beer fests

A lively crowd fills picnic tables at an outdoor German-style beer garden, where guests eat, drink and socialize beneath mature shade trees and strings of lights. Servers in traditional German-inspired attire move among the tables near the open-air Jägermeister Pavilion, which is decorated with German and Bavarian flags, adding to the festive beer-hall atmosphere.

September 9, 2026Brew City Events

A Quick Guide to Milwaukee Area 2026 Oktoberfest Celebrations

Launder your lederhosen and don your dirndls, Milwaukee. Oktoberfest season is upon us!

People gather at picnic tables in an outdoor beer garden at dusk, with string lights overhead, a pavilion and food trucks in the background, and families and groups socializing on the lawn.

August 18, 2026Brew City Events

18 Beer Events Brewing in Milwaukee This Week: Aug. 19-23

It’s a busy week, craft beer fans. Cheers to Gathering Place Brewing and Station No. 06 for celebrating big anniversaries this weekend.

August 5, 2026Brew City Events

10 Beer Events Brewing in Milwaukee This Week: Aug. 5-9

This week’s festivities include the biggest beer fest in Wisconsin, a few unique beers coming to the Wisconsin State Fair and more.

July 28, 2026Brew City Events

12 Beer Events Brewing in Milwaukee This Week: July 29-Aug. 2

Taste the best IPAs in the state at the 10th annual Wisconsin IPA Fest, which returns to Third Space Brewing this Saturday.

Two friends hands toasting with glasses of craft beer at the pub or bar. taproom

July 21, 2026Brew City Events

8 Beer Events Brewing in Milwaukee This Week: July 22-26

The big Milwaukee Brew & Spirits Fest invades the lakefront this weekend. The long-running festival expands this year by adding spirits to the mix.

People relax on an outdoor brewery patio beneath a large white umbrella as a server delivers beers to a table, with a sign on a brick building denoting Black Husky Brewing and string lights visible in the background.

June 24, 2026Brew City Events

16 Beer Events Brewing in Milwaukee This Week: June 24-28

Cheers to Black Husky Brewing for celebrating 10 years in Riverwest this weekend. Other beer events this week include tastings, beer gardens, a beer run, and even a couple of meat raffles.

June 9, 2026Brew City Events

11 Beer Events Brewing in Milwaukee This Week: June 9-14

A busy weekend includes a pair of big beer fests, a block party, an Eagle Park anniversary and a happy occasion at Third Space.

A large brewery taproom with long communal tables is filled with families and groups eating, drinking, and socializing, with beer barrels, string lights, and a bar area visible throughout the industrial-style space.

May 26, 2026Brew City Events

16 Beer Events Brewing in Milwaukee This Week: May 26-31

A big beer week includes the Lager & Friends festival, anniversaries for 3 Sheeps and Perspective, and the Locust Street Beer Run.

Young friends drinking and toasting beer pints at brewery bar garden out side - Beverage life style concept with guy and girls having fun together at happy hour

March 17, 2026Brew City Events

15 Beer Events Brewing in Milwaukee This Week: March 17-22

The week includes ample St. Patrick’s Day festivities and a big milestone for Brewfinity Brewing Company.

February 18, 2026Brew City Events

11 Beer Events Brewing in Milwaukee This Week: Feb. 18-22

MPM’s final Food & Froth in the current museum, Wückfinter at Ray’s, and more.