45,000 Free Summerfest 2012 Tickets Starting at Noon
Starting at noon today, Summerfest will be giving away 45,000 free tickets to Opening Day of the 2012 festival. The 45,000 free tickets are to celebrate Summerfest’s 45th year. (Can you believe Summerfest has been around for 45 years??)
Here is how to get your free Summerfest tickets: Visit Summerfest.com/tickets starting at noon today. Tickets will be available for 45 hours (until 9 a.m on Friday), or until 45,000 tickets have been claimed. There is a limit of one ticket per email address. There are no fees to claim your free tickets.
Good luck!
Milwaukee Brewers 2011 Playoff Rally at the Summerfest Grounds
The Milwaukee Brewers have just announced that the team will host a Playoff Rally at the Summerfest Grounds on Thursday, September 29th, to celebrate clinching the National League Central Championship! The celebration will be free for all fans. However, there is limited capacity at the Miller Lite Oasis and, as a result, the event is first-come-first-served.
The timeline for the party is as follows:
- Gates open at 3:30 p.m.
- The band Pam Am will kick off the party at 4 p.m.
- All Brewers players and coaches will appear from 5:15 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.
- The band Five for Fighting will start playing at 6 p.m.
- The party concludes at 7:30 p.m.
Bob Uecker, Cory Provus, Brian Anderson, and Bill Schroeder will be hosting the event. It’s also expected that some Brewers alumni will show up for the event. If you can’t make it down to the Summerfest Grounds, 620 WTMJ will have coverage of the event and FS Wisconsin will televise the event from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Parking will be available for $5 in Lots G, H, M, and P near Henry Maier Festival Park. To enter the rally, fans should enter the Summerfest Grounds at the Mid Gate (Chicago Street and Harbor Drive).
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Deal or No Deal: Taking the Bus to Summerfest
A major consideration when going to Summerfest is transportation. Driving your own vehicle offers the most flexibility, but it can be very expensive to park in the area surrounding the Summerfest grounds. Parking in one of the official Summerfest lots will cost you $20. There is limited parking in these lots, and if you don’t purchase parking in advance there may not be a spot for you when you arrive. Parking is available at many other lots in the area. Pricing varies by location and day, but typically will cost $10-$15 (or more) within a few blocks of Summerfest. Free street parking is available, however it can be very difficult to find. If you don’t mind walking, you can sometimes find a free spot on the east side of downtown.
Bus Transportation to Summerfest
The Milwaukee County Transit System offers a convenient method of transportation to Summerfest. Buses depart from 10 Milwaukee area Park & Ride lots and drop you off right at the gate. At $6.50 per person, riding the bus to Summerfest isn’t cheap, but is it worth it?
For the convenience sake, we say yes! You might be able to save money by carpooling with several people, however in our opinion the cost of taking the bus beats the hassle of driving, finding a place to park, and then walking to Summerfest.
For more information about bus transportation to Summerfest, including information on the Ozaukee County Express service, visit the Milwaukee County Transit System website. Coach USA offers roundtrip Summerfest bus service from Waukesha County for $10. For more information, visit the Coach USA website.
How do you get to Summerfest? Leave a comment and let us know!
Last Minute Marcus Amphitheater Summerfest Ticket Deals
Summerfest just announced several last minute ticket offers for select Marcus Amphitheater shows during Summerfest. Tickets can be purchased on Ticketmaster.com or at the Marcus Amphitheater Box Office. Ticket prices are $2 more than the prices shown below if purchased at the Box Office, however the overall cost will be less because you’ll avoid the Ticketmaster convenience fees. Therefore, if you’re going to Summerfest prior to these shows, consider buying your tickets at the Box Office to save a few bucks.
Details of the discounts are as follows:
Toby Keith – July 1st
Beginning June 29 and running through the show on July 1, select Toby Keith with special guest Eric Church $53 bleacher tickets will be only $33, including Sections 9, 10, 11, 19, 20 and 21.
Black Keys – July 6th
Lawn seats for the Black Keys with special guests Florence + the Machine and Cage the Elephant on July 6 are now on sale for only $23.
Britney Spears – July 9th
Beginning June 30 through midnight on July 5, Britney Spears with Nicki Minaj yellow section reserved seats will be half-price and can be purchased for $46.50.
Don’t forget that tickets to Marcus Amphitheater shows include Summerfest admission!
