Rock 'n Sole Run selects Boys & Girls Club as charity partner

Rock 'n Sole Run selects Boys & Girls Club as charity partner

MILWAUKEE (WITI) – The Summerfest Rock ‘n Sole Run presented by BMO Harris Bank has selected Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee as the Official Charity Partner for the 2014 event which will take place Saturday, June 14 at 7:00 am at Henry Maier Festival Park.“We are honored and excited to be chosen as a beneficiary of the 2014 Summerfest Rock ‘n Sole Run.

MILWAUKEE (WITI) – The Summerfest Rock ‘n Sole Run presented by BMO Harris Bank has selected Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee as the Official Charity Partner for the 2014 event which will take place Saturday, June 14 at 7:00 am at Henry Maier Festival Park.“We are honored and excited to be chosen as a beneficiary of the 2014 Summerfest Rock ‘n Sole Run.

Summerfest general admission tickets now on sale

Summerfest general admission tickets now on sale

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Music fans can buy early, save money and skip waiting in lines at the Summerfest Box Office when they purchase General Admission tickets early or exciting low-cost ticket passes that deliver a significant savings on admission and parking to Summerfest 2014.Visit Summerfest.com now to purchase General Admission tickets, 3-Day Passes and the “Weekday Value Pass” and for more information on the “11-Day Power Pass.”General Admission TicketsTickets can be purchased online at Summerfest.com and conveniently printed at home for no additional cost.

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Music fans can buy early, save money and skip waiting in lines at the Summerfest Box Office when they purchase General Admission tickets early or exciting low-cost ticket passes that deliver a significant savings on admission and parking to Summerfest 2014.Visit Summerfest.com now to purchase General Admission tickets, 3-Day Passes and the “Weekday Value Pass” and for more information on the “11-Day Power Pass.”General Admission TicketsTickets can be purchased online at Summerfest.com and conveniently printed at home for no additional cost.

New event for kids only at 2014 Summerfest Rock 'n Sole Run

New event for kids only at 2014 Summerfest Rock 'n Sole Run

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- For the first time kids will be able to participate in the Summerfest Rock ‘n Sole Run.

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- For the first time kids will be able to participate in the Summerfest Rock ‘n Sole Run.

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.