The Vine Humboldt Beer Garden Reopens for the 2026 Season on May 21st
Image from Milwaukee County Parks.
Milwaukee, WI – Milwaukee County Parks is excited to welcome the community back to the Vine at Humboldt Park Beer Garden for the start of the 2026 season on Thursday, May 21, at 3000 S Howell Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53207.
Opening Day festivities will begin at 3:50 p.m. with opening remarks and a first-pour celebration to kick off the Vine’s 2026 season. After some words from community leaders and local partners, guests can enjoy 20 minutes of complimentary beer and root beer while celebrating another summer of community gatherings, live entertainment, and local brews in Milwaukee County Parks.
The Vine Humboldt Beer Garden is unique because of their concert series Jazz at the Vine, where local jazz musicians perform to unite the community, and raise funds to support the park system.
A Look Back at 2025
Last year, the Vine Humboldt sold 20,000 pints of beer, 400 hard seltzers, 400 non-alcoholic beers, and 3,300 sodas, waters, and Gatorades.
Additional Details
Opening Hours:
· TUES – FRI 4 p.m. – 9 p.m.
· SAT – SUN & HOLIDAYS 11 p.m. – 9 p.m.
· The Vine Humboldt is located in Humboldt Park, in the heart of Milwaukee’s Bay View neighborhood
· The Vine Humboldt has 12 tap beer lines · The first Jazz at the Vine performance will be on Friday, May 29th
· Chill on the Hill will take place every Tuesday beginning June 9th through Sept. 1st. Each night will feature two headliners starting at 6:30 pm
For more Jazz at the Vine information, visit Jazz at the Vine 2026 | Humboldt Park Friends.
“There’s truly nothing like beer garden season in Milwaukee County! This longstanding tradition brings neighbors together, supports investments and upgrades at our parks, and fosters vibrant gathering spaces throughout our communities,” said Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley. “I’m excited to see residents and visitors alike enjoying our
incredible beer gardens this summer and spending time with friends and family in Milwaukee County Parks. Cheers!”
“The Vine and Humboldt Park are among the marquee spaces within the Milwaukee County Parks System. Every year staff, volunteers, and the Humboldt Park Friends come together to make another summer of memories that help foster the strong sense of community you feel in Bay View,” said Milwaukee County Supervisor Jack Eckblad. “The opening of the vine marks the start of the season when many labors of love are worked in Humboldt Park, and it is a privilege to kick it off!”
“Milwaukee County Parks is pleased to welcome the community back to The Vine Beer Garden at Humboldt Park for the 2026 season,” said Milwaukee County Parks Executive Director Guy Smith. “Whether you’re stopping by for a drink, catching up with neighbors, enjoying Jazz at the Vine, or spending a summer evening in the park, The Vine continues to offer a casual, welcoming space for all.”
“Milwaukee has the best summers, it’s always an exciting time of year when we send our beers to the parks,” says Russ Klisch, Owner of Lakefront Brewery. “Congrats to the wonderful folks at Jazz at the Vine on their fifth year bringing the good times to Humboldt Park.”
“We are pleased to announce the 2026, 5th annual Jazz at the Vine series. Jazz at the Vine is a concert series presented by Humboldt Park Friends in collaboration with Milwaukee County Parks, Lakefront Brewery, Beer Capitol, and Gary Hollander. This concert series takes place at Humboldt Park’s stunning beer garden, providing an opportunity to unite the community and raise funds to support the park system. Please join us for eight exciting and vibrant shows featuring the best local jazz musicians while supporting a vital community resource,” said Humboldt Park Friends President Susan Catral. Humboldt Park Friends are proud to team up with Milwaukee County Parks. We share the same goal–to keep our park spaces beautiful and welcoming. This partnership allows us to combine our resources, expertise, and workforce, making it possible to tackle more significant and exciting projects. We are thankful for our supporters and our community of volunteers for your ongoing support and for being part of this journey with us.”
For more information, visit The Vine Humboldt Beer Garden Website.
About Milwaukee County Parks
Milwaukee County Parks is dedicated to enriching the lives of the community by providing safe, enjoyable, and affordable recreational opportunities while preserving the natural and cultural resources of the parks. Spanning over 15,000 acres, the Milwaukee County Park System includes more than 150 parks and parkways, over 100 miles of trails, numerous community centers, golf courses, botanical gardens, beaches, and hundreds of playgrounds, athletic fields, and picnic areas. Committed to sustainability, health, and equity, Milwaukee County Parks continues to strive towards a vision where everyone, regardless of background, can enjoy the benefits of green spaces and recreational facilities.
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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