The inaugural Summerfest took place in 1968 and featured performances by headliners such as The Association and Spanky and Our Gang.

Bob Dylan, one of the most iconic musicians of all time, performed at Summerfest in 1996

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Many now-famous artists got their start at Summerfest, including Bon Iver, who performed at a smaller stage in 2008

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In 2005, The White Stripes delivered a thrilling performance on one of the festival's smaller stages, showcasing their raw energy and rock 'n' roll spirit.

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Eric Clapton joined forces with Carlos Santana for an unforgettable jam session at Summerfest in 1994.

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In 2012, Summerfest set a single-day attendance record with over 100,000 enthusiastic music lovers.

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Paul McCartney honored John Lennon with a heartfelt performance of "Give Peace a Chance" at Summerfest in 2016.

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Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder climbed a scaffold, dangled, and jumped into the crowd during their exhilarating 1995 performance.

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Jazz legend Miles Davis showcased his improvisational brilliance at Summerfest in 1987.

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