SPECTATOR INFO

Safety &
Security Measures

IMPORTANT

Please know that our finish line for Sunday's event will be held at the Henry Maier Festival Grounds and they have security procedures in place that we cannot control.  Every entrant coming into the grounds will be subject to state-of-the-art metal detectors and further search if deemed necessary.  Please plan ahead by following their rules as we do not want you to be disappointed:

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• All bags are subject to inspection prior to entering the Summerfest grounds. No backpacks at all or bags larger than 9x10x12 will be allowed on the grounds. All bags larger than 9X10X12 will need to be returned to a vehicle or home before entering the Park.

• Please leave any unnecessary articles secured within your vehicle or at home to expedite your entry into the park. Items NOT ALLOWED CANNOT be checked in (see list below).

• Any prohibited items will be confiscated by security and will not be returned.

• Milwaukee World Festival, INC (MWF) is not responsible for fire, theft, damage or loss of vehicle including articles left within.

If you need to bring medication, medical equipment, diapers, or other personal care items to Summerfest, how should you pack those items?

• If you have privacy concerns, put those items in a smaller bag that you cannot see through and then place that bag in a clear bag.

• Please note, the small cosmetic or privacy bag is still subject to inspection.

• Nursing mothers may bring in needed items in a similar manner or separate bag.

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What can I carry in?

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The following items are ALLOWED:

• Umbrellas 

• Strollers 

• Small Camera 

• Small Bag, Cinch bag, or Purse 

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The following items are NOT ALLOWED:

• Backpacks (special consideration will be given for parents with infants and those with medical needs)

• Large Bags over 9X10X12 inches

• Camelback-style hydration packs

• Outside food and beverages (unless needed for infants, medical or dietary needs)

• Cans and Glass/Plastic or Metal Containers (including Yeti type bottles, tumblers, thermos, and disposable plastic bottles)

• Coolers or other hard side containers

• Stainless steel reusable drinking straws

• Self-defense sprays (such as OC, pepper spray or mace)

• Aerosol cans (except for spray sunscreens 6oz or less, 1 per patron)

• UAV-Drones

• Alcohol

• Illegal drugs or substances

• Firearms (no open or concealed weapons/firearms)

• Knives

• Weapons or objects that could be used as weapons

• Fireworks, sparklers, or explosives

• Professional cameras (cameras with a detachable lens or lens that extends further than 3 inches) or video equipment

• Recording devices

• Brooms/broomsticks, selfie sticks, poles, trekking sticks, and tripods

• Pets (except service animals, or during special events or promotions)

• Banners or flags on poles

• Laser pointers

• Skateboards, roller skates, inline skates or hoverboards

• Foot powered or electric scooters

• Bicycles, tricycles or unicycles

• Wagons

• Kites

• Hula-hoops, Frisbees, and beach balls

• Stadium seats and lawn chairs

*This list is not exhaustive. Items not appearing on the list may still be prohibited at the discretion of MWF Security if the items pose a potential threat to safety of our guests or due to event restrictions