Summerfest

State Fair Leads Busy Weekend

Black Arts Fest MKE will also take place.

Milwaukee Oktoberfest Relocating in 2025

Move to Summerfest grounds marks major growth for the autumn festival.

Summerfest Attendance 8% Higher Than Last Year

But was still below numbers for pre-pandemic two-week format.

Four Lakefront Festivals Planned For This Weekend

Harley-Davidson Homecoming headlines a busy weekend on the shores of Lake Michigan.

Due To Deficit, MCTS Considering Hiring Freeze

But that could make it more difficult to deliver scheduled service of buses.

Drone Shows Will Light Up The Sky

Plus: it’s the final weekend of Summerfest

Hoancoming Returns on September 18 Under New Leadership

The Hoan Group Acquires Rights to Milwaukee’s Signature End-of-Summer Celebration, announces Presenting Sponsors Gateway Capitol and Zizzo Group

Join neighbors for music, a movie, and community!

2025 Concert Season at Henry Maier Festival Park Heats up with 18 Shows from August-October at American Family Insurance Amphitheater and BMO Pavilion

Record-Breaking Summerfest for Lime with a 73% Surge in Ridership

Over 85,000 rides through duration of festival. Weekend 3 ridership breaks records held by previous weekends

Kegel’s Inn and Swarmm Events Bringing Milwaukee Oktoberfest to Henry Maier Festival Park in 2025

Summerfest 2025 Builds on Milwaukee World Festival’s Nonprofit Mission, Legacy of Live Music

Festival Announces 2026 Dates