200 N. Harbor Drive, Milwaukee, WI, 53202
Capacity: 40,000 • Festival • Outdoor • Opened 1970
Henry Maier Festival Park is Milwaukee's premier outdoor festival grounds on Lake Michigan, hosting the annual Summerfest music festival with multiple stages and a mix of covered pavilions and open lawn areas. The 75-acre waterfront venue features diverse programming across genres and attracts over 750,000 visitors annually.
Getting there: Henry Maier Festival Park is accessible via Milwaukee's MCTS bus system, with multiple routes serving the lakefront venue near downtown. The closest stops are on Wisconsin Avenue and Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, roughly a 5-10 minute walk to the festival grounds depending on your entry point. If driving, parking is available on-site and in nearby lots, though public transit is recommended during peak festival days to avoid congestion.
Parking: Limited on-site parking; surface lots available with additional parking in nearby downtown Milwaukee garages and street parking. Paid parking typically $15-20.
Bag policy: Small bags permitted; specific restrictions vary by event. Clear bags recommended for festival entry.
Food & bars nearby: Extensive food vendors on festival grounds; nearby Third Ward neighborhood has breweries, restaurants, and bars within walking distance including Lakefront Brewery and local eateries.
Nearest airport: Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE), 8 miles away.
Hotels near Henry Maier Festival Park (Summerfest Grounds): budget from $85 • midrange from $135 • premium from $200 per night.
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