Guide to Wisconsin Summerfest
Gear up and get ready to rock out with your friends at the self-proclaimed "world's largest music festival," Wisconsin's Summerfest. Held every year from late June to early July (June 26 to July 8 in 2019), Summerfest electrifies Henry Maier Festival Park in Milwaukee for more than 10 days of action. Before you buy your tickets, use this guide to learn all details.
It's
Not Their First Rodeo
If you've never been to Summerfest
before, you might be surprised to learn this huge event's history goes back to
1968. It was originally called "Juli Spass," which means "July
Fun" in German. But festival organizers decided this was too hard to
pronounce, and decided on "Summerfest '68" instead. That first year
the festival was spread to venues across the city and featured a huge variety
of music ranging from Mexican ballet to psychedelic pop. It had plenty of
music, several days of rain, and a jaw-dropping air show courtesy of the Blue
Angels and British Bombers. It was such a success the organizers decided to
keep the summer fun coming, making it an annual festival.
How
to Score Tickets
Buy your tickets for Milwaukee's
biggest summer festival at the box office, or online at the Summerfest Store. Besides tickets, you can also get
gift cards, parking passes, and merchandise. There are a few ticketing options,
including multi-day passes that grant you entry whenever the festival grounds
are open. But these won't get you into any of the concerts held at the American
Family Insurance Amphitheater. Those shows require a separate ticket.
What
You Can and Cannot Bring
Leave your backpacks, big bags, and
coolers at home. Outside food and drinks, skateboards, Frisbees, recording
devices, and lawn chairs are among the items on the prohibited list. The only
items you can carry in are strollers, umbrellas, small cameras, and small bags.
Before you pack your festival gear, double-check the list of things you can and
can't bring with you on the festival website.
Bring
Your Appetite
Fun and great music aren't the only
things you'll enjoy while you're at Summerfest. There's plenty of food to
sample here, including these must-try eats:
- Corn on the cob from vendors, including Robby's Roasted Corn.
- Grilled brats (the ultimate portable meal) served by a
variety of vendors, including Major Goolsby's and Water Street Brewery.
- Fried eggplant strips (one of the festival's signature dishes) are
worth waiting in line for (and you will wait in line).
- Beer-battered, deep-fried cheese curds served by
Saz's are a Milwaukee staple. Don't go home without
sampling a few.
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References:
https://www.travelwisconsin.com/article/things-to-do/article/top-music-festivals-in-wisconsin
https://summerfest.com/news/2018/07/13/summerfest-releases-2018-results/
https://www.tripsavvy.com/what-to-eat-at-milwaukee-summerfest-4144685
https://weatherspark.com/m/14288/7/Average-Weather-in-July-in-Milwaukee-Wisconsin-United-States
