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The two biggest "gets" on the festival board's wish list were the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra of London and the National Ballet of Mexico and the latter was signed up even though the festival didn't have the sponsorship money at first to pay for it. The festival is celebrating its . 51 has nothing on Summerfest No. 8 p.m. Dante Bowe Backstreet is back on tour and Summerfest 2022 is one of their many nationwide stops. For starters, Summerfest's dates overlapped with the National Folk Festival, scheduled to be held in Milwaukee July 19-21, and the National Polka Festival. From advertising, exhibits, products and promotions, we are looking back at the tremendous history of the event and looking forward to a bright future all at the same time, Don Smiley, President and Chief Executive Officer of Milwaukee World Festival, Inc. said in a press release. 2:15 p.m. Accompany of Kids How Cheap Trick became Cheap Trick. Q & A with Author Brian Kramp about His New Book. Summerfest 1972. It was April, and I got a call from the entertainment director of Summerfestm named Joel Gast, who said that the staff was leaving to start Chicagofest, and was I interested in his job. In addition to fine arts, Summerfest 68 lined up theater performances, including the Marquette University Players doing Thornton Wilder's "Our Town" in Humboldt Park; no less than three women's conferences; an international film festival held at the Palace Theater, then at North5th Streetand Wisconsin Avenue; American Indian exhibits at the new Milwaukee Public Museum; a full circus; a street carnival with rides and games; a German beer garden (complete with polka band) in what is now Zeidler Union Square; and more. Henry W. Maier Festival Park, Milwaukee, WI, USA "One change that happened that was thought out was in the mid-70s, they made the very conscientious effort to transition from it being a rock n roll show to being more family-friendly," says Ben Barbera, who curated the "Summerfest 50 Exhibition" at Milwaukee County Historical Society. Up With People's six shows during Summerfest included performances at County Stadium and in Washington Park. 8 p.m. Remi Wolf Don't miss all of our great coverage on local festivals and happenings. On Wednesdays this year, the Green Sheet's Our Back Pages will look back at 1968 in Milwaukee, sharing stories of the events that shaped and reflected a changing city as reported and photographed by the Journal Sentinel's predecessor newspapers, The Milwaukee Journal and Milwaukee Sentinel. One Music Under the Stars program, "Salute to the Afro-American," had an all-star lineup including singer Miriam Makeba, trumpeter Hugh Masekela and comedian Slappy White. For 9 days, starting June 23rd, 2022, Henry Maier Festival Park is the place to be for all music fans. How many concerts have there been at Summerfest? June 24: James Taylor and Sheryl Crow. Since 1975, comedy acts ranging from David Brenner and Henny Youngman to Jay Leno and Jon Stewart have performed at the event. Report a typo or error // Submit a news tip. But the money didnt follow and the festival ended deep in the red. The second Summerfest ended $164,000 in debt. Moslama is renowned for emphasizing music with Arabic, African, and global influences. Before the big concert series takes place, here's a chance to catch up on what's going on with your favorite headliners. Dolly Parton performed in the Arena that year, and Maier premiered The Milwaukee Summerfest Polka, which then became the festivals unofficial theme song. 6 p.m. Brew City Wrestling Henry W. Maier Festival Park, Milwaukee, WI, USA; Marcus Amphitheater, Milwaukee, WI, USA; Old Style . Live comedy acts have also been a part of Summerfest's history, even before a regular "Comedy Showcase" was first established in 1975. Anotheract organizers were particularly excited to land was Up With People, the 200-plus-voice choral group that The Journal described as the "musical demonstration of the commitment, spirit and purpose that the young generation can give America and the world.". Other musical acts set to bring their discography to fans live are: For a complete list of the musicians who are performing at Summerfest 2022, visit their official website. Festival Location. 