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72-524: In 1996, Lakefront became the first certified organic brewery in the country and produced the first organic beer to be bottled in the U.S. - their Organic E.S.B. (extra special bitter). The ale is brewed using 100% organic malt and hops. President, owner and founder Russ Klisch started a partnership with Wisconsin farmers to grow organic hops in his home state. In May 2007, The Wisconsin Department of Tourism announced that Lakefront Brewery had become

144-467: A CD out to be paid $ 700 at Summerfest. If they want you to have CDs, they should pay you like they pay the professional people." Summerfest celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2007. The event's history was the subject of "Summerfest Stories", a documentary that aired in June 2007 on Milwaukee Public Television . In 2015, Milwaukee World Festival, Inc and ReverbNation announced a three-year agreement to use

216-575: A farm or business's organic certificate. Once certified, USDA organic products can be exported to countries currently engaged in organic trade agreements with the U.S., including Canada, the European Union, Japan, and Taiwan, and do not require additional certification as long as the terms of the agreement are met. In the United States the situation is undergoing its own FDA Food Safety Modernization Act . In Canada , certification

288-657: A growing worldwide demand for organic food. It is intended to assure quality, prevent fraud , and to promote commerce. While such certification was not necessary in the early days of the organic movement , when small farmers would sell their produce directly at farmers' markets , as organics have grown in popularity, more and more consumers are purchasing organic food through traditional channels, such as supermarkets . As such, consumers must rely on third-party regulatory certification. For organic producers, certification identifies suppliers of products approved for use in certified operations. For consumers, "certified organic" serves as

360-618: A local restaurateur, heard the Klisch brothers wanted to utilize the large banquet hall in their brewery and approached the company, saying that he wanted to rent out the space. The Klisch brothers were interested, but concerned about competing with customers in the area who sold their beer. They decided to create a family restaurant environment. On Fridays, the Palm Garden offers a fish fry with polka music. They also host private events like weddings and corporate events on evenings. At

432-612: A part of the USDA Certified Organic program." In the UK, the interests of smaller-scale growers who use "natural" growing methods are represented by the Wholesome Food Association , which issues a symbol based largely on trust and peer-to-peer inspection. Organic certification, as well as fair trade certification , has the potential to directly and indirectly contribute to the achievement of some of

504-419: A private label that brings additional guarantees and transparency. PGS enable the direct participation of producers, consumers and other stakeholders in: Participatory Guarantee Systems are also referred to as "participatory certification". The word organic is central to the certification (and organic food marketing) process, and this is also questioned by some. Where organic laws exist, producers cannot use

576-457: A product assurance, similar to "low fat", "100% whole wheat", or "no artificial preservatives". Certification is essentially aimed at regulating and facilitating the sale of organic products to consumers. Individual certification bodies have their own service marks , which can act as branding to consumers—a certifier may promote the high consumer recognition value of its logo as a marketing advantage to producers. In third party certification,

648-582: A riot, a bonfire, and about 300 arrests. As a result of the latter concert, organizers shied away from rock bands for several years, and established guidelines for "family-friendly" acts and a ban on alcohol brought in by patrons. This was properly managed when Henry Jordan found the experienced managers, Joel Gast and Lou Volpano, to manage entertainment in-house, eliminating Cleveland's Jules Belkin Promotions, who were hired by Board Members Bernie Samson and Steve Marcus. Also at that time local manager Volpano

720-521: A set of production standards for growing, storage, processing, packaging and shipping that include: In some countries, certification is overseen by the government , and commercial use of the term organic is legally restricted. Certified organic producers are also subject to the same agricultural, food safety and other government regulations that apply to non-certified producers. Certified organic foods are not necessarily pesticide-free, as certain pesticides are allowed. Organic certification addresses

792-427: A success; the second event in 1969, was less successful, as it was plagued by additional venues, inclement weather, and severe financial debt. In 1970, a permanent central location was decided upon, and Summerfest moved to a former Nike missile site on the lakefront , where it continues to be held to this day. Also that year, Summerfest introduced its red "smiley face" logo, an insignia that has become synonymous with

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864-506: A title certified by Guinness World Records in 1999, but has been surpassed in attendance by Donauinselfest with over three million in 2015. While Summerfest has one of the highest aggregate attendances in the world, the daily attendance of Summerfest is lower than other major American music festivals. In 2022, the daily attendance of Summerfest was 49,500. During Summerfest, the 75 acre (30 ha) park would usually host performances over 11 days, from late June until early July (including

936-449: A wide variety of food from many Milwaukee-area restaurants. Other Summerfest attractions include shopping vendors, fireworks (including "The Big Bang" on opening night), family activities, and more. Summerfest is operated by Milwaukee World Festival, Inc. a non-profit organization, which is governed by a volunteer board of directors. In its 50+ year history, Summerfest has hosted a variety of well-known artists, including Paul McCartney ,

1008-573: Is a certification process for producers of organic food and other organic agricultural products. In general, any business directly involved in food production can be certified, including seed suppliers, farmers , food processors, retailers and restaurants . A lesser known counterpart is certification for organic textiles (or organic clothing ) that includes certification of textile products made from organically grown fibres. Requirements vary from country to country ( List of countries with organic agriculture regulation ), and generally involve

1080-535: Is administered by SENASA and issued by four private companies. Organic production is regulated by the 25.127 Act, passed in 1999. During 2019, 70,446 hectares (174,080 acres) of land were used for organic production certified with the Argentine seal. EU countries acquired comprehensive organic legislation with the implementation of the EU-Eco-regulation 1992. Supervision of certification bodies

1152-602: Is handled on the national level. In March 2002 the European Commission issued an EU -wide label for organic food. It has been mandatory throughout the EU since July 2010. and has become compulsory after a two-year transition period. The farmland converted to produce certified organic food has seen a significant evolution in the EU15 countries, rising from 1.8% in 1998 to 4.1% in 2005. For the current EU25 countries however

1224-490: Is noted for its gluten -free brand, New Grist, which is brewed using sorghum and gluten-free yeast . The brewery successfully petitioned the U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau to allow this product to be called a beer despite not having the previously required 25% malted barley content, thus creating the first gluten-free beer in America. Growth of the brewery has been strong in recent years, especially due to

1296-538: Is on the quality of ingredients and other inputs, and processing and handling conditions. A transport company would be required to detail the use and maintenance of its vehicles, storage facilities, containers, and so forth. A restaurant would have its premises inspected and its suppliers verified as certified organic. Participatory Guarantee Systems (PGS) represent an alternative to third party certification , especially adapted to local markets and short supply chains. They can also complement third party certification with

1368-497: Is recognized by the World Trade Organization as an international reference point for the resolution of disputes concerning food safety and consumer protection. One of their goals is to provide proper food labelling (general standard, guidelines on nutrition labelling, guidelines on labelling claims). In some countries, organic standards are formulated and overseen by the government . The United States ,

1440-460: Is to establish the use of one single global reference (the COROS) to access the quality of standards rather than focusing on bilateral agreements. The Certcost was a research project that conducted research and prepared reports about the certification of organic food. The project was supported by the European Commission and was active from 2008 to 2011. The website will be available until 2016. In

1512-833: The California Certified Organic Farmers , founded in 1973, and the voluntary standards and certification program popularized by the Rodale Press in 1972. Some retailers have their stores certified as organic handlers and processors to ensure organic compliance is maintained throughout the supply chain until delivered to consumers, such as Vitamin Cottage Natural Grocers , a 60-year-old chain based in Colorado. Violations of USDA Organic regulations carry fines up to $ 11,000 per violation, and can also lead to suspension or revocation of

