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Don Smiley’s 12 Years of Lavish Pay

Continuing in 2023 even after new Summerfest president appointed.

Milwaukee’s Best Playground Is Now Open

'Rainbow Park' reopens on Summerfest grounds along lakefront.

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.

Summerfest Tech Announces Keynote Speakers and Conference Details

Summerfest and UScellular Create Summer of Connection with Return of Interactive Lounge Experience and Show-stopping Lineup

CRG Advocates Sues Milwaukee for Summerfest Records

Suit seeks Milwaukee World Festival's contract with concert promoter

Milwaukee’s Summerfest Reveals Lineup for 2025

The Lumineers, Hozier, The Killers, Megan Thee Stallion, Lainey Wilson, Benson Boone, Def Leppard, James Taylor, and More During Three Weekend Festival

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