You’ve just embarked on your vacation in Wisconsin Dells and happily set up in a lovely resort including, and you are investigating for what there is to see? Jump in the car and buckle up for a day’s excursion to Milwaukee just two hours away and immerse yourself the plentiful outdoor musical fare. Which is also home to a well protected secret – Summerfest, has been qualified by the Guiness Book of Records as the “World’s Largest Music Festival.”

Summerfest has been alive for the past 40 years and is based in downtown Milwaukee. The events comprise 11 days starting mostly during June when the gates open from noon to midnight. There are 12 stages with ample beer everywhere you look, 45 eating places and even shopping to stop you from getting bored; and there is no better way to feel a awesome Lake Michigan breeze.

The lineup of performers for the Summerfest is short of nothing; so far, musicians including Ludacris, John Mayer, The Black Crowes, Roger Waters, Heart, Daughtry, Toby Keith, INXS, Bon Jovi, B.B. King, Violent Femmes, Collective Soul, Arrested Development, Peter Frampton, Fuel, Def Leppard, REO Speedwagon and many more have made appearances.

Knowing the quality of music to be had, one could be forgiven for thinking that the price to get in would be pretty expensive, but wait, a ticket for a day is only $14 bucks for grown-ups and $3 bucks for youngsters and old folks. These tickets provide access for the main ground of the festival and yow will discover a few of the more famous artists entertaining the masses at the outdoor Marcus Amphitheater, which has 23,000 seats and is situation on the 73 acre grounds designated for the Summerfest.

As your hunger grows from sampling your favorite bands sing, indulge in one of the best Milwaukee restaurants stools at the Summerfest grounds which will offer you epicure dishes at inexpensive prices. Cuisines include a sample of Italian to Thai, Mexican, German, Greek, Chinese, and Cajun, not to mention the principle all American menu. And don’t leave before sipping some of Wisconsin micro-brews along with the range of beer tents throughout the festival.

There are numerous things to do for the little ones to enjoy too, you are bound to find musicians playing impulsively, sports demos, national comedy performances, as well as witness perhaps the most splendid fireworks shows throughout America. The festival has a crowd of over 1 million travelers every year plus is acknowledged in the Guinness book. So if you haven’t yet experienced this amazing festival, then come along this year. At the same time as you’re in the area of Milwaukee, take into account that there definitely countless options for lodging accommodations, including hotels, motels, bed and breakfasts and even Bluegreen resort options.

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