Summerfest Giving Away 50,000 Free Tickets for Next Year

MILWAUKEE -- Summerfest announced a surprise promotion this week, giving away 50,000 tickets to next year’s festival in honor of the festival’s 50th edition in 2017.

According to the popular music festival, on Sunday, July 10, all patrons arriving at Summerfest from noon – 5:00 p.m. will receive one general admission ticket to Summerfest 2017. One ticket per person, promotion will run at all gates.

The 50,000 for Summerfest 50 will take place in addition to a free admission promotion already announced for Sunday, July 10. Summerfest “Fan Appreciation Day,” presented by Meijer, offers FREE admission to patrons between noon – 3:00 pm, presented by Meijer and Summerfest.

“In the spirit of “Summerfest Fan Appreciation Day,” we wanted to do something special to kick-off the year of celebration leading up to the 50th Summerfest in 2017,” said Don Smiley, President & CEO of Milwaukee World Festival, Inc. “With our deep roots in this community, a free ticket offer on a free admission day is a terrific way to start our year-long celebration and say thank you to all our fans.”

Summerfest 2017 commemorative tickets will be distributed while supplies last or through 5:00 pm, whichever comes first. Tickets distributed for next year’s event will be good any day, any time. Patrons can also visit Summerfest.com for complete details on the 50,000 for Summerfest 50 promotion.