Milwaukee World Festival, Inc.

Does Summerfest Get Special Treatment?

Its bar license owned by private company never gets a thorough review by the city.

Why Does Summerfest Run a Private Company?

Its managers Ron San Felippo and Mike White can't explain it. And Summerfest won't say. Third story of investigative series.

Did Harbor Commissioner Have Conflict of Interest?

Ron San Felippo has for many years been managing a private company for Summerfest.

Summerfest Taps Lauded Architecture Firm To Reimagine Festival Grounds

Gensler will explore ways to expand utilization of Henry Maier Festival Park.

Rain Soaked Summerfest Sees Attendance Drop

Festival reports rain was a factor on six of nine days.

New Apartment Building Rises In Summerfest’s Shadow

Evoni Apartments near completion on former railroad yard site.

Benson Boone at Summerfest Thursday, July 3

Tickets on Sale this Friday, February 7 at 10:00 a.m. at Ticketmaster.com

Want to Play Summerfest?

2025 Online Artist Submissions Now Open

2025 Let The Music Play Grants Awarded

Supporting Music Education in Milwaukee County. Funding items such as Drum Kits, Software, Keyboards, Sheet Music, and More

The Killers to Headline Summerfest 2025 on Friday, June 27 at American Family Insurance Amphitheater

Tickets on Sale this Friday, January 31 at 10:00 a.m. at Ticketmaster.com

Wilson Center Announces 2025 Big Event Honorees

Don and JoAnne Krause; and The Wisconsin Conservatory of Music to be Honored as Award Recipients

George Thorogood & The Destroyers with Foghat at BMO Pavilion on Friday, June 20 during Summerfest