Raise a glass at these 7 Milwaukee beer festivals

As temperatures continue to rise, festival season finds its footing, and people get ready to make the most of the spring and summer months, Milwaukee will play host to a handful of events centered around beer (and other beverages).

Some standout Milwaukee-area beer festivals taking place in 2026 include: Maifest: Gluten-Free Festival @ Lakefront Brewery, Lager & Friends @ Gathering Place Brewing (Riverwest), Lowlands Belgian Bier Fest @ Tosa Village Hart Mills Parking Lot, Sip & Savor @ The Bavarian Bierhaus (Glendale), Milwaukee Brew & Spirits @ McKinley Park, Wisconsin IPA Fest @ Third Space Brewing,  and Zoo Brew @ Milwaukee County Zoo.

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