Kohler Food & Wine hits its 25th anniversary this October, and the resort village is gearing up for four packed days of chef dinners, tastings and live demos. The festival weekend is scheduled for Oct. 22-25 and will put Food Network names shoulder to shoulder with Wisconsin-born talent. Organizers say overnight packages and individual tickets are set to go on sale later this month.
Headliners and dates
According to PR Newswire, Destination Kohler confirmed the Oct. 22-25 run and unveiled a headliner roster that includes Tyler Florence, Alex Guarnaschelli, Stephanie Izard, Scott Conant, Melissa King and Milwaukee chef Dan Jacobs. The release bills the 25th edition as a four-day run of curated dinners, cooking demonstrations and immersive culinary experiences spread across the Village of Kohler.
Programming and chefs
OnMilwaukee reports that Jenna Check, associate director of special events at Kