Press Releases


Henry Maier Festival Park Celebrates Extended 2025 Season with Nine New Events

MILWAUKEE – (November 11, 2025) Milwaukee World Festival, Inc. (MWF) is wrapping up a busy 2025 season, welcoming more than 1.1 million attendees to Henry Maier Festival Park across 63 events.


Milwaukee World Festival, Inc. Names Lindsey Canonie Grady, Former Circuit Court Judge and Community Leader as Chief Administrative Officer and General Counsel

MILWAUKEE, WI (October 28, 2025) –Milwaukee World Festival, Inc. (MWF) announced today that Lindsey Canonie Grady has been named Chief Administrative Officer and General Counsel, effective November 6, 2025.


PULSE, A Health & Wellness Fest Celebrates Successful Second Year with Expanded Participation, Community Engagement, and Programming

MILWAUKEE, WI (September 25, 2025) – Milwaukee World Festival, Inc. (MWF) announced that the second annual PULSE, A Health & Wellness Fest For All, powered by Aurora Health Care and MWF with support from Gatorade Water and Kroger, was a big success.


PULSE, A Health & Wellness Fest For All Announces Programming Details

MILWAUKEE, WI (July 30, 2025) – Milwaukee World Festival, Inc. (MWF) has announced programming details for the second annual PULSE, A Health & Wellness Fest For All, powered by Aurora Health Care and MWF, with support from Gatorade Water, the Official Functional Hydration Partner of PULSE.


2025 Concert Season at Henry Maier Festival Park Heats up with 18 Shows from August-October at American Family Insurance Amphitheater and BMO Pavilion

MILWAUKEE – (July 29, 2025) – Milwaukee World Festival, Inc. (MWF) and FPC Live are gearing up to host 18 shows from August-October 2025 at Henry Maier Festival Park at the American Family Insurance Amphitheater and BMO Pavilion, including a jam-packed August with 12 concerts.


Kegel’s Inn and Swarmm Events Bringing Milwaukee Oktoberfest to Henry Maier Festival Park in 2025

MILWAUKEE, WI (July 17, 2025) - Kegel’s Inn and Swarmm Events are proud to announce that the 15th annual Milwaukee Oktoberfest—the city’s celebration of beer, culture, and community, is moving to Henry Maier Festival Park and will take place October 3–5, 2025.


Live at the Lakefront Lineup 2025 Concert Season at Henry Maier Festival Park with 19 Shows at American Family Insurance Amphitheater and BMO Pavilion

MILWAUKEE – (May 27, 2025) – Milwaukee World Festival, Inc. (MWF) and FPC Live have announced 19 shows for this year’s concert season from May-October 2025 at Henry Maier Festival Park at the BMO Pavilion and American Family Insurance Amphitheater, before and after the three weekends of Summerfest.


Say hello to Milwaukee's Newest Event for Pet Lovers, Paw Fest at the Lakefront on Saturday, September 20

MILWAUKEE (May 20, 2025) – There's a brand-new pet event coming to Henry Maier Festival Park this year- from the organization behind Doggy Day at Deer District - Winston's Wishes is excited to announce a brand-new celebration of pets, people and paws - Paw Fest at the Lakefront presented by Yutka Fence on Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 10am - 3pm.


Milwaukee World Festival, Inc. Announces Pickleball Play at the Aurora Pavilion Now Through Memorial Day Dean’s Dip Pickleball Village Debuts During Summerfest

Milwaukee, WI (May 14, 2025) – Milwaukee World Festival, Inc. (MWF) is excited to announce a new way for the community to get active at Henry Maier Festival Park this spring and summer: FREE open pickleball play is now available at the Aurora Pavilion at Henry Maier Festival Park through Memorial Day - right in the heart of downtown Milwaukee and just steps from beautiful Lake Michigan.


Smoke On The Water – MKE's BBQ & Brews Fest Saturday, July 12 at Henry Maier Festival Park

MILWAUKEE, WI (April 28, 2025) Milwaukee World Festival, Inc. (MWF) is excited to announce a new event, Smoke On The Water – MKE's BBQ & Brews Fest, on Saturday, July 12, presented by 102.9 The Hog and 96.5 WKLH.