One of the best beer festivals in the country is back! Great Taste of the Midwest, the second longest-running craft beer festival in North America, hits Olin Park in Madison on Saturday, August 9, 2025, from 1–6 PM.

Every year, around 200 breweries and brewpubs roll in, pouring more than 1,400 beers — all against a gorgeous lakeside backdrop. Whether you’re after a bold IPA, a crisp lager, or a gluten-free brew, there’s something here to make your tastebuds dance.

🎟 How to snag your tickets:

• In-person sales kick off Sunday, May 4 at noon at these Madison spots:

  • Delta Beer Lab (167 E Badger Rd)

  • Giant Jones Brewing (931 E Main St)

  • Karben4 Brewing (3698 Kinsman Blvd)

  • Starkweather Brewing (2439 Atwood Ave)

  • Vintage Brewing Co. (674 S Whitney Way)

  • Working Draft Beer Company (1129 E Wilson St)

• Lottery entries open online Monday, May 5 at 10 AM and close Friday, May 9 at 10 PM at lottery.greattaste.org. No rush — entries are randomly selected, so pour yourself a beer and chill.

Hot tip: We think you should get in line early at Delta Beer Lab on Sunday, May 4th to snag your tickets! The line starts forming around 6:00 AM, wristbands are handed out at 7:00 AM, and the first few in line get early access to the taproom.
Enjoy beer, cocktails, wine, non-alcoholic options, and tasty eats from LT’s Aloha Wagon Food Truck. Plus — an exclusive treat for GTMW ticket seekers — Bloody Marys and Mimosas will be available while supplies last!

Happy tasting!