Your favorite craft beer fest returns to the WI State Fair Expo Center Apr. 18, 2020!
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Saturday, April 9, 2022

Wisconsin state fair park • Exposition Hall C

West Allis, Wisconsin

4 FOR 3: Use code B2C79 at checkout and get 4 tickets for the price of 3!

Due to COVID-19 and variants and Stein and Dine being a tasting event, we will now require valid proof of full vaccination (final dose must be at least 14 days prior to event) or valid proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken within 72 hours of the show. Masks are encouraged when not eating or drinking as this is an indoor event, but not required.

FREE 10 minute COVID tests will be available on site for those that need it.

Join the Shepherd Express as we celebrate all things Wisconsin at the 9th Stein & Dine craft beer festival!

SATURDAY, April 9, 2022
VIP (1-2 Pm)
General admission (2-6 pm)
WIs STATE FAIR PARK
Exposition Hall C

4 FOR 3: Use code B2C79 at checkout
and get 4 tickets for the price of 3!

We are currently seeking vendors to participate in 2022 including breweries, wineries, cideries, restaurants and more. In order to apply, send an email to our events coordinators, Casey Trotter casey@shepex.com, and Jan Bruder jan@shepex.com.

 

About Stein & Dine

Enjoy unlimited samples from the state’s finest breweries, local restaurants, distilleries and wineries with live entertainment.

Stein & Dine is truly a sampling affair for all beer buffs. In years past, we welcomed over 60 breweries, wineries and cideries to sample their best products. Sausage makers and local restaurants will also be on hand to serve up tasty treats.

All guests receive a complimentary Stein & Dine sampling glass to use for the day and take home!

As in past years, limited VIP tickets will be made available.

VIP tickets include a special tasting hour (1pm-2pm) where you can mingle with the brewers as well as try specialty VIP hour only beers and food items without any wait! Additional VIP perks TBA.

Kegel’s Inn Puts the Steinholding Contest in Stein & Dine

 

Join the fun and test your endurance when Kegel’s Inn hosts Stein & Dine’s Steinholding competition. According to the official rules: In the experience of the U.S. Steinholding Association, rules and enforcement are critically important to the legitimacy of any competition.

Not to worry. Julian Kegel will no doubt be a less stern judge. “All seriousness aside, we still want to make it fun so we’re pretty generous with the rules,” he said. “Or else most people- who don’t train, would be out before three minutes are up.”

Kegel also emcees the event. “Sometimes it’s just more fun to get the crowd involved. To bring them up close and personal to see why the sport is actually more fun as a spectator.” The race to be the last one standing is a tough challenge for anyone, but he’s found that with the crowd’s support, most contestants will grin and bear it for longer. “It all makes for a great show!”

The 3:30 p.m. competition is open to both men and women. Entry fee is $20 which includes the stein and the beer in it. There will also be prizes for the winners.

In case you are a stickler, the official rules are here. And please, no pine tar. ussteinholding.com/info/official-steinholding-rules

The Beer Cooler by the Lake

Kegel’s Inn will be joining Stein and Dine with their "Beer Cooler by the Lake,” a converted 1957 Grumman-Olson step van which makes up the beer portion of their Beer Garden at the War Memorial Center downtown Milwaukee. The War Memorial Beer Garden will kick off its second season on Friday, May 27, with the Field of Flags presentation Memorial Day Weekend and run through October. The beer garden is a fundraiser for the WMC.

Kegel’s Inn, the West Allis German restaurant, is operated by fourth generation Kegel’s, Julian and Stephanie. When the pandemic struck, their 59th Street outdoor beer garden became a safe gathering place as well as a familiar spot to socialize safely.  Kegel’s Friday fish fry was a finalist in the 2022 Shepherd Express Best of Milwaukee competition.

 
 

Thanks to all who came out to stein & dine 2021!