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1584-496: The European Union , Canada and Japan have comprehensive organic legislation, and the term "organic" may be used only by certified producers. Being able to put the word "organic" on a food product is a valuable marketing advantage in today's consumer market, but does not guarantee the product is legitimately organic. Certification is intended to protect consumers from misuse of the term, and make buying organics easy. However,

1656-569: The International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements (IFOAM) working on harmonization efforts. Where formal agreements do not exist between countries, organic product for export is often certified by agencies from the importing countries, who may establish permanent foreign offices for this purpose. In 2011 IFOAM introduced a new program—the IFOAM Family of Standards—that attempts to simplify harmonization. The vision

1728-729: The Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), which are the eight international development goals that were established following the Millennium Summit of the United Nations in 2000, with all United Nations member states committed to help achieve the MDGs by 2015. With the growth of ethical consumerism in developed countries, imports of eco-friendly and socially certified produce from the poor in developing countries have increased, which could contribute towards

1800-669: The Secretary of Agriculture to establish a National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances which identifies synthetic substances that may be used, and the non- synthetic substances that cannot be used, in organic production and handling operations." The Secretary of Agriculture promulgated regulations establishing the National Organic Program (NOP). The final rule was published in the Federal Register in 2000. USDA Organic certification confirms that

1872-540: The USDA Organic Certification Cost-Share Programs . Federal legislation defines three levels of organic foods. Products made entirely with certified organic ingredients, methods, and processing aids can be labeled "100% organic" (including raw agricultural commodities that have been certified), while only products with at least 95% organic ingredients may be labeled "organic" (any non-organic ingredients used must fall under

1944-667: The United States , "organic" is a labeling term for food or agricultural products ("food, feed or fiber") that have been produced according to USDA organic regulations, which define standards that "integrate cultural, biological, and mechanical practices that foster cycling of resources, promote ecological balance, and conserve biodiversity". USDA standards recognize four types of organic production: Organic agricultural operations should ultimately maintain or improve soil and water quality, and conserve wetlands, woodlands, and wildlife. The Organic Foods Production Act of 1990 "requires

2016-418: The 1972 event and was subsequently arrested for violating obscenity laws. Prior to his arrest, he discarded a bag of cocaine to avoid further imprisonment. Since 1975, comedy acts ranging from David Brenner and Henny Youngman to Jay Leno and Jon Stewart have performed at the event. Sandra Bernhard did TV and radio promos for its 1986 season when she was a performer there. Lewis Black has also become

2088-506: The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau regulations. Any use of added sulfites in wine made with organic grapes means that the product is only eligible for the "made with" labeling category and therefore may not use the USDA organic seal. Wine labeled as made with other organic fruit cannot have sulfites added to it. Organic textiles made be labeled organic and use the USDA organic seal if

2160-542: The BAS (colloquially referred to as the Big-Ass Silo, a large silo in the brewery that is used for grain storage), but also to add their own style and jokes to entertain along the way. One of the more common jokes given during the tours is that Lakefront "sells as much beer in one year as Miller spills in one day". The most well-known part of the tour is the stop at the bottling line. There, visitors get to sing-a-long to

2232-604: The Brewhaus Polka Kings. Lakefront Brewery no longer hosts wedding receptions; however, it is still available for small, catered corporate events. The brewery also has a strong presence at Summerfest in Milwaukee, featuring its own pavilion selling a variety of its brews, including New Grist. 43°03′17″N 87°54′18″W  /  43.054683°N 87.905105°W  / 43.054683; -87.905105 Organic certification Organic certification

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2304-552: The Canadian organic logo. Products between 70-95% may declare they have xx% of organic ingredients, however they do not meet requirements to bear the certified logo. Transitioning from a conventional agricultural operation to an organic operation takes the producers up to three years to receive organic certification, during which time products cannot be marketed as organic products, and producers will not receive pricing premiums on their goods during this time. Cows, sheep, and goats are

