Harley riders will be roaring into MIlwaukee Wisconsin for a 105 year anniversary celebration on the Summerfest Grounds on the lake front. The Harley Davidson Festival features music, activities and entertainment.
Harley Davidson riders will be riding to Milwaukee, Wisconsin for a motorcycle homecoming during the summer of 2008. Harley Davidson motorcycles are 105 years old in 2008. The Harley landmark 105th anniversary will be commemorated by a blow-out festival and a new Harley Davidson Museum in Milwaukee this summerr. The Harley-Davidson Museum will open on July 12, 2008. The Harley Davidson Festival is ready to rock on August 28-31, 2008.
Riding the Roads to Milwaukee
Harley riders will gather in August for the 105th Anniversary Festival. H.O.G.'s will be rumbling in to Milwaukee along 25 organized routes from 105 starting points across the nation. Routes will originate from the east and west coasts and travel toward the Midwest starting on August 17.
Harley Davidson Festival in Milwaukee August 28 - 31, 2008.The festival will include a Kick-off party, Main Street Exhibition, H-D Exhibit at the Discovery Word, Summerfest Grounds Entertainment, parade, demo rides, police skills competition, dealership activities and daily street parties.
Special Concerts at The Roadhouse at the Lakefront
- Foo Fighters with Special Guest Three Days Grace. performs on Friday, August 29 at 7:00 pm .Adult tickets are $27.50. Children under 13 are admitted for free.
- Bruce Springsteen and E Street Band Concert. Bruce Springsteen performs on Saturday, August 30 at 9 pm:. Limited tickets are available. Tickets are $42.50. In order to purchase a ticket for the Bruce Springsteen Concert, a ticket needs to be purchased for the105th Anniversary Celebration. Tickets may be purchased at the same time for $107.50.
Entertainment on the Summerfest Grounds
Harley Davidson fans will be riding the road to scenic downtown Milwaukee for a festival held on the Summerfest Grounds and on the grounds of the new Harley Davidson Museum. The Summerfest Grounds will rock out with four main stages of entertainment.
Friday, August 29
- 4:00 pm: Big Head Todd and The Monsters, Los Lonely Boys, Foghat
- 7:00 pm: ZZ Top, Dr. John, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club
- 9:00 pm: Black Crowes, Gary Allan, War
Saturday, August 30
- 4:00 pm: Peter Frampton, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Blind Melon
- 7:00 pm: Dierk Bentley, Puddle of Mudd, Buddy Guy
- 9:00 pm: Daughtry, Blue Oyster Cult, Cameo
The Harley Homecoming Festival celebrating the 105th Anniversary expects to bring in a crowd. It is highly recommended that hotel reservations be made well in advance.
Tickets can be purchased on the Harley Davidson website. 105th Anniversary Celebration Ticket Packages are $65.00.
Information is subject to change. See the official Harley Davidson website for details.
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