Free and Discount Summerfest Admission Info
Seniors (60+): $3
Children (3-10, with adult): $3
Children (2 & under): Free



2010 Free & Discount Admission Deals
All admission deal exchanges take place at the Mid-Gate promotions tent between the hours of noon and 3 p.m. unless otherwise stated.

Thursday, June 24: Johnson Controls Stomp out Hunger with FOX 6
Bring three non-perishable food items to the Mid-Gate promotions tent or the North Gate between noon and 3 p.m. to receive one free admission ticket. Donations benefit Hunger Task Force.

Thursday, June 24: Miller High Life - Give a Veteran a Piece of the High Life Day
The first 2,000 patrons, 21 and older, who bring six (6) Miller High Life or Miller High Life Light bottle caps between 5 and 7 p.m. will receive one free admission ticket.

Friday, June 25: Cedar Crest "Flip Your Lid at Summerfest" Day
The first 1,500 visitors to come to the Mid-Gate promotions tent with a lid and a receipt for the purchase of one 48 ounce Cedar Crest ice cream, dated between June 1 and June 25, will receive a free admission ticket. From noon to 3 p.m., or while supplies last.

Friday, June 25: U.S. Cellular Giveaway Day
Starting at 5 p.m., the first 5,000 visitors will receive two U.S. Cellular®/Summerfest Gadget Grips and a special accessory offer compliments of U.S. Cellular® and Summerfest. While supplies last.

Saturday, June 26: Goodwill Industries Day
The first 1,500 visitors who bring an original donation receipt, documenting a donation to a Goodwill Store & Donation Center between June 1 - June 26, 2010 will receive one free admission ticket. One admission ticket per person for each donation receipt. Offer good from noon to 3 p.m. or while supplies last.

Saturday, June 26: U.S. Cellular Giveaway Day
Starting at 5 p.m., the first 5,000 visitors will receive one $15 Marcus Restaurant Group Gift Card redeemable at Mason Street Grill, Kil@wat and Milwaukee Chophouse. While supplies last.

Sunday, June 27 : Jockey Family Day
The first 1,000 patrons contributing $10 or more to the Debra Steigerwaldt Waller Foundation will receive one free admission ticket and a Jockey Being Family® Bear. From noon to 3 p.m. or while supplies last.

Sunday, June 27 : Scout Day
Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts in uniform who go to the South Gate promotion booth between noon and 3 p.m. will receive one free admission ticket and a scout scavenger hunt.

Monday, June 28: Sentry Foods and Dean’s Milk & Ice Cream Children’s Fest Day with TODAY’S TMJ4
Visitors arriving between noon and 3 p.m. will be admitted free! Spend a fun-filled day with the family enjoying free Children’s Fest activities including the Map of Fun and Family Ticket Package giveaways. Select food vendors will offer discounts on food and beverage items.

Monday, June 28: Chipotle Mexican Grill Giveaway
Starting at 5 p.m., the first 5,000 visitors will receive one free Chips and Guacamole Card compliments of Chipotle Mexican Grill and Summerfest. Not valid on the Summerfest grounds. While supplies last.

Tuesday, June 29: Kapco's $2 Tuesday
All visitors attending between noon and 6:30 p.m. will receive $2 Summerfest general admission. Kapco's $2 Tuesday tickets can be purchased in advance.

Wednesday, June 30: Klement’s Day
The first 1,500 visitors to bring a Klement's product label (8 oz. or larger) and a non-perishable food item to the Mid-Gate promotions tent between noon and 3 p.m. will receive one free ticket. Donations benefit the Milwaukee Rescue Mission.

Wednesday, June 30: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel "Show Your Smile" Day
All visitors who show up at the Mid-Gate promotions tent between 4 and 7 p.m. wearing a shirt with the special "Show Your Smile" iron-on and have the special Journal Sentinel coupon will receive $7 off a $15 admission. Those who have the coupon, but not the shirt, will receive $5 off. Both the coupon and the iron-on will be available in the Sunday, June 20 edition of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.

Thursday, July 1: Northwestern Mutual “Make a Child Smile Day”
The first 1,500 visitors to donate a new children's toy, art supplies or PG or G DVD worth at least $5 will receive one free admission ticket. Items must be in original packaging or have original tags. Proceeds to benefit Children's Hospital of Wisconsin System.

