Summerfest 2011

Today is the first day of Summerfest in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It is the World’s Largest Musical Festival, runs for 11 days and features over 700 bands! Besides the music there will be lots of food and fun things to do for the entire family. I know how important it is to get entertainment at a good price so I wanted to provide some information you need to know if you are planning  on attending. There are a lot of ways to cut your costs on parking and admission.

Hours

June 29 – July 3 and July 5 – 10, from Noon until Midnight daily. Summerfest will be closed on Monday.

Admission

Adults (11 and up)
Weekday Admission Ticket $8
(valid Tuesday – Friday,  before 4:00 pm)
General Admission Ticket $15
(valid anytime, including evenings after 4:00 pm and weekends)

Seniors (60 and over):
$3

 Children (10 and under):
$3

Infants (2 and under):
FREE

During this 11 day event, there will be admission promotions going on as well.

• Thursday, June 30 – 12:00 – 3:00 pm – is Milwaukee Journal Sentinel “Show Your Smile” Day.  The first 4,400 patrons who present the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel coupon between Noon – 3:00 pm will receive FREE admission compliments of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.  The coupon will be available in the Sunday, June 26 edition of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.  No copies will be accepted.
• Friday, July 1 – 12:00 – 3:00 – is Miller High Life – Give a Veteran a Piece of the High Life Day. The first 2,000 patrons, 21 and older, who bring six (6) Miller High Life or Miller High Life Light bottle caps will receive one (1) FREE admission ticket!  Visit Millerhighlife.com for details on the National “Give a Veteran a Piece of the High Life” Program.
• Friday, July 1 – 5:00 pm while supplies last – GATE GIVEAWAY – U.S. Cellular®/Summerfest Bandana. The first 5,000 patrons will receive one (1) U.S. Cellular®/Summerfest Bandana.
• Saturday, July 2 – 12:00 – 3:00 pm or while supplies last – Goodwill Industries Day.  The first 1,500 patrons who make a donation to a Goodwill Store & Donation Center between June 1 – July 2, 2011 and bring in their original donation receipt will receive one (1) FREE admission ticket.  One (1) admission ticket per person for each donation receipt.  Only original receipts received at a Goodwill Store & Donation Center dated June 1 – July 2, 2011 will be accepted.
• Sunday, July 3 – 12:00 – 3:00 pm or while supplies last- is Kohl’s Family Day. The first 1,500 patrons who donate three (3) non-perishable food items for kids will receive one (1) FREE admission ticket!  Suggested items include peanut butter, canned fruit and macaroni and cheese.  All donations to benefit Hunger Task Force.
• Tuesday, July 5 – 12:00 – 3:00 pm – Sentry Foods and Dean’s Milk & Ice Cream Children’s Fest Day with TODAY’S TMJ4.All patrons arriving between Noon and 3:00 pm will be admitted FREE!  Spend a fun-filled day with the family enjoying free Children’s Fest activities including the Map of Fun and Family Ticket Package giveaways.  Select food vendors will offer discounts on food & beverage items.
• Wednesday, July 6 – 12:00 – 3:00 pm or while supplies last – is Klement’s Day. The first 1,500 patrons will receive one (1) FREE admission ticket when they provide a Klement’s product label (8 oz. or larger) and a non-perishable food item.
• Wednesday, July 6 – 5:00 pm while supplies last – GATE GIVEAWAY – Hooters/Summerfest Cup Koozie. The first 5,000 patrons will receive one (1) Hooters/Summerfest Cup Koozie.
• Thursday, July 7 – 12:00 – 3:00 pm or while supplies last – is Northwestern Mutual “Make a Child Smile Day”.The first 1,500 patrons who donate any new, indoor children’s toy, art supplies or children’s G or PG rated DVD movie with a $5 minimum value will receive one (1) FREE admission ticket.  All items collected will be used throughout the Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin system.  All items must be new with original tags attached and/or original packaging.
• Thursday, July 7 – 12:00 – 3:00 pm or while supplies last – is H.O.G.®  Day.Patrons will receive one (1) FREE admission ticket when presenting a valid H.O.G.® (Harley Owners Group®) card.  One admission per card.  In addition, H.O.G.®  members will have exclusive access to the Harley-Davidson Hospitality Deck located at the Harley-Davidson Roadhouse Stage between the hours of 4:00 – 9:00 pm on July 7.  Limited space; first come, first served.  Once the deck reaches capacity, access will be on a “one out, one in” basis.
• Thursday, July 7 – 5:00 pm while supplies last – GATE GIVEAWAY - Special Offer on Brewers Tickets. The first 10,000 patrons will receive one (1) coupon valid for a special offer on Brewers tickets for select games during the 2011 season.
• Friday, July 8 – 12:00 – 3:00 pm or while supplies last – is Malt-O-Meal Day. The first 1,500 patrons will receive one (1) FREE admission ticket when presenting an original receipt from any Wisconsin grocer that specifies the purchase of any two (2) Malt-O-Meal Bag Cereals (10 oz. or larger).  Receipt must be dated between June 29 and July 8, 2011.  No copies or handwritten receipts will be accepted.
• Saturday, July 9  – 12:00 – 3:00 pm or while supplies last – is CBS 58 Milwaukee / MDA Day. The first 1,500 patrons contributing $10 or more to the Muscular Dystrophy Association will receive one (1) FREE admission ticket.
• Saturday, July 9 – 12:00 – 3:00 pm – is Scout Day. All Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts of Wisconsin Southeast in uniform will receive one (1) FREE admission ticket at the South Gate Promotions Booth, valid from Noon – 3:00 pm.
• Sunday, July 10 – 12:00 – 3:00 pm – is Have a NYCE Day! All patrons arriving between Noon and 3:00 pm will be admitted for FREE…compliments of NYCE and Summerfest!