2376-657: The European certification regulations for organic food, to increase export to EU countries. In 2009 a new logo was chosen through a design competition and online public vote. The new logo is a green rectangle that shows twelve stars (from the European flag ) placed such that they form the shape of a leaf in the wind. Unlike earlier labels no words are presented on the label lifting the requirement for translations referring to organic food certification. The new EU organic label has been implemented since July 2010 and has replaced

2448-624: The Fourth of July ). It was announced recently that the festival would move to a three weekend schedule to allow for more Friday and Saturday event days. The performers include local and nationally known music talent from various genres, performing throughout the grounds from noon to midnight, including the 23,000-capacity American Family Insurance Amphitheater . Since 2004, nearly $ 150 million has been invested into Henry Maier Festival Park, including permanent stages, bars, production space, VIP amenities and other infrastructure. Summerfest also showcases

2520-698: The OSP, maintenance of records, and overall regulatory compliance Inspection During the site visit, the inspector observes onsite practices and compares them to the OSP, looks for any potential contamination by prohibited materials (or any risk of potential contamination), and takes soil, tissue, or product samples as needed. At farming operations, the inspector will also examine the fields, water systems, storage areas, and equipment, assess pest and weed management, check feed production, purchase records, livestock and their living conditions, and records of animal health management practices. For processing and handling facilities,

2592-526: The Rolling Stones , Tina Turner , Metallica , Whitney Houston , Stevie Wonder , Kenny Chesney , Aerosmith , Bruno Mars , Arctic Monkeys , Lady Gaga , Usher , Dave Matthews Band , and Lil Uzi Vert . Don Smiley served as president and chief executive officer of Summerfest from 2004 until his retirement in December 2023. He was succeeded in both roles by Sarah Smith Pancheri. Summerfest

2664-609: The Summerfest stages. Acts with Milwaukee and Wisconsin connections have had a prominent history at Summerfest, most notably the BoDeans , The Gufs , Danny Gokey , and Violent Femmes . The concerts have been mostly civil events, with two notable exceptions. In 1970, a performance by the late-arriving Sly & the Family Stone nearly resulted in a riot. In 1973, a performance by Humble Pie & Jo Jo Gunne resulted in

2736-588: The USDA Organic seal. Any remaining agricultural ingredients must be produced without excluded methods, including genetic modification, irradiation, or the application of synthetic fertilizers, sewage sludge, or biosolids . Non-agricultural ingredients used must be allowed on the National List. Organic ingredients must be marked in the ingredients list (e.g., "organic dill" or with an asterisk denoting organic status). In addition, products may also display

2808-496: The USDA organic seal), it must undergo a 3-year transition period where any land used to produce raw organic commodities must be left untreated with prohibited substances. Operations seeking certification must first submit an application for organic certification to a USDA-accredited certifying agent including the following: Certifying agents then review the application to confirm that the operation's practices follow USDA regulations, and schedule an inspection to verify adherence to

2880-413: The achievement of the MDGs. A study by Setboonsarng (2008) reveals that organic certification substantially contributes to MDG1 (poverty and hunger) and MDG7 (environmental sustainability) by way of premium prices and better market access, among others. This study concludes that for this market-based development scheme to broaden its poverty impacts, public sector support in harmonizing standards, building up

2952-522: The capacity of certifiers, developing infrastructure development, and innovating alternative certification systems will be required. The body Codex Alimentarius of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations was established in November 1961. The Commission's main goals are to protect the health of consumers and ensure fair practices in the international food trade. The Codex Alimentarius

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3024-419: The company provides beer at the start of the tour, shares jokes along the way, and explains the brewing process and history of Lakefront. Tour tickets can be purchased online or at the door. The price of admission includes a souvenir pint glass and four 8 oz. pours of beer. Many people on staff give the tour, and there is no specific script. Employees are encouraged to inform guests of certain attractions such as

