Summerfest 2016: Getting to the Big Gig…and the acts you can see while you’re there
MILWAUKEE -- Summerfest 2016 is officially underway! Thursday, June 30th was Day Two of the Big Gig.
Officials with the Milwaukee County Transit System are reminding you that you don’t have to take your vehicle to Summerfest. You can instead take an MCTS bus.
MCTS shuttles at Summerfest
MCTS offers local routes from Bay View, Bronzeville or the East Side, the Summerfest Shuttle from downtown or a Freeway Flyer from the suburbs.
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DOT officials say some good exit routes from Maier Festival Park include:
Summerfest Parking Lots
Summerfest parking lots open daily at 9:00 a.m. Preferred Parking is only $20 and Exclusive Parking is only $35. All parking is on a first-come, first-served basis. Pre-paid parking passes for specific dates during Summerfest may be purchased online at Summerfest.com, at the Summerfest Box Office and via phone.
For a complete listing of transportation options, visit the travel page.
Once you’re there, you’ll want to know which acts you can check out — and on which stages. Below is a list of headliners for Thursday, June 30th:
Marcus Amphitheater:
Pitbull
The BMO Harris Pavilion with Miller Lite:
The Miller Lite Oasis:
Harley-Davidson Roadhouse Stage:
Briggs & Stratton Big Backyard Stage:
US Cellular Connection Stage:
The Uline Warehouse with Miller Lite and CW 18 & My 24:
Johnson Controls World Sound Stage:
JoJo's Martini Lounge:
CLICK HERE to access Summerfest's website to check the complete lineup, take a look at admission promotions and Summerfest's Get Around Guide -- and more.