Carin León, first Summerfest regional Mexican music act, draws fans

The Brief

  • Summerfest wrapped up its first weekend Saturday with headliner Carin León.
  • The festival’s first regional Mexican music artist drew fans from other states.
  • Organizers said acts, like León, drive more than $160 million in tourism.

MILWAUKEE Summerfest wrapped up its first weekend Saturday with headliner Carin León, who organizers said is the first regional Mexican music artist to hit the stage.

Out-of-town draw

What they’re saying:

The performer drew visitors to the festival from Chicago to Michigan.

“I love the experience, it’s really cool,” Gigi Acosta, who traveled from Chicago, said. “We love it, it’s so much fun here.”

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