Harley-Davidson Homecoming™ Festival | July 13–16, 2023 | Milwaukee, WI, USA
A: The Harley-Davidson Homecoming Festival will be hosted in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. There are three main venue locations around Milwaukee and the surrounding area that will be used during the event. Six local Harley-Davidson® dealerships will also host a variety of activities at their locations. Those locations are:
1. Veterans Park - Milwaukee’s lakefront
2. H-D Museum – Downtown Milwaukee
3. H-D Powertrain Operations Facility – Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin
H-D® Dealerships
Milwaukee Harley-Davidson®, Milwaukee
Suburban Harley-Davidson®, Thiensville, Wisconsin
Wisconsin Harley-Davidson®, Oconomowoc, Wisconsin
House of Harley-Davidson®, Greenfield, Wisconsin
West Bend Harley-Davidson®, West Bend Wisconsin
Uke’s Harley-Davidson®, Racine, Wisconsin
Check out our website or H-D App for more detail. You can expect a full event schedule to be released as more information becomes available.
A: Events and activities being planned are:
Musical entertainment: Veterans Park concerts to take place Friday, July 14 and Saturday, July 15
Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Parade on Sunday, July 16
Moto culture exhibits and bike shows
Motorcycle demos
Adventure touring experiences
H-D facility tours
Police skills riding demonstrations
Street party locations
H.O.G.® 40th Anniversary Celebration
And much more
A: During the Harley-Davidson Homecoming Festival, there will be both ticketed and free venues, as well as free and ticketed activities at these venues. Review the details below on venue to determine the best fit for you. You can also review ticketing options online at H-D.com/homecomingtickets.
Veterans Park is the only Harley-Davidson venue that requires a ticket to enter the location, with an ultimate festival experience with incredible music headliners, food and drinks, and activities the whole family will enjoy. Tickets can be purchased at hdhomecoming.frontgatetickets.
Harley-Davidson Museum® campus is free, with some paid activity options
Tickets are required to access the H-D Museum™ exhibits (H-D Museum General Admission), but there are free activities at the Museum grounds as well. Museum ticket options and prices noted below and available online.
$22 per adult
$8 per children 5-17
H.O.G.® members get free access to the H-D Museum
Harley-Davidson Powertrain Operations venue and all activities, demos and self-guided tours, are free.
A: Veterans Park will be the ultimate festival experience with incredible music headliners, food and drinks, and activities the whole family will enjoy. Our Friday and Saturday headliners and opening acts are:
Friday, July 14, 2023
Headliner: Green Day
Opening Acts: Social Distortion, Phantogram, KennyHoopla, Additional local act TBD
Saturday, July 15, 2023
Headliner: Foo Fighters
Opening Acts: Cody Jinks, Joan Jett & the Blackhearts, White Reaper, Additional local act TBD
A: We highly encourage you to purchase now, as ticket quantities are limited and may be sold out before July 14, 2023. If ticket sales are not sold out by the event date, we will sell tickets on-site.
A: Details on both ticket types are below and can be found online H-D.com/homecomingtickets:
General Admission Details:
Live performances
Food options for purchase from local and surrounding area chefs and restaurants
Bars, concessions, official band merchandise and exclusive festival merchandise available for purchase
Children 10 and under allowed in free with a ticketed adult
Admission to the Harley-Davidson Museum requires a separately purchased ticket.
VIP Details:
Includes General Admission items and…
Access to dedicated, elevated deck for unmatched views of daily headliner performances
Unlimited access to the VIP Lounge with relaxed seating and air-conditioned restrooms
Full-service bar with drinks for purchase within the VIP Lounge
Food for purchase within VIP Lounge
Dedicated VIP concierge to assist with your festival needs
Lockers and mobile charging units for rent
H-D™ Parade Pass–allowing you to ride your motorcycle in the epic H-D® motorcycle parade in Milwaukee on Sunday, July 16, 2023, landing at Veterans Park
A: Reach out to our ticket service provider Front Gate for support via their online support system.
A: No, we will have eight additional artists performing on our music bill.
Friday, July 14, 2023
Headliner: Green Day
Opening Acts: Social Distortion, Phantogram, KennyHoopla, Additional local act TBD
Saturday, July 15, 2023
Headliner: Foo Fighters
Opening Acts: Cody Jinks, Joan Jett & the Blackhearts, White Reaper, Additional local act TBD
A: All tickets to the Festival are general admission, purchasing an accessible ticket is not necessary.
Upon arrival, please visit the Access Center for information on the accessibility wristband program. Patrons with mobility impairments or Deaf/Hard of Hearing patrons can request an accessibility wristband at the Access Center. This wristband is to show Festival staff that the patron plus one companion is eligible to enter the accessible viewing areas or the Deaf and Hard of Hearing areas. The accessibility wristband is non-transferable.
Note: the wristband does not guarantee a spot in these areas. Please note that both viewing areas have a limited capacity and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. We cannot save or reserve seats or areas on the platform. Once it’s determined that an accessible viewing area is filled to capacity (including adequate aisle space for entering and exiting the area), the area will not be available for additional entry.
Signage will be placed at the Festival identifying all viewing areas for patrons with mobility limitations and patrons who are Deaf / Hard of Hearing. Please visit the Access Center for a map of the festival grounds or the map on the official Festival app to see the designated accessible viewing locations.
A: Outside food and drinks are not allowed inside the Festival, but if a patron has special medical dietary restrictions, items will be allowed.
