's something pretty much every person in Wisconsin has in his or her wardrobe, and Friday, June 26th it could get you in free to Summerfest.Streaming in through the Summerfest gates on Friday is a sea of red."I have a razor tank shirt, specially purchased.

June 26, 2015 10:29pm CDT
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