3:30 p.m. De La Buena View our online Press Pack. He can be heard weekly on 88Nine Radio Milwaukee talking about his "Urban Spelunking" series of stories. Tina Turner, Bon Jovi, The Moody Blues, Spin Doctors, and Arrested Development were all headlining the year Reporter Taylor Lumpkin was born. SUMMERFEST 2023 LINEUP. This year's Summerfest in Milwaukee (Sept. 2-18) will feature sets from Miley Cyrus, the Jonas Brothers, Dave Matthews Band, Luke Bryan, Chance the Rapper and more. in the cities there are thousands of rolling stones like me. 6:15 p.m. Zola Jesus Dat op 01 juli 2023 in Kaap Oost te Amsterdam gehouden wordt. 5:30 p.m. JoJo We could not be more excited to unveil the lineup for Summerfest, Milwaukee World Festival Inc. President/CEO Don Smiley said in a statement. He released his 13th studio album, Funeral, on January 31, 2020. "Uncommon heat spoiled the fun and rain completely washed out the last day," noted Steven J. Korris in his article "The Summerfest Follies," published in 2001 in Wisconsin Interest magazine. Soto help make the most out of the rest of your 2022 Summerfest, here's the complete scheduleof grounds stage headliners and performers coming to the Big Gig these final three days. Tickets can be purchased here. 3:30 p.m. The Noize The first Atlanta International Pop Festival was a rock festival held at the Atlanta International Raceway in Hampton, Georgia, twenty miles south of Atlanta, on the July Fourth (Friday) weekend, 1969, more than a month before Woodstock. 10 p.m. The Cult, Noon School of Rock WI/IL Headliners at Summerfest on the year Anchor Steve Chamraz was born were the Beach Boys, James Taylor, Earth, Wind, & Fire, Ella Fitzgerald, and the Bee Gees. On Friday, July 1, fans will get the chance to see Avril grab the mic to bring live renditions of Sk8r Boi, Complicated, What the Hell?, Girlfriend, and Here's To Never Growing Up. 5:30 p.m. The Marshall Tucker Band Organizers are now hoping to hold the 11-day festival, including headliners Guns N' Roses, Dave Matthews Band, and Khalid, in September. 800+ Bands. A good problem for a festival to have. 8 p.m. Detour, 4:30 p.m. Milwaukee Admirals Hockey 6 p.m. Brew City Wrestling Welcome, please . 9:30 p.m. The Black Crowes But Summerfest's 2021 lineup remains a thing to behold. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. The 1970s was the age of disco, rock and much more, and Summerfest provided a taste of all of it. Henry W. Maier Festival Park, Milwaukee, WI, USA; Marcus Amphitheater, Milwaukee, WI, USA; Piggly Wiggly . 2023 www.jsonline.com. 7 p.m. DJ Kenny Perez Date Concert Venue Location ; Jul 01, 2018 - Jul 08, 2018 The Devon Allman Project . 6 p.m. The Cuz 9:09. First Cut is the Deepest, Do Ya Think I'm Sexy?, and Tonight's the Night (Gonna Be Alright) are just a few of his hits. Summer is here and with itSummerfest, which is ready to rockout its finlal weekend on the lakefront Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Date Thursday, June 26, 1997 - Sunday, July 6, 1997 Venues. All rights reserved. 03/29/2022. 1:30 p.m. First Stage This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Follow the Beat & Wasteland Summerfest. While early plans included special programming aimed at African-Americans, young people and families, Summerfest 68 was framed, from the first, as a cultural event. Masterson who renamed that venue DandiLion Park was replaced by Edward G. Ball. 1:45 p.m. Illuminati Hotties 6:15 p.m. A Flock of Seagulls 5:30 p.m. Djay Mando King performed at Summerfest in 1971. The band has come a long way since its early beginnings in Orlando, Florida. 9:30 p.m. Skillet. The hard-rock bands will play the 23,000-person-capacity American Family Insurance Amphitheater June 30, with Chevelle opening. "From the crowds we had and the enthusiastic response we received, there can't be any question that Summerfest 68 not only met but exceeded our most optimistic expectations," Ball said. In 1999, the Guinness Book of World Records named Summerfest the Worlds Biggest Music Festival, and it has held the title ever since. VARIOUS singers, bands, and musical groups were announced for the Summerfest 2022 lineup. Summerfest (@Summerfest) March 29, 2022, 12:45 p.m. Random Maxx Summerfest 68 itself recorded an estimated attendance of more than 1.25 million overall, including the air show. 7:30 p.m. Corinne Bailey Rae Find Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and TikTok profiles, images and more on IDCrawl. In 1977, Summerfest was hit by tragedy when Jordan by then the festivals executive director died after suffering a heart attack after jogging. 5:30 p.m. The Expendables 3:15 p.m. Pink Umbrella 9:30 p.m. Death Cab for Cutie, Noon School of Rock WI/IL In 2005, he was awarded the City of Asti's (Italy) Journalism Prize for his work focusing on that area. 8 p.m. Modern Giants, 3 p.m. Roll Train When was the last concert at Summerfest? 