FROTHY FORAGE Save the Date May 15, 2027 | 12pm – 4pm
FROTHY FORAGE
SAVE THE DATE
May 15, 2027 | 12pm – 4pm
Riveredge’s Frothy Forage has become the premier outdoor craft beer, wine, and cider festival in the area. Specialty non-alcoholic beverages are also a part of the tasting experience. This event is truly unique as participants are invited to explore the great outdoors of Wisconsin by hiking through the forests, prairies, and wetlands of Riveredge while enjoying the best libations from local purveyors.
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2026 Purveyors
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Menu 2026
A peek at some of the beers, wines, ciders, and N/A options!
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Drink and do good! The Frothy Forage showcases local beers, wines, ciders, and N/A beverages in the stunning natural setting of Riveredge Nature Center.
Enjoy three hours of sampling in a custom glass from over 15 local purveyors. Take a stroll through beautifully restored prairies, woodlands, and wetlands with food trucks and live music along the way.
All proceeds support Riveredge’s mission of connecting people to nature through environmental education and conservation in southeastern Wisconsin.
This event is rain or shine!
Save the date
Saturday, May 15, 2027
Tentative schedule:
11:50am – Check-in and Shuttle Service from Fireman’s Park begins!
12:00pm – sampling begins (Yay!), food trucks open (again, Yay!), live music starts (you guessed it, YAY!)
3:00pm – sampling ends, but the fun doesn’t!
4:00pm – food trucks close (okay, now you can go)
THE TICKETS
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Cancellation Policy: Tickets are non-refundable but are transferable. Contact the Center at 262-375-2715 with transfer requests.
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We are lucky to partner with amazing local businesses for this event, and they always come ready with the most wonderful variety of beverages to sample. From smooth, chocolate porters to crisp and piney IPAs, from shimmering Rieslings to tangy ciders, there are sure to be drinks for everyone’s palate!





the Food 2026
When one is drinking, hiking, and potentially dancing (live your best life, right?) it is of the utmost importance to stay appropriately fueled. Never fear, some fantastic local food vendors will be onsite with mouthwatering fare to purchase!



Live music!


Thank you 2026 Sponsors







Boehlke Bottled Gas
C&K Services inc.
Johnson’s Nursery
Big Joe’s, LLC
Don patnode agency
Bob’s main street auto & Towing
Knotmagic
North Shore academy of gymnastics
inspired Dental
Richmond Investment Services – Ryan Gray, CFP®
We’re currently seeking sponsors for the Frothy Forage.
Please contact John Rakowski at jrakowski@riveredge.us for details.
