(Photo by MDA/Getty Images), Blues legend B.B. View our online Press Pack. Some things were reprised, like the popular polka events and the Mitchell Field air show, and others, like Bob Hopes headlining gig, were new. We could not be more excited to unveil the lineup for Summerfest, Milwaukee World Festival Inc. President/CEO Don Smiley said in a statement. CFR Studio at Watkins Glen. 9:30 p.m. Death Cab for Cutie, Noon School of Rock WI/IL 3:15 p.m. Pink Umbrella 9:09. 7 p.m. DJ Kenny Perez A number of events pulled under the Summerfest umbrella in 1968 actually were previously plannedcultural and entertainment doings held at the same time, like the popular Music Under the Stars free outdoor concert series held mainly at the bandshell in Washington Park. 3:30 p.m. The Noize See you in June & July.". Festival Location. Lil Wayne is scheduled to hit the stage on Saturday, June 25 at 7:30pm CT. Jason Aldean distributed his self-titled first studio album on July 26, 2005. 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. 6:30 p.m. Wayne & Wingnut - Red Hot Chilli Puppets Like any Summerfest worth the name, it didn't always go smoothly. Moslama is renowned for emphasizing music with Arabic, African, and global influences. 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. 5:30 p.m. Christopher's Project The Harlem Cultural Festival took place on six Sundays beginning June 29 and ending August 24, 1969, in Mount Morris Park (now named Marcus Garvey Park). "I can imagine people saying that they're going to Milwaukee for the Summerfest.". Halsey, Rod Stewart, the Backstreet Boys and Thomas Rhett . But, it got us thinking who were the headliners back in the 60s, 70s, 80s, and 90s? If you click on a link in this story we may earn affiliate revenue. But no one . The first Summerfest was held at 35 different locations around the downtown area, including a six acre area on the lakefront. 7:30 p.m. Ayron Jones 3:15 p.m. Dancers in Motion 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. The more you comb through the schedule, the more gems you'll find. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1597166322662-mid-article-2'); }); In 73, Milwaukee World Festival took over the Great Circus Parade and transformed it into the City of Festivals parade, foreshadowing the series of ethnic festivals that would begin setting up on the Summerfest grounds with the arrival of Festa Italiana in 1978. 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. However, 1977 was also the year Summerfest hired a figure who would become a defining part of the festival, a major player in its ongoing success, when it tapped Sheboygan native Bob Babisch as its new entertainment director. 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. 1:45 p.m. Tiny Bit of Giant's Blood 5:30 p.m. Djay Mando For 9 days, starting June 23rd, 2022, Henry Maier Festival Park is the place to be for all music fans. Over 9,000 performances. The Summerfest 2022 lineup includes: 23rd June 2022: Jason Aldean, Gabby Barrett, John Morgan, Jason . . The Yell Leaders were named the best unsigned band in their region by VH-1 as part of its Rock Across America 1998 Tour. The lineup consists of multi-genre hitmakers and recognizable acts from yesterday and today. Summerfest has been most famous for its music, ever since the first festival in 1968, when acts such as Ronnie Dove, The New Colony Six, and Up With People performed. Presented by @amfam. "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. ), "It's easy to say," Milwaukee World Festival board member Stanley Williams said in a Milwaukee Journal story published Feb. 9. 8 p.m. Eddie Butts Band, 4:30 p.m. Milwaukee Admirals Hockey Henry W. Maier had a vision to create a festival that would offer low-cost entertainment while revitalizing Milwaukees downtown area and bringing the community together. Design: HTML5 UP. Since then, musical acts from Bob Dylan, The Jonas Brothers, Tina Turner, and James Taylor to Christina Aguilera, Kanye West, Kid Cudi, Mary J. Blige, Wiz Khalifa, and Nine Inch Nails have graced the Summerfest stages. In 1969, Led Zeppelin performed (see Midwest Rock Festival). RELATED:Stingl: They survived a tent collapse at Milwaukee's first Summerfest. VARIOUS singers, bands, and musical groups were announced for the Summerfest 2022 lineup. 5:30 p.m. PHUN - A Tribute to Phish in the cities there are thousands of rolling stones like me. Click here for your full summer line-up! "They were peaceful and happy and, when it was over, they just got up and went home," Paul King, business manager for Summerfest 68, told The Journal in a July 24 story. In 1979, under the leadership of board president John Schmitt, Summerfest made $423,034, bringing its cash balance to $1,101,385.". 