{"id":2424902,"date":"2026-05-20T15:13:22","date_gmt":"2026-05-20T15:13:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2424902"},"modified":"2026-05-20T15:13:22","modified_gmt":"2026-05-20T15:13:22","slug":"summerfest-2026-new-food-drinks-at-the-milwaukee-music-festival","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/summerfest-2026-new-food-drinks-at-the-milwaukee-music-festival\/","title":{"rendered":"Summerfest 2026: New food, drinks at the Milwaukee music festival"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"\">\n<div id=\"videoWrap\" class=\"spacer-large videoWrap\" style=\"position:relative\"><media-video video-id=\"89134322007\" title=\"Here are your Summerfest amphitheater headliners for 2026\" poster=\"https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2026\/03\/13\/PMJS\/89134353007-summerfest-headliners-2026-thumb.jpg?crop=3135,1763,x0,y0\" util-module-path=\"elements\/media\" placement=\"snow-video-story-priority\"><\/p>\n<div id=\"uwVideoPlaceholder\" slot=\"placeholder\" style=\"z-index:19;width:100%;padding-bottom:56.25%;position:relative\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"vidplaybtn\" style=\"display:-moz-box;display:-ms-flexbox;display:-webkit-flex;display:flex;background-color:rgba(0,0,0,.4);border:2px solid #fff;border-radius:80px;cursor:pointer;height:80px;width:80px;position:absolute;top:50%;left:50%;transform:translate(-50%,-50%);z-index:10\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"vidplayicon\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/appservices\/universal-web\/universal\/icons\/icon-play-alt-white.svg\" alt=\"play\" style=\"height:40px;margin:auto 18px auto 27px;width:40px\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div slot=\"videoDetails\" id=\"videoDetails\" class=\"videoDetails\" style=\"padding-top:8px;padding-bottom:8px\">\n<div id=\"videoDetailsContainer\" class=\"videoDetailsContainer\" hidden=\"\">\n<p>Here are your Summerfest amphitheater headliners for 2026<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s a quick rundown of headliners appearing at the American Family Insurance Amphitheater during Summerfest in 2026.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/media-video><\/div>\n<p>Summerfest is more than <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jsonline.com\/story\/entertainment\/festivals\/summerfest\/2026\/02\/04\/heres-the-summerfest-2026-lineup-in-milwaukee-by-date-time-and-stage\/88491460007\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the music<\/a>. It&#8217;s about the food and drinks, too.<\/p>\n<partner-banner util-module-path=\"elements\/partner\" class=\"spacer-large\" min-height=\"600\" fluid=\"\" outstream=\"\" momentum=\"\"\/>\n<p>About a month out, the festival hosted its annual preview event May 19, featuring a sampling of what&#8217;s new, including with its fare, from supper club dessert drinks to a Loaded Bloody Mary Burger.<\/p>\n<p>This time around, the preview was held at South Second: A Saz&#8217;s Hospitality Group Venue in Walker&#8217;s Point.<\/p>\n<p>Saz&#8217;s <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jsonline.com\/story\/life\/green-sheet\/2026\/03\/18\/sazs-celebrates-50-years-of-milwaukee-hospitality-and-festival-food\/88958808007\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">is celebrating its 50th anniversary<\/a> this year. And, so is Cedar Crest Ice Cream, which is another longtime partner of the Big Gig.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;While items on our Saz&#8217;s Sampler Combo Platter may have changed over the years, one thing hasn&#8217;t: Summerfest&#8217;s commitment to bringing a diverse, world-class entertainment lineup; incredible local food and beverage partners; and visitors from across the region and around the world to Milwaukee&#8217;s beautiful lakefront,&#8221; Curt Kluth, Saz&#8217;s Hospitality Group&#8217;s chief executive officer, said during the event&#8217;s remarks.<\/p>\n<partner-banner util-module-path=\"elements\/partner\" fluid=\"\" bottom=\"\" lazy=\"\" class=\"spacer-large\" min-height=\"390\" outstream=\"\"\/>\n<p>The remarks later wrapped up with a toast \u2013 fittingly, with Saz&#8217;s Mozzarella Marinara.<\/p>\n<partner-inline util-module-path=\"elements\/partner\" class=\"spacer-large\" placement=\"native-article_link\" sizes=\"[[300, 250], [3, 3]]\" min-height=\"250\" fluid=\"\" outstream=\"\"\/>\n<p>Here&#8217;s a taste of what&#8217;s new when it comes to the food and beverage offerings for Summerfest 2026, which runs June 18 to 20, June 25 to 27 and July 2 to 4:<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2 wp-block-heading\">New Summerfest food vendors<\/h2>\n<p>These are some of this year&#8217;s new food vendors, according to a news release from the fest, along with where they&#8217;ll be located on the grounds, and a sampling of their menu offerings.