Summerfest will officially drop the festival’s 2025 lineup on Wednesday, Feb. 12 at 6 a.m.
In celebration, Summerfest has teamed up with six local establishments to launch the Summerfest Lineup Lounge menu, a series of Summerfest-themed food and drink items. Fans can pop-in at select locations through Feb. 12 to try the cadre of fun, summery creations from cocktails and zero-proof quaffs to tacos and smash burgers.
In addition, each Summerfest Lounge location will display a Summerfest riddle. Fans can take a guess at who might be included in the Summerfest 2025 lineup and enter for a chance to win a Summerfest prize package including two UScellular 9-day Power Passes, two tickets to a show at the American Family Insurance Amphitheater of their choice during Summerfest, and a $100 Summerfest Gift Card.
Lineup Lounge locations include:
Camp Bar
4044 N. Oakland Ave., (414) 962-5182
525 E. Menomonee St., (414) 930-9282
6600 W. North Ave., (414) 763-3793
Deer Camp: 1023 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr., (414) 316-9900
campbarmke.com
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The Gig Old-Fashioned: Five Trail Whiskey, muddled cherry, orange, sugar cube and bitters, topped with sweet or sour.
Honeybee Sage Wellness & Apothecary
1819 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr., (414) 455-8247
honeybeesage.com
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Summer Magick: Magical butterfly tea, blueberry lavender elixir, lavender bitters, agave, lemon, and strawberry hibiscus sparkling water.
Ian’s Pizza
146 E. Juneau Ave., (414) 727-9200
5300 W. Bluemound Rd., (414) 727-9200
2035 E. North Ave., (414) 727-9200
ianspizza.com
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Summerfest Smokey: BBQ sauce, dry rubbed chicken, mozzarella, cheddar, bacon and ranch.
Piña Cocina & Cantina
1558 Raynor Ave., Franksville, (262) 732-4092
pinacocina.com
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The Headliner: Piña Pollo Tacos with tender chicken marinated in secret house sauce, topped with coleslaw and pineapple. Served in a warm soft corn tortilla.
Nashville North
1216 E. Brady St., (855) 681-4365
nashvillenorthmke.com
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Summerfest Smash: Single smash burger, topped with maple bacon jam, cheddar cheese, and arugula.
Saz’s State House
5539 W. State St., (414) 453-2410
sazs.com
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Big Gig On a Stick: Housemade brat corndog with Carolina gold mustard, and hot honey ketchup.
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