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. For more details on all the different tickets and passes click here. 10:15 p.m. Portugal. Kendrick Lamar / Post Malone / Travis Scott / Chance the Rapper / Lil Uzi Vert / SZA / 21 Savage / Kodak Black / Russ / A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie / Daniel Caesar / Lil Pump / Playboi Carti / Metro Boomin / Rich the Kid / PnB . For decades, Summerfest has been Milwaukee's Big Gig. Piet Levy, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 3/29/2022. That endurance would derive from its new home: a 15-acre former Nike missile site and airport on the lakefront, adjacent to the Third Ward and just south of Downtown. 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. 5:30 p.m. Doug Demming and the Jewel Tones, 12:30 p.m. Golden Idols 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. 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. Been mostly civil events, with two notable exceptions 1969 even bigger [ 9 ] the. The next day's main headliner is yet to be announced, but whoever it is will pass the torch off to Machine Gun Kelly July 1. Summerfest (@Summerfest) March 29, 2022, 12:45 p.m. Random Maxx 6:45 p.m. Moon City Masters 8 p.m. Shiela E. 1 p.m. Mission Accomplished 4 p.m. Katie Mack and the Moan 8 p.m. Cheap Shots, Noon Jon Dietz & The Twin Lakes Trio 3:30 p.m. Bryan O'Donnell Band 7 p.m. Steve Meisner Polka Band, PublishedAugust 25, 2021 at 11:45 AM CDT, Read all our picks for Summerfest Thursday, Sept. 2, The National announce album, lead single Tropic Morning News, Foo Fighters, Green Day to headline Harley-Davidsons 120th, Scam Likely will definitely bring new music to Back Room show, Destroyer, Fenne Lily, Pedro the Lion line up Milwaukee dates. Michael Jackson was just 12 years old. It includes headliners like Justin Bieber, Jason Aldean, Wiz Khalifa, and the Backstreet Boys. 2:15 p.m. Amy Lowe and King Katz Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way. It's on the lakefront, perfect for sunny days, etc.". 5:30 p.m. Main Street Song and Dance Troupe 5:45 p.m. Salsabrositas 5:30 p.m. Sarah Barrios Sep 08, 2017 -. So this years Summerfest has the perfect line-up for us. 1:30 p.m. Marlavous Marla Take a look below! 4 p.m. Pink Umbrella 7:30 p.m. David Seebach's Wonders of Magic, 12:45 p.m. Barbara Stephan Band With temperatures nearing a hundred degrees, local fire departments used fire . View past festival line-ups here: 2022. 4 p.m. Beach Bums We developed a couple leaks but we never foundered or got beached.". He has published three non-fiction books in Italy including one about an event in Milwaukee history, which was published in the U.S. in autumn 2010. Summerfest 1972. 11 stages. 4:45 p.m. First Stage Before the big concert series takes place, here's a chance to catch up on what's going on with your favorite headliners. Though it was originally released in November 1967, it wasn't until the Moodys had earned radio success in the U.S. in the new decade with such singles as "Question" and "The Story in Your Eyes," that "Nights in White Satin" was reissued to programmers and . Summerfest 2022 returns to summer with Lil Wayne, Backstreet Boys joining the lineup. 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. "I think the new grounds took some getting used to, although I think what they liked was the location. Dolly Parton performed in the Arena that year, and Maier . 10 p.m. Gilberto Santa Rosa, 12:30 p.m. Kitty Soft Paw 8 p.m. Dante Bowe The next day I said yes, and was there two weeks later. The Milwaukee music festival Summerfest has announced its 2022 lineup featuring appearances from Justin Bieber, Halsey, Willow, and more. 4:15 p.m. Tigera 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. 6:45 p.m. Mike Mains and the Branches With a lineup including the Blue Angels, British bombers and state-of-the-art American helicopters some of which went directly to Vietnam after their appearance in Milwaukee Air Age '68 reportedly had more than 390,000 visitors, including 250,000 on July 28, the final day of the show and Summerfest. In the past, Summerfest has spread their acts over 2 weekends, but this year will see the festival spread out over 3 weekends. 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 . 3:30 p.m. Ethan Keller Group 2:30 p.m. No Quarter (Led Zeppelin tribute) He was just 42. 4 p.m. Accompany of Kids 4:15 p.m. Bonelang 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. 