The annual music festival of Summerfest has emerged as the biggest on the planet driven by music enthusiasts and other contributors of music. The festival attracts over 800,000 visitors each year which led to its Guinness World Record certification as the ‘The World’s Largest Music Festival’ in 1999.
Time and Location
The festival is held in downtown Milwaukee in the state of Wisconsin. The festival takes place at the Henry Maier Festival Park which is located adjacent to Lake Michigan. The 75 acres park is filled with music, fun, food, and frolic that continues for over 11 days. It takes place from late June and early July which includes one of the biggest holidays of the country, the 4th of July. The festival usually erects 12 stages. Artists from various genres perform from noon to midnight. The ground also houses the American Family Insurance Amphitheatre with a 23,000 capacity.
History
The festival first came into being in the 1960s. The inaugural Summerfest finally took place in July 1968 across various locations within the city. The events included beauty pageants, air shows, and film festivals. The location was later decided in 1970 and it continues to remain the permanent spot for Summerfest even to this day. The festival logo of a smiley face was also conceived and designed during this year. The festival also hosts online auditions for new artists willing to perform. Like other festivals, Summerfest moved its ground concerts to its online counterpart owing to the pandemic in 2020.
Concerts and Event History
Summerfest has been attended by some of the biggest names on the planet. Musical acts such as Bob Dylan, Maroon 5, Nine Inch Nails, Paul McCartney, and more, and artists from various backgrounds have been a part of the festival. Summerfest is also known for its comedy acts with performances by Jay Leno, Jon Stewart, Lewis Black, and more.
Summerfest 2021
After a hiatus in 2020, Summerfest is back in 2021 set to take place across three weekends; Sept. 2-4, 9-11, and 16-18. September 2 has Luke Bryan and Dylan Scott while Chance the Rapper will be taking the stage on September 3 with 24Goldn. The second week will have acts like Jonas Brothers, Sheryl Crow, and Zac Brown Band. The final week will be taken over by Dave Matthews band with Miley Cyrus joining on September 17. The booked tickets for 2020 will be adjusted with those for this year and with a refund for those who are unable to attend.