Milwaukee World Festival, Inc.
Press Release

MKE Food Truck Fest Returns to Henry Maier Festival Park on July 22

 

By - May 15th, 2023 09:01 am
Image from Summerfest.

Image from Summerfest.

MILWAUKEE, WI (May 15, 2023) – Milwaukee World Festival, Inc. (MWF) and OnMilwaukee announced that MKE Food Truck Fest will return to Henry Maier Festival Park on Saturday, July 22, 2023 and will include a NEW Super VIP ticket option.

MKE Food Truck Fest will feature numerous food trucks offering a variety of styles and cuisines, such as BBQ, Mexican, Filipino, and vegan and vegetarian items.  Dessert and appetizer options include cheese curds, popsicles, funnel cake, and more. Visit MKE Food Truck Fest for the list of food truck vendors and to purchase tickets.

MKE Food Truck Fest will be divided into a lunch session and a dinner session, each featuring a Super VIP, VIP, and General Admission ticket option.

Lunch Session:

  • $15 VIP: early entry from 11:00 a.m. – Noon, free beverage (alcoholic or non-alcoholic)
  • $5 General Admission: Noon and 1:00 p.m. entry tickets will be sold
  • NEW THIS YEAR! $75 Super VIP: early entry from 11:00 a.m. – Noon, includes unlimited bar privileges (alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages) in a private lounge area

The Lunch Session will conclude at 3:00 p.m.

Dinner Session:

  • $15 VIP: early entry from 4:00 p.m. – 5 :00 p.m., free beverage (alcoholic or non-alcoholic)
  • $5 General Admission: 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. entry tickets will be sold
  • NEW THIS YEAR! $75 Super VIP: early entry from 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m., includes unlimited bar privileges (alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages) in a private lounge area

Dinner session will conclude at 8:00 p.m.

Children under 10 years of age are free. Tickets are on sale now and expected to sell out as in 2021 and 2022!

LIMITED TIME OFFER:  MKE Food Truck Fest ticket purchases from May 15 – 21 at 11:59 p.m. will receive one free $5 gift card per ticket, which can be used at both bars and at food vendors during MKE Food Truck Fest.  The $5 gift cards must be picked up on the day of the event at the OnMilwaukee tent, located just inside the Mid Gate.

MKE Food Truck Fest will take place at Henry Maier Festival Park. It will also feature the Bars & Rec ‘Let’s Play” Yard featuring the Nine Below Hole-in-One Challenge, NorthSouth Club Shuffleboard and Bags.

Following a sold-out event last year, event organizers are seeking to add additional food trucks to the vendor lineup.  Interested vendors can contact MkeFoodTruckFest@summerfest.com to apply.

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit MKE Food Truck Fest

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 nine day 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 one 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 or Twitter: @Summerfest.

About OnMilwaukee
Launched in 1998, OnMilwaukee is Milwaukee’s premier daily news, dining, entertainment, and culture digital magazine.  In 2020, OnMilwaukee was Editor and Publisher Magazine’s “2020 EPPY Award” winner for “Best Entertainment Site” in the United States, the third time the company has been recognized with that honor.  OnMilwaukee is committed to grow communities and businesses through engaging digital media.  In addition, OnMilwaukee is a full-service strategic hub for clients who need customized digital advertising solutions. Visit OnMilwaukee for more information.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
Julie Dieckelman, (414) 270-6517 (Milwaukee World Festival, Inc.)
jdieckelman@summerfest.com

Natalie DiPietro – 414-429-1037 (OnMilwaukee)
natalie@onmilwaukee.com

NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. It has not been verified for its accuracy or completeness.

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