For 50 years, the Historic Third Ward Association has helped shape Milwaukee’s cultural heartbeat — right alongside the energy of Summerfest 🤝 And we want to celebrate this milestone with you! 🎸 🎶 ✨
Enter now to win a Milwaukee summer prize pack:
-4 Summerfest GA tickets
-A gift of limited-edition HTWA 50 merchandise
To enter:
☀️ Like this post
☀️ Follow @summerfest and @historicthirdward
☀️ Tag a friend you’re bringing to Summerfest this year
The winner will be announced on Monday, May 18, via @historicthirdward 's Instagram stories 📱
We can’t wait for festival season to begin! For now, scroll through the past 50 years of @summerfest and the @historicthirdward 🤩
Here’s to 50 years of music, community, connection — and unforgettable summers in Milwaukee! ⛵
Tonight is the first Summerfest night @Redrockmilwaukee ! 🎤🤠
Each night from 9PM to 10PM, Red Rock will be playing a full shuffled playlist packed with hits from the 2026 Summerfest lineup before the DJ takes over for the night - mixing in even more lineup tracks all evening long 🎶🔥
Attend for your chance to score a FREE Summerfest GA ticket! 🎟️ See y’all there!
We’re kicking off @garthbrooks with The Callin’ Milwaukee Tailgate Pre-Party on June 16 & 17 🤠🎉
Starting at 4PM each night, Garth ticket holders are invited to a country-themed tailgate filled with live music by Rebel Grace & Bootjack Road, country DJ BG GOOD, specialty cocktails and cold drinks, festival favorite food, photo ops, artist and festival merch, local vendors, and more!
Looking to elevate your night? Upgrade to the Honky Tonk VIP Experience at the @briggsandstratton Big Backyard VIP Deck from 4PM to 7PM for:
✨ All-inclusive food & drinks
✨ Dedicated VIP entrance
✨ Private deck + bathrooms
Don’t miss your chance to see Garth. Grab tickets and upgrade your experience at the link in bio. 🎟️
It’s time to party at the @briggsandstratton Big Backyard Stage with @Millerlite and @cbs58news ! ✨🎉
Don’t miss incredible live music from artists like @connorprice , @hollyhumberstone , Rev Run, and more 🔥
✨ Briggs & Stratton @unitedwaygmwc Diaper & Wipe Drive Admission Promotion
📅 Saturday, June 20
⏰ 12 PM – 3 PM
➡️ The first 1,500 fans who donate new, unopened diapers or wipes (minimum $10 value per person) will receive FREE same‑day festival admission 🎟️
✨ Interactive STEM Activation
Stop by the Briggs & Stratton Big Backyard Stage during the first weekend to experience an interactive Hovercraft STEM activation with @thehovercraftproject ⚙️
✨Plus, Briggs & Stratton employees will be on-site next Friday, May 22, volunteering to help get the park festival-ready by planting flowers throughout the grounds!🌼
POV: it’s 2006 and you’re screaming every word to “Face Down” like your life depends on it 🤘🔥
✨@redjumpsuit
📆 June 19
📍 @uline_shippingsupplies Warehouse Stage
WIN your ride to Summerfest with @ridemcts ! 🚌🎶
Follow @summerfest and @ridemcts and let us know who you’re most excited to see at the festival for a chance to win 4 WisGo cards loaded with Summerfest fare + 4 GA tickets.
*Two winners will be chosen Friday, May 15 at noon*
Plus, MCTS shuttles are offering non-stop rides for all three weekends of the festival for only $18 round-trip from:
🚌College Avenue
🚌Brown Deer Road East
🚌Hales Corners
MCTS is also offering the CONNECT 1 BRT line that stops at the Couture, which is just steps away from the North Gate entrance!
Download the Umo app & plan your transportation ahead of time!🤳
ATTENTION SUMMERFEST LOVERS ‼️
We’ve teamed up with @summerfest for another Scavenger Hunt that you won’t want to miss! 😎 🎶 🎸
Save this post, send to your friends & turn on post notifications so you don’t miss out!
DETAILS ⬇️
Beginning this Saturday, 5/16 around 10am we will be leaving prize packs around the city for you to find!
Included in each prize pack:
🛍️ Summerfest & Discover Milwaukee prizes
⚡️ Two 9-day power passes
🌟 2 pit wristbands to a show of your choosing
‼️ In order to join in, you’ll have to be watching our stories for live updates and clues to where you can find these prize packs! We’ll post a reminder on Saturday morning.
🎟️ Not in MKE but want a chance to get some tickets?
➡️ Like, save and comment who you’re excited to see at Summerfest on THIS post and we may choose you for some free admission tickets! 🫶
🌟 Bonus- hit that repost button!
