Free Summerfest Tickets: Festival Announces Admissions Promotions

MILWAUKEE, WI — Summerfest's familiar daily admissions promotions are back for 2022, with numerous ways for people to give back to the community in exchange for free entry to the festival.

In the past three years, 14.5 percent of people attending the festival have done so through an admission promotion, according to a news release from Milwaukee World Festival, Inc, Summerfest's parent company. For 2022, Summerfest is running on three weekends across nine days: June 23-26, June 30-July 2, and July 7-9.

“Whether it is bringing peanut butter on opening day, donating books for kids, or showing your college pride, there’s a way to get involved and support the community each day of Summerfest," said Don Smiley, the president and CEO of Milwaukee World Festival, Inc, in the news release.

Many big names like American country singer Jason Aldean, pop artist Justin Beiber, influential rapper Lil Wayne and rock icon Rod Stewart will play different nights at the American Family Amphitheater, the festival said, with many other artists scheduled to perform at ground stages across the festival.

Most shows can be seen with a general admission ticket, while bigger names may require an additional ticket.

Here are the many ways you can claim a free ticket to Summerfest 2022:

Johnson Controls Stomp Out Hunger Day With FOX 6 Milwaukee
June 23, 12-3 p.m.

People who arrive between 12-3 p.m. can donate at least two jars of peanut butter for a free ticket that is valid during the time and day of the donation.

People can also visit http://www.hungertaskforce.org/Summerfest until June 10 to donate $10 to Hunger Task Force in exchange for an offer code for 1 free ticket valid on June 23 between 12-3 p.m. The tickets can be redeemed online at the Summerfest Store.

Lou Malnati's Children's Fest Day with TMJ4 and 99.1 The Mix
June 24, 12-3 p.m.

Everyone arriving between 12-3 p.m. will be admitted for free. The day will be filled with family-friendly Children's Fest activities, including Lou Malnati's "Map of Fun" and the "Family Fun Package" drawing.

Briggs & Stratton Mary Lou's Closet Supply Drive
June 25, 12-3 p.m.

This program will help to support Mary Lou's closet, a program that provides hygiene supplies to local youth. The first 1,500 people who arrive between 12-3 p.m. and donate new deodorant, feminine hygiene products or socks, with a minimum total value of $10, will get a free ticket valid on the same day and time.

Throwback Thursday by Pick 'n Save
June 30, 12-6 p.m.

Admission will be $5 and beverages will be 50 percent off, except for frozen drinks, specialty coffee and smoothies. Pick 'n Save shoppers can earn four tickets for every $50 spent at Pick 'n Save and Metro Market locations until Tuesday. The offer, printed at the bottom of your receipt, can be redeemed at the Summerfest ticket window on June 30, 12-6 p.m.

Generac Military Appreciation Day
July 1, 12-6 p.m.

Active-duty military personnel and veterans can present a valid Military ID, copy or photo of a DD-214 form, or a driver's license with veteran classification at a certain turnstile at any gate for free entry along with four family members on July 1 from 12-6 p.m.

Kinship Community Food Day
July 1, 12-3 p.m.

The first 2000 people who donate three non-perishable food items at the Mid Gate will receive one free ticket valid that day and time. Preferred items include cooking oil and fruit snack packs.

Northwestern Mutual Make A Child Smile Day
July 2, 12-3 p.m.

The first 2500 people who donate new or gently used children's books with at least a $10 value will get one admission ticket valid that day and time. Early readers for children and picture books are preferred.

Silgan Community Food Drive
July 7, 12-3 p.m.

The first 2000 people who donate three non-perishable food items during this promotion will receive one free ticket for that day and time. Canned vegetables and fruits would be appreciated.

Direct Supply Seniorfest Day
July 7, 12-4 p.m.

Everyone who is 60 or older will get a free ticket when they present their ID. Older adults who take advantage of the promotion will also get a voucher for $2 off a food or non-alcoholic beverage purchase of over $10. Wheelchairs will also be provided free of charge during this promotion to older adults.

Show Your College Pride Day With OnMilwaukee, CW18 and My24 Milwaukee
July 8, 12-3 p.m.

Everyone who arrives between 12-3 p.m. wearing a shirt or a hat that represents a participating college or university, plus people who present their high school ID, will get one ticket valid the day and time of the promotion. Shirts and hats from these colleges are accepted:

• Cardinal Stritch University
• Carthage College
• Marquette University
• Milwaukee Area Technical College
• University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
• University of Wisconsin-Platteville
• University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

High school students who complete a FAFSA by July 8 will get one free ticket as well during the promotion.

Summerfest Fan Appreciation Day
July 9, 12-3 p.m.

Everyone who arrives between 12-3 p.m will be able to get in for free. The first 30,000 people who arrive will also get a free ticket for Summerfest 2023.

Summerfest's App From Pepsi

A free ticket valid for Thursdays and Fridays is being offered to the first 10,000 people who download the Summerfest app from Pepsi, limited to one ticket per device.

Summerfeast at Pick 'N Save

You can get two free general admission tickets with the purchase of $25 in participating items when you use your Fresh Perks card at Pick 'n Save and Metro Market stores between May 25 and June 14.

More information is available at PicknSave.com/Summerfest, or Metromarket.net/Summerfest.

To redeem the offer, bring your receipt to the Summerfest ticket windows on any day of the festival.

Versiti Donate Life Drive

Everyone who donates blood during the month of May at a Versity Blood Center mobile drive will get one free general admission ticket.

More information about the many promotions is available on Summerfest's website.