2014 Summerfest "Rock 'n Sole Run" date announced
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The fourth annual Summerfest Rock ‘n Sole Run presented by BMO Harris Bank will be held Saturday, June 14th, 2014 at 7:00 a.m. Online registration for the 2014 event is open now at Rocknsolerun.com.This year’s race will include a half marathon, quarter marathon and 5K route.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The fourth annual Summerfest Rock ‘n Sole Run presented by BMO Harris Bank will be held Saturday, June 14th, 2014 at 7:00 a.m. Online registration for the 2014 event is open now at Rocknsolerun.com.This year’s race will include a half marathon, quarter marathon and 5K route.
Attendance and revenue increase at Summerfest 2013
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee World Festival, Inc.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee World Festival, Inc.
Summerfest has attendance increase, Cajun restaurant closes
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- In business news for Thursday, July 11th, Summerfest drew more than 840,000 people this year -- a 4.3 percent increase over last year, when hot weather kept lots of folks at home.Leinenkugel Brewing Company has given its original can with a new look with a retro feel -- inspired by the company's original packaging from the 1940s which was known then as "Chippewa Pride Beer."Cajun restaurant Crawdaddy's is now closed.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- In business news for Thursday, July 11th, Summerfest drew more than 840,000 people this year -- a 4.3 percent increase over last year, when hot weather kept lots of folks at home.Leinenkugel Brewing Company has given its original can with a new look with a retro feel -- inspired by the company's original packaging from the 1940s which was known then as "Chippewa Pride Beer."Cajun restaurant Crawdaddy's is now closed.
John Mayer dedicates song to 'patient' Katy Perry
(CNN) -- John Mayer's "Born and Raised" tour got started over the weekend at Milwaukee's Summerfest -- with a tribute to Katy Perry.Although the on-again, off-again pair hinted in the spring that their coupling had come to an end, their recent PDA and matching Fourth of July outfits have suggested that they're at least on speaking terms.That much became crystal clear on Saturday, when Mayer paused toward the end of his opening show in Milwaukee to tell the audience just how great his "Katy" has been.According to Rolling Stone, Mayer dedicated the performance's final song, "A Face to Call Home," to "Katy, who's been my face to call home."Perry, 28, and Mayer, 35, have been linked since last summer, and were soon opening up about their relationship in the press.
(CNN) -- John Mayer's "Born and Raised" tour got started over the weekend at Milwaukee's Summerfest -- with a tribute to Katy Perry.Although the on-again, off-again pair hinted in the spring that their coupling had come to an end, their recent PDA and matching Fourth of July outfits have suggested that they're at least on speaking terms.That much became crystal clear on Saturday, when Mayer paused toward the end of his opening show in Milwaukee to tell the audience just how great his "Katy" has been.According to Rolling Stone, Mayer dedicated the performance's final song, "A Face to Call Home," to "Katy, who's been my face to call home."Perry, 28, and Mayer, 35, have been linked since last summer, and were soon opening up about their relationship in the press.
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MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Join the "Smile On" movement and win great prizes, but that's not all; you could be featured on FOX6 WakeUp and on FOX6's Facebook page!Click here to learn more about the "Smile On" contest.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Join the "Smile On" movement and win great prizes, but that's not all; you could be featured on FOX6 WakeUp and on FOX6's Facebook page!Click here to learn more about the "Smile On" contest.
Summerfest wraps up 11-day run on Sunday
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Sunday, July 7th was the final day of Summerfest 2013 -- as the fest completed its 11-day run.The Eagles were set to take the Marcus Amphitheater stage to close out the Big Gig.Other headliners for the final night of the Fest include: Jimmy Eat World, Trampled by Turtles, Pat McCurdy, The Mavericks, Bad Religion and Loverboy.Additionally, the final day of Summerfest was "Fan Appreciation Day," with all patrons arriving between noon and 3:00 p.m. being admitted for free.John Boler with Summerfest said this year's Summerfest run was an improvement upon last year's in terms of attendance.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Sunday, July 7th was the final day of Summerfest 2013 -- as the fest completed its 11-day run.The Eagles were set to take the Marcus Amphitheater stage to close out the Big Gig.Other headliners for the final night of the Fest include: Jimmy Eat World, Trampled by Turtles, Pat McCurdy, The Mavericks, Bad Religion and Loverboy.Additionally, the final day of Summerfest was "Fan Appreciation Day," with all patrons arriving between noon and 3:00 p.m. being admitted for free.John Boler with Summerfest said this year's Summerfest run was an improvement upon last year's in terms of attendance.