<\/p>\n<p><cta-atoms-container-inline util-module-path=\"elements\/cta\" class=\"spacer-large\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Jimmy Ward&#8217;s Grill (Generac Power Stage): Big Jim Burger, Ward&#8217;s Cheese Steak Sandwich, and a BBQ Pulled Chicken Sandwich.<\/p>\n<p>Montacos Taqueria (Generac Power Stage): Birria Egg Rolls, and a Walking Taco.<\/p>\n<p>The Wisconsin Table (North Gate): A Loaded Bloody Mary Burger, and a WI Pretzel Charcuterie.<\/p>\n<p>Wild Dog (Generac Power Stage): Italian Stallion, and an Elote Dog.<\/p>\n<p><media-image image-set=\"https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2026\/05\/20\/PMJS\/90171385007-img-2567.jpg bestCrop, https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2026\/05\/20\/PMJS\/90171385007-img-2567.jpg?crop=1615,1210,x202,y0 4:3, https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2026\/05\/20\/PMJS\/90171385007-img-2567.jpg?crop=909,1211,x512,y0 3:4, https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2026\/05\/20\/PMJS\/90171385007-img-2567.jpg?crop=2046,1152,x0,y27 16:9\" image-alt=\"\" credit=\"Hannah Kirby\/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel\" caption=\"This is the WI Pretzel Charcuterie from The Wisconsin Table, which will be located by the North Gate during Summerfest 2026.\" orientation=\"horizontal\" class=\"spacer-large\" util-module-path=\"elements\/media\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2 wp-block-heading\">New Summerfest food options<\/h2>\n<p>While fest favorites will be returning, these are some of the new menu items that will be available this year. Plus, where to find them, according to Summerfest&#8217;s website.<\/p>\n<partner-banner util-module-path=\"elements\/partner\" fluid=\"\" bottom=\"\" lazy=\"\" class=\"spacer-large\" min-height=\"600\" outstream=\"\" momentum=\"\"\/><partner-inline util-module-path=\"elements\/partner\" placement=\"native-article_link\" sizes=\"[[300, 250], [3, 3]]\" min-height=\"250\" fluid=\"\" outstream=\"\"\/>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Beats &amp; Eats (Generac Power Stage): S&#8217;Mores Churro Fries.<\/li>\n<li>Cedar Crest Ice Cream (Northwestern Mutual Community Park\/Miller Lite Oasis, and T-Mobile Stage): S&#8217;mores Sundae.<\/li>\n<li>Cousins Subs (Miller Lite Oasis): Supper Club Steak, and a Mini Crispy Chicken Wrap.<\/li>\n<li>Famous Dave&#8217;s Bar-B-Que (North Gate): Deep Fried Ranch Bites, Queso Beef Barbacoa Fries, and Baby Back Ribs.<\/li>\n<li>Mac-A-Do&#8217;s (Briggs &amp; Stratton Big Backyard): Chili Dog Mac.<\/li>\n<li>Pina Cocina &amp; Cantina (American Family Insurance Amphitheater Forecourt): Chicken Taquitos in a Cup.<\/li>\n<li>Saz&#8217;s (Miller Lite Oasis): Tots on the Street Cheese Curd Tots.<\/li>\n<li>Saz&#8217;s Express (Miller Area): Jalapeno Mac N Cheese Bites.<\/li>\n<li>Wokkin&#8217; Roll (Generac Power Stage): Bang Bang Broccoli.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2 wp-block-heading\">New Summerfest drink options<\/h2>\n<p>Supper club cocktails, mocktails, Monster and more. These are among the new beverage offerings for this year&#8217;s fest, and where some of them will be at on the grounds:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cocktails &amp; Confections: Key Lime Colada, and Blue Hawaiian Mocktail.<\/li>\n<li>Fazio&#8217;s Popping Bubbles (Mid-gate area): Cherry Bomb, Twilight Fizz, Shirley Temple, Bomb Pop, Shark Attack, Cozy Campfire, Butter Beer, and Summer Sunrise.<\/li>\n<li>Cousins Subs (Miller Lite Oasis): A Cold Fashioned Slushie Mocktail.<\/li>\n<li>PepsiCo beverage stations: Poppi in Grape, Raspberry Rose, and Strawberry Lemonade; and Bubbl\u2019r Fruit Punch\u2019r.<\/li>\n<li>The Wisconsin Table (North Gate): Brandy Alexander, and a Grasshopper.<\/li>\n<li>Select bar locations: Monster Energy, Ultra Zero and Ultra Blue Hawaiian; Naked Life Margarita; and Leinenkugel\u2019s Orange Shandy, and High Shore Sandy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2 wp-block-heading\">Where to find more on Summerfest&#8217;s food and drink offerings<\/h2>\n<p>For more on Summerfest&#8217;s food and drink offerings, including where to find vegan and vegetarian options, visit <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.summerfest.com\/food-and-beverage\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">summerfest.com\/food-and-beverage<\/a>.<\/p>\n<partner-banner util-module-path=\"elements\/partner\" fluid=\"\" bottom=\"\" lazy=\"\" class=\"spacer-large\" min-height=\"390\" outstream=\"\"\/><lit-timestamp class=\"column ten-column no-gutter spacer-small\" slot=\"timestamp\" publishdate=\"2026-05-20 10:06:35.105515352 +0000 UTC\" updatedate=\"2026-05-20 10:06:35.105515352 +0000 UTC\"\/><\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.jsonline.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Here are your Summerfest amphitheater headliners for 2026 Here&#8217;s a quick rundown of headliners appearing at the American Family Insurance Amphitheater during Summerfest in 2026. 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