The Traveling Beer Garden

Making Milwaukee County Parks Your Local Summer Beer Garden

Beer gardens are a tradition brought to Wisconsin by German brewers in the 1850s - they’re outdoor areas where beer and food are served, typically at shared tables shaded by trees.

The Traveling Beer Garden tours transform parks into temporary beer gardens May through September, for about two weeks at a time. Restored fire trucks were converted into mobile beer trucks, serving up craft beers, and more.

The Traveling Beer Garden is managed by Milwaukee County Parks in partnership with Sprecher Brewery. Revenue from the beer gardens goes back into improving the parks.

Brewing Company Beverages

An ever-rotating selection of Sprecher craft beer is on tap at each tour stop. While Sprecher remains the featured beverage at the TBG, we also offer options from Third Space, New Glarus, and 3 Sheeps Breweries. Cider, gluten-free options, and non-alcoholic beverages are available as well.

Bring your own Parks Beer Garden branded (or other) pint glass to pay the refill price! All standard pour pricing comes with a commemorative glass to take home.

Traditional Food Menu

Check out our menu below for our traditional beer garden favorites!


Traveling Beer Garden Bands

Come jam, drink, and chill out with the Traveling Beer Garden Bands! Bands play 5-8 pm at each park location.


Private Events

Private events can be booked on days and times we are closed to the public. We accept bookings Tuesday through Friday prior to 4 PM during the beer garden season. Private events on Monday’s are dependent on each location's schedule, please inquire. We do not take event requests or reservations for hours we are open to the public.


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See you in 2025!

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