Summerfest

Headliners announced for Harley-Davidson stage

MILWAUKEE (April 25, 2013) – Summerfest officials are excited to announce the highly anticipated lineup of headliners slated for the Harley-Davidson Roadhouse with Miller High Life during Summerfest 2013.The Harley-Davidson Roadhouse with Miller High Life will feature the following headliners:

April 25, 2013 7:56pm CDT

Summerfest partners with K-Nation, Cascio Interstate

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Summerfest officials announced Wednesday, April 24th a new stage partnership between K-Nation Entertainment and Cascio Interstate Music.

April 24, 2013 6:12am CDT

Business Journal Report (4-23-13)

In business news for Tuesday, April 23rd, 2013 -- Northwestern Mutual says it will hire people to work in its new building in return for city support -- vowing to hire more than 200 employees than originally predicted.Additionally, Summerfest has announced the return of KAPCO kids tickets.

April 23, 2013 6:10pm CDT

Summerfest officials announce return of Kapco Kids Tickets

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Summerfest officials have announced the return of Kapco Kids Tickets for Summerfest 2013.The program will allow children 13 and under to get into Summerfest FREE from noon until 3:00 pm every day of Summerfest when presenting a Kapco Kids Ticket courtesy of Kapco, Inc.Kapco Kids Tickets are being distributed through various Summerfest partners and Kapco.

April 22, 2013 7:44pm CDT

After tragedy in Boston, safety and security in Milwaukee is top of mind

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Following the tragedy in Boston, security at public venues and events is top of mind for many.

April 16, 2013 9:19pm CDT

Summerfest gives $1M in tickets for "Smile On" Fest Flag Campaign

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Summerfest announced Wednesday, April 10th that they will be giving away $1 million in tickets to fest-fans starting today over the course of the next few months, leading up to Summerfest 2013 which begins on Wednesday, June 26th and runs through June 30th and then again from July 2nd through July 7th.Summerfest will launch an extensive promotional campaign featuring events, giveaways and more over the coming months.

April 10, 2013 8:36pm CDT

Summerfest again looking for bands for "Land the Big Gig"

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Summerfest has teamed up with Robert Haack Diamonds and Tap Milwaukee to find America’s next breakout musical act.

April 7, 2013 6:34pm CDT

Summerfest announces grounds stage headliners, packages

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Summerfest officials announced Thursday, April 4th several headlining acts that will perform at Summerfest 2013.Imagine Dragons, Billy Idol, Diplo, LL Cool J, Dropkick Murphys and Alice Cooper are among the added headliners to take the stage at “The World’s Largest Music Festival.”Today’s announcement includes the addition of the following ground stage headliners:

April 4, 2013 7:42pm CDT

Pitbull, Luke Bryan slated to headline Summerfest 2013

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Pitbull and Luke Bryan are slated to headline the Marcus Amphitheater during Summerfest 2013.Pitbull is scheduled to headline the Marcus Amphitheater on Sunday, June 30th.

March 28, 2013 7:58pm CDT

Summerfest offers money-saving ticket packages

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Summerfest officials say they're doing what it takes to get you to Milwaukee's lakefront.

March 27, 2013 8:16pm CDT

John Mayer slated to headline the Marcus Amphitheater July 6th

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Grammy Award-winning artist John Mayer will launch his first major tour in three years when he headlines the Marcus Amphitheater on Saturday, July 6th.This marks John's first tour in support of Born and Raised, his latest studio album, and will run through the fall, with one dollar from each ticket sold benefitting NCIRE's work supporting returning Veterans.Tickets go on sale Saturday, March 30 at Noon (12:00 pm) and include Summerfest admission.

March 22, 2013 12:21pm CDT

Eagles slated to headline Summerfest Sunday, July 7th

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Eagles are slated to headline the Marcus Amphitheater Sunday, July 7th, closing out Summerfest 2013.The Eagles - Glenn Frey, Don Henley, Joe Walsh and Timothy B.

March 21, 2013 8:15pm CDT

FUN. slated to headline Summerfest Thursday, June 27th

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- FUN.

March 11, 2013 8:57pm CDT

Business Journal Report (3-7-13)

In business news for Thursday, March 7th, 2013 -- Johnson Controls will take over the Potawatomi Bingo Casino stage at Summerfest.And Alterra customers in Madison will be able to order two house beers on tap at the new Madison store set to open in early April.

March 7, 2013 5:45pm CST

Medical Examiner: Man beaten in 1996 dies from complications

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office says a man who was severely beaten in July 1996 has now died as a result of complications from those injuries.The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner’s Office says the man was severely beaten in a parking lot at 500 E.

March 7, 2013 12:12pm CST

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers coming to Summerfest 2013

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers will headline the Marcus Amphitheater on Friday, June 28th.Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers have scored hits in five different decades such as “American Girl,” “Refugee,” “The Waiting,” “I Won’t Back Down,” “Free Fallin’,” “Mary Jane’s Last Dance” and “You Don’t Know How It Feels.” And they have sold tens of millions of records along the way.

February 28, 2013 8:35pm CST