Summerfest extends temporary carry-in policy due to excessive heat warning

MILWAUKEE -- Due to the excessive heat warning issued by the National Weather Service from noon on Friday, June 29, 2018 through Sunday, July 1 at 4:00 p.m. Summerfest has temporarily modified their carry-in policy.Summerfest will offer the following services to fans during festival operating hours:• Visitors may bring in full, factory-sealed and unopened water bottles• Visitors may bring in one empty clear plastic water bottle• Various misting stations will be available throughout the groundsIn addition, Aurora Health Care, the exclusive health care provider for Summerfest has issued the following tips to stay safe from the heat when attending the festival:• Drink more water than usual and don’t wait to feel thirsty to drink water• Wear loose, lightweight, light-colored clothing• Pace yourself – don’t do too much• Take frequent breaks in shaded areas or cooling tents• Alcohol increases your risk of dehydration

Canaan Smith, Rachel Platten added to Summerfest lineup, Bebe Rexha performance canceled

MILWAUKEE -- Summerfest officials have announce that country music songwriter Canaan Smith along with singer songwriter Rachel Platten will perform at the American Family Insurance Amphitheater on Saturday, June 30 — replacing Bebe Rexha, who had to cancel her performance due to illness.Bebe Rexha was scheduled to open for Florida Georgia Line.In addition, Rachel Platten will also headline the BMO Harris Pavilion at 9:45 p.m.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.

MCTS helps festival-goers beat the heat at Summerfest with cooling center on bus

MCTS helps festival-goers beat the heat at Summerfest with cooling center on bus

MILWAUKEE -- Anyone looking to beat the heat while at Summerfest can hop on board an air-conditioned Milwaukee County Transit System bus.MCTS announced on Friday, June 29 that they are providing one of its 40-foot-long buses to act as a cooling center for festival-goers who need a quick break from the party.

BlocBoy JB added to Summerfest lineup, GoldLink performance canceled

BlocBoy JB added to Summerfest lineup, GoldLink performance canceled

MILWAUKEE -- Summerfest officials have announce that BlocBoy JB will perform at the Miller Lite Oasis on Friday, June 29 at 10:15 p.m. -- replacing GoldLink, who had to cancel his performance due to travel complications.BlocBoy JB is an American rapper and songwriter from Memphis, Tennessee and his single “Look Alive” featuring Drake peaked at #5 on the Billboard Hot 100 Charts.Tickets for BlocBoy JB at the Level Up Deck at the Miller Lite Oasis are available now at Summerfest.com.Fans who previously purchased tickets to see GoldLink at the Level Up Deck will be offered a refund for their purchase via email.

'Give yourself more time:' Road closures near Pfister in Milwaukee last until Thursday afternoon

'Give yourself more time:' Road closures near Pfister in Milwaukee last until Thursday afternoon

MILWAUKEE -- Anytime a president visits Milwaukee, traffic is impacted, and on Wednesday, June 27, the expected arrival of President Donald Trump, combined with the first night of Summerfest, the Big Bang Fireworks show and streetcar construction created a downtown driving dilemma.Roughly six blocks near the Pfister Hotel were shut down beginning Wednesday morning, meaning the route to Summerfest took a slightly different path for most.