Fall Out Boy, Paramore to headline Summerfest on July 5th

Fall Out Boy, Paramore to headline Summerfest on July 5th

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Fall Out Boy and Paramore with special guest New Politics will headline the Marcus Amphitheater on Saturday, July 5.Tickets go on sale Saturday, March 1 at 10:00 a.m. and include Summerfest admission.Tickets can be purchased at the Summerfest Box Office, Ticketmaster Ticket Centers, Walmart stores, online at Ticketmaster.com and by phone at 1.800.745.3000 (live Ticketmaster Agent) or 1.866.448.7849 (“Ticketmaster Express” automated phone line).Patrons may also utilize “ticketfast” at Ticketmaster.com to print barcoded concert tickets from home.

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Fall Out Boy and Paramore with special guest New Politics will headline the Marcus Amphitheater on Saturday, July 5.Tickets go on sale Saturday, March 1 at 10:00 a.m. and include Summerfest admission.Tickets can be purchased at the Summerfest Box Office, Ticketmaster Ticket Centers, Walmart stores, online at Ticketmaster.com and by phone at 1.800.745.3000 (live Ticketmaster Agent) or 1.866.448.7849 (“Ticketmaster Express” automated phone line).Patrons may also utilize “ticketfast” at Ticketmaster.com to print barcoded concert tickets from home.

Bruno Mars to headline opening day at Summerfest

Bruno Mars to headline opening day at Summerfest

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Bruno Mars will headline the Marcus Amphitheater on Opening Day, Wednesday, June 25th with special guest, Aloe Blacc.

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Bruno Mars will headline the Marcus Amphitheater on Opening Day, Wednesday, June 25th with special guest, Aloe Blacc.

Mötley Crüe to headline Summerfest on Friday, July 4th

Mötley Crüe to headline Summerfest on Friday, July 4th

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- MÖTLEY CRÜE with very special guest, Alice Cooper will headline the Marcus Amphitheater at Summerfest on Friday, July 4th.With over 80 million albums sold, MÖTLEY CRÜE has sold out countless tours across the globe and spawned more than 2,500 MÖTLEY CRÜE branded items sold in over 30 countries.Tickets go on sale this Friday, January 31 at 10:00 am and include Summerfest admission.

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- MÖTLEY CRÜE with very special guest, Alice Cooper will headline the Marcus Amphitheater at Summerfest on Friday, July 4th.With over 80 million albums sold, MÖTLEY CRÜE has sold out countless tours across the globe and spawned more than 2,500 MÖTLEY CRÜE branded items sold in over 30 countries.Tickets go on sale this Friday, January 31 at 10:00 am and include Summerfest admission.

Summerfest says "more surprises" coming for 2014 festival

Summerfest says "more surprises" coming for 2014 festival

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Summerfest has already announced some big acts for Summerfest 2014 -- and officials say more are to come.

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Summerfest has already announced some big acts for Summerfest 2014 -- and officials say more are to come.

Dave Matthews Band slated to headline at Summerfest

Dave Matthews Band slated to headline at Summerfest

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Dave Matthews Band will headline the Marcus Amphitheater on Wednesday, July 2.

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Dave Matthews Band will headline the Marcus Amphitheater on Wednesday, July 2.

How did Summerfest score Lady Gaga for 2014?

How did Summerfest score Lady Gaga for 2014?

MILWAUKEE (WITI) --Summerfest 2014 managed to land Lady Gaga for the Marcus Amphitheater.

MILWAUKEE (WITI) --Summerfest 2014 managed to land Lady Gaga for the Marcus Amphitheater.

Summerfest generated $187 million in positive economic impact

Summerfest generated $187 million in positive economic impact

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee World Festival, Inc. (MWF) says Summerfest 2013 generated $187 million in positive economic impact for the City of Milwaukee; $226 million for the state of Wisconsin.The numbers were reported in a study conducted by Tourism Economics, an Oxford Economics company.Board members from MWF heard the final statistics about Summerfest 2013 at its December meeting.

