Grand Opening Weekend at Estabrook Beer Garden
Warmer temperatures recently prompted a “pre-season” opening at Estabrook Beer Garden, where guests enjoyed early access last week and full operating hours this week. However, the official grand opening is still ahead. The Estabrook Beer Garden will celebrate its 2026 Grand Opening Weekend beginning Thursday, April 30.
Thursday, April 30: Official Grand Opening
Milwaukee County officials, Parks officials, and beer lovers will gather at 6:00 PM for the ceremonial tapping of the wooden keg. Attendees will be treated to one hour of free Hofbräu Original Lager as the festivities begin. Live music by the Keith Gennerman Duo will start at 5:00 PM, followed by a Stein Holding Contest at 7:00 PM.
A Weekend of Festivities
Friday, May 1
On Friday evening at 6:00 PM, Russ and Jim Klisch will be present to tap a keg of Lakefront Maibock. Brewery swag will be available, and the Stein Holding Contest will take place at 7:00 PM. Carol & The Keynotes will perform at 5:00 PM.
Saturday, May 2
On Saturday, Third Space Brewery kicks off the day with a Happy Place Midwest Pale Ale keg tapping at noon. The World Famous Squeezettes will perform at 11:30 AM, followed by Bob Breuer in the afternoon. Another Masskrugstemmen contest is scheduled for 2:30 PM.
Sunday, May 3
Sunday features live music from Polka Steve. Throughout the weekend, the kitchen will serve fresh Usinger sausage and bake giant Bavarian pretzels daily.
About Estabrook Beer Garden
Estabrook Beer Garden marks a return to an era lost with the onset of Prohibition. It is recognized as the first true public beer garden in America in nearly a century. Inspired by Milwaukee’s brewing heritage and modeled after modern beer gardens in Munich, Germany, Estabrook Beer Garden brings people together to enjoy nature, good beer, and camaraderie. Located on the banks of the Milwaukee River, the beer garden sits atop a bluff overlooking a waterfall, and is accessible by foot, bicycle, car, kayak, and canoe.
Open daily at noon, from April through mid-November.
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.
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