Milwaukee World Festival, Inc. Celebrates a Successful First Half of the Event Season Convening the Community at Henry Maier Festival Park

MILWAUKEE – (July 27, 2023) – From Pride Fest and Polish Fest in June to the 55^th anniversary of Summerfest and concerts with Janet Jackson, Louis Tomlinson, Whiskey Myers, and more, Milwaukee World Festival, Inc. (MWF) has hosted a successful first half of the season of events at Henry Maier Festival Park.

Pride Fest kicked off the festival season with record-breaking attendance during its 35^th anniversary, while America’s largest Polish Fest celebrated culture and heritage June 9-11.  Summerfest recorded an increase of 40% in attendance from last year, with 17% of attendees gaining access through a free admission promotion, along with over 600 artists during its three-weekend run.

Henry Maier Festival Park has been home to numerous other events that have already taken place including Northwestern Mutual Community Park Free Sunday Family Fun Days in June and July, Taco Fest, UPAF Ride for the Arts, and others.

“The first half of the 2023 event calendar at Henry Maier Festival Park has proven to be a success, with thousands of fans attending events, festivals, and concerts, on the lakefront,” said Don Smiley, Chief Executive Officer, Milwaukee World Festival, Inc.  “We’re very excited to welcome with German Fest, Black Arts Fest MKE, Irish Fest, Mexican Fiesta, and 12 concerts, in the coming months.  Henry Maier Festival Park continues to be a gathering place for the community, providing a world class experience for all attendees.”

Upcoming ethnic and cultural festivals and events at Henry Maier Festival Park are as follows:

• German Fest – July 28-30 – one of the largest and most authentic HAUS parties in North America
• Black Arts Fest MKE – August 5 – showcasing African and African American culture
• Northwestern Mutual Community Park Free Sunday Family Fun Days – August 6 – showcasing STEM focused programming, family friendly live performances, interactive activities, food trucks and more
• Irish Fest – August 17-20 – one of the largest Irish cultural event in North American
• Mexican Fiesta – August 25-27 – celebrating its 50^th anniversary with the sound, culture, and taste of Mexico
• Laborfest – September 4 – sponsored by union members of the Milwaukee Area Labor Council and AFL-CIO, open to the public
• Northwestern Mutual Community Park Free Sunday Family Fun Days – September 17 – showcasing the Performing Arts including UPAF Members, Signature Dance Company, family friendly live performances, interactive activities, food trucks and more
• Walk to End Alzheimers – September 17
• Fromm Petfest – September 23 – the 10^th annual free event features a variety of pet-focused attractions and activities
• Susan G. Komen More Than Pink Walk – September 24
• Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Light The Night – October 5
• American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk – October 14

The 2023 concert season is also in full swing at Henry Maier Festival Park with 12 shows scheduled now through September, with ten in August.  Don’t miss:

• Pantera with Lamb of God – July 31 – American Family Insurance Amphitheater
• Nickelback with Brantley Gilbert – August 5 – American Family Insurance Amphitheater
• Darius Rucker with Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors – August 11 – BMO Pavilion
• Ghost with Amon Amarth – August 12 – American Family Insurance Amphitheater
• Godsmack and Staind – August 13 – American Family Insurance Amphitheater
• Jelly Roll with Yelawolf and Struggle Jennings – August 18 – American Family Insurance Amphitheater
• Mastodon and Gojira with special guest Lorna Shore – August 23 – BMO Pavilion
• Los Bukis – August 24 – American Family Insurance Amphitheater
• The Lumineers with special guest James Bay – August 26 – American Family Insurance Amphitheater
• The Offspring with Sum 41 and Simple Plan – August 29 – American Family Insurance Amphitheater
• Pentatonix with Lauren Alaina – August 31 – American Family Insurance Amphitheater
• Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats – September 22 – BMO Pavilion

In an effort to provide the community with access to a variety of live entertainment, fans who purchased tickets to Jelly Roll on August 18 at the BMO Pavilion will receive free admission to Irish Fest on August 18.  Also, concert tickets purchased for the Los Bukis concert on August 24 at the American Family Insurance Amphitheater include free admission to the opening day of Mexican Fiesta on August 25.

Visit MilwaukeeWorldFestival.com for the complete event calendar and to purchase tickets.

MWF produces Summerfest presented by American Family Insurance and maintains and improves Henry Maier Festival Park, which hosts a variety of ethnic and cultural festivals, concerts, and other special events.

About Milwaukee World Festival, Inc.
Milwaukee World Festival, Inc. is an independent, private 501(c)(3) corporation founded in 1965 that produces Summerfest, presented by American Family Insurance, a three-weekend festival that generates significant economic impact for the community each year.  Milwaukee World Festival, Inc. also maintains and improves Henry Maier Festival Park, located on 75 acres on the shores of Lake Michigan in Milwaukee, WI.  In addition to Summerfest, Henry Maier Festival Park hosts a variety of ethnic and cultural festivals, concerts, walks, runs, and other special events, attracting nearly 1.3 million people.  The mission of the organization is to promote an understanding of different ethnic cultures, the histories and traditions of various nationalities, harmony in the community, civic pride and provide a showcase for performing arts, activities, and recreation for the public and employment opportunities for the youth of the community. For more details, visit Summerfest.com, Facebook.com/Summerfest, Twitter: @Summerfest or Instagram: @Summerfest

NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.