Press Releases


Taco Fest Returns to Henry Maier Festival Park June 17 Super VIP Admission Ticket Option Added

MILWAUKEE, WI (May 1, 2023) – Milwaukee World Festival, Inc. (MWF) and OnMilwaukee are excited to announce that Taco Fest will be back at Henry Maier Festival Park on Saturday, June 17, 2023. Visit http://milwaukeetacofest.com/ for the list of vendors, information on entertainment, ticket options, and to purchase admission.


Fromm Petfest Celebrates 10 Years of Furry Festivities at Milwaukee’s Lakefront

Fromm Petfest Celebrates 10 Years of Furry Festivities at Milwaukee’s Lakefront


Northwestern Mutual Community Park Now Open for the Season

Milwaukee World Festival, Inc. and Northwestern Mutual, through its Foundation, announced today that the Northwestern Mutual Community Park, located inside the 75-acre Henry Maier Festival Park, is now open for the season.


Los Bukis – Iconic Mexican Group to perform at American Family Insurance Amphitheater on August 24

Milwaukee World Festival, Inc. Announces J. Jeffers & Co. as New Sponsor Includes Naming Rights for Hospitality Area Featuring New Fan Concert Upgrade for All Shows at American Family Insurance Amphitheater


Los Bukis – Iconic Mexican Group to perform at American Family Insurance Amphitheater on August 24

Milwaukee, Wisconsin. March 13th, 2023 – FPC Live, Milwaukee World Festival INC, and Mexican Fiesta have announced a historic event that will take place at the American Family Insurance Amphitheater on Thursday, August 24th, 2023


Milwaukee World Festival, Inc. Announces Mary Ellen Stanek as Board Chairwoman and adds Dr. Joan Prince and Charles Harvey to Board of Directors

MILWAUKEE, WI (March 2, 2023) – Milwaukee World Festival, Inc. (MWF) announced today that the Board of Directors has named Mary Ellen Stanek as the new Chairwoman of the MWF Board. She currently serves as Managing Director of Robert W. Baird & Co and Co-Chief Investment Officer of Baird Advisors, and President of the Baird Funds.


Let The Music Play Grant Program Applications Now Open Supports Music Education in Milwaukee County

MILWAUKEE, WI (November 3, 2022) –Milwaukee World Festival, Inc. (MWF) and American Family Insurance announced that applications are now open for the Let The Music Play Grant Program.


Taco Fest Returns to Henry Maier Festival Park September 10

MILWAUKEE, WI (July 28, 2022) – Milwaukee World Festival, Inc. (MWF) and OnMilwaukee are excited to announce that Taco Fest will be back at Henry Maier Festival Park on Saturday, September 10, 2022.


Milwaukee World Festival Hiring Thousands for Summer Festival Season

MILWAUKEE, WI (March 16, 2022) – Milwaukee World Festival, Inc. (MWF), home to Summerfest, is looking to fill over 2,000 positions for the festival season (May – October)


Bob Babisch Announces 2022 Season will be Final Year Serving as Milwaukee World Festival, Inc. Vice President of Entertainment

MILWAUKEE, WI (March 3, 2022) – Milwaukee World Festival, Inc. (MWF) announced today that Bob Babisch, Vice President of Entertainment, will begin to transition his role as leader of the organization’s Entertainment Department at the end of 2022