SUMMERFEST CAR / BIKE / MOTORCYCLE PARKING
If you are parking for a show at the American Family Insurance Amphitheater, please plan enough time to navigate traffic and park, before the concert start time. To ensure a smooth route patrons are encouraged to exit at any of the downtown exits before the Lakefront exit and park in one of the many downtown parking structures(opens in new tab) and walk to the festival, as traffic in the immediate area can be busy.
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Henry Maier Festival Parking lots open daily at 9:00 am. Parking is $40 a day and first-come, first-served. Parking may be purchased at either the lot entrances day of or pre-paid passes for specific dates can be purchased in advance. Tailgating is not permitted nor is there any RV parking in any of the lots. Please visit the Wisconsin State Fair RV Park(opens in new tab) for information on nearby RV parking.
Accessible parking spaces are available in Lot H. Vehicles must have appropriate plates or permits to park in accessible spaces. Show your valid Lot P parking pass and appropriate permit/plates to the attendant for access to Lot H, please note that lots fill up quickly. All parking is on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Motorcycle Parking
Motorcycle parking is located near the Mid Gate and opens at 9:00 am, $20 a day per motorcycle (shared spaces). Or purchase your own spot in any of our lots on a first-come, first-served basis for $40 a day.
Bicycle Parking
Bicycle parking is located near the Mid, North, and South entrance gates.
SUMMERFEST ADVANCE PARKING PASSES
Pre-paid parking passes for specific dates during Summerfest may be purchased online at the Summerfest store.
Traffic in the immediate area can be busy, and advance parking passes do not guarantee a spot. If you are parking at Summerfest for a show at the American Family Insurance Amphitheater, please plan enough time to navigate traffic and park, before concert start time, as lots fill up quickly. Tailgating is not permitted. All parking is on a first-come, first-served basis.
SPOTHERO ADVANCE DISCOUNTED PARKING
Advance parking is available through SpotHero. To reserve your parking spot, visit the Summerfest SpotHero Parking Page and book a spot. With SpotHero, you can book a spot near Henry W. Maier Festival Park and walk to the festival.
ParkWhiz PARKING
Pre-purchase parking in advance for downtown parking structures located within walking distance to the festival grounds. To park in the downtown lots, drivers should exit at any of the downtown exits PRIOR to the Lakefront exit, and then proceed to park.
PARK MILWAUKEE
Let Park Milwaukee help you get the most out of your Milwaukee experience with the least amount of hassle. For an extensive list of public parking lots near the Summerfest grounds, visit Park Milwaukee.