6:45 p.m. Deep Sea Diver 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. Nearly 900,000 people attend to watch more than 800 bands perform on 11 stages. Summerfest has had 213 concerts. Lollipop, A Milli, Prom Queen, Drop the World, and Uproar are some of his biggest hits. Noon Dirty Deuce 2022 Schedule. This speed bump, however, led to a major step in creating the festival that we know and love today. Milwaukee's Summerfest, which is billed as the 'The World's Largest Music Festival', is returning for a series of dates in 2023. In 1999, the Guinness Book of World Records named Summerfest the Worlds Biggest Music Festival, and it has held the title ever since. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1597166322662-mid-article-3'); }); Noon School of Rock WI/IL 2:30 p.m. The Astronomers MILWAUKEE Summerfest officially released its 2022 lineup on March 29. The Woodstock Festival, which took place in 1969 close to Woodstock, New York, is the biggest festival in history. There were other changes, too, that year. Manage Account. A handful of big-name artists have already been unveiled for Summerfest 2023, with Zach Bryan, Zac Brown Band, Eric Church and Imagine Dragons all confirmed as performing.. 9:30 p.m. The Black Crowes Joy, Village People, War, Houndmouth, Bodeans, Lit, Here Come The Mummies, Barns Courtney, Ambar Lucis, Buffalo Nichols, Boy Named Banjo, Madison Cunningham, 5 Card Studs, 7 July 2022: Rod Stewart, Cheap Trick, John Fogarty, Halestorm, Portugal. 3 p.m. Honey Hounds 2 p.m. Golden Idols 7:30 p.m. David Seebach's Wonders of Magic. Fairview Park Summerfest [email protected] Please be patient as we are flooded with e-mail messages as we get closer to the event date. 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. 6:15 p.m. Chiiild 1 weather alerts 1 closings/delays Watch Now Summerfest General Admission tickets and passes are are NOT valid for admission to American Family Insurance Amphitheatershows. 2018. As much as it is a gigantic clich to say that one has always had a passion for film, Matt Mueller has always had a passion for film. 0:00. Date Thursday, June 30, 1988 - Sunday, July 10, 1988 Venues. All rights reserved. 3:30p.m. The High Kings Henry W. Maier Festival Park, Milwaukee, WI, USA; Mainstream Rockstage, Summerfest, Milwaukee, WI, USA . 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. As a result of the latter concert, organizers shied away from rock bands for several years, and established guidelines for "family-friendly" acts and a ban on alcohol brought in by patrons. Backstreet is back on tour and Summerfest 2022 is one of their many nationwide stops. There was lots of music, too. In order to appeal to their audiences, the SummerFest stage is home to multiple genres of music such as rap, country, pop, and dance. 5:30 p.m. Jameson Rodgers The real nerves hit when I was responsible for the entire lineup the next year." 9:30 p.m. Skillet. Follow the Beat & Wasteland Summerfest. 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. Santana, Johnny Mathis, The Commodores, Bonnie Raitt, and Al Jarreau were all headlining when meteorologist Brian Niznansky was born. 1:45 p.m. The Joyce Boys It rained again two nights later, leading to a slew of cancellations. The music extravaganza is slated to take place for three weekends between Thursday, June 23 to Saturday, July 9. 1:45 p.m. Cathy Grier and the Troublemakers Best Buy Rock Stage, Milwaukee, WI, USA; Harley-Davidson Roadhouse, Milwaukee, WI, USA; Henry W. Maier . 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. Organizers are now hoping to hold the 11-day festival, including headliners Guns N' Roses, Dave Matthews Band, and Khalid, in September. That same year, Goodings Million Dollar Midway carnival opened on the south end and endured until it was displaced by the construction of the Marcus Amphitheater (now the American Family Insurance Amphitheater) in the mid-1980s. 4 p.m. Almost Normal VARIOUS singers, bands, and musical groups were announced for the Summerfest 2022 lineup. Report a typo or error // Submit a news tip. VIDEO PODCAST: The Jimmys Winter Tour. 8:15 p.m. Geese Former Packers standout Henry Jordan became the festivals sales director and, for some, its most public face and Pabst, Schlitz and Miller all signed on as major stage sponsors. 6:15 p.m. Milky Chance But the money didnt follow and the festival ended deep in the red. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1597166322662-mid-article-3'); }); The lineup that Babisch booked for 78, which was also the festivals 10th anniversary? Taking place in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the performers slated to take the stage are some of the biggest names in the music industry. ", "If the festival was to be a permanent attraction, it needed a permanent site. Summerfest truly became permanent in 1970.". 200 N Harbor Dr, Milwaukee, WI 53202 9:30 p.m. Boyz II Men, Noon Jonny T-Bird and the MPs 9:30 p.m. Charli XCX, 12:45 p.m. Xeno and Joe 4:15 p.m. Louie and the Flashbombs 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. Bob Hope was the headliner at the Milwaukee County Stadium. 