The Taste of Wisconsin takes place July 26-28 at HarborPark Celebration Place in Kenosha. This event, organized by the Kiwanis Club of Western Kenosha, draws tens of thousands of people to Kenosha’s lakefront.
Taste of Wisconsin™ brings the tastes, flavors, and cultures of Wisconsin together in one amazing three-day celebration on Kenosha’s breathtaking lakeshore. The event features over 30 food and beverage vendors, and 80 entertainment acts on four stages. Admission is free. The event is produced by the Kiwanis Club of Western Kenosha, who uses the event as its major fundraiser for the year. Proceeds of the event support donations to local charities.
This takes place at 5501 Calabria Way, which is east of the Civil War Museum and Kenosha Public Museum. Free parking is nearby. Park further away and take public transportation:
The Electric Streetcar and Trolley are FREE of charge Friday through Sunday thanks to Visit Kenosha, the Lakeshore Business Improvement District, and the Kiwanis Club of Western Kenosha.
Normal Streetcar hours are Monday through Friday 11:05am-6:35pm, Saturday and Sunday 10:35am-6:15pm. On Friday and Saturday, the streetcar will have extended hours to the end of Taste of Wisconsin. Regular hours will apply on Sunday.
The rubber-tired Trolley will be running its special event route Friday through Sunday, which is Downtown to Simmons Island. It normally operates Friday 3:45pm-9:15pm, Saturday 1:45pm-9:15pm, and Sunday 1:45 pm-6:15 pm. On Friday and Saturday, the trolley will have extended hours to the end of Taste of Wisconsin. Regular hours will apply on Sunday.
