Milwaukee's Summerfest will host some of the nation's biggest musical acts on the pristine shores of Lake Michigan June 26-30 and July 2-7. This year’s festival is anchored by headlining performances by fun., John Mayer, Tom Petty, Tim McGraw, Rush, New Kids On The Block, Jason Aldean and The Eagles as well as soul acts Boyz II Men, The Spinners, Morris Day and the Time. Admission is $17 a day, or $60 for all 11 days.
Milwaukee's Summerfest will host some of the nation's biggest musical acts on the pristine shores of Lake Michigan June 26-30 and July 2-7. This year’s festival is anchored by headlining performances by fun., John Mayer, Tom Petty, Tim McGraw, Rush, New Kids On The Block, Jason Aldean and The Eagles as well as soul acts Boyz II Men, The Spinners, Morris Day and the Time. Admission is $17 a day, or $60 for all 11 days.
Celebrating 45 successful years and backed by $60 million in recent improvements, Summerfest has grown from a humble Oktoberfest party to the ultimate festival experience for concertgoers. This year’s attendees will enjoy more than 800 acts — from platinum-selling touring artists to flourishing emerging bands, in every genre imaginable — performing on 11 permanent stages across the 75-acre lakefront.
A festival is only as good as its food, however, and Summerfest has become known for its first-rate fare. More than 40 restaurant stands offer Milwaukee-area favorites like Saz’s barbeque, Mader’s German nachos and Sil’s Mini-Donuts, as well as spaghetti, fajitas and just about anything deep-fried. Miller Lite, the official beer of Summerfest, will offer a small-batch brew made exclusively for this year’s festival.
To get a better view of Henry Maier Festival Park – or to just rest their legs — Summerfest attendees can enjoy chairlift rides across the grounds. Paddleboating on Lake Michigan is another favorite attraction. For the shopping-inclined, four marketplaces offer unique artwork, apparel, jewelry and home accessories. A full-day lineup of family-friendly events includes art exhibitions, children's music showcases and skydiving shows. And the bathrooms at Summerfest? Real ones, in actual buildings.
Summerfest kicks off with fireworks on opening night, a display so epic that in years past it's been heard from across the Great Lake. It's a fitting overture for an event that's come to be known — and rightly so — as "The World's Largest Music Festival."
About Summerfest
Summerfest 2013 will take place June 26 - 30 and July 2 - 7, from Noon until Midnight and will be closed Monday, July 1.Following its 1968 debut, Summerfest has evolved into what is now recognized as “The World’s Largest Music Festival” and Milwaukee’s cornerstone summer celebration, bringing the music industry’s hottest stars, emerging talent and local favorites along with approximately 900,000 people from Milwaukee and around the world together each year for an unforgettable live music experience. During the festival, the spotlight shines on over 800 acts, over 1,000 performances, 11 stages, delectable food and beverages and interactive activities, all in a world-class festival setting. Patrons can also enjoy Miller Lite, the Official Beer of Summerfest. For more details, visit Summerfest.com, Facebook.com/summerfest or Twitter: @Summerfest.