Ready for Summerfest? We are and we'll be blogging live this afternoon, right when the gates open.

Live blog: Summerfest Opening Day, 2011

Published June 29, 2011 at 11:30 a.m.

Summerfest is back for another year and OnMilwaukee.com is on the scene.

If you're stuck behind the desk wishing you were on the grounds, don't worry ... join in our live blog, beginning at noon as our editorial staff brings the Big Gig right to you.

We'll share our observations, post a few pictures and even answer your questions. Join in the discussion.

In the meantime, be sure to check out or personal Summerfest picks, get a refresher on the basics with our Summerfest Preview and find all of our Big Gig coverage in the OnMilwaukee.com Festival Guide.

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