Tagged Summerfest

July 9, 2023

At one point during the third and final weekend of Summerfest, I was considering buying a toe ring. At another I was screaming along to one of my favorite songs in the rain. At another I was being offered a spl...

Days of Summerfest, ranked

July 7, 2023

As much as I hate to say it, another installment of Summerfest is almost fully in the books. Collectively speaking, Milwaukee Record has been at every day of the Big Gig so far this year and—barring something u...

Take me back to Summerfest 2001: Prince at the Marcus Amphitheater

July 6, 2023

When Prince died in 2016 at the age of 57, he was hailed as a genius. This was the quirky, restless, uniquely creative mastermind behind Purple Rain, Sign O' The Times, oodles of hit songs, and hell, even that ...

Record Recommended: Summerfest Weekend 3

July 4, 2023

broadstreet.zone(152022); Summerfest! It continues! The third and final weekend of the 2023 Big Gig takes over Henry Maier Festival Park July 6-8. Looking for some Weekend 3 recommendations? Look no further! (...

Summerfest Weekend 2 Recap: The entirely ’80s edition (sort of)!

July 2, 2023

THURSDAY Thursday afternoon, with Milwaukee's air quality still hovering in the "Unhealthy" range, a thought occurred to me: I was currently pondering which form of Summerfest transportation (bike or bus) woul...

Summerfest announces Yung Gravy at American Family Insurance Amphitheater on July 6

July 2, 2023

Summerfest Announces Yung Gravy at American Family Insurance Amphitheater on July 6 Show Free with Festival Admission MILWAUKEE, WI (July 2, 2023) – Summerfest presented by American Family Insurance is excite...

I took a Milwaukee Record gummy and saw Greensky Bluegrass at Summerfest

Milwaukee Record Staff

June 30, 2023

Grant Steskal is a huge bluegrass fan. And as an employee of local CBD, Delta 8, and Delta 9 retailer Kind Oasis (2169 N. Farwell Ave., 414-877-0253), he's also capable of handling heroic doses those aforementi...

Take me back to Summerfest 2017: Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers at Summerfest amphitheater

June 29, 2023

Since moving to Milwaukee in 2009, I've been fortunate to be able to attend and cover Summerfest in some capacity every (non-pandemic) summer I've lived here. In that span, I've been able to catch a lot of conc...

Record Recommended: Summerfest Weekend 2

June 28, 2023

broadstreet.zone(152022); Summerfest! It continues! Weekend 2 of the 2023 Big Gig takes over Henry Maier Festival Park June 29 - July 1, with Weekend 3 wrapping things up July 6-8. Looking for some Weekend 2 r...

Brewed City: Sil’s (Summerfest)

June 28, 2023

Milwaukee and its surrounding suburbs boast a wealth of great independent coffee shops, award-winning roasters, and other excellent area establishments where you can get a caffeine fix. We plan to celebrate som...

Summerfest Weekend 1 Recap: The entirely daytime edition!

June 25, 2023

Summerfest rules. The "World's Largest Music Festival" brings free shows from hundreds of musical acts, tasty treats from dozens of food and drink vendors, oodles of non-musical entertainment, and an overwhelmi...

We tried 8 new food items at Summerfest (2023 edition)

Milwaukee Record Staff

June 23, 2023

Summerfest is back! One day is officially in the books, and there are still eight more chances to enjoy loads of live entertainment, heaps of tasty treats, and all sorts of refreshments. As the 55th installment...

We ranked all the bleachers at Summerfest in advance of tonight’s Bleachers show

June 23, 2023

Bleachers play a pretty big part in Summerfest. We sit on them to get off our feet between bands. We use them as makeshift tables where we can set down our festival food. We use them as rendezvous points when m...

Take me back to Summerfest 1995: Hootie & The Blowfish at Marcus Amphitheater

Vince Morales

June 22, 2023

In the summer of 1995, I had my first job working as a dishwasher at a local tavern in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. The chef was a huge jerk who would fly off the handle about the smallest things, convinced in his m...

Record Recommended: Summerfest Weekend 1

June 21, 2023

broadstreet.zone(152022); Summerfest! Like the last two editions, “The World’s Largest Music Festival” is mixing things up in 2023 by staking out three Thursday-Friday-Saturday blocks instead of the traditiona...

A guide to Milwaukee acts playing Summerfest

June 21, 2023

Thursday marks the official start of another Summerfest. Now in its 55th year, the “Big Gig” has long been home to deep fried delicacies, prime people watching, and hundreds upon hundreds of musical acts from a...

Summerfest and Johnsonville, LLC announce ACL Pro-Shootout and SuperHole Cornhole competitions at Summerfest

June 2, 2023

Summerfest and Johnsonville, LLC Announce ACL Pro-Shootout and SuperHole Cornhole Competitions at Summerfest Johnsonville Summerville Stage Area to Feature Wisconsin Bands and Activities MILWAUKEE, WI (June 1...

Summerfest announces 2023 experiences, activities, and special events

June 1, 2023

Summerfest Announces 2023 Experiences, Activities, and Special Events Festival Brings Back the Hole-In-One Challenge, Adds New Bar Areas and Lounge, Basketball Competitions, and More MILWAUKEE, WI (June 1, 20...

Summerfest unveils new 55th anniversary merch, drinks, food at preview event