3096-553: The end of November 2013, Russ Davis did not renew his lease with Lakefront Brewery and the Palm Garden was closed. Since then, Russ Klisch extended his tour hours into the night and opened up the Lakefront Brewery Beer Hall. The Beer Hall serves hand-made German-style, locally sourced food ranging from cheese curds to sustainable beer battered fish. Lakefront Brewery now runs their own fish fry on Friday nights from 4 P.M. to 9 P.M., which features music performed by

3168-410: The event. The logo was designed by local graphic artists Noel Spangler and Richard D. Grant. It was also in 1970 that Henry Jordan , former Green Bay Packers defensive tackle, became executive director of Summerfest, a title he held during the event's early years until his death in 1977. After a few other businessmen were hired by the board for the executive director's job, Elizabeth "Bo" Black, who

3240-498: The exemptions of the National List). Under these two categories, no nonorganic agricultural ingredients are allowed when organic ingredients are available. Both of these categories may also display the "USDA Organic" seal, and must state the name of the certifying agent on the information panel. A third category, containing a minimum of 70% organic ingredients, can be labeled "made with organic ingredients", but may not display

3312-499: The existence of a record trail from time of purchase/production through the final sale. A mass balance audit verifies that enough organic product and ingredients have been produced or purchased to match the amount of product sold. Each ingredient and product must have an assigned lot number to ensure the existence of a proper audit trail. Some of the earliest organizations to carry out organic certification in North America were

3384-488: The farm or handling facility (whether within the United States or internationally) complies with USDA organic regulations. Farms or handling facilities can be certified by private, foreign, or State entities, whose agents are accredited by the USDA (accredited agents are listed on the USDA website). Any farm or business that grosses more than $ 5,000 annually in organic sales must be certified. Farms and businesses that make less than $ 5,000 annually are "exempt", and must follow all

3456-485: The farm or the processing of the agriculture produce is certified in accordance with national or international organic standards by an accredited organic certification agency. To certify a farm , the farmer is typically required to engage in a number of new activities, in addition to normal farming operations: In addition, short-notice or surprise inspections can be made, and specific tests (e.g. soil, water, plant tissue) may be requested. For first-time farm certification,

3528-454: The finished product is certified organic and produced in full compliance with USDA organic regulations. If all of a specific fiber used in a product is certified organic, the label may state the percentage of organic fibers and identify the organic material. Organic certification mandates that the certifying inspector must be able to complete both "trace-back" and "mass balance audits" for all ingredients and products. A trace-back audit confirms

3600-645: The first brewery in the state and the first business in the City of Milwaukee to receive the Travel Green Wisconsin certification. Travel Green Wisconsin recognizes tourism-related businesses that are reducing their environmental impact through operational and other improvements. To achieve Travel Green certification, businesses must meet several goals including demonstration of how they encourage staff and vendors to be environmentally aware and how they reduce their waste and energy consumption. The brewery

3672-468: The gluten-free product. The brewery shipped 8,863 barrels of beer to wholesalers in 2006, a 2,571 barrels, or 41% increase from the 2005 total. The success of the gluten-free product has attracted competitive interest from other brewers, large and small. Lakefront Brewery doesn't make people wait until the end of their tour to drink beer. They believe there is a direct correlation between attention span on beer tours and drinking beer. To meet their philosophy,

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3744-417: The inspector evaluates the receiving, processing, and storage areas for organic ingredients and finished products, as well as assessing any potential hazards or contamination points (from "sanitation systems, pest management materials, or nonorganic processing aids"). If the facility also processes or handles nonorganic materials, the inspector will also analyze the measures in place to prevent commingling. If

3816-437: The logo of the certification body that approved them. Products made with less than 70% organic ingredients can not be advertised as "organic", but can list individual ingredients that are organic as such in the product's ingredient statement. Also, USDA ingredients from plants cannot be genetically modified . Livestock feed is only eligible for labeling as "100% Organic" or "Organic". Alcoholic products are also subject to

