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.
Saturday, September 19, 2026
Starting at 2:00pm
This iconic local band, The Sazerac 5 specializes in Chicago & New Orleans Jazz, while also writing originals. You'll hear classics by King Oliver, Louis Armstrong, Muggsy Spanier, and Wild Bill Davison, amongst others.
Acts appearing on stage
The Sazerac 5 brings the unmistakable spirit of Chicago and New Orleans jazz to Pearl & Pop, filling the experience with bold brass, lively rhythms and an authentic vintage sound. Sit back, relax and enjoy bubbles and the raw bar while the band performs classics by King Oliver, Louis Armstrong, Muggsy Spanier and Wild Bill Davison, alongside original music of their own. It’s the perfect high-energy soundtrack for sipping, shucking and staying awhile!
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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