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Experience an unforgettable day of flavor, fun, and community while sampling bold drinks, incredible local food, and the very best of Wisconsin at Sip & Savor Wisconsin. This newly expanded festival celebrates Wisconsin craft beverages, artisan foods, local makers, and more, bringing together breweries, distilleries, wineries, restaurants, and vendors from across the state.
Fast Facts
Location: Old Heidelberg Festival Grounds at The Bavarian Bierhaus, 700 W. Lexington Blvd., Glendale
When: Saturday, June 13 from 12 to 5 p.m.
Tickets: Available to purchase online
- VIP Early Entry $90 (Early entry, exclusive pours)
- VIP Designated Driver $35 (includes early entry, music, food samples, n/a beverages)
- General Admission $75
- Designated Driver $25 (music, food samples, n/a beverages)
- Squad Pack (six VIP tickets) $460
Parking: free
Don’t miss
- Unlimited samples from Wisconsin brewers, distillers, wineries, and makers
- Artisan cheese, sausage, and specialty foods
- Local vendors showcasing Wisconsin-made products
- Live entertainment and an energetic festival atmosphere
Plan your summer
Love this event? Check out the full 2026 Milwaukee summer festival guide.
As a passionate champion of the local dining scene, Lori has reimagined the restaurant critic's role into that of a trusted dining concierge, guiding food lovers to delightful culinary discoveries and memorable experiences.
Lori is an avid cook whose accrual of condiments and spices is rivaled only by her cookbook collection. Her passion for the culinary industry was birthed while balancing A&W root beer mugs as a teenage carhop, fed by insatiable curiosity and fueled by the people whose stories entwine with every dish. Lori is the author of two books: the "Wisconsin Field to Fork" cookbook and "Milwaukee Food". Her work has garnered journalism awards from entities including the Milwaukee Press Club. In 2024, Lori was honored with a "Top 20 Women in Hospitality to Watch" award by the Wisconsin Restaurant Association.
When she’s not eating, photographing food, writing or planning for TV and radio spots, you’ll find Lori seeking out adventures with her husband Paul, traveling, cooking, reading, learning, snuggling with her cats and looking for ways to make a difference.
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