Performance Pavilion
FRESHWATER FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL
Performance Pavilion
The Mainstage offers Moments you won’t want to miss.

Performance Pavilion Mainstage

The Freshwater Mainstage is the heart of the festival: where nationally celebrated chefs, sommeliers, and culinary personalities share the spotlight with Milwaukee’s own talented chefs, restaurateurs, and industry voices. Throughout the weekend, guests can enjoy live cooking demonstrations, spirited competitions, engaging panels, and dynamic entertainment that bring the culinary world to life. It’s a place to learn, laugh, and experience the creativity and passion behind the food and wine we love. Whether you’re a seasoned foodie or simply curious, the Mainstage offers moments you won’t want to miss.

Stage
Lineup

Saturday

September 19th

11:00 AM – 10:00 PM

From Page to Plate to Stage: Beyond the Cookbook

From Page to Plate to Stage: Beyond the Cookbook

Performance Pavilion

Saturday - 12:00pm
Throwing Dough with Professor Pizza

Throwing Dough with Professor Pizza

Performance Pavilion

Saturday - 1:30pm
Hamburger America LIVE with George Motz

Hamburger America LIVE with George Motz

Performance Pavilion

Saturday - 3:00pm
From the Land: A Culinary Experience with Elena Terry

From the Land: A Culinary Experience with Elena Terry

Performance Pavilion

Saturday - 5:00pm
How Chefs Think

How Chefs Think

Performance Pavilion

Saturday - 7:00pm
86’d: The Service Industry Pity Party

86’d: The Service Industry Pity Party

Performance Pavilion

Saturday - 9:00pm
Stage
Lineup

Sunday

September 20th

11:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Behind the Scenes with Wisconsin Foodie

Behind the Scenes with Wisconsin Foodie

Performance Pavilion

Sunday - 12:00pm
Hall of Fame & Flame

Hall of Fame & Flame

Performance Pavilion

Sunday - 1:30pm
Midwest HEAT! Joe Sasto vs. Dan Jacobs: The Freshwater Chef Showdown

Midwest HEAT! Joe Sasto vs. Dan Jacobs: The Freshwater Chef Showdown

Performance Pavilion

Sunday - 3:00pm
A Wisconsin Toast with Charlie Berens

A Wisconsin Toast with Charlie Berens

Performance Pavilion

Sunday - 5:00pm
Food & Wine
Festival Stages
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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