Summer Food and Beverage Events in the Kenosha Area

Strawberries and sweet corn are summer staples – and we are so fortunate to be able to source both at local farms!

For a limited time only – starting in mid-June and going into July – you can pick your own strawberries at Thompson Farm. If you’ve never done this, it’s a memorable farm experience that will turn into a family tradition. Go to thompsonfarmwi.com for the dates and details.

Jerry Smith Farm is the place to go for homegrown sweet corn (and more produce); the farm celebrates with Sweet Corn Fest August 9-10. The event features fresh-picked sweet corn, live music, family-friendly activities, and artisan vendors.

Here’s a roundup of some of the additional food and beverage events happening in the Kenosha Area this summer:

Pedals & Pints is a new offering. A rolling toast to Kenosha’s best brews and views, this is a joint venture between Lakeshore Pedal Tours and Public Brewing Company. The beer and sightseeing experience launched Memorial Day weekend and continues into Labor Day weekend.

The two-hour excursion aboard a 16-passenger, pedal-powered, open-air trolley is paired with a behind-the-scenes brewery tour. Tours take place every other Sunday at noon. Go to lakeshorepedal.com to book your tickets.

June 14 is the 6th Annual "FRIENDS" Themed Wedding Dress Drinking Day at Cup O' Joe Coffeehouse in Twin Lakes. Remember that episode when Monica picks up Emily’s wedding dress from the bridal shop? And Monica, Phoebe, and Rachel all end up wearing wedding dresses? That’s what this event is about! Did you know that Cup O' Joe has a Warner Bros. replica of the iconic Orange Couch from the television show?

June 14 is also the date of Sip & Stroll in Downtown Kenosha. Sample wine, beer, and seltzer offerings at more than 30 participating venues. Each venue will have two beverage options and you may sample both at each location you visit. There will also be games, live music, and special deals during the event. Go to VisitKenosha.com/SipDowntown for all the details and the ticket link.

The Kenosha County Dairy Breakfast is also June 14. The location this year is Mighty Grand Dairy, 22811 18th Street. Enjoy a morning on the farm that includes a big farm breakfast, a vendor tent with items to purchase, children’s games, an education tent, farm toys for sale, and much more!

Kenosha Taco Fest is June 27 at Kennedy Park. It’s the third year for this event that’s produced by the Kenosha History Center. Food trucks will compete for the public’s vote to be named “Kenosha Taco Fest Champion”.

July 18 is East View's Chocolate Fest at East View Coffee Co. in Downtown Kenosha. The event includes chocolate samples from different origins and chocolate beverages.

PROST! Das Fest Wisconsin is July 18-20 at the Kenosha County Fairgrounds. This is a German American summer festival; it’s been described as the ultimate Oktoberfest pre-party. The event includes stein hoisting competitions, live music, carnival rides and games, and craft booths. There will be corgis and dachshunds racing. The food menu includes Schnitzel, Bratwurst, Giant Pretzels, and more. German Bier, Wine, Seltzers, and non-alcoholic beverages are on the beverage menu.

Taste of Wisconsin is July 25-27 at HarborPark Celebration Place, next to Lake Michigan. This brings the tastes, flavors, and cultures of Wisconsin together for a fun three-day celebration with 30+ food and beverage vendors as well as 80 music acts on four stages. Admission is free. This is produced by the Kiwanis Club of Western Kenosha as a major fundraiser for local charities.

Cheese-A-Palooza is Labor Day weekend. Also: stroll through Kenosha Public Market and Kenosha HarborMarket on Saturdays. Enjoy the seasonal beer gardens at Petrifying Springs Park, Hansen Park (in Bristol), and the Kenosha Beach House on Simmons Island. On select days/evenings, live music can be enjoyed at each one.

This is just a sampling of events; food and beverage is an important component of numerous outdoor summer events and attractions! That includes at Bristol Renaissance Faire (which opens July 5), Kenosha Kingfish baseball games at Historic Simmons Field, and the Kenosha County Fair in August! 

Use the Visit Kenosha Events Calendar for more details on the listed events and additional ones.

Previously published in Smart Reader (a Kenosha publication produced by Happenings Magazine) – June 5, 2025 issue