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.
Smoked Meats and Signature Sauces. Discover the bold flavors of our slow-smoked meats and handcrafted sauces. Whether you're hosting a feast, looking for on-the-go meals or simply craving authentic BBQ, we've got you covered.
FRESHWATER FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL
Menu Offerings
Jamaican Jerk Chicken Skewer - $14
Smoked jerk chicken thighs, charred pineapple salsa and avocado crema.
Brisket Money Slider and Truffle Fries - $16
Smoked brisket, Cooper Sharp, malt-vinegar onions, caviar remoulade and truffle on a brioche bun with Parmesan truffle fries.
Korean-Glazed Smoked Pork Slider and Truffle Fries - $12
Hickory-smoked pork shoulder, gochujang-sorghum glaze, sesame cucumber slaw and crispy shallots on a brioche bun with Parmesan truffle fries.
Brisket Tostadas - $17
Two corn tostadas with smoked black-bean puree, charred-corn relish, avocado-lime crema, Cotija and cilantro.
Traditional Brisket Slider - $7
Smoked brisket, Texas BBQ sauce and pickles on a toasted brioche bun.
Traditional Pulled Pork Slider - $7
Hickory-smoked pulled pork, Texas BBQ sauce, creamy slaw and pickles on a toasted brioche bun.
Smoked Meat Nachos - $14
Choice of smoked pork or Jamaican jerk chicken, with Pepper Jack queso, roasted corn, pickled jalapeños, avocado crema, BBQ crema, Cotija, tomatoes and scallions.
Substitute smoked brisket for $16.
Parmesan Truffle Fries - $8
Crispy fries tossed with Parmesan, truffle seasoning and fresh herbs, served with black garlic ketchup.
Peach Cobbler Banana Pudding - $9
Banana pudding layered with bourbon-peach cobbler filling, vanilla wafers, brown-butter cobbler crumble and salted caramel.
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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