3888-453: The old European Organic label. However, producers that have had already printed and ready to use packaging with the old label were allowed to use them in the upcoming two years. The development of the EU organic label was develop based on Denmark's organic food policy and the rules behind the Danish organic food label which at the moment holds the highest rate of recognition among its users in

3960-514: The online service as an audition to give musicians a chance to perform. Summerfest wanted to provide an opportunity for performers to get a chance to be one of the 800+ acts and allow new talent to be seen by over 900,000 people that attend. 2020 saw the COVID-19 pandemic as grounds for scrapping the concert part & moving others online. Summerfest Attendance Since 1995 Summerfest attendance peaked in 2001 at 1,000,563 attendees. Summerfest

4032-523: The only livestock that are allowed to be transitioned to organic, under Canada's regulations. They must undergo organic management for one year before their products can be considered certified organic. In Argentina, the Organic certification was implemented in December 2012, through a Ministry of Agriculture resolution. Organic products are labeled with the Orgánico Argentina seal, which

4104-507: The organic labeling made possible by certification itself usually requires explanation. In countries without organic laws, government guidelines may or may not exist, while certification is handled by non-profit organizations and private companies . Internationally, equivalency negotiations are underway, and some agreements are already in place, to harmonize certification between countries, facilitating international trade . There are also international certification bodies, including members of

4176-597: The owner of the original Bernie Brewer ’s Chalet. When the Milwaukee Brewers built their new stadium, the Chalet needed a new home, and the Klisch brothers wanted that home to be in their brewery. Russ Klisch jumped at the opportunity to buy the item. The lights that hang in the Palm Garden were originally designed and hung in the Plankinton Hotel in 1916 for a beer garden. The hotel was dedicated on

4248-414: The requirements as stated in the USDA regulations except for two requirements: Exempt operations are also barred from selling their products as ingredients for use in another producer or handler's certified organic product, and may be required by buyers to sign an affidavit affirming adherence to USDA organic regulations. Before an operation may sell, label or represent their products as "organic" (or use

4320-519: The same day as the start of the First World War. Shortly thereafter, prohibition started and, in short, the beer garden was never used as a beer garden. The lights hung in a restaurant in the hotel until 1982 when the building was demolished. The city of Milwaukee stored them in an architecturally valuable warehouse until the Klisch brothers bid and won them. They have spent over $ 1,000 renovating each light. Starting in late 1999, Russ Davis,

4392-410: The soil must meet basic requirements of being free from use of prohibited substances (synthetic chemicals, etc.) for a number of years. A conventional farm must adhere to organic standards for this period, often two to three years. This is known as being in transition . Transitional crops are not considered fully organic. Certification for operations other than farms follows a similar process. The focus

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4464-599: The statistics report an overall percentage of just 1.5% as of 2005. However, the statistics showed a larger turnover of organic food in some countries, reaching 10% in France and 14% in Germany. In France 21% of available vegetables, fruits, milk and eggs were certified as organic. Numbers for 2010 show that 5.4% of German farmland has been converted to produce certified organic food, as has 10.4% of Swiss farmland and 11.7% of Austrian farmland. Non-EU countries have widely adopted

4536-546: The term legally without certification. To bypass this legal requirement for certification, various alternative certification approaches, using currently undefined terms like "authentic" and "natural", are emerging. In the US, motivated by the cost and legal requirements of certification (as of Oct. 2002), the private farmer-to-farmer association, Certified Naturally Grown , offers a "non-profit alternative eco-labelling program for small farms that grow using USDA Organic methods but are not

4608-454: The theme from Laverne and Shirley , the 1970s TV show, whose characters worked at the fictional Shotz Brewery. One lucky tour participant even gets to place a glove on a beer going through the line, as in the show's opening sequence. The Lakefront Brewery tour has achieved national notoriety on many occasions and was named the “#4 Top Brewery Tour in America” in 2010. Lakefront Brewery is