Summerfest volunteer battles illness, works to help others
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Roger Sweaney has been a part of Summerfest for years.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Roger Sweaney has been a part of Summerfest for years.
Sax player assaulted at Summerfest meets Buddy Guy
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A saxophone player who says she was assaulted while playing outside Summerfest had the opportunity to meet Buddy Guy on Saturday night, July 6th.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A saxophone player who says she was assaulted while playing outside Summerfest had the opportunity to meet Buddy Guy on Saturday night, July 6th.
Kettle Moraine High School choir performs with Foreigner
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Kettle Moraine High School choir got the chance of a lifetime Saturday night, July 6th, when they were invited to perform on stage with Foreigner at Summerfest."Singing the chorus of 'I Want to Know What Love Is,'" said Jacob Kennedy, who is attending Summerfest for the very first time.More than two dozen students will be sharing the stage with the rock and roll legends."All I know is that we have two lines to sing and, hard to mess that up, and sing any harmony we can and it will be great," said choir director Todd Jaeger.The school won a radio contest when they submitted a video of the choir singing the chorus of Foreigner's "I Want to Know What Love Is.""When we had the opportunity, I asked my students 'do you guys know Foreigner?' Six kids start singing six different Foreigner songs.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Kettle Moraine High School choir got the chance of a lifetime Saturday night, July 6th, when they were invited to perform on stage with Foreigner at Summerfest."Singing the chorus of 'I Want to Know What Love Is,'" said Jacob Kennedy, who is attending Summerfest for the very first time.More than two dozen students will be sharing the stage with the rock and roll legends."All I know is that we have two lines to sing and, hard to mess that up, and sing any harmony we can and it will be great," said choir director Todd Jaeger.The school won a radio contest when they submitted a video of the choir singing the chorus of Foreigner's "I Want to Know What Love Is.""When we had the opportunity, I asked my students 'do you guys know Foreigner?' Six kids start singing six different Foreigner songs.
'Rib Whisperer' brings world's largest grill to Summerfest
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- On Saturday, July 6th, the world's largest music festival hosted the world's largest smoker and grill, along with the man who created it."I am the 'Rib Whisperer' and there's a reason for that -- my ribs are second to none," said Trace Arnold. "If you're the biggest festival, we got the biggest Ultimate Smoker and Grill right here with ya."Arnold created the Ultimate Smoker and Grill in 1997.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- On Saturday, July 6th, the world's largest music festival hosted the world's largest smoker and grill, along with the man who created it."I am the 'Rib Whisperer' and there's a reason for that -- my ribs are second to none," said Trace Arnold. "If you're the biggest festival, we got the biggest Ultimate Smoker and Grill right here with ya."Arnold created the Ultimate Smoker and Grill in 1997.
The Ultimate Smoker and Grill heads to Summerfest
The Ultimate Smoker and Grill heads to Summerfest.
The Ultimate Smoker and Grill heads to Summerfest.
Summerfest takes measures to control the crowds
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- After a mob of people crammed onto Summerfest grounds last Saturday, June 29th, crowd control became a major concern for this weekend."It was chaotic, ridiculous, you know coming out there was people everywhere, shoulder to shoulder, wall to wall people just trying to get out," said Ryan Hamil.Summerfest organizer John Boler says the overcrowding was a result of too many festival goers without tickets in hand."We actually do have some contingency plans where we can bring out some more booths, but I don't expect that to be the case," said Boler.Organizers suggest buying tickets online and printing them at home before you head toward the grounds."It actually saves a step for you and puts you right into the security area where you can go right in," said Boler.Summerfest runs through Sunday, July 7th.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- After a mob of people crammed onto Summerfest grounds last Saturday, June 29th, crowd control became a major concern for this weekend."It was chaotic, ridiculous, you know coming out there was people everywhere, shoulder to shoulder, wall to wall people just trying to get out," said Ryan Hamil.Summerfest organizer John Boler says the overcrowding was a result of too many festival goers without tickets in hand."We actually do have some contingency plans where we can bring out some more booths, but I don't expect that to be the case," said Boler.Organizers suggest buying tickets online and printing them at home before you head toward the grounds."It actually saves a step for you and puts you right into the security area where you can go right in," said Boler.Summerfest runs through Sunday, July 7th.