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. George Carlin (opening for Arlo Guthrie) performed his "Seven Words You Can't Say on Television" routine at the 1972 event (and was subsequently arrested for violating obscenity laws). A highly decorated music star, Jason is a four-time GRAMMY nominee. Yeah, he's probably watching a movie. During the festival, the spotlight shines on over 800 acts, over 1,000 performances, 12 stages, delectable food and beverages, and interactive activities, all in a world . The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. 3:30 p.m. Trapper Schoepp "(The grounds) still had that runway for small planes," remembers Bob Milkovich, one of the only people to be involved with Summerfest from 1968 to today, referring to the airport that had occupied the site. 10:15 p.m. Cordae, 1:30 p.m. Generation Z Get tickets for festival shows now: https://t.co/WuQZx2Kyqe pic.twitter.com/ae4lnNrKJT In its 51st year, Summerfest loves to tout its diversity: hip-hop, EDM, classic rock, pop, R&B, country. But dramatic changes began in 1970 and continued throughout the decade as the Big Gig became bigger and bigger. Day n Night Festival 2017. 6:30 p.m. - Wayne & Wingnut - Red Hot Chilli Puppets. Tina Turner, Bon Jovi, The Moody Blues, Spin Doctors, and Arrested Development were all headlining the year Reporter Taylor Lumpkin was born. 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.. 3:30 p.m. Los Straitjackets 8:15 p.m. Xposed 4Heads Nick, Brian, Kevin, AJ, and Howie will hit the stage on Friday, July 8. 4:15 p.m. Little Hurt Back in 1968, when Summerfest first opened, attendees were treated to not just music, but the Miss Milwaukee Pageant and Native American lore exhibits, films, and dances. 1:30 p.m. Julie Sobanski: Princess of Magic All rights reserved. Most recently, the band contributed tracks to a UK vinyl/CD tribute to the Redskins and collaborated on a track with Italian novelist Enrico Remmert. 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. Because it was April, most of the acts were already booked for that year. Summerfest presented by American Family Insurance in Milwaukee Wisconsin hosts over 800 bands and 900,000 fans over 11 days on 11 different stages. 2:50 p.m. SACRAMENT Embracing diversity of genre, Summerfest always delivers a line-up of the world's most accomplished artists as well as emerging talent. Summerfest presented by American Family Insurance in Milwaukee Wisconsin hosts over 800 bands and 900,000 fans over 3 Weekends on 11 different stages. For more than 30 years, the Amphitheater has featured music's biggest acts, drawing fans from across the country to one . The 90s saw Metallica, Bon Jovi, Tina Turner, and Pearl Jam. The official website also provides add-ons to their concertgoers' experience such as reserved seating and the level-up viewing deck. What many people do not know, however, is that there was another festival held a few years after the famous event but that has now been forgotten, even though it was bigger than Woodstock. I shouldn't need to have a CD out to be paid $700 at Summerfest. However, President of the Summerfest Board of Directors John Kelly and other businessmen were able to get Midland National Bank to provide Summerfest with a $200,000 unsecured loan and saved the festival. There are a variety of different ticketing options. 3:30 p.m. Bob Mould Anaheim, California, United States. But dramatic changes began in 1970 and continued throughout the decade as the Big Gig became . Summerfest 1972 . 10 p.m. The Cult, 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. 1:30 p.m. Doo-Wop Daddies Gold Bob Hope was the main . 5:30 p.m. Dry Cleaning But the real star of Summerfest 68 wasn't on a stage, or the grounds it was in the air. 6:30 p.m. Caricatures & Comedy By Bill Begos June 24: James Taylor and Sheryl Crow. Check out the full lineup in the official Summerfest poster below. Around 800 acts will descend on Milwaukee's lakefront for the 54-year-old festival including Lil Wayne, Jason Aldean, Machine Gun Kelly, Rod Stewart, Thomas Rhett . 10 p.m. Russell Dickerson, Noon Yum Yum Cult 2019. A separate American Family Insurance Amphitheater ticket is required for Amphitheater, including Jason Aldean, Justin Bieber, Machine Gun Kelly, Halsey, Rod Stewart, Thomas Rhett and their supporting acts. 800+ Bands. We sit in restaurants and concert halls and look about at the hundreds of our own kind and shudder.Willa Cather (18731947), When we of the so-called better classes are scared as men were never scared in history at material ugliness and hardship; when we put off marriage until our house can be artistic, and quake at the thought of having a child without a bank-account and doomed to manual labor, it is time for thinking men to protest against so unmanly and irreligious a state of opinion.William James (18421910). Prior to his arrest, he discarded a bag of cocaine to avoid further imprisonment. 