Walk Day Details

Event Information

Walk With Me. Wish With Me.

Walk For Wishes® is a nationwide Make-A-Wish® fundraising event that celebrates the more than 550,000 wishes that have been granted around the world, while raising the necessary funds to grant more wishes in the future. It is a family-friendly event powered by wish families, volunteers, companies, donors and friends.

By participating in one of the many walks held throughout the country, you can help bring the life-changing impact of a wish to children in your community who are battling critical illnesses.

A wish can truly transform a child’s life, and you can help grant it by participating in Walk For Wishes.

Event Date: September 7, 2024
Event Location: Summerfest Grounds - South Gate — 200 N Harbor Dr  Milwaukee,  WI  53202
Event Schedule: 

  • 8:00 a.m. - Gates & pledge drop-off opens
  • 8:45 a.m. - Kids Dash
  • 9:00 a.m. - Walk Begins
  • 9:15 a.m. - Music from DJ JoJo, games, face painting, food trucks and so much more.

Registration fees: Registration is free. We just ask you to help raise funds or make a donation to help make wishes come true for children with critical illnesses.

T-shirt information: Everyone who raises $100+ will receive a t-shirt in addition to the pledge prize they qualify for. Shirt sizes will be available on first-come, first-serve basis.

Fundraising incentives:
Participants can earn great Make-A-Wish prizes at the following fundraising levels.

  • $4,000 and more - Become a sponsor of a child's wish
  • $1,000+ - Choose 2 items from any of the levels nelow (limit one gift card).
  • $750 - $999 - A $75 Gift Card - Select from: Amazon, Target or Disney gift cards
  • $350 - $749 - Make-A-Wish Wisconsin quarter zip sweatshirt
  • $125 - $349 - Make-A-Wish Wisconsin branded beach towel
  • $100+ - Make-A-Wish® T-shirt (shirt sizes will be available first-come, first-serve).

Additional Details:

  • Enter through the South Gate to access the grounds.
  • Walk Route - There will be the option to participate in a 5K walk or 1-mile walk along the lake. Link to download Route Map.
  • Parking is FREE and available in Lot H and Lot P with plenty of accessible parking spaces adjacent to the South Gate entrance.
  • Security - The Summerfest Grounds now require all guests to go through metal detectors every time they enter the grounds. Please note that 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. View all the Park Entry Policies here.
  • Are pets allowed at this event? Summerfest does not permit pets on the grounds and with the number of people that will be in attendance we ask you to please keep your pets at home.
  • Food trucks will be available on-site. Please note that all food truck vendors are cashless. Please plan accordingly.

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