Welcome to the Taste of Wisconsin™!
The Event
The 13th Annual Taste of Wisconsin™ is held the Saturday of Father's Day from noon-4 pm in downtown Beaver Dam. Two hundred feet of tent prevent exposure to weather extremes, live music, and four hours of sampling!
Tickets will be available beginning about two months before the event. You can get them at the Chamber of Commerce, Rechek's Food Pride, Beaver Dam Piggly Wiggly, Trends Salon or the Verlo Mattress Store. Tickets are available online now!
It's All Inclusive
With each ticket, you receive a souvenir tasting glass, a souvenir program to let you evaluate each beer and cheese, unlimited sampling of only Wisconsin Beers and Wisconsin Cheeses. PLUS free live entertainment!
2019 Taste of Wisconsin™
2018 Taste of Wisconsin™
2017 Taste of Wisconsin™
2016 Taste of Wisconsin™
2015 Taste of Wisconsin™
Get Your Tickets Today!
Standard Ticket
Presale tickets are $40 each and $45 the day of the event. Get your friends together and get the six-pack special. With the six pack special you get six tickets for the price of five!
Each Standard Ticket Includes:
- A Souvenir Tasting Glass
- A Souvenir Program listing with every beer and cheese for you to rate*
- Access to over 100 Wisconsin beers and over 60 Wisconsin cheeses.
Designated Driver Ticket
Tickets designed for Designated Drivers or just those who want to come and enjoy the cheese and the atmosphere. Tickets are $10 each. Everyone must have a ticket.
Each DD Ticket Includes:
- A Souvenir Program listing with every beer and cheese for you to rate*
- Access to over 60 Wisconsin cheeses.
- Free bottledwater.
VIP Ticket
VIP Tickets are $80 each and $85 at the door. There is a limit of 40 tickets for this event!
Each VIP Ticket Includes:
- A Souvenir Tasting Glass
- A Souvenir Program listing with every beer and cheese for you to rate*
- Access to over 100 Wisconsin beers and over 60 Wisconsin cheeses.
- Early admission at 11 am.
- Meet & Greet with the brewers.
- $5 Voucher for Food at the event.
- A Coupon for a free crowler from Ooga Brewing to be used at a later date.
Order Your Tickets Online
* program is accurate at the time of printing. Some beer selections may change due to availability issues.
Tickets are available at the Beaver Dam Chamber of Commerce, on-line, Rechek's Food Pride, Verlo Mattress Store and Beaver Dam Piggly Wiggly
Live Music!
Brookelyn Marie
This year we welcome a new artist Brookelyn Marie to the stage at the Taste of Wisconsin.
Each Ticket Includes
- A Souvenir Tasting Glass
- A Souvenir Program listing with every beer and cheese for you to rate*
- Access to over 100 Wisconsin beers and over 60 Wisconsin cheeses.
Order Your Tickets Online
* program is accurate at the time of printing. Some beer selections may change due to availability issues.
Collectors T-Shirts
Get your collector T-Shirt. We have a style with the current year, just like the volunteers wear, and a full color option so you can wear it for every year.
These shirts are a great way to turn heads and support Wisconsin Beer!
How do I get one?
If you want one with before the Taste of Wisconsin, add it to your cart at our ticket site before June 1st to be guaranteed a shirt before the event. After June 1st, shirts will not be guaranteed until after the event is over and will be available at a slightly higher price through the Taste of Wisconsin website or through the Chamber.
Order Your Shirt Today!
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Tickets
Everyone, Age 3 and older, entering the Taste of Wisconsin™ area must have a ticket. Either a full-price ticket or a Designated Driver/Cheese Only Ticket. There are no exceptions!
Pets
Pets are allowed, as long as they follow these simple rules:- All pets must be healed and on a leash no more than six (6) feet long.
- No retractable/flex leashes are allowed.
- Pet owners are held responsible for cleaning up their animal waste immediately.
- No excessive barking or aggressive behavior toward our human or other animal guests is allowed.
Please be considerate of everyone at the Taste of Wisconsin™ as well as our neighboring businesses. Failure to comply with these rules will result in the pet and their owner being asked to leave the Taste of Wisconsin™ with no refund of ticket price.
Under 21?
We would never discourage anyone from bringing their family to our event and enjoying a beautiful Wisconsin day, the day before Father's Day. Keep in mind that there will be over 500 people enjoying our fantastic event.
No one under 21 admitted without proper ID or accompanying parent/guardian.
Chairs/Seating
No chairs are available due to the logistical problems this would cause. If you feel you need to sit, you are welcome to bring your own lawn chair. There is space on the lawn of the Chamber as well as under the shade of the tree of the Historical Society.
What About the Weather?
It's Wisconsin, so the weather can change any minute. We have over 200 feet of tenting to protect you from the sun or any inclement weather. The event goes on rain or shine.
Will there be food?
We will offer burgers and other food items for a small price at our food booth. We will also have water, soda and pretzel necklaces available.