How  to get to Summerfest

Ride free to Summerfest

East Side Shuttle to Summerfest
The shuttle makes stops at Hooligan’s, BBC, Replay, Hotel Foster, Judges Irish Pub, Nomad, Hi-Hat/Garage, Club Brady, Vitucci’s, Cans and The Eastsider, and continues on to the South Gate of the Summerfest grounds. Return trips available. Shuttle runs daily during Summerfest. For more details and schedule information, please call Hooligan’s at 414-273-5230.
South Side Shuttle to Summerfest
FREE shuttles south of Milwaukee depart from Spirits (South Milwaukee), Vnuk’s (Cudahy) and King Pins (St. Francis). For more information call (414) 762-2005.

Freeway Flyer Service
For a fast and easy way to the Summerfest Mid Gate, park free at any of the 10 Park-Ride lots (noted below) and hop on a Freeway Flyer on one of the 9 routes to Summerfest.
IMPORTANT! Flyer riders from State Fair Park should use the main State Fair Park parking lot, located at 76th Street and Kearney.

College (Route 40) College Avenue, east of I-94
Holt (Route 47) Holt Avenue, west of I-94
Loomis (Route 47) Loomis Road, south of Coldspring Road
State Fair (Route 44) I-94, S. 76th and W. Kearney
Whitnall/Hales Corners (Route 43) I-43, east of S. 108th Street
Watertown Plank (Route 45)Watertown Plank Rd, west of US Hwy 45
Southridge (Route 46) Edgerton & S. 72nd St., mall parking lot
Green Bay Road (Route 49) Green Bay Road, just north of Brown Deer Road
Brown Deer East (Route 49) Brown Deer Road, west of I-43
Ryan Road (Route 41) Ryan Road, east of I-94

Fares
Flyer round-trip cash fares: $6.50 for adults, $3 for children (under 12), senior citizens and people with disabilities with proper I.D. Pay when boarding to Summerfest. No return-trip fare. Exact fare required.

Weekday Schedule
11:30 am – 5:00 pm: Half-hour service from Park-Ride Lots and Summerfest.
5:00 pm – 12:30 am: Fifteen minute service from Park-Ride Lots and Summerfest.
Last trip leaves lots at midnight.

Weekend Schedule (Saturday & Sunday)
11:30 am – 12:30 am: Service is every 15 minutes from Park-Ride Lots and Summerfest.
Departure from lots is at midnight.
Freeway Flyer Service from Southridge Park-Ride Lot is every 15-30 minutes on weekends.

Downtown Park and Shuttle

The following is a listing of the parking lots and structures located near the Shuttle Route that are participating in the Park & Shuttle to Summerfest program.

2011 Park & Shuttle Lots
Parking rates apply after 5:00 pm on weekdays, and all day on Saturday and Sundays. Rates may vary on
Opening Day and on July 2.

A – CPS Parking BOSTON STORE(615 N. 4th Street)
Entrance: West side of N. 4th Street, North of W. Michigan Street. Fare: $5

B – CPS Parking 250 PLAZA  (719 N. Broadway Street) 
Entrance: West Side of N. Broadway Street, North of Wisconsin Avenue. Weekdays after 5:00 pm, Saturday and Sunday all day. Fare: $5

C – CPS Parking(525 N. Water Street)
Entrance: North Water Street just south of E. Michigan Street. Fare: $5

D – CPS Parking(720 N. Water Street) 
Entrance: East Side of N. Water Street, North of E. Wisconsin Avenue. Fare: $8

E – CPS Parking (1000 N. Water Street)
Entrance: West Side of N. Market Street, North of E. State Street. Fare: $6

F – 521 N. Plankinton Avenue (521 N. Plankinton Avenue)
Entrance: West Side of N. Plankinton Avenue, North of W. Clybourn Street. Fare: $5

G – JOURNAL SENTINEL 4TH & STATE PARKING LOT(1100 N. 4th Street)
Entrance: East Side of N. 4th Street, North of W. State Street. Fare: $3

Rates may vary pending Downtown Center District Events.

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1. Wisconsin State Fair 2011
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