Summer Park Jam

Name: Summer Park Jam
Start: 2025-08-08T00:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-08-09T23:59:59-05:00
Location: Peck Pavilion

TRUE Skool is bringing Hip Hop legends EPMD to headline Milwaukee’s 2025 Summer Park Jam Weekend. The free two-day event includes a Friday CEO Sessions seminar where EPMD shares their music business blueprint, followed by Saturday’s all-ages festival with live performances, local vendors, breakdancing & graffiti battles, food trucks, and more.

It’s a major moment for downtown Milwaukee—celebrating legacy, culture, and community!

Friday, August 8 – 12pm-4pm
Inside Marcus Performing Arts Center | Free with Reservation

“CEO Sessions” offers a limited-seating executive experience where EPMD will share the blueprint behind their multi-decade career in music, branding, and cultural entrepreneurship. This event will convene creatives, independent artists and next-generation leaders for a power-packed day of insight, strategy, and music industry education.

RSVP Opening June 20! Click here to learn more.

Saturday, August 9 – 12pm-8pm
Peck Pavilion, MPAC Outdoor Grounds | Free and Family-Friendly

Featuring EPMD, DJ Scratch, children’s activities, interactive live painting, Breakin’ and Graffiti Art battles, food trucks, local vendors, a car show, and live music and performances all day from local, regional and national artists!

This event is presented by True Skool, an independent organization separate from the Marcus Performing Arts Center.

About EMPD

Regarded as one of the top 10 most influential duos in Hip Hop history, EPMD (Erick Sermon & Parrish Smith) are not just performers, they’re cultural architects. Revered for classic albums like Strictly Business, Business Never Personal, and timeless tracks like “You Gots to Chill”, EPMD has sold over 4 million records worldwide across their career. EPMD is credited with launching the careers of Redman, Das EFX, and Keith Murray through their Hit Squad / Def Squad collectives, and Erick Sermon is one of music’s most sought-after producers.