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Scenes from the 2013 Fest!

  • Saturday, January 17, 2015

    Alliant Energy Center Exhibition Hall, Madison, Wisconsin

    Premium Tasting: 12-2pm, Main Event: 2-6pm
    $50 General Admission, $85 Premium Tickets
    21 and older only. Proper ID required. No exceptions.
  • Volunteer at Isthmus Beer and Cheese Fest 2015!

    Click here for the Volunteer Sign Up Form

    For event information, press materials or media inquiries, or any other questions, please contact:

    Sam Eifert, Volunteer Coordinator

    Phone: 608-256-2273

    Email:

  • Sponsors:

    Are you interested in a sponsorship?

    Please contact:

    Chad Hopper, Isthmus Sales Manager
    Phone: 608-251-5627
    Email:

  • 2015 Brewers

    Click here to see who participated in 2014

    Are you a brewer interested in participating? Please contact:

    Courtney Lovas, Event Director
    Phone: 608-308-4180
    Email:

  • Click here to see who participated in 2014

    Are you interested in setting up a booth, or a larger exhibit?

    Courtney Lovas, Event Director
    Phone: 608-308-4180
    Email:

  • Saturday, January 16th, 2016

    Premium Tasting: Doors open at noon

    Main Event: 2-6 p.m.

    How To Get Here

    Shuttle Rides to the fest

    Free shuttle bus rides courtesy of Badger Bus will run every half hour from 11:30am-8pm to and from the following locations:

    Union Cab

    Order online at unioncab.com/order or call 608-242-2000

    Bike Paths

    Two major bike paths connect to Alliant Energy Center: The Wingra Creek Bike Path follows Wingra Creek through Quann Park to the Park Street and Fish Hatchery Road area, and the Capital City Trail runs along Lake Monona adjacent to John Nolen Drive.

    Bus Lines

    Madison Metro bus service has regular stops along John Nolen Drive, Olin Avenue and Rimrock Road. Visit www.mymetrobus.com to plan your trip.

    Driving Directions

    From Chicago (South): I-90 West to Exit 142A, West on U.S. Highways 12 & 18, 5 miles to Rimrock Road, Exit 262

    From Green Bay (North): I-90 East to Exit 142A, West on U.S. Highways 12 & 18, 5 miles to Rimrock Road, Exit 262

    From Milwaukee (East): I-94 West, I-90 East to Exit 142A, West on U.S. Highways 12 & 18 to Rimrock Road, Exit 262

    From Minneapolis (West): I-90 East to Exit 142A, West on U.S. Highways 12 & 18 to Rimrock Road, Exit 262

    From Des Moines (South): I-80 East to I-380 North, North on Highway 151 to U.S. Highways 12 & 18 East, East to Rimrock Road, Exit 262

    Parking

    Parking for the Alliant Energy Center Exhibition Hall is through the Main Gate on Rimrock Road. Parking is $7.

    Nearby Accommodations

  • This is an official Isthmus event

    Isthmus Publishing Co., Inc.
    100 State St., Suite 301
    Madison WI 53703
    Phone 608-251-5627
    Fax 608-251-2165

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