Runner crosses finish line of "Rock 'n Sole Run" weeks later
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The last runner of Milwaukee's "2013 Rock 'n Sole Run" crossed the finish line on Friday, July 5th -- nearly a month after it began.It took 54-year-old Annita Phillips 483 hours to finish the race.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The last runner of Milwaukee's "2013 Rock 'n Sole Run" crossed the finish line on Friday, July 5th -- nearly a month after it began.It took 54-year-old Annita Phillips 483 hours to finish the race.
Side show performers entertain guests at Summerfest
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Some Summerfest acts don't need a stage -- the street performers inside the grounds put performances amongst pedestrians."I'd describe it as sort of a side-show show," said Haley Johnson.From card tricks and juggling, to bucket drums, street performers bring entertainment to the crowds.Five years ago, Gypsy Geoff says he started performing at the Big Gig, without permission, until security cameras earned him an audition."They said 'well, we've been watching security videos, you've been drawing a pretty big crowd," said Gypsy Geoff.Since then, he's been helping other's get their own gigs at Summerfest, primarily through the popular Dead Man's Carnival parade."We try to instill the spirit of, like, a second-line New Orleans-thing.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Some Summerfest acts don't need a stage -- the street performers inside the grounds put performances amongst pedestrians."I'd describe it as sort of a side-show show," said Haley Johnson.From card tricks and juggling, to bucket drums, street performers bring entertainment to the crowds.Five years ago, Gypsy Geoff says he started performing at the Big Gig, without permission, until security cameras earned him an audition."They said 'well, we've been watching security videos, you've been drawing a pretty big crowd," said Gypsy Geoff.Since then, he's been helping other's get their own gigs at Summerfest, primarily through the popular Dead Man's Carnival parade."We try to instill the spirit of, like, a second-line New Orleans-thing.
Get ready to laugh, there's more to Summerfest than music
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- When you say "Summerfest," you know you're talking about high-quality music on Milwaukee's lakefront.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- When you say "Summerfest," you know you're talking about high-quality music on Milwaukee's lakefront.
"Ask Your Mother" brings its style of rock to WakeUp
They're bringing their own style of rock to the Briggs and Stratton Big Backyard stage at Summerfest on Friday, July 5th.
They're bringing their own style of rock to the Briggs and Stratton Big Backyard stage at Summerfest on Friday, July 5th.
Summerfest gears up for last weekend of Big Gig
Milwaukee's Summerfest is the biggest gig going.
Milwaukee's Summerfest is the biggest gig going.
Police Chief Ed Flynn responds after Summerfest overcrowding
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn on Monday, July 1st responded to an incident in which the Summerfest grounds were packed on Saturday night, and Summerfest officials even let fest-goers into the fest for free for a 15-minute period."This is a big city.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn on Monday, July 1st responded to an incident in which the Summerfest grounds were packed on Saturday night, and Summerfest officials even let fest-goers into the fest for free for a 15-minute period."This is a big city.
Saxophone player says attack against her was racially motivated
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A saxophone player who was assaulted outside of Summerfest by a group of women says the crime was racially motivated.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A saxophone player who was assaulted outside of Summerfest by a group of women says the crime was racially motivated.
Phil Vassar talks about his love for Milwaukee, new single
Country music star Phil Vassar talks with Real Milwaukee producer Sara about his love for Milwaukee.
Country music star Phil Vassar talks with Real Milwaukee producer Sara about his love for Milwaukee.