FRESHWATER FESTIVAL NEWS

Your source for all things Freshwater

Stay up to date with the latest media coverage, festival announcements, featured stories, and behind-the-scenes updates from Freshwater Food & Wine Festival.

From press features and partner announcements to chef reveals and major festival milestones, this is your source for all things Freshwater.

September 16, 2026

Freshwater Food & Wine Festival Featured in Milwaukee Magazine

Freshwater Food & Wine Festival is proud to be featured in Milwaukee Magazine as one of the city's newest lakefront festival experiences.

September 16, 2026

Freshwater Food & Wine Festival Featured on CBS 58 News

Freshwater Food & Wine Festival is honored to be highlighted on CBS 58 Milwaukee.

September 16, 2026

Freshwater Food & Wine Festival Featured on WISN 12 Milwaukee

Freshwater Food & Wine Festival is honored to be highlighted on WISN 12 Milwaukee.

September 16, 2026

Freshwater Food & Wine Festival Featured on What's Brewing Wisconsin by WTMJ 4 Milwaukee

Freshwater Food & Wine Festival is honored to be highlighted on What's Brewing Wisconsin by WTMJ 4 Milwaukee.

September 14, 2026

Freshwater Food & Wine Festival Featured by Real Milwaukee on Fox 6 News

Freshwater Food & Wine Festival is honored to be highlighted by Real Milwaukee on Fox 6 News. Wes Shaver, President & CEO of Revolve Experience Marketing, and Saz's Corporate Chef Dustin Howard, share what you can look forward to at the Freshwater Food & Wine Festival.

September 14, 2026

Freshwater Food & Wine Festival and Wes Shaver Featured by Cleveland.com

Wes Shaver, a Northeast Ohio native, is launching Freshwater Food & Wine Festival featuring Joe Thomas, a former Wisconsin standout and Cleveland Browns Hall of Famer.

September 14, 2026

Saz’s New Freshwater Sampler Platter Experience featured on Milwaukee Record

Discover Saz’s elevated "Freshwater Sampler Platter" at the Freshwater Food & Wine Festival, celebrating their 50th anniversary with gourmet flair.

September 14, 2026

Building your own perfect festival day

Whether you come for the chefs, the wine, the music, the restaurants or simply to discover something new, Freshwater is built to let you create your own experience. The inaugural festival blends the energy of a live music festival with the creativity, discovery and hospitality of a world-class food and wine event.

September 14, 2026

Freshwater adds more flavor to the line-up by OnMilwaukee

Get ready for some live TV vibes at Freshwater’s Mainstage! Chef demos, fun competitions, and conversations scheduled throughout the weekend. Don’t miss out!

September 14, 2026

Freshwater's Culinary Momentum by the Milwaukee Business Journal

Milwaukee gained exposure during Season 21 of Bravo's “Top Chef,” and The Freshwater Food & Wine Festival aims to capitalize on the momentum.

June 23, 2026

George Motz Talks Wisconsin Burgers

As Freshwater welcomes burger expert George Motz to Milwaukee's lakefront, OnMilwaukee sat down with him to discuss Wisconsin's beloved culinary tradition: the Wisconsin burger.

June 23, 2026

Freshwater Featured by Visit Milwaukee

Freshwater Food & Wine Festival is proud to be featured by Visit Milwaukee as one of the city's newest lakefront festival experiences.

June 23, 2026

Freshwater Food & Wine Festival Featured by OnMilwaukee

Freshwater Food & Wine Festival is honored to be featured by OnMilwaukee as one of two new festivals coming to Milwaukee's iconic lakefront.

June 23, 2026

Freshwater Featured by Milwaukee Business Journal

Milwaukee Business Journal recently offered an early look at Freshwater Food & Wine Festival, highlighting the vision and culinary talent behind Milwaukee's newest lakefront festival.

A Festival to Taste, Discover, and Celebrate. Come hungry. Come curious. Leave inspired.

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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

A Festival to Taste, Discover, and Celebrate. Come hungry. Come curious. Leave inspired.

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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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