The 8 Essentials You Can Bring Into Summerfest 2018

MILWAUKEE, WI — Sky gliders in the air, live music, and the smell of fried food are sure signs that festival season has arrived in Milwaukee. With the city hosting so many different festivals throughout summer, it can be hard to remember what items you are allowed to bring to a particular festival.

There are many ways to plan ahead for Summerfest 2018. Plan your trip with these 5 tips to avoid the hassle of parking your vehicle and getting hung up in crowds. Or you could check out the comprehensive list of the 131 headliners that will be playing this year.

Or you can read the 8 add-ons you can bring into Summerfest that can make your stay more enjoyable. The experts at Meijer worked with Wisconsin Patch to come up with this list of low-cost, practical items that you can carry into the big gig without getting bogged down with extra baggage:

1. Instant Camera – Remember instant cameras from your childhood? No need to simply reminisce: recently coming back in style, with this camera you can develop photos while eating corn on the cob, proving that you are indeed an expert at multitasking.
2. Blanket – Lounge comfortably in the grass and enjoy those Lake Michigan views in-between music sets.
3. Sunglasses – An essential summer need, but commonly forgotten.
4. Portable Charger – After all of the Snapchats and selfies, your phone is probably going to need a charge. A portable charger can keep you active on social media all day long.
5. Hand Sanitizer & Wet Wipes – Enjoy all of your favorite finger foods with an easy clean up after.
6. Poncho – Wisconsin weather is known to be unpredictable. A compact poncho is perfect to prepare you for any weather situation.
7. Empty Water Bottle – Staying hydrated when walking around the grounds in the sun is important. Bring an empty water bottle into the festival and fill it up at a nearby bubbler.
8. Fanny Pack – Don’t let a purse stop you from waving both arms in the air while your favorite band is playing. Satisfy Summerfest’s new baggage policy, which includes cinch bags or clutch purses and no backpacks, by sticking all of your items into a fanny pack for the Summerfest fun.

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