Brew City Cigar Festival Returns to Milwaukee’s North Shore
The Midwest’s Premier Cigar Festival featuring Premium Cigars, Craft Spirits, Food & Live Entertainment
GLENDALE, WI [August 2026] — Cigar enthusiasts, craft beverage lovers and those looking for a unique summer experience are invited to Brew City Cigar Festival, returning to Heidelberg Park at The Bavarian Bierhaus in Glendale on Saturday, August 29, 2026. Located at The Bavarian Bierhaus 700 W. Lexington Blvd. Glendale, WI 53217.
The annual festival brings together premium cigar brands, craft beer, spirits, wine, food, live entertainment and cigar culture for an evening designed to celebrate the finer things in life while creating an atmosphere where guests can relax, connect and enjoy the North Shore.
Taking place from 5:30 to 9 p.m., with VIP admission beginning at 4 p.m., Brew City Cigar Festival offers guests the opportunity to sample premium cigars, meet cigar industry representatives, enjoy beverage tastings, participate in demonstrations and explore a variety of cigar-related and luxury lifestyle products.
“Brew City Cigar Festival is about much more than cigars,” said Becca Petrillo President/ CEO of Discover the North Shore of Milwaukee (Tourism & Visitors Bureau). “It’s an experience that brings people together through great cigars, great drinks, great food and great conversation. Hosting the festival in Glendale gives visitors another reason to experience everything Milwaukee’s North Shore has to offer.”
An Experience for Cigar Enthusiasts and Newcomers
The festival welcomes experienced cigar aficionados as well as guests who are simply curious about the cigar lifestyle. Gold and VIP ticket holders receive premium cigars and access to tastings featuring a variety of craft beers, spirits and wines throughout the evening.
Guests can also connect directly with cigar manufacturers and industry experts, learn more about different cigars and flavor profiles, and discover accessories and products from participating vendors.
For guests attending with friends or family members who don’t smoke cigars, the festival also offers an Experience Ticket, providing an opportunity to enjoy the food, beverages, entertainment and atmosphere of the event without requiring a traditional cigar package.
Experience Milwaukee’s North Shore
Located just minutes north of downtown Milwaukee, Glendale and the surrounding North Shore communities offer visitors a variety of restaurants, shopping, outdoor recreation, attractions and entertainment. Festival attendees are encouraged to make a weekend of their visit by exploring the North Shore before or after the event, from enjoying a meal at a local restaurant to visiting nearby attractions and staying at one of the area’s hotels, select hotels will have a complimentary shuttle service to and from the festival.
NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.