Patrons are allowed to bring their medically necessary materials and medications into the Festival, provided that all medicine has a prescription label with the patron’s name. Our personnel at the entry gates will verify the contents of any medically necessary materials. Out of concern for the festival staff who handle the trash, please dispose of your medical waste and syringes in the proper disposal, which is located at the medical tent. Please see the official Festival map for the location of the medical tent. Please do not dispose of these items in other trash bins at the Festival. Please contact our Customer Support Services team (800-258-2464) with any additional questions.
A: Guests and their belongings are subject to search upon entry or re-entry. You can help keep the lines moving quickly by leaving large bags at home.
The following items are ALLOWED:
Clear bags made of clear plastic, clear vinyl, or clear pvc which do not exceed 12" x 12" x 6"
Small clutch purses, fanny packs with no more than 1 pocket. Clutch purses no larger than 4.5" x 5.5
Empty reusable water bottles and hydration packs, and plastic or aluminum water bottles
Baby Strollers
Frisbees
Chairs
Binoculars
Blankets, Sheets, Towels
Cameras (basic point and shoot consumer-grade cameras) without detachable lenses and other accessories (monopods, selfie sticks, tripods, GoPro mounts, and other attachments are not allowed)
Personal sized hand sanitizer
Sunscreen in non-aerosol containers is allowed in the size of 3.4 ounces or less
Totems (Less than 7 feet tall, and less than 1 inch in diameter. Must be made of light material: swim noodles, foam type material, cardboard tubes, fabric, light plastic, balloons, aluminum and/or blow up items.)
Prescription Medication and Dietary Restrictions
Outside food and drink is not allowed inside the festival however, if a patron has special medical dietary restrictions, items will be allowed. It is recommended that patrons speak to the Security Manager and Medical Team members at the festival entry gate who can assist them.
Patrons are allowed to bring medically necessary materials and medications into the festival if they meet these guidelines:
Prescriptions are in their original container
Only one type of medication is present, and the bottle contains only the appropriate amount of medication necessary while in attendance.
Prescriptions are not expired
The patron’s name is on the prescription bottle and is verified with an ID
Medications that require refrigeration can be brought to the medical tent for storage, after adhering to verification.
The following items are PROHIBITED:
Any bags that are not clear or are larger than 12" x 12" x 6". Any hydration packs with more than 2 pockets.
Aerosol containers, including sunscreen and personal beauty products
Coolers of any kind. (Exceptions may be made for medical use)
Framed backpacks, multiple pocket back packs and any pack that is not aligned with the allowed backpacks above.
Any and all professional audio recording equipment
Professional cameras and professional recording (photo, video, audio) equipment (NO large professional detachable zoom lenses, stands, monopods, tripods, attachment sticks (selfie sticks) or other commercial equipment.
Any and all professional video equipment. No video recording will be allowed
Drones or any other remote flying device
Hammocks
Glass containers of any kind
Illegal and Illicit substances of any kind
Outside food or beverage (including alcohol) of any kind
Umbrellas
Pets (except service animals)
Selfie sticks
Skateboards, scooters, bicycles, wagons, carts or any personal motorized vehicles
Tents, canopies, or shade structures of any kind
Unauthorized/unlicensed vendors are not allowed. No unauthorized solicitation and materials including handbills, flyers, stickers, beach balls, give-aways, samples, etc.
Weapons or explosives of any kind
Fireworks
Large chains or spiked jewelry
Bicycles inside festival grounds (free parking is available near festival entrance)
Carts of any kind (including Red Wagons)
*SUBJECT TO CHANGE
A:
ALL bags will be searched before entry.
CLEAR bags made up of clear plastic, vinyl, or pvc, and no larger than 12" x 12" x 6" ONLY.
Small clutch purses and fanny packs with no more than 1 pocket. (no larger than 4.5" x 5.5)
Bags will be restricted to small purses, totes and drawstring bags only.
Backpacks and bags with multiple pockets are prohibited. Hydration packs are allowed but must be emptied of all liquid and have no more than two pockets in addition to the one holding the water reservoir.
A: Harley-Davidson Museum ticket prices for general admission are listed below.
Adult: $22 per adult
Children: 5-17 $8 per child
Children: 5 & under Free
H.O.G. members (w/current membership card and photo ID): Free
H-D Employees (w/ID): Free (Note: this benefit applies to HDMC, H-D Inc, HDFS, HDDS and LiveWire; does not apply to contracted workers or dealer employees.)
Annual Pass Holders (w/valid pass and photo ID): Free
Advance tickets can be purchased here. This website will be updated with tickets valid for use during H-D Homecoming Festival (Jul 13-16, 2023) and for programs and tours offered during the celebration weekend.
All prices are USD and do not include taxes and fees
A: Yes, there are a few requirements to keep in mind when joining us for a tour.
Eye and ear protection is required. We will supply both if needed.
Fully enclosed shoes with a heel less than one inch.
Contact Us
Q: I’m a food vendor looking to learn how I can participate in Homecoming?
Q: I’m a product vendor looking to learn how I can participate in Homecoming?
A: We are not hosting any vendor experiences this year but could in the future. If you are open to us taking down some information about you for future vendor plans, please contact our Customer Care team: 800-258-2464. We also suggest reaching out to local Milwaukee Harley-Davidson dealerships for consideration.
Q: I am interested in sponsoring Homecoming. Is there an opportunity to do so?
A: Yes. We would love to hear more about you. Please contact our Customer Care Team: 800-258-2464.
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1. House of Harley-Davidson in Greenfield
2. Suburban Harley-Davidson in Thiensville
3. Milwaukee Harley-Davidson in Milwaukee
4. Uke’s Harley-Davidson in Kenosha
5. Wisconsin Harley-Davidson in Oconomowoc
6. West Bend Harley-Davidson in West Bend