1:45 p.m. Isabella Snow 2 p.m. The Diddymakers (With) some of the issues that went on, I think for Milwaukee, it would have been fatal. The part of Summerfest 68 that most closely resembled Summerfest 2018, however, was Youthfest, staged on the land between Lake Michigan and the War Memorial Center. 12:45 p.m. Caricatures & Comedy By Bill Begos The festival also tried to avoid repeating artists who have performed there many times. Summerfest 2022 dates as are follows: 23-25th June, 30th June-2nd July and 7-9th July. 2021. Over 9,000 performances. Date Thursday, June 24, 1982 - Monday, July 5, 1982 Venue. One central location allowed more real estate to bring in bigger artists and all the fans that came along with them. Day passes can be found on the Summerfest official website and Ticketmaster. He's produced three installments of the "OMCD" series of local music compilations for OnMilwaukee.com and in 2007 produced a CD of Italian music and poetry. 4:15 p.m. Louie and the Flashbombs RELATED:Stingl: They survived a tent collapse at Milwaukee's first Summerfest. Stingl: They survived a tent collapse at Milwaukee's first Summerfest, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1597166322662-mid-article-1'); }); "(Mayor Henry) Maier and (board member John H.) Kelly laid out a plan to bring the scattered events to the lakefront, charge an admission fee and shower corporate sponsors with publicity and free tickets.". Yeah, he's probably watching a movie. Summerfest is an annual music festival held in downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin.First held in 1968, Summerfest is located at Henry Maier Festival Park, adjacent to Lake Michigan and Milwaukee's central business district. 1. Summerfest 2023. Below are the complete daily lineups and the complete stage schedules for this year's Summerfest, along with this year's lineup poster. Billboard is a part of Penske Media Corporation. Summerfest 1971 and beyond. 6 p.m. Bella Beauties Dance Company With growth comes growing pains, and crowd woes at shows by Sly & the Family Stone in 1970 and Humble Pie in 1973, as well as a controversial performance by (and arrest of) George Carlin, forced the Big Gig to reconsider its approach. In 1973, a performance by Humble Pie & the Blackberries resulted in a riot, a bonfire, and about 300 arrests. The Mayor of Milwaukee from 1960 to 1988 was inspired to create such a festival after visiting Oktberfest, in Munich, Germany. 6:15 p.m. Milky Chance "And I think that was a big part of the lasting success. The Man, Noon Doo-Wop Daddies Nearly 900,000 people attend to watch more than 800 bands perform on 11 stages. The lineup consists of multi-genre hitmakers and recognizable acts from yesterday and today. The first Summerfest was held at 35 different locations around the downtown area, including a six acre area on the lakefront. Headliners at Summerfest on the year Anchor Steve Chamraz was born were the Beach Boys, James Taylor, Earth, Wind, & Fire, Ella Fitzgerald, and the Bee Gees. 8 p.m. Eddie Butts Band, 4:30 p.m. Milwaukee Admirals Hockey 5:30 p.m. Dry Cleaning But Summerfest's 2021 lineup remains a thing to behold. Summerfest attracts approximately 800,000 people each year, promoting itself as "The World's Largest Music Festival", a title certified by Guinness World Records in 1999, but has . Summerfest followed its big 1968 debut with an even larger though still diffuse schedule in '69. The result? Whether it was bringing in the latest movie reviews for his first grade show-and-tell or writing film reviews for the St. Norbert College Times as a high school student, Matt is way too obsessed with movies for his own good. July 8: Imagine Dragons along with AJR. A birthday preview party drew a whopping 25,000 people. 7:30 p.m. David Seebach's Wonders of Magic, 12:45 p.m. Barbara Stephan Band 6:30 p.m. Professor Pinkerton and His Irrelevant Orchestra, 7:30 p.m. Thomas Rhett withRyan Hurd and Rhett Akins, 12:45 p.m. 7th Heaven The cornerstone of Summerfest! Youll have to just put your hobbies on hold for a week or two. Want to know what everyone in the music business is talking about. Embracing diversity of genre, Summerfest always delivers a line-up of the world's most accomplished artists as well as emerging talent. With his most recent band, The Yell Leaders, Bobby released four LPs and had a songs featured in episodes of TV's "Party of Five" and "Dawson's Creek," and films in Japan, South America and the U.S. 9:30 p.m. French Montana. ), "It's