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Summerfest Grounds Add Haunted Mini Golf

Halloween mini golf and a growing Oktoberfest celebration are latest signs of festival grounds getting more use.

The City Could Develop This Prime Site, But It’s Shown No Interest

Unusual lease provision with Summerfest could make city millions on parcel of land.

Summerfest Attendance Fell in 2026, Unless Garth Brooks is Included

Festival attendance continues to bounce around post-pandemic under three-weekend format.

Port Bids Bon Voyage to Longtime Board Chair

Mayor, port officials, board colleaues wish smooth sailing to Timothy Hoelter.

County Bus Shuttles Returning to Summerfest

Shuttle fares now higher for trips to and from Summerfest.

‘Rainbow Park’ Reopens For Season on Saturday

Families can return to the colorful lakefront play area this Saturday, but one key amenity will stay closed for now.

Summerfest Generates $221.6 Million in Economic Impact for Milwaukee, an Increase of More Than 38% From 2023

Two Garth Brooks Concerts Contributed an Additional $30 Million in Impact

Submissions for Artists to Perform During Summerfest 2027 Now Open

New Community Give-Back Opportunity and Giveaways Added to PULSE 2026 for August 29

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Summerfest 2026 Celebrates Five Sold-Out Shows, 176 First Time Artists, and More Than 400 Local Non-Profits Impacted

Festival Announces 2027 Dates

Summerfest TechAI Draws Global Audience, Sets Registration Record at Ninth Annual Conference

Getting to Summerfest 2026 Transportation Options for Festivalgoers