Thursday, July 1: H.O.G. Day
Visitors presenting a valid Harley Owners Group card between noon and 3 p.m. at the tent located at the northwest corner of Chicago Street and Harbor Drive will receive one free admission. Also, H.O.G. members will have exclusive access to the Harley-Davidson Hospitality Deck located at the Harley-Davidson Roadhouse Stage between the hours of 4 and 9 p.m. on July 1. Limited space; first come, first served.

Friday, July 2: Malt-O-Meal Day
The first 1,500 visitors, from noon to 3 p.m., to present a receipt from any grocery store in Wisconsin clearly showing the purchase of two Malt-O-Meal bag cereals of 10 ounces or larger (dated between June 24 and July 2, 2010), will receive one free admission ticket.

Saturday, July 3: CBS 58 Milwaukee / MDA Day
The first 1,500 visitors contributing $10 or more to the Muscular Dystrophy Association between noon and 3 p.m. will receive one free admission ticket.

Sunday, July 4: Free 'til Three Day
All visitors attending between noon and 3 p.m. will receive free admission.

I stop there from time to time. They serve up some pretty good omlettes. It's a pretty good place for breakfast.

I rember when I was a kid back in the 70's. My dad owned a store with my uncle.. It was located on 6th and arthur. I think thats how you spell it. arthur? or arthor...My uncel Stanily new how to speak polish with all the locals..I loved him and my aunt...He used to sell old time penny candy..I loved that..Along with other things a food store sells..My sister and I would sit behind the counter with my aunt well she would take care of costomers...Now the store is owned by indians, people from Inda.When my dad sold the place, the guy who bought it offered him a free trip to Inda . My dad said no,but I was willing to go..That did not happen...Thats all for now..... Sorry if I don't type good, but you get the idea.....

I remember when it waz still Tillie's. Da place has stood da test of time fer sure!!! Dey still have a lake perch fry.

Good stuff...

H1

Two Brothers Restaurant on the corner of Electric Avenue and Burnam St. in West Milwaukee, is a throwback to the past.  The place looks like it did in the '50s and prices are very reasonable too.  While it was very busy at noon during the week, it is a flash form the past and worth the visit.  While the cars have changed from the vintage picture, not much else has.  Anybody else been there?

North Milwaukee station no longer exists. I grew up just a few blocks from this station. I am not sure when it stopped serving passengers, but it was at one time, a busy spot for the Milwaukee Road. The Soo Line had trackage rights on one of the two lines that passed this station, so it may have been possible that the Soo also served passengers. A third line diverged a short distance to the south, and served the breweries downtown, as well as a couple of lumber yards, an oil products company, American Motors, and other industries. It was know as the Beerline B. The station was located at 33rd & Cameron. (between Hampton on the South, and villard on the north. There was an old wooden Railroad hotel on 35th and Cameron that served the railroad's passengers. By the 50's and 60's the station was being used by switch engine crews that worked assembling, and breaking up trains in Glendale Yards, just to the south of the old station. They also operated the short "way freights" that picked up, and dropped off cars along the local right of way. The station was torn down sometime in the 80's. In the 50's and 60's, A.O. Smith Company was producing so many car and truck frames,that the railroad was working 24/7 just shipping their goods. They also recieved much of their steel by rail. 

No, it wasn't them, but thanks for the try! Trouble is I have so little to go on. I'm getting faint memories about a refrain saying,  "to ease that pain, to easer that pain. I got to go baby you know it. I got to go baby you know it, baby don't blow it, baby I gotta go." Or something like that. It was very Jazzy sounding.

Thanks.

Might have been the Messengers. They had a single that charted at number 62 nationally in 1971 and were quite popular at the time.  Here is a link to the song.  

http://retrocom.com/retromilw/033110messengers.wma

RD

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Hi Everyone,

I have a question. There was a band in Milwaukee that put out an album in 1970-71 when I was a senior in high school. It came out in a plain brown album cover and was sold locally in all the music stores (you remember "1812 Overture" record store?).As I recall, it was quite good. Anyway, I can't remember the name of the band or their songs. Its driving me nuts!

Any help?

Don

Omar closed on Feb 5th 1966.

RD