 | Summerfest (also known as "The Big Gig") is a yearly music festival situated on 75-acre Henry Maier Festival Park (see photo) along the shores of Lake Michigan in downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The festival lasts for 11 days, and since the mid-1970s has run from late June through early July, always including the 4th of July holiday during that period. Summerfest attracts almost one million people each year. Summerfest promotes itself as "The World's Largest Music Festival," a title certified by the Guinness World Records in 1999. |
| Summerfest is run by the non-profit Milwaukee World Festival Inc. It features both local and nationally known music talent from a variety of music genres. The event also provides the opportunity to sample a wide variety of food from many Milwaukee restaurants. Other Summerfest attractions include comedy acts, shopping booths, fireworks (including "The Big Bang" by Bartolotta Fireworks on opening night), karaoke, children's activities, and more. Live musical acts are offered on 11 stages throughout the grounds, including the 25,000-seat Marcus Amphitheater. All shows are free with an admission ticket, with the exception of headlining acts at the Marcus Amphitheater. Summerfest is celebrating its 41st edition in 2008 from June 26 to July 6. It is most famous for its music, and has been ever since the first festival in 1968, when acts such as Ronnie Dove, The New Colony Six, and Up With People performed. 2008 Lineup John Mayer, Colbie Caillat, Brett Dennen, Stevie Wonder, Rush, Steve Miller Band, Joe Cocker, Rascal Flatts, Taylor Swift, Alicia Keys, Tim McGraw, Jason Aldean, Tom Petty, Heartbreakers, Jonas Brothers Summerfest's annual fireworks display, "The Big Bang," will take place on Thursday, June 26, 2008, at approximately 10:30 pm, weather permitting. The annual downtown Milwaukee display will take place on Thursday, July 3 at approximately 9:30 pm. Event: Summerfest Date: June 26 (Thursday) - July 6 (Sunday), 2008 Location: Henry Maier Festival Park 200 N. Harbor Drive Milwaukee Wisconsin 53202 USA | |
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