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Published: October 5, 2007
Every year, the city of Milwaukee erupts with Summerfest; a long, summer music festival centered around the Fourth of July. This year marked the 40th anniversary of Summerfest, an 11-day series of concerts and exhibits that, according to Guinness, became the world's biggest music festival in 1999. Over one million people attend Summerfest each year, and currently the festival boats 13 different stages for musicians.
Located in downtown Milwaukee's Henry W. Maier Festival Park, its long duration is only one of its defining characteristics; Maier Park's expansive 75 acres ensures musicians have enough distance between one another that their sounds will not bleed together in the open air.
Summerfest began to grow into the mammoth success it is today back in the 70s; as it secured a good location, permanent structures emerged specifically for the summer music festival. Prominent acts soon followed, such as Sly & the Family Stone, Johnny Cash and The Doors, among many, many others. Summerfest continued to grow throughout the 80s and 90s, and continues to do so even today, with top acts making it one of the top festivals in the country.
Yet, Summerfest is also special for its unique bond with its location. The cuisine at the festival is as much of a draw as the concerts, with numerous booths offering the foods and beers for which the city is known. The long duration means visitors get to know the city well, if they stay the entire time. Not all performers at Summerfest are nationally known; the many stages showcase a number of smaller acts, with wildly varying styles and genres represented. Summerfest was designed to showcase the local character of the city, and all of these factors work in tandem to fulfill that role.
Tickets for Summerfest in 2007 were $8 for weekdays, and $15 dollars for evenings and weekends. Two-day tickets were also available for $23. Various admission promotions run throughout the festival, such as charity donations in exchange for free admission, so long-term patrons still can save money going day-to-day. Though the food is excellent and many amenities are available, festival food always tends to be a little expensive, so eating some meals around the city can save a lot of money over the course of 11 days.
Summerfest's benefit to the city of Milwaukee is immense, generating an estimated $126 million each year. Summerfest always runs from the last Thursday of June to the Sunday after the Fourth of July, so planning can begin well in advance for the 2008 festival. Numerous hotels are available throughout the city, though the ones downtown tend to be the nicest, as well as the most convenient. These hotels also the ones most in demand during Summerfest, so book well in advance. Parking near the festival grounds can be pricey, so be prepared to go a little further away to find better rates. Tickets have not yet been made available for 2008, but traditionally are always for sale well in advance from any Ticketmaster outlet.
Sources:
Boutell, Mollie. "How To Do Summerfest Like The Cheapskate You Are." About.com. 2007. New York Times Company. 4 Oct. 2007. http://milwaukee.about.com/od/festivals/a/summerfe stcheap.htm.
"Summerfest 2007." About.com. 2007. New York Times Company. 4 Oct. 2007. http://milwaukee.about.com/od/festivals/a/summerfe st2004.htm.
Dabbs, Toni. "Summerfest: Milwaukee's Celebration of Music." TravelLady Magazine. 2001. 4 Oct. 2007. http://www.travellady.com/Issues/Issue58/summerfes t.htm.
"Summerfest." Ticket King. 2007. 4 Oct. 2007. http://www.theticketking.com/tickets/summerfest-ti ckets.htm.
Summerfest began to grow into the mammoth success it is today back in the 70s; as it secured a good location, permanent structures emerged specifically for the summer music festival. Prominent acts soon followed, such as Sly & the Family Stone, Johnny Cash and The Doors, among many, many others. Summerfest continued to grow throughout the 80s and 90s, and continues to do so even today, with top acts making it one of the top festivals in the country.
Yet, Summerfest is also special for its unique bond with its location. The cuisine at the festival is as much of a draw as the concerts, with numerous booths offering the foods and beers for which the city is known. The long duration means visitors get to know the city well, if they stay the entire time. Not all performers at Summerfest are nationally known; the many stages showcase a number of smaller acts, with wildly varying styles and genres represented. Summerfest was designed to showcase the local character of the city, and all of these factors work in tandem to fulfill that role.
Tickets for Summerfest in 2007 were $8 for weekdays, and $15 dollars for evenings and weekends. Two-day tickets were also available for $23. Various admission promotions run throughout the festival, such as charity donations in exchange for free admission, so long-term patrons still can save money going day-to-day. Though the food is excellent and many amenities are available, festival food always tends to be a little expensive, so eating some meals around the city can save a lot of money over the course of 11 days.
Summerfest's benefit to the city of Milwaukee is immense, generating an estimated $126 million each year. Summerfest always runs from the last Thursday of June to the Sunday after the Fourth of July, so planning can begin well in advance for the 2008 festival. Numerous hotels are available throughout the city, though the ones downtown tend to be the nicest, as well as the most convenient. These hotels also the ones most in demand during Summerfest, so book well in advance. Parking near the festival grounds can be pricey, so be prepared to go a little further away to find better rates. Tickets have not yet been made available for 2008, but traditionally are always for sale well in advance from any Ticketmaster outlet.
Sources:
Boutell, Mollie. "How To Do Summerfest Like The Cheapskate You Are." About.com. 2007. New York Times Company. 4 Oct. 2007. http://milwaukee.about.com/od/festivals/a/summerfe stcheap.htm.
"Summerfest 2007." About.com. 2007. New York Times Company. 4 Oct. 2007. http://milwaukee.about.com/od/festivals/a/summerfe st2004.htm.
Dabbs, Toni. "Summerfest: Milwaukee's Celebration of Music." TravelLady Magazine. 2001. 4 Oct. 2007. http://www.travellady.com/Issues/Issue58/summerfes t.htm.
"Summerfest." Ticket King. 2007. 4 Oct. 2007. http://www.theticketking.com/tickets/summerfest-ti ckets.htm.
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