Summerfest

ACTIVITIES & ENTERTAINMENT

Activities at Summerfest include dance parties, art shows, and even small-scale performances by the artists in the lineup for people who pay extra for the privilege. You can visit the "Sportszone" and the dockside bar, and there are special activities for children. Explore the website for further information.

ON-SITE AMENITIES

As with any festival of this size, you'll find first-aid stations, restrooms, chemical toilets for the most out-of-the-way places on the grounds, security offices, and loads of food and drink vendors.

LOCATION

The Henry Maier Festival Park is at 200 North Harbor Dr, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53202. The park is in the middle of the city, so it would be a good idea either to arrange parking beforehand or to leave your RV parked at your campground or other accommodation and take public transportation to the venue.

LINEUP

The full lineup is already set for the 2025 Summerfest. However, the lineup is subject to change, so it's smart to check the webpage regularly for any such changes, particularly if you've bought tickets beforehand for any of the performers.

RVING AT THE EVENT

Summerfest has no RV accommodations, but there are good options nearby. • You have only one choice within the Milwaukee city limits, and that's the Wisconsin State Fair RV Park. At this RV park, you have a choice of general and premium rates. General includes both dry campsites and sites with various hookups. Premium includes full hookups. Check with the park staff to find out other details that differentiate the two types of sites. • About 59 miles west of the city, the River Bend RV Resort is a great choice. It's huge and provides opportunities for nightly, weekly, and monthly stays. In addition to the regular amenities, such as hot showers, full restrooms, fire rings, picnic tables, and laundry facilities, this resort has a convenient RV dump station. During the summer, you can also enjoy the water park that has a pair of 350-foot water slides. Anglers will appreciate the well-stocked fishing pond, too. Many people new to the world of RVing rent an RV to get a feel for what it's like. The perks include having home comforts along for the ride and not having to stop to use the restroom on long trips. When it comes time to return your rented RV, be sure that it's in the same shape it was when you rented it. Milwaukee's weather is fairly cool during June, rarely rising above 73°F. At night, it drops to the high 50s. Be prepared with sweaters and windbreakers for evening strolls. Because it is on the shore of Lake Michigan, Milwaukee is also humid. The middle of June is when the humidity begins to make it seem hotter than it is, so make sure you have enough water with you.

WHERE TO STAY

• If you'd prefer indoor accommodations, then you can find luxurious lodging at the Schuster Mansion Bed and Breakfast. It offers three levels of service: Normal for the full bed and breakfast experience, Discount at 20% off the regular price, and Economy at 40% off. All come with free on-site parking and free Wi-Fi. In addition to breakfast in the conservatory, the full experience includes a mansion tour; extra late-afternoon coffee, teas, and sweets; concierge service; Spectrum TV; and Netflix. At the Discount level, you do without the tour, extra mini meal and concierge service. If you choose Economy, there's no breakfast — you just get a room to sleep in.

• Mansions seem to be a theme when it comes to bed and breakfasts in Milwaukee. The Brumder Mansion Bed and Breakfast provides not only plush accommodations in its four suites but also live entertainment that includes combination magic and comedy shows and murder mystery weekends. Each of the suites has a private bathroom that includes a whirlpool tub for bubbly relaxation after a long day at Summerfest.

HOW TO GET THERE

From Chicago: Take Route 94 north. It leads to Milwaukee. From Green Bay: Drive south on Route 43. It takes you right to Milwaukee. No matter from which direction you approach the city, the organizers of Summerfest recommend that you to exit at any of the downtown exits before the Lakefront exit, and park in one of the many downtown parking structures. Look for posters that Summerfest has placed with a QR code to scan at designated lots for the best walking route to the grounds. If you decide to take public transportation to the event, then check out this full page of information on the Summerfest website.

PARKING

Parking is fairly limited at the venue, and it costs $40 per day. Arrive early if you plan to park at Summerfest itself. Otherwise, the strategy of parking elsewhere and then traveling to the venue makes more sense.

TICKETS & PRICING

With so many ticket options available, it's best to take a look yourself. The base ticket for admission to the festival costs $30.

WRAP UP

The festival has diverse food options from around the world, family-friendly events, private shows, and all manner of other experiences that you can enjoy. Summerfest's Facebook profile gives you access to all the latest chatter about the event itself and the lineup of stars that plan to perform. Have a great time at Summerfest!

Please note, this is not the official source of the event information. While we try to be as comprehensive as possible, some details may have changed since the time this article was written. Please confirm final details with the official event page.

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