2:30 p.m. Rebecca and the Grey Notes All performers, dates and times are subject to change. But Summerfest's 2021 lineup remains a thing to behold. 4:15 p.m. Scott E. Berendt and the US Project To obtain tickets to the music spectacular, there are several ways for fans to secure their admission. The 1970s was the age of disco, rock and much more, and Summerfest provided a taste of all of it. 5:30 p.m. The Marshall Tucker Band Summerfest presented by American Family Insurance hosts over 800 acts and 1,000 performances on 11. In 1970, a performance by the late-arriving Sly & the Family Stone nearly resulted in a riot. Schedule of Event Registration-8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Awards- 3 p.m. Then we got into the 2000s when headliners consisted of Britney Spears, the Foo Fighters, Sheryl Crow, and Kid Rock. 1:03. "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. We like to rock out a little too, and get all smooth and funky now and then. Admission was $1.25, or 50 cents and three Seven-Up bottle caps. 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.". 9:30 p.m. DJ Bizzon, Noon Andii King performed at Summerfest in 1971. The bands that performed were: Death Cab for Cutie. SUMMERFEST 2023 LINEUP. Date Thursday, June 24, 1999 - Sunday, July 4, 1999 Venues. 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. 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. 7:30 p.m. The Altons One central location allowed more real estate to bring in bigger artists and all the fans that came along with them. 8:15 p.m. Black Rebel Motorcycle Club When was the last concert at Summerfest? 8:15 p.m. Piqued Jacks 1:45 p.m. Los 3 Amigos The band has come a long way since its early beginnings in Orlando, Florida. Max Ink, LLC. Don't miss all of our great coverage on local festivals and happenings. Youll have to just put your hobbies on hold for a week or two. Total attendance for the concert series . "And I think that was a big part of the lasting success. Welcome, please . Summerfest 68 itself recorded an estimated attendance of more than 1.25 million overall, including the air show. 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. The organization stated on Twitter: "The lineups out so let the planning begin! 2023 www.jsonline.com. Q&A with band leader Jimmy Voegeli; plus stories from the road (& the farm)! With decades of hits under his belt, Rod Stewart has plenty of tracks from his catalog to choose from for the SummerFest audience. Others on tap to play are 311, Run the Jewels, Brett Eldredge, G-Eazy, Wilco, Diplo, Charlie Wilson, Pixies, ZZ Top, Rise Against, Fitz and the Tantrums, Dirty Heads, Jake Owen, Bleachers, Black Puma, Flo Rida, Lindsey Stirling, Goo Goo Dolls, T-Pain, Ludacris, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, The Struts, Nelly, Cam, Blanco Brown, Sugarhill Gang, Psychedelic Furs, Maddie & Tae, Liz Phair, Claud and many more. 6:15 p.m. Niko Moon Visit Billboard Pro for music business news, Iggy Azalea Wont Confirm Rumors of a Six-Figure OnlyFans Debut: Number Was Pulled Outta ThinAir, Madonna Channels Jesus at All-Female Last Supper, Talks Celebration Tour, Biopic For Vanity Fair IconIssue, Dolly Parton Says Rock Star Album Will Feature Paul McCartney, Stevie Nicks, P!nk, John Fogerty & ManyMore. 8 p.m. Making Movies Date Thursday, June 24, 1982 - Monday, July 5, 1982 Venue. Miley Cyrus performs a Tribute to Frontline Heroes during the 2021 NCAA Final Four at Lucas Oil Stadium on April 3, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. 5:30 p.m. Gaelic Storm 8:15 p.m. Ric Wilson Disturbed and Lamb of God are filling Summerfest's last slot for 2022. Tickets can be purchased here. 3:30 p.m. Foghat 1:45 p.m. Cache Milwaukee 1:45 p.m. Mighty Ms. Erica and the Sound Production There's discrimination at Summerfest. 7:30 p.m. - David Seebach's Wonders of Magic. The first permanent stage at Summerfest was built in 1974 and cost $34,000. 9:30 p.m. DJ Shawna, Noon Neil Davis Quartet The first Summerfest, held in scores of Milwaukee-area venues from July 20-28, 1968, had everything from polka music to Mexican ballet to psychedelic pop music to a classical orchestra to an air show. Summerfest 2022 is set to take place June 23-25, June 30-July 2, and July 7-9. . Backstreet Boys joining the lineup for Summerfest, Milwaukee World festival Inc. President/CEO Don said! 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