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There are more than a million reasons to support Brat Fest!

Since 1983, the World’s Largest Brat Fest has sold more than 4 million brats to help raise almost $2 million to benefit 100+ local charities. Brat Fest brings the community together each Memorial Day weekend—rain or shine—for 3 days of free music, fantastic food and family-friendly fun to help kick off the start of summer in the heart of downtown Madison, Wisconsin.

Brat Fest is a volunteer-run nonprofit event that provides an opportunity to be part of something larger than yourself, something that has evolved into a yearly tradition of honoring Wisconsin history and heritage, as well as showing appreciation to community leaders who help make Madison such a great place to live.

Brat Fest is much more than just a festival—it’s an opportunity to build a better community while having fun and creating cherished memories with family and friends. Your support of Brat Fest is essential in helping us help others to succeed. Come join us to celebrate the warmth of summer and the warmth of giving back to the community.
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Ken Notes: AND they have there own craft beer!!!

If you’ve ever wondered about canned cocktails, now is the perfect time to try them. Options are growing, from mojitos and mules to spritzers and sangria. Here in Wisconsin, of course, there are brandy old fashioneds, as well.

In fact, Wollersheim Winery and Distillery in Prairie du Sac, which this year is marking its 50th anniversary, just released brandy old fashioned in cans.  

Some people will doubt you can get top-notch quality in a can. Yet the category of spirits-based canned drinks is growing, and they’re different from malt-based hard soda or seltzer. Plus, they tote easily to picnics and parties...
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With a $22 million expansion just about completed, Octopi Brewing has been recognized with a Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year award. It was one of seven Wisconsin companies announced as winners during a black-tie banquet honoring the 26 finalists May 19.

Octopi was presented with a special award for Rapid Growth.

The annual Manufacturer of the Year Awards program recognizes Wisconsin companies that are dedicated to quality careers, good business practices, financial growth, innovative processes and reinvestment into local communities...
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Door County Memorial Weekend Live Music

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Discover Wisconsin, the state’s media brand and tourism TV show, will shine the spotlight on the growth of Wisconsin born Bourbon in an upcoming episode. Wisconsin is home to a growing community that’s embracing and producing local hand-crafted spirits, several of which are made directly from grains grown right here in America’s Dairyland. Newly-thriving Wisconsin-born Bourbon is providing spirit enthusiasts a distinct flavor and bucket-list destinations across the state. The episode will air statewide on Saturday, May 28, at 10 a.m. on Bally Sports Wisconsin or on WAOW TV 9 (ABC) out of Wausau on Sunday, May 29, at 11:30 a.m...
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These beer-forward businesses will gladly welcome your fur baby into their dog-friendly spaces.

1018 Walsh Road, 608-216-8865, madisonboneyard.com

1817 E. Washington Ave., 608-467-8329, osobrewing.com/the-madhouse

7734 Terrace Ave., Middleton, 608-836-7100, capitalbrewery.com

1079 American Way, Verona, wisconsinbrewingcompany.com

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Paradise North Distillery
101 Bay Beach Rd., Green Bay, (920) 328-9949
paradisenorthdistillery.com 

While we didn’t spend too much time exploring Green Bay’s myriad breweries, we did make it a point to stop at Paradise North, a distillery which has the honor of being the oldest, newest and only true distillery in Green Bay. It’s also among the newest venues in the area, having opened in May of 2021...

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These cheap trips are doable if you’re within driving distance.

Fox Cities, Wisconsin

Mickala Brown, who works with the Fox Cities Convention and Visitor’s Bureau, offered these details for a cheap getaway to the Fox Cities, which she said is a destination in the heart of Wisconsin that’s under a five-hour drive from all Midwest hubs and about three hours from Chicago. 

Free activities include:

• Visiting the downtown farm market every Saturday morning, which features fresh fruits and veggies, artisan jewelry, baked goods, street musicians, and fan favorites “corn-in-a-cup” and stuffed chicken wings from local food vendors.
• Exploring the colorful murals, sidewalk poetry and sculpture on foot while visiting the downtown merchants.
• Jumping on the free trolley that travels between the riverfront and downtown.
• Hiking, running, walking or biking the numerous trails along the Appleton riverfront that offer stunning views of the Fox River....

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Amorphic Beer has not one, but two patios, each with its own vibe and style. Now is the perfect time to compare and contrast them as the Riverwest Brewery is about to launch it`s a first collab brew, an unusual IPA created with a Brazilian brewer.

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When Jeff Torzala was a kid, his dad would always bring home Miller shirts, hats, signs, cups and mirrors. He was a carpenter for the brewing company.

"I probably looked like a little brewery representative," Torzala laughed.

With brewing in his blood, Torzala dreamed of opening his own brewery for decades.

"I`ve been chasing this dream for probably 20-plus years," he said.

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The craft beer scene in Wisconsin is alive and well. So alive and well in fact, that it can be overwhelming to choose from the hundreds of existing breweries available to patrons. This specific brewery is known far and wide for its extensive amount of brews and unique brewing style.

According to Eat This Not That, the best spot to buy a beer in Wisconsin is at Lakefront Brewery in Milwaukee. Lakefront Brewery gained popularity for creating a series where brewery employees brew their favorite kind of beer and serve it to customers. They also offer gluten-free brews!

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