Summerfest

Four Candidates Line Up For Three Milwaukee County Judgeships

Incumbent Jack Dávila draws a challenger as two longtime judges retire ahead of 2027 vote.

Summerfest Grounds Add Haunted Mini Golf

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

R.C. Schmidt, Who Built Milwaukee Hospitality Empire, Dies At 76

The entrepreneur started with a neighborhood bar and went on to build a business that spanned the region.

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.

Parades, a Drone Show and So Many Fireworks

Independence Day celebrations in all shapes and sizes.

Zizzo Group’s 2026 Donut Smackdown Raises $137,549 for the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee

Donut Eating and Fundraising Champions Crowned at 10th Annual Event

Summerfest Tech Celebrates 10 Years Announces 2027 Dates and Keynote Speaker

Death Cab for Cutie at BMO Pavilion on Friday, June 25, 2027, During Summerfest

Summerfest 2027 general admission, 3-day, and 9-day T-Mobile Power Passes will be on sale soon

Lake Street Dive at BMO Pavilion on Saturday, June 26, 2027, During Summerfest

Milwaukee World Festival and BMO Extend Longstanding Partnership

Foreigner Announced as First BMO Pavilion Headliner for Summerfest 2027

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