Welcome to Summerfest.
(PHOTO: Andy Tarnoff)
The "shortcut" that is the lake route.
(PHOTO: Andy Tarnoff)
Lakefront on the lakefront.
(PHOTO: Molly Snyder )
The heat isn't stopping music lovers from getting to the Big Gig early on opening day.
(PHOTO: Molly Snyder )
It's skygliding time!
(PHOTO: Bobby Tanzilo)
Happy tapper.
(PHOTO: Molly Snyder )
Another view of the new BMO.
(PHOTO: Bobby Tanzilo)
Ah, Big Gig beer.
(PHOTO: Molly Snyder )
People are making good use of the Columbia St. Mary's Cool Down Lounge.
(PHOTO: Bobby Tanzilo)
Wings.
(PHOTO: Molly Snyder )
Plenty of 45th Anniversary merch to choose from.
(PHOTO: Molly Snyder )
Grab your Summer staple foods at Saz's.
(PHOTO: Bobby Tanzilo)
The new BMO Harris Pavilion.
(PHOTO: Molly Snyder )
Legs.
(PHOTO: Molly Snyder )
Musica.
(PHOTO: Molly Snyder )
Cooler by the ...
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Grilling in the heat. Props.
(PHOTO: Molly Snyder )
Sky.
(PHOTO: Molly Snyder )
Kool.
(PHOTO: Molly Snyder )
Slider.
(PHOTO: Molly Snyder )
Summerfest starts to fill up as the sun goes down.
(PHOTO: Andy Tarnoff)
The new BMO Harris Pavilion.
(PHOTO: Andy Tarnoff)
The Summerfest wine cooler: a Big Gig original.
(PHOTO: Andy Tarnoff)
Chillin'.
(PHOTO: Molly Snyder )
Stuff for sale; smile.
(PHOTO: Molly Snyder )
Milwaukee Bucks point guard Brandon Jennings took a fan to the Lupe Fiasco show.
(PHOTO: Jim Owczarski)
Sure, why not?
(PHOTO: Molly Snyder )
Chilling out on the rocks.
(PHOTO: Andy Tarnoff)
Milwaukee rapper Immortal plays to a packed house.
(PHOTO: Jim Owczarski)
Saz's Mozzarella sticks.
(PHOTO: Andy Tarnoff)
Fans get ready for music.
(PHOTO: Jim Owczarski)
Enjoying the fare.
(PHOTO: Molly Snyder )
A lovely day for the skyglider.
(PHOTO: Andy Tarnoff)
Milawukee rapper Immortal, left, gets the crowd ready for headliner Lupe Fiasco.
(PHOTO: Jim Owczarski)
The lakefront was the place to be on Day 1 of Summerfest.
(PHOTO: Jim Owczarski)
Looking south.
(PHOTO: Andy Tarnoff)
Walk The Moon performs.
(PHOTO: Jim Owczarski)
Happy 45th anniversary.
(PHOTO: Andy Tarnoff)
A solo show by the rocks.
(PHOTO: Andy Tarnoff)
The Mid Gate, looking north.
(PHOTO: Andy Tarnoff)
Date night.
(PHOTO: Andy Tarnoff)
The Steve Miller Band was the stage's first main act.
(PHOTO: Andy Tarnoff)
The best way to get around the Summerfest grounds.
(PHOTO: Jim Owczarski)
Milwaukee Bucks guard Brandon Jennings tries to stay cool on Day 2 of Summerfest.
(PHOTO: Jim Owczarski)
The Bucks dance squad braved the heat.
(PHOTO: OnMilwaukee.com Staff Writers)
The newest Summerfest stage along the lakefront has a striking profile.
(PHOTO: Jim Owczarski)
Chicago based Mars Argo performs during Day 4 of Summerfest.
(PHOTO: Jim Owczarski)
A cappella
(PHOTO: Jim Owczarski)
Luck ran out.
(PHOTO: Jim Owczarski)
Your move.
(PHOTO: Jim Owczarski)
Milwaukee dancer Chris Gilbert tosses favors to the crowd prior to The Fresh Collective's set on Day 4 of Summerfest.
(PHOTO: Jim Owczarski)
The Fresh Collective rocks at Summerfest.
(PHOTO: Jim Owczarski)
The Beach Boys played the Marcus Amphitheater on July 1.
(PHOTO: David Bernacchi)
Hot seat!
(PHOTO: Jim Owczarski)
Hot food!
(PHOTO: Jim Owczarski)
tUnE-yArDs performs on Day 5 of Summerfest.
(PHOTO: Jim Owczarski)
Streetlife with Warren Wiegratz.
(PHOTO: Jim Owczarski)
Streetlife with Warren Wiegratz opened for Chicago.
(PHOTO: Jim Owczarski)
Chicago is celebrating its 45th year together in 2012.
(PHOTO: Jim Owczarski)
Chicago lead singer Jason Scheff.
(PHOTO: Jim Owczarski)
Chicago performed to a large crowd on Day 5 at Summerfest.
(PHOTO: Jim Owczarski)
Waiting for the fireworks ...
(PHOTO: Colleen Jurkiewicz)
Under the bridge.
(PHOTO: Andy Tarnoff)
Leaving the Ethnic Village.
(PHOTO: Andy Tarnoff)
Leinie's beer
(PHOTO: Andy Tarnoff)
Looking down from the Sky Glider.
(PHOTO: Andy Tarnoff)
Another view of the BMO Harris Pavilion.
(PHOTO: Andy Tarnoff)
Stepping off the Sky Glider.
(PHOTO: Andy Tarnoff)
David Gray rocks out.
(PHOTO: Royal Brevväxling)
Bucket drummer.
(PHOTO: Royal Brevväxling)
The BMO Harris Pavilion at sunset.
(PHOTO: Eron Laber of Front Room Photography)
The crowd at the Potawatomi Bingo Stage.
(PHOTO: Eron Laber of Front Room Photography)
Burton Cummings on July 5.
(PHOTO: Eron Laber of Front Room Photography)
Hammering the axe.
(PHOTO: Eron Laber of Front Room Photography)
The Joy Formidable.
(PHOTO: Jim Owczarski)
The Joy Formidable brought energy to its show at Summerfest.
(PHOTO: Jim Owczarski)
The Joy Formidable played July 4th at Summerfest.
(PHOTO: Jim Owczarski)
Steven Tyler belts it out on Day 10 at Summerfest.
(PHOTO: Jim Owczarski)
Joe Perry shreds in front of Old Glory.
(PHOTO: Jim Owczarski)
Fans soaking in Sublime with Rome.
(PHOTO: Eron Laber of Front Room Photography)
Sublime with Rome
(PHOTO: Andy Tarnoff)
The crowd at the Miller Lite Oasis.
(PHOTO: Eron Laber of Front Room Photography)
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