Frequently Asked Questions

Please fill out our online volunteer form.

Talking about the festival to friends and families is always one of the best things you can do for us. Share our social media posts, get us out there in front of your circle. Let more people hear about all we have to offer.

We are partnering with Interstate Parking on promotional parking rates for the lot located at the Italian Community Center. 

We are offering $4 (+tax and fees) parking from 11a-2p and $10 (+tax and fees)parking after 2pm on both Saturday and Sunday. 

The lot is located at 178 N. Jackson St. Milwaukee, WI 53202

Yes. Visit rideMCTS.com for routes and schedules. Many routes service Downtown Milwaukee. Some walking to the entry gate may be required.

View our "Get-Around-Guide" for the best routes to Freshwater Food & Wine Festival.

Sorry, no animals outside of service animals are allowed on the grounds.

Yes, general cameras are allowed on the grounds. Any major equipment, or plans to shoot film (ie production companies, news/media) has to be cleared through Freshwater Food & Wine Festival in advance. 

Artist management routinely asks for no flash photography as it is very distracting to the artist on stage. 

Media should check in each day for any rules specific to artists. There is NO GUARANTEE that photos of any artist will be allowed. Media or not.

Yes, there are ATM machines throughout the festival grounds.

Freshwater Food & Wine Festival offers complimentary use of wheelchairs and strollers. 

Please see the Information Booth next to the midgate entry for this service. Freshwater Food & Wine Festival requires you to present valid identification in order to utilize any of these units.

The 2026 Opportunities at Freshwater Food & Wine Festival are on our Vendor & Participant Opportunities page. You can also use our general Contact Form.

As a THANK YOU for your service, Freshwater Food & Wine Festival grants one free admission per day to any active duty military or veterans with proof of status (ID). Please look for the Military & Veterans window at the festival box office to take advantage of this offer.

YES!  Senior Tickets will be available at the festival box office any day of the festival. If you have any questions about our accessibility or mobility solutions at the festival, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. Senior discounted pricing is for guests 60+.