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April 25, 2026

Between the Bluffs Beer Wine and Cheese Festival



The annual Between the Bluffs Beverages & Bites Festival returns Saturday, April 25th, 2026! Between the Bluffs brings together craft beverages, THC, and non-alcoholic/mocktail drinks, specialty meats, and artisan cheeses from the La Crosse Region, across Wisconsin, and throughout the Midwest. Don’t forget to sign-up for the Coulee Region Cornhole Tournament and play some Hammer-Schlagen.

It all begins Friday evening, April 24th, with Friday Night: Taster’s Eve. You can buy a wristband and ride the shuttles to various participating establishments for specials and tap take-overs by guest breweries attending the fest.

The main festival takes place at La Crosse’s Southside Oktoberfest Grounds on Saturday afternoon, April 25rd, with general admission ($50) from 2-6pm. VIP tickets ($90) allow for a noon entry. Details on what you get with each are below!

Here’s how it has looked in previous years!

Sunday, April 26th is the Bacon Bloody Brunch! Jump back on the horse or come out for a “Sunday Funday” at the Oktoberfest Grounds! Enjoy specialty breakfast drinks, yard games, live music, and of course BACON. Specialty drinks include beer bloodies, mimosas and breakfast beer served up by Del’s Bar, Pearl Street Brewery, and Surly Brewing Company. For eats, enjoy giant pancakes served up by Mindoro Lions Club, bacon provided by Bubba’s Meats and Premier Catering, cheesy potatoes, and eggs. Coffee will also be available.

For Sunday’s Bacon Bloody Brunch, tickets are available for $15, which are available online or at the gates. You must be 21 years or older and show ID at the gate.

I-90, U.S. 14/61, U.S. 53, and Highways 16, 33, and 35 all bring you to La Crosse, and they’re all beautiful drives as you head “Between the Bluffs”!

Between the Bluffs Beverages & Bites Festival Address:

Southside Oktoberfest Grounds
2nd & La Crosse Streets
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 782-2250 or (800) 658-9424
Website




Between the Bluffs Ticket ($65-70) Details:

General Admission Tickets include:

  • 2:00 PM Entrance
  • General Admission Wristband
  • Souvenir Tasting Glass
  • Unlimited Sampling of beer, wine, and cheese
  • Free Water
  • Artisan/Makers Market
  • Live music
  • Bingo, Yard Games, Selfie Stations
  • Food Trucks for a fee

VIP Tickets ($110) Include:

  • 12:00PM Entrance
  • VIP Wristband
  • Souvenir Tasting Glass
  • Unlimited sampling
  • VIP Gift
  • VIP Tent with Exclusives
  • Enjoy free water, soda, and catered VIP meal
  • Artisan/Makers Market
  • Live music
  • Raffles, Bingo, Yard Games, Selfie Stations
  • Food Trucks for a fee
  • VIP Parking





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Date: April 25, 2026
Venue: Southside Oktoberfest Grounds
Phone: 608-782-2250
Address:
1 Oktoverfest Strasse, La Crosse, WI, 54601, United States