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How to Get Summerfest Discount Tickets

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Attend the world's largest music festival this summer, but do not pay full price. Summerfest has something for everyone, even kids. It goes for 10 days, at the end of June until just past July 4th. It is on the Lakefront in downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin. People travel from all over the country and the world to see its many musical groups. It can be costly, so here's how to get discount tickets to Summerfest with a few easy steps.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • Computer
  • Internet Access
  • Canned Food
  • Time Warner Cable Bill
  • Ice Cream lid
  • M&I bank card
  • Money
  • Transportation to Milwaukee, WI
  1. Step 1

    Plan the day you are going on around what discounts are available. Discount admissions to Summerfest change daily, so check the website listed within this article, or a Milwaukee newspaper.For example, there are quite a few opening day specials run by the local TV and radio stations. One consists of a canned food drive.

  2. Step 2

    Call a radio station and try to win tickets by playing trivia games or being the correct caller.

  3. Step 3

    Check eBay or craigslist on the Internet for discounted tickets. You may be surprised to know that many sellers offer them there.

  4. Step 4
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    Save Cedar Crest Ice Cream lids. Many festivals, including Summerfest have a special day just for these lids. The days will vary each year.

  5. Step 5

    Keep your M&I bank card handy. Not only will you need it for purchases at Summerfest, but there is also a day when you can use it to score a free Summerfest ticket.

  6. Step 6

    Arrive early, most of the discount offers are limited to the first 1500 people through the Summerfest gate.

  7. Step 7

    Show your Time Warner cable bill at the gate for a discount on admission to Summerfest. You do not have to have any specific service, just as long as you are a customer.

  8. Step 8

    Check with your employer to see if they offer free or discount admission tickets to Summerfest. Some of the larger companies are often given or sold tickets in bulk.

Tips & Warnings
  • Plan for parking, as it is somewhat expensive and hard to find closer to the lakefront.
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