Learn everything about the Freshwater Food & Wine Festival before your visit. Come hungry. Come curious. Leave inspired.
Taste the food from our restaurants and food trucks at Freshwater Food & Wine Festival to get the most out or your visit
Discover wine from different wine regions around the world at Freshwater Food & Wine Festival. You may find a new favorite wine!
Discover wine from different wine regions around the world at Freshwater Food & Wine Festival. You may find a new favorite wine!
Relax and enjoy the chefs and entertainment talent appearing at Freshwater Food & Wine Festival. Watch the Chefs, Entertainment & Live Acts live in person.
Enjoy the schedule of Events on three stages and around the grounds at the Freshwater Food & Wine Festival. See all the celebrity chefs & culinary experiences live in person.
Purchase quality items from the Freshwater Collective and Freshwater Farmers Market vendors at Freshwater Food & Wine Festival
Up your visit and have a premium experience at the Freshwater Food & Wine Festival with our many VIP Experiences.
Up your visit and have a premium experience at the Freshwater Food & Wine Festival with our many VIP Experiences.
Guests can explore a curated selection of sparkling wines and Champagnes spanning Champagne, France, Italy, California, and beyond, creating a playful and elevated tasting experience for both seasoned wine lovers and casual sippers alike.
Throughout the day and into the evening, the space comes alive with an energetic soundtrack of authentic New Orleans brass bands and jazz musicians fused with locally celebrated DJs spinning French and European-inspired pop music. The result is a colorful, worldly atmosphere where guests are invited to sip, snack, dance, and linger long into the night.
Pearl Rouge Oysters by the Half Dozen, Cocktail Sauce, Lemon
3 large peeled shrimp, Cocktail Sauce, Lemon
Chilled Crab and Crawfish Salad, Lemon
North By South Hot Sauce and Hot Vinegar available for all menu items
Henry W. Maier Festival Park
200 N Harbor Drive Milwaukee WI 53202
Saturday, September 19th, 2026
11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday, September 20th, 2026
11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Henry Maier Festival Park, Milwaukee’s lakefront jewel and premier event destination. With its stunning backdrop along Lake Michigan, the park provides a unique sense of place, combining natural beauty with the energy and accessibility of an urban setting.
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