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Free Admission Promotions for Summerfest 2011
Sure, you can pay for admission to Summerfest, but the best way to get in is for FREE! As usual, this year Summerfest has partnered with several Milwaukee area companies to provide free or discounted admission every day of the festival. A summary of all free admission promotions is listed below.
Summerfest Admission Prices
Regular admission prices to Summerfest 2011 are as follows:
- Adult Weekday Admission Ticket (Tuesday – Friday from noon until 4:00 p.m.) – $8
- Adult General Admission Ticket (Weekends and weekdays after 4:00 p.m.) – $15
- Seniors (over age 60) – $3 at all times
- Children (ages 3-10 when accompanied by an adult) – $3 at all times
- Children (2 and under) – Free
If you’re planning to visit Summerfest three times, you can save $12 off night and weekend rates by purchasing a three day pass for $33.
Summerfest 2011 Free Admission Promotions
As we already mentioned,the best way to get into Summerfest is for FREE! According to Summerfest.com, the following promotions allow you to get free or discounted admission to Summerfest. (All exchanges, unless otherwise stated, will take place at the Mid-Gate Promotions Booth located across the street from the Summerfest Mid-Gate, at Harbor Drive and Chicago Street.)
Wednesday, June 29th – Noon to 3:00 p.m. – Johnson Controls Stomp Out Hunger Day with FOX 6
- All patrons arriving between Noon and 3:00 p.m. who donate three non-perishable food items will receive one free admission ticket. Donations will be accepted at the Mid-Gate promotions tent as well as the North Gate. All donations to benefit the Hunger Task Force.
Thursday, June 30th - Noon to 3:00 p.m. – Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Show Your Smile Day
- The first 4,400 patrons who present the free admission coupon found in the Sunday, June 26 edition of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel between Noon and 3:00 p.m. will receive free Summerfest admission compliments of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
Friday, July 1st - Noon to 3:00 p.m. – Miller High Life – Give a Veteran a Piece of the High Life.
- The first 2,000 patrons, 21 and older, who bring six Miller High Life or Miller High Life Light bottle caps will receive one free admission ticket.
Saturday, July 2nd – Noon to 3:00 p.m. – 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 free admission ticket. One 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 3rd – Noon to 3:00 p.m. – Kohl’s Family Day
- The first 1,500 patrons who donate three non-perishable food items for kids will receive one free admission ticket. Suggested items include peanut butter, canned fruit and macaroni and cheese. All donations to benefit Hunger Task Force.
Tuesday, July 5th – Noon to 3:00 p.m. – Sentry Foods and Dean’s Milk & Ice Cream Children’s Fest Day with Today’s TMJ4
- All patrons arriving between Noon and 3:00 p.m. 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 giveaway contest. Select food vendors will offer discounts on food & beverage items.
Wednesday, July 6th – Noon to 3:00 p.m. – Klement’s Day
- The first 1,500 patrons presenting a Klement’s product label (8oz or larger) and a non-perishable food item will receive one free admission ticket.
Thursday, July 7th – Noon to 3:00 p.m. - 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 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 7th – Noon to 3:00 p.m. – H.O.G. Day at Summerfest
- Receive one 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 p.m. on July 7. Limited space; first come, first served.
Friday, July 8th – Noon to 3:00 p.m. – Malt-o-Meal Day
- The first 1,500 patrons will receive one free admission ticket when presenting an original receipt from any Wisconsin grocer that specifies the purchase of any two Malt-O-Meal Bag Cereals 10 oz. or larger. Receipt must be dated between June 29 and July 8, 2011.
Saturday, July 9th - Noon to 3:00 p.m. – CBS 58 Milwaukee/MDA Day
- The first 1,500 patrons contributing $10 or more to the Muscular Dystrophy Association will receive one free admission ticket.
Saturday, July 9th – Noon to 3:00 p.m. – Scout Day
- All Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts (of Wisconsin Southeast) in uniform will receive one free admission ticket at the South Gate promotion booth.
Sunday, July 10th – Noon to 3:00 p.m. – Have a NYCE Day!
- All patrons attending Summerfest on the final Sunday between Noon and 3:00 p.m. will receive free admission compliments of NYCE and Summerfest!
For full details on these promotions and the most complete information on Summerfest, visit the official Summerfest website.
