We’ve got something for everyone!
(if you like cheese curds, beer, wine, hard cider, live music…and fun.)
We’ve got something for everyone!
Friday, June 26, 2026 – 4pm to 10pm
| EVENT | TIME | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|
Artisan Marketplace– Part arts and crafts, part farmers market. Browse regional specialties and locally grown, handmade and handcrafted goods. | 4-7pm | Broadway Street |
Dave Burkhart | 4:30-7:30pm | Broadway Street Stage |
The Drive | 4:30-6:30pm | Park Stage |
Classic Car Cruise-In & Show | 5pm | Ellsworth Creamery Parking Lot |
Craft & Curd: Paired– It’s the ultimate brewery face-off! Six local breweries battle it out for best brew and cheese curd flavor pairing. Who will win? That’s up to you–You’re the judge for this intense (and tasty) competition! Learn More. | 5-6:30pm | Taste of Wisconsin |
‘Best of the Fest’ Food Competition– Festival food vendors are bringing their best curd creations to the table! Each participating food truck will feature at least two cheese curd items on their menu, with one signature dish entered into our Best of the Fest competition. A panel of local celebrity judges will select the Experts’ Pick and Festival Favorite. Watch for the featured contest items highlighted on vendor menus and see which curd creation earns top honors. | 6:30pm | Point Stage |
Gus Sent Me | 7-9:30pm | Park Stage |
Corks & Kegs Tasting Event– Plan to take part in the tasting experiences offered during the festival. Corks & Kegs adult tasting experiences feature local and regional craft beer, wine and hard cider. A happy hour like no other, enjoy unlimited sampling and light appetizers while visiting with the brewers, crafters and reps. Learn More. | 7-8pm | Taste of Wisconsin |
Saturday, June 27, 2026 – 10am to 10pm
| EVENT | TIME | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|
Artisan Marketplace– Part arts and crafts, part farmers market. Browse regional specialties and locally grown, handmade and handcrafted goods. | 10am – 7pm | Broadway Street |
Jojo Green | 10am-12:00pm | Park Stage |
Ryan Zwanziger | 10:30am-12:30pm | Broadway Street Stage |
Milk & Cookie Pairing– Whether you’re a kid or a kid at heart, there’s something special about milk and cookies. We’ve specially paired five flavors of milk with five popular freshly baked cookie flavors. | 10:30-11:30am | Taste of Wisconsin |
Nici Peper | 12-1:30pm | Point Stage |
Ice Cream Tasting– Families won’t want to miss the Ice Cream Tasting, a one-hour real dairy flavor celebration featuring creative combinations. Learn More. | 12-1pm | Taste of Wisconsin |
Ben Greenwald | 1-3pm | Broadway Street Stage |
Mayfair Three | 1:30-3:30pm | Park Stage |
Block Party– Join us for a Block Party dedicated to the cheese lover in all of us! You’ll take a delicious trip around the state as you sample unique Wisconsin cheeses, each with their own Claim to Fame. Learn More. | 1:30-2:30pm | Taste of Wisconsin |
Cheese Curd Eating Contest | 2pm | Point Stage |
Corks & Kegs Tasting Event– Plan to take part in the tasting experiences offered during the festival. Kegs & Corks adult tasting experiences feature local and regional craft beer, wine and hard cider. A happy hour like no other, enjoy unlimited sampling and light appetizers while visiting with the brewers, crafters and reps. Learn More. | 3-4pm | Taste of Wisconsin |
Chris Silver | 3:00-4:30pm | Point Stage |
Zeb Sears | 3:30-5:30pm | Broadway Street Stage |
Justin Barts & The Way Out | 4:30-6:00pm | Park Stage |
Craft & Curd: Paired– It’s the ultimate brewery face-off! Six local breweries battle it out for best brew and cheese curd flavor pairing. Who will win? That’s up to you–You’re the judge for this intense (and tasty) competition! Learn More. | 5-6:30pm | Taste of Wisconsin |
Jonathan Earl | 6-7:30pm | Point Stage |
Sarah Valkenburg | 6-8pm | Broadway Street Stage |
Corks & Kegs Tasting Event– Plan to take part in the tasting experiences offered during the festival. Kegs & Corks adult tasting experiences feature local and regional craft beer, wine and hard cider. A happy hour like no other, enjoy unlimited sampling and light appetizers while visiting with the brewers, crafters and reps. Learn More. | 7-8pm | Taste of Wisconsin |
Them Pesky Kids | 7:30-9:45pm | Park Stage |
