It’s the ‘Big Gig’ but Summerfest’s History will Surprise You

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Teri Barr

Jun 17, 2025, 6:47 PM CST

Teri Barr is Civic Media’s Content Creator and a legend in Wisconsin broadcast journalism. Email her at [email protected].

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