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee World Festival, Inc. (MWF) says Summerfest 2013 generated $187 million in positive economic impact for the City of Milwaukee; $226 million for the state of Wisconsin.The numbers were reported in a study conducted by Tourism Economics, an Oxford Economics company.Board members from MWF heard the final statistics about Summerfest 2013 at its December meeting.

Trial begins three years after teen killed by fallen concrete slab

Trial begins three years after teen killed by fallen concrete slab

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A jury is set to decide who is to blame for an incident in which a teenager was killed on his way to Summerfest three years ago.

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A jury is set to decide who is to blame for an incident in which a teenager was killed on his way to Summerfest three years ago.

Barrett's budget plan suggests Summerfest pay more to city

Barrett's budget plan suggests Summerfest pay more to city

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett, in his 2014 budget proposal, says Summerfest should pay more for the city services it receives during the festival's 11-day run.Mayor Barrett on Tuesday, September 24th unveiled his 2014 budget before the full Milwaukee Common Council.Mayor Barrett's $1.4 billion budget includes getting additional revenue from Summerfest -- but it may not be easy!"Given the state of Summerfest`s finances and the state of the city`s finances, we think it`s a good time to renegotiate that," Mayor Barrett said.2013's Big Gig posted attendance and revenue increases over last year.

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett, in his 2014 budget proposal, says Summerfest should pay more for the city services it receives during the festival's 11-day run.Mayor Barrett on Tuesday, September 24th unveiled his 2014 budget before the full Milwaukee Common Council.Mayor Barrett's $1.4 billion budget includes getting additional revenue from Summerfest -- but it may not be easy!"Given the state of Summerfest`s finances and the state of the city`s finances, we think it`s a good time to renegotiate that," Mayor Barrett said.2013's Big Gig posted attendance and revenue increases over last year.

Funky fashion at Summerfest grounds for Harley's 110th

Funky fashion at Summerfest grounds for Harley's 110th

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Bikers filled the Summerfest grounds on Thursday, August 29th, as the Harley-Davidson 110th anniversary celebration kicked off -- and many of them were wearing unique get-ups, in an effort to stand out from the crowd.When Harley-Davidson motorcycle owners are spending tens of thousands of dollars to customize their bikes and you shouldn't be surprised to have the 110th anniversary celebration also serves as just about the funkiest fashion show you can find."I'm from New Orleans.

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Bikers filled the Summerfest grounds on Thursday, August 29th, as the Harley-Davidson 110th anniversary celebration kicked off -- and many of them were wearing unique get-ups, in an effort to stand out from the crowd.When Harley-Davidson motorcycle owners are spending tens of thousands of dollars to customize their bikes and you shouldn't be surprised to have the 110th anniversary celebration also serves as just about the funkiest fashion show you can find."I'm from New Orleans.

Summerfest grounds ready for Harley-Davidson’s 110th

Summerfest grounds ready for Harley-Davidson’s 110th

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- One of the focal points of the Harley-Davidson 110th Anniversary Celebration will be all the activity taking place at Maier Festival Park.Harley-Davidson Product Communications Manager Matt King says Thursday through Saturday will be full of activities highlighted by 60 different music artists performing on five Summerfest stages.“We’ve got, really, something for everyone—in terms of musical tastes.

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- One of the focal points of the Harley-Davidson 110th Anniversary Celebration will be all the activity taking place at Maier Festival Park.Harley-Davidson Product Communications Manager Matt King says Thursday through Saturday will be full of activities highlighted by 60 different music artists performing on five Summerfest stages.“We’ve got, really, something for everyone—in terms of musical tastes.

Summerfest grounds nearly ready for Harley-Davidson's 110th

Summerfest grounds nearly ready for Harley-Davidson's 110th

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- One of the focal points of the Harley-Davidson 110th Anniversary Celebration will be all the activity taking place at Maier Festival Park.While the live music has yet to arrive, at Angelo's Pizza, you can already hear the beat."We have to get prepared.

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- One of the focal points of the Harley-Davidson 110th Anniversary Celebration will be all the activity taking place at Maier Festival Park.While the live music has yet to arrive, at Angelo's Pizza, you can already hear the beat."We have to get prepared.