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Get ready for Summerfest 2023

Celebrate 55 years of the best fest.

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Celebrate 55 years of Summerfest this summer.

Photo by Summerfest

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This year’s Summerfest lineup officially dropped — we’re helping you get ready for the best three weekends of the summer.

🎊 Play

The world’s largest music fest is celebrating its 55th anniversary — get in on the action.

  • Happy Hour | Enjoy $5.50 Miller products from 4-5 p.m. each day.
  • MKE Admirals Summerfest Night | All hockey fans in attendance will receive a free general admission fest pass.
  • Fest Fan contest | Prove that you’re Summerfest’s biggest fan for a chance to win a prize bundle including a private fest party with a $2,000 food and beverage credit.

💰 Work

Flip the script and get paid to go to Summerfest. Check out job openings like these:

  • Security
  • Sign Shop artist
  • V.I.P bartenders, hosts, and attendants
  • Grounds crew

💤 Stay

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