Summerfest Free Stage Headline Shows 2014

For many fans of Summerfest, the focus is on the headline acts at the Marcus Amphitheater. That's understandable, seeing that they are usually the biggest names.  This year is possibly the biggest of the big.
Of the ten day festival, some of the headliners are sold out. Bruno Mars, Zac Brown, and Dave Matthews. By the time mid June rolls around, Lady Gaga might also sell out. What's a person to do when the Marcus Amp. is not an option? The side stage headliners are the cure to what ails you!  Here are some of the biggest "free stage" acts coming to Summerfest this year.

BMO Harris Pavilion Headline Show Highlights

• Cheap Trick
• Ray Lamontagne
• .38 Special
• Bonnie Raitt
• Kook and the Gang
• Thompson Square

Briggs and Stratton Stage

• Buddy Rich Band
• Tegan and Sara
• Ziggy Marley
• Fitz and the Tantrums
• Crowder

Miller Light Oasis Stage

• Arctic Monkeys
• Ludacris
• The Fray
• Melissa Etheridge
• Timeflies
• Girl Talk

We'll post more of the side stage shows next week.  Keep in mind that parking and traffic heading out of Summerfest can be a nightmare.  Consider using the Freeway Flyer for transportation, and don't drink and drive.