Bayfront Festival Park Schedule

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In 1970 a central location was decided upon: an abandoned strip of land along the lakefront in the downtown area, which was the former Maitland Airport and served as a Nike missile site during the Cold War.The early Summerfest Grounds consisted of little more than concrete blocks with wooden slabs placed on top to serve as stages, in the middle of a grassy, muddy field.

The Park is named for Henry Maier, Milwaukee's longest-serving mayor.The history of the Henry Maier Festival Park starts with Summerfest in 1968.

The music festival was created that year, and found some success, being held in 35 different locations.

Various ethnic and cultural festivals came to be held at the festival park beginning in the 1980s, as well as several run/walks for charity events.African World Festival [1]Arab World Fest [2]Asian Moon Festival [3]Festa ItalianaGerman FestIndian Summer [4]Irish FestLabor FestMexican Fiesta [5]Polish FestPrideFest Parks of Milwaukee History of Summerfest (including the grounds) Maitland Airport & Military Reservation details and images.

Despite this, the central location was key to the festival's success, ensuring the existence and expansion of the grounds.

Construction continued through the 1970s and 1980s, with the highlight of the creation of the Marcus Amphitheater, a 23,000 seat partially covered venue, in 1987. 2005.

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