easy to say," Milwaukee World Festival board member Stanley Williams said in a Milwaukee Journal story published Feb. 9. In 1969, Led Zeppelin performed (see Midwest Rock Festival). See you in June & July.". Date Thursday, June 24, 1999 - Sunday, July 4, 1999 Venues. Live music, and celebrating life together, was healing. A post shared by Summerfest (@summerfest), Get weekly rundowns straight to your inbox, A daily briefing on what matters in the music industry. VIDEO PODCAST: Growing Up a Nielsen: Q&A + Stories from Rockford-based Musician Miles Nielsen of The Rusted Hearts, VIDEO PODCAST: On with the Ride: Q&A with Eclectic Alt-Rocker Dusty Bo as his National Tour Hits its Stride, VIDEO PODCAST: Inspired by Family to Make Music: Q & A with Holland Zander & Dana Buck of The Sensations, VIDEO PODCAST: This Band has No Past. ", "Your 2022 Summerfest lineup just dropped. 6:30 p.m. Wayne & Wingnut - Red Hot Chilli Puppets 4:15 p.m. Tigera Summerfest presented by American Family Insurance in Milwaukee Wisconsin hosts over 800 bands and 900,000 fans over 11 days on 11 different stages. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., where he lived until he was 17, Bobby received his BA-Mass Communications from UWM in 1989 and has lived in Walker's Point, Bay View, Enderis Park, South Milwaukee and on the East Side. 7:30 p.m. Ayron Jones The Comedy Stage came the following year. For this to be a centerpiece, and on the lakefront and all that, they had to make the change to it being a little more conservative, a little more family-friendly and a safer feel." The box office will provide concertgoers with the opportunity to upgrade their tickets but will cease to do so once the headlining acts enter the stage. 8:15 p.m. Geese The pop-punk extraordinaire garnered a following for her rebellious and edgy aesthetic. Admission was $1.25, or 50 cents and three Seven-Up bottle caps. 8:15 p.m. Piqued Jacks Welcome . Between its one-off September run and its new three-weekend format, Summerfest will look quite a bit different than usual this year. 7:30 p.m. David Seebach's Wonders of Magic. 1:30 p.m. Doo-Wop Daddies Gold 3:15 p.m. Dancers in Motion 5:30 p.m. The WhiskeyBelles VARIOUS singers, bands, and musical groups were announced for the Summerfest 2022 lineup. Who were the headliners the years we were born? The Woodstock Festival, which took place in 1969 close to Woodstock, New York, is the biggest festival in history. Dolly Parton performed in the Arena that year, and Maier . Sep 08, 2017 -. Sep 10, 2017. The next day I said yes, and was there two weeks later. Summerfest followed its big 1968 debut with an even larger - though still diffuse - schedule in '69. 1:45 p.m. Tiny Bit of Giant's Blood The 1970s was a decade of growth for the Big Gig. 4:15 p.m. Bonelang VIDEO PODCAST: The Jimmys Winter Tour. 5:30 p.m. Sarah Barrios In 1972, The Doors performed the Summerfest main stage and comedian George Carlin was arrested by Milwaukee police after shouting seven obscene words which were forbidden on television. In 1979, under the leadership of board president John Schmitt, Summerfest made $423,034, bringing its cash balance to $1,101,385.". You can now save your favorite artists on the lineup page and simply head over to The Summerfest Store to get tickets, parking pass, merchandise, and much more. We heard it over and over at Summerfest 2021, from Miley Cyrus, Zac Brown, Dave Matthews, Luke Bryan and other big stars. Date Thursday, June 30, 1988 - Sunday, July 10, 1988 Venues. 9:30 p.m. John Fogerty, 12:45 p.m. Haley Grace and the Rebels In de festival agenda van Follow the Beat vind je alle Nederlandse muziekevenementen, waaronder Wasteland Summerfest. 9 days. Meanwhile, the festival's first director, Willard M. Masterson, left Summerfest in March after buying a controlling interest in an amusement park at Muskego Beach. 12:45 p.m. Marc the Zani Lewis Black has become a frequent performer at Summerfest, making near-annual performances since his first appearance in 1991. We know thats probably not why youre here though, so joining them will be Holler regulars like Thomas Rhett, Jason Aldean, Gabby Barrett, Russell Dickerson, Jason Isbell, Dustin Lynch, Son Volt, Niko Moon, Priscilla Block, Rhett Atkins, Ryan Hurd, and Erin Kinsey. During the 2000s, Avril Lavigne was on an unstoppable hit parade. For fans, 1970 was also the year that Noel Spangler and Richard Grants smiley face logo debuted and it was the first year for the Summerfest Pin promotion. With one more month left to go in 2022, the lineup for the American Family Insurance Amphitheater for 2023's Summerfest is nearly complete, longtime Vice President of Entertainment Bob . In 1969, Led Zeppelin performed (see Midwest Rock Festival). Or watching a movie. 4:15 p.m. Little Hurt 4:15 p.m. Scott E. Berendt and the US Project 0:00. The great Milwaukee summer is HERE! 9:30 p.m. Rick Springfield, Noon The Belle Weather Summerfest will take place over three consecutive weekends (Thursday-Saturday) from Noon to midnight, June 22-24, June 29-July 1, and July 6-8, 2023. This page was last edited on 6 February 2021, at 22:25. For more than 30 years, the Amphitheater has featured music's biggest acts, drawing fans from across the country to one . The real nerves hit when I was responsible for the entire lineup the next year." 6:15 p.m. The Warning Summerfest 2022 will run for three Thursday-Saturdayweekends during its usual midseason time slot: June 23-25, June 30-July 2 and July 7-9. 5:30 p.m. Gaelic Storm 4:15 p.m. Josh Fudge In addition to headliners including Megan Thee Stallion, Chance the Rapper, Green Day, Weezer, Guns N' Roses and Miley Cyrus, 88Nine Radio Milwaukee favorites Run the Jewels, Yola, Black Pumas, Future Islands and The Flaming Lips are just some of the acts playing the festival's side stages. Some things were reprised, like the popular polka events and the Mitchell Field air show, and others, like Bob Hopes headlining gig, were new. All performers, dates and times are subject to change. Set on the shores of Lake Michigan in downtown Milwaukee, WI with incredible views of the city skyline, the American Family Insurance Amphitheater provides an unparalleled live music experience. Transfer news LIVE: Newcastle 'plan TRIPLE raid on Chelsea', Lionel Messi to Al-Hilal LATEST, Forest SIGN Danilo; Noon Dirty Deuce 4:45 p.m. Dancers in Motion The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. Summerfest 2022 returns to summer with Lil Wayne, Backstreet Boys joining the lineup. Here's what we found out: During TMJ4 News Director Tim Vetscher's birth year, Kris Kristofferson, Waylon Jennings, The Ohio Players, The Band, and John Sebastian were playing Summerfest. 2:30 p.m. The Astronomers When Anchor and reporter Ryan Jenkins was born, Alanis Morissette, Def Leppard, LL Cool J, the Goo Goo Dolls, and Lenny Kravitz were headlining. Bob Hope was the headliner at the Milwaukee County Stadium. If you click on a link in this story we may earn affiliate revenue. The Moody Blues - Days of Future Passed (1) The ahead-of-its-time LP has long been considered the band's masterpiece. 7:45 p.m. Salsabrositas 8:15 p.m. Ric Wilson "It happened so fast there was not time to think about it," Babisch told me. Angel Stadium of Anaheim. Summerfest No. Date Thursday, June 28, 1984 - Sunday, July 8, 1984 Venue. 1 weather alerts 1 closings/delays Watch Now 2019. For decades, Summerfest has been Milwaukee's Big Gig. From first-timers, including Chance the Rapper, Miley Cyrus, and Run the Jewels, to Fest favorites including Dave Matthews Band, T-Pain, Styxand Chris Stapleton, our lineup continues to be one of the most diverse and unique in the industry.. After canceling for the first time in its 53-year history, organizers announced the star-studded roster of acts slated to perform over three weekends: Sept. 2-4, 9-11 and 16-18. Festicket estimates that the value of the music festival market will be $3 billion (2.28 billion) in 2016. Summerfest 2023 runs June 22-24, June 29-July 1, and July 6-8. Even in its early years, the "Big Gig" has attracted some major names, including Dolly Parton in 1969, Sly and the Family Stone in 1970, and . It's on the lakefront, perfect for sunny days, etc.". This Labor Day marks the 37th year for the telethon that aids those affected by neuromuscular diseases. Headliners include Justin Bieber, Halsey, Machine Gun Kelly, Lil Wayne, Wiz Khalifa, Wu-Tang Clan, Backstreet Boys, Willow, The Black Crowes, Rod Stewart, Charli XCX, Steve Miller Band and Violent Femmes. After the Summerfest production team broke the news of their star-studded roster, music fans wanted to know how to buy tickets to the extravaganza. 2:30 p.m. GrooveLine A storm battered the festival on July 21, bringing down a huge tent at the Youthfest site and injuring 60 people. I shouldn't need to have a CD out to be paid $700 at Summerfest. (Photo by MDA/Getty Images), Blues legend B.B. Bob Hope was the main . Willie Nelson and Emmylou Harris, The OJays, Journey, Dolly Parton, Grateful Dead (whose show was canceled by inclement weather), The Bar-Kays and Cameo, Waylon Jennings and Jessi Colter, Bobby Vinton, Mac Davis and Boz Scaggs with the Little River Band. Buy Summerfest tickets from the official Ticketmaster.com site. The festival happened on July 28th, 1973, at the Watkins Glen Grand Prix . If the concertgoers prefer to choose admission for certain days, the days range from one through nine. 4:45 p.m. First Stage Local; US; World; Business; Entertainment; Sport; Technology; Lifestyle; Breaking News. 4:45 p.m. Danceworks 8:15 p.m. Xposed 4Heads The concerts have been mostly civil events, with two notable exceptions. Still going strong with all five original members, BSB released their ninth album, DNA, on January 23, 2019. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA Enterprise and the Google. But dramatic changes began in 1970 and continued throughout the decade as the Big Gig became bigger and bigger. There are a variety of different ticketing options. The changes and the growth kept coming for the ever-Bigger Gig, and in 1974, the Schlitz Country Stage and the Pabst International Folk Festival Stage run by Milkovich were opened, joining the rock stage and the Miller Jazz Oasis. 7:30 p.m. The Altons 7:30 p.m. Bad Boy Nearly 900,000 of your closest friends. All rights reserved. 5:30 p.m. PHUN - A Tribute to Phish See you in June & July. In 1970, a performance by the late-arriving Sly & the Family Stone nearly resulted in a riot. 5:30 p.m. Jameson Rodgers The Yell Leaders were named the best unsigned band in their region by VH-1 as part of its Rock Across America 1998 Tour. He was just 42. . Following its cancelation in 2020 and postponement to September in 2021, Summerfest, the largest music festival in the United States, returns to the heart of summer, running June 23 to 25, June 30 to July 2 and July 7 to 9. 6:15 p.m. Chiiild Among the Milwaukee groups were two of the city's most successful from the 1960s: the pop-rock act the Robbs, who doubled as the backup band for some acts even though they were getting some national exposure at the time;and the Esquires, the R&B singing group fresh off its first hit, "Get On Up. Live comedy acts have also been a part of Summerfest's history, even before a regular "Comedy Showcase" was first established in 1975. He has also won awards from the Milwaukee Press Club. Milwaukee's Massive Summerfest Is Being Rescheduled. 6:15 p.m. Niko Moon The types of admission vary by which days the attendee would like to go, as well as the level of experience preferred. We are all alike; we have no ties, we know nobody, we own nothing. 3:30 p.m. Bob Mould Summerfest is an annual music festival held in a permanent, seventy-five acre Festival Park along the beautiful shoreline of Lake Michigan in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. "I had been a stage manager at the Schlitz Country Stage the year before, and was working for a local promoting firm called the Edgewood Agency. "I think the new grounds took some getting used to, although I think what they liked was the location. Hope was also one of the headliners at the second Summerfest, which was held at 60 locations in 1969. 8 p.m. Guster The 23,000-seat facility was the key to Summerfest's long-term success. 7:30 p.m. Gego y Nony This year's Summerfest in Milwaukee (Sept. 2-18) will feature sets from Miley Cyrus, the Jonas Brothers, Dave Matthews Band, Luke Bryan, Chance the Rapper and more. 1:45 p.m. Los 3 Amigos 1:45 p.m. Ryann Lyn Band Find Summerfest tour schedule, concert details, reviews and photos. 2018. 7:30 p.m. KidCutUp Summerfest 1972 . But no one . 3:30p.m. The High Kings The largest stage inside the Summerfest grounds that is accessible without having to pay extra for the American Family Insurance Amphitheatre headliner. "This was a shakedown cruise. Summerfest has traditionally run from late June to early July over an 11-day stretch, but this year organizers have pushed it back to the fall as the nationwide COVID-19 vaccine roll-out continues and the nation attempts to reach herd immunity. Lollipop, A Milli, Prom Queen, Drop the World, and Uproar are some of his biggest hits. But, it got us thinking who were the headliners back in the 60s, 70s, 80s, and 90s? Find Summerfest tour schedule, concert details, reviews and photos. 8:15 p.m. Erin Kinsey Also in 75, the festival invited area restaurants to come to Summerfest as food vendors, and the likes of Sazs (who brought an annual T-shirt design along), Cedar Crest ice cream, Pitchs, Wongs Wok, Major Goolsbys and Venice Club (mmmmm, deep-fried eggplant) all became popular fest noshes. 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