4680-629: The world respectively 98% and 90% trust the label. The current EU organic label is meant to signal to the consumer that at least 95% of the ingredients used in the processed organic food is from organic origin and 5% considered an acceptable error margin. Summerfest Summerfest is an annual music festival held in downtown Milwaukee , Wisconsin . First held in 1968, Summerfest is located at Henry Maier Festival Park , adjacent to Lake Michigan and Milwaukee's central business district. Summerfest attracts approximately 800,000 people each year, promoting itself as "The World's Largest Music Festival",

4752-440: The written application and operational inspection are successful, the certifying agent will issue an organic certificate to the applicant. The producer or handler must then submit an updated application and OSP, pay recertification fees to the agent, and undergo annual onsite inspections to receive recertification annually. Once certified, producers and handlers can have up to 75% of their organic certification costs reimbursed through

4824-464: Was changed briefly in 1966 to "Juli Spaß" (German for "July Fun") and then to "Summerfest". The inaugural Summerfest was held in July 1968 at 35 different locations throughout the city (including Milwaukee County Stadium and Milwaukee Arena ), and its events ranged from concerts to a film festival, an air show, and even a pageant. The first Summerfest, produced by Dee Robb and Con Merten was regarded as

4896-1243: Was closed in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2021, the event was only 9 days instead of 11, and it occurred in September rather than during the summer months. The Summerfest grounds include seven permanent stages and two pavilions that can be converted to stages (Johnson Controls World Sound Stage and the South Pavilion). Summerfest has been most famous for its music since the first festival in 1968, when acts such as Ronnie Dove , The New Colony Six , The Robbs and Up With People performed. Since then, musical acts from Bob Dylan , The Jackson 5 , Frank Sinatra , Prince , Whitney Houston , Janet Jackson , The Jonas Brothers , Fleetwood Mac , Maroon 5 , Fun , Britney Spears , Stevie Ray Vaughan , Cher , Tina Turner , and James Taylor to Christina Aguilera , Diana Ross , Roy Orbison , Liza Minnelli , Kanye West , Kid Cudi , Stevie Wonder , Mary J. Blige , Wiz Khalifa , Imagine Dragons , Nine Inch Nails , The Ramones , Billie Eilish , Willie Nelson , The Rolling Stones , and Paul McCartney have graced

4968-505: Was conceived in the 1960s by then-mayor Henry W. Maier . Inspired by his visit to Oktoberfest in Munich , Germany , Maier envisioned a similar ethnic-themed festival in Milwaukee, and in 1962 formed a panel of business and civic leaders to study the feasibility of a large-scale summer festival. By the middle of the decade, the panel drew up a proposal for a 10-day multi-event festival with the proposed name of "Milwaukee World Festival," which

5040-509: Was formerly Henry Jordan's secretary, became executive director in 1984 after a ten-year lobbying effort. The event has not been without its controversy. On December 9, 2002, Lee Gates commented in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel about the lack of opportunity to play at Summerfest. "I don't get the credit I deserve here. I've been playing 50-something years. There's discrimination at Summerfest. I shouldn't need to have

5112-596: Was hired specifically to improve production and book international superstars on what was a mere Local Rock Stage, where then the Ramones , UFO , and Judas Priest headlined Live comedy acts have also been a part of Summerfest's history, even before a regular "Comedy Showcase" was first established in 1975. Bob Hope was the main headliner at Summerfest 1969, performing two shows at Milwaukee County Stadium . George Carlin (opening for Arlo Guthrie ) performed his " Seven Words You Can Never Say on Television " routine at

5184-586: Was implemented at the federal level on June 30, 2009. Mandatory certification is required for agricultural products represented as organic in import, export and inter-provincial trade, or that bear the federal organic logo. In Quebec , provincial legislation provides government oversight of organic certification within the province, through the Quebec Accreditation Board ( Conseil D'Accréditation Du Québec ). Only products that use at least 95% organic materials in production are allowed to bear

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