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Summerfest • Milwaukee WI
Earning its spot as Guinness's Largest Music Festival in the World, Milwaukee's Summerfest is a must-visit in Milwaukee. Huge names have graced these stages — Linkin Park, Santana, The Grateful Dead, Pearl Jam, The Doors and even Bob Dylan have all made appearances. Attendance at this festival is higher than the population of most cities. In 2014 alone, over 850,00 people participated in the event.
While the music is by far the main attraction, Summerfest offers plenty of entertainment. With dozens of food vendors and Milwaukee's own restaurants, you're never too far from a great bite to eat. Opening night is also christened by the Big Bang, a huge fireworks show over the Lake Michigan's lakefront.
Music
Being one of the largest music festivals in the world, if not the largest, expect to see high-quality acts at Summerfest. The festival takes place all throughout the city on 11 different stages. The main attraction however are the headliners who play in the Marcus Amphitheater. Summerfest is always headlined by very famous artists. In 2015, the headliners were Linkin Park, Keith Urban, Kendrick Lamar and others. So expect a very diverse lineup in the years to come.
The city also puts on a show for its local artists. Make sure you visit the Tiki Hut to see these acts. Inside a temperature-controlled environment, this venue is great for a break from the hustle and bustle of the festival while still partaking in the event. The music here is just as varied, with electronic music and acoustic shows being the main acts here.
Food
Food and drinks are another focus of Summerfest, due in part to the sweltering summers the city is known for. During the event, restaurants all around town come up with new and exciting items to woo their part of the marketshare. Typically, these items have a street-fair hint to them, like Flannery's chips on a stick or cone sandwiches. Since the restaurants are usually packed during Summerfest, be on the lookout for unique food stands.
Other Attractions
Summerfest's Marketplace is home to numerous speciality booths, making this a complete fair. You can find all sorts of local boutiques and artist who have set up shop. With companies as varied as Sensodyne and Chewy sponsoring past festivals, there's a lot to see, and you can even some free souvenirs at some booths. There are also special events each year. Past events have been a U.S. Coast Guard search and rescue demo and all sorts of family-friendly activated like a kids tent and more.
Being one of the biggest festivals in the country, transportation at Summerfest can be a headache. So take this stress off your shoulders by booking a night out in of our luxurious transportation options. Schedule a bar crawl after the festival or even take a party bus around the entire festival, the options are endless. Thanks to our charter bus service, you can make it to the festival in total comfort without having to worry about parking, tickets, designated drivers or any of the other issues that come up when transporting yourself to and from festivals.
