Summerfest and Johnson Controls 15th Stomp Out Hunger Day on June 23

MILWAUKEE (June 10, 2022) – Summerfest presented by American Family Insurance and Johnson Controls, will once again grant free admission to fest-goers on opening day, Thursday June 23, to mark Stomp Out Hunger Day with FOX6. The special hunger action day is now in its 15^th year as part of the Milwaukee festival and it has led to thousands of tons of food being donated to local people in need.

All patrons arriving from 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. on June 23 are being asked donate a minimum of two jars of peanut butter to receive one FREE admission ticket, which will be valid for the day and time of the promotion only. Food donations will be accepted at all three Summerfest gates.

Milwaukee World Festival, Inc. continues to fulfill its nonprofit mission of bringing the community together and providing a showcase for performing arts, activities and recreation to the public, through music and special events.

The lineup during Summerfest at the Johnson Controls World Sound Stage this year features sounds from around the world with headliners including Remi Wolf, Guster, The Happy Fits, Dirty Dozen Brass Band, BoDeans, Shamarr Allen, and many more.  Each night will also end with a DJ session from the likes of DJDevast8, Djay Mando and DJ Shawna. The shows will run throughout Summerfest, June 23-25, June 30-July 2, and July 7-9.

Johnson Controls is also a sponsor of the 5^th annual Summerfest Tech on June 29 and June 30, with programming and speakers at locations throughout the Milwaukee area, including during Summerfest.  The two-day event engages technology leaders and entrepreneurs, while showcasing Milwaukee and the region as a tech hub. Johnson Controls leadership will participate in a panel during Summerfest Tech, “Collaboration Intelligence: Innovating with People Who Think Differently.”

“Johnson Controls prides itself on being a global business that thinks locally, with a special focus on the places where we live, work and play – including our hometown of Milwaukee,” said Phil Clement, Chief Marketing Officer, Johnson Controls. “We look forward to bringing great music and experiences to the Johnson Controls World Sound Stage, driving a great discussion on technology at Summerfest Tech and helping to bring the community together to support those in need through the Stomp Out Hunger initiative.”

For more information and the full lineup visit Summerfest.com

About Summerfest presented by American Family Insurance
Summerfest presented by American Family Insurance has evolved into what is now recognized as “The World’s Largest Music Festival” and Milwaukee’s cornerstone summer celebration, hosting the music industry’s biggest acts, emerging talent, and local favorites along with approximately 750,000 fans, for an unforgettable live music experience. The festival features over 1,000 performances on 12 permanent stages, along with food, beverages, and activities, all in a world-class festival setting. The 2022 edition will take place over three weekends June 23-25, June 30-July 2, and July 7-9. For more information, visit Summerfest.com, or Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok: @Summerfest.

Milwaukee World Festival, Inc. continues to fulfill its nonprofit mission of bringing the community together and providing a showcase for performing arts, activities and recreation to the public, through music and special events.

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.