Feb 2, 2021
On the heels of the cancellation earlier this week of California music festivals Coachella and Stagecoach, Summerfest has announced it s intention to move this summer s fest back to September.
Here s the official release from Summerfest:
Milwaukee World Festival, Inc. announced that Summerfest presented by American Family Insurance will move from its original June 2021 dates to give health professionals more time to vaccinate the general public. Summerfest 2021 will be held September 2 – 4, 9 – 11 and 16 – 18. The festival will retain the three weekend format, running Thursday – Saturday, three consecutive weekends.
“While the progress made through the vaccine rollout is encouraging, we believe it is in the public’s best interest to hold the festival in September to give government leaders and healthcare organizations enough time to distribute the vaccine,” said Don Smiley, President & Chief Executive Officer of Milwaukee World Festival, Inc. “We w
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Summerfest moves to September, allows more time to vaccinate public
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Summerfest moves to September, allows more time to vaccinate public
The beating heart of a Milwaukee summer has been postponed. Summerfest officials announced on Tuesday, Feb. 2 that the Big Gig will move from its original June 2021 dates to September.
MILWAUKEE - The beating heart of a Milwaukee summer has been postponed. Summerfest officials announced on Tuesday, Feb. 2 that the Big Gig will move from its original June 2021 dates to September in order to give health professionals more time to vaccinate the general public.
Summerfest 2021 Moves to September
Festival will be held September 2 – 4, 9 – 11 and 16 – 18, 2021
MILWAUKEE, WI (February 2, 2021) – Milwaukee World Festival, Inc. announced that Summerfest presented by American Family Insurance will move from its original June 2021 dates to give health professionals more time to vaccinate the general public. Summerfest 2021 will be held September 2 – 4, 9 – 11 and 16 – 18. The festival will retain the three weekend format, running Thursday – Saturday, three consecutive weekends.
“While the progress made through the vaccine rollout is encouraging, we believe it is in the public’s best interest to hold the festival in September to give government leaders and healthcare organizations enough time to distribute the vaccine,” said Don Smiley, President & Chief Executive Officer of Milwaukee World Festival, Inc. “We will continue to work diligently with civic officials and healthcare professionals as we prepare to welcome arti
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