A Summerfest Fanatic’s 10 Must-See Shows in 2026
After nearly six decades of going to Summerfest, Kris Kodrich knows what makes for a great show.
How Summerfest Shaped One Man’s Life and Love of Music
Since the very first Big Gig in 1968, Kris Kodrich has grown up and grown old at Summerfest.
Exploring Summerfest With a Visiting Professor From Germany
The music and beer culture at Summerfest? “Das ist gut.”
An Expert’s Guide to Gliding Through Summerfest Like a Pro
Take it from someone who’s been going to Summerfest for over half a century, here’s how to have the best experience at the fest.
Lifetime Summerfest Fan Wonders If It’s Time to Give Up the Three-Weekend Format?
Kris Kodrich has been attending the Big Gig since 1968, and he’s seen a lot of changes over the years. This one, he’s having second thoughts about.
22 Musings From a Summerfest Regular About This Year’s Big Gig
Kris Kodrich has been attending Summerfest since he was a little kid with his family at the very first one in 1968.
To a Lifelong Fan, Summerfest’s New Format Still Rocks
Kris Kodrich has been attending the Big Gig since 1968. He’s using the three-weekend Summerfest to slow down and appreciate Milwaukee.
Reflections on Summerfest 2021 From a Fan Who’s Been Going Since 1968
Kris Kodrich has been going to Summerfest since the inaugural year. Since then, he’s only missed the Big Gig twice.
Summer Without Summerfest? Thoughts From a Man Who’s Attended Nearly Every Year
Opening day was supposed to be yesterday. I spent it in a Summerfest hat and t-shirt.
Selling the Summerfest Brands
There’s no escaping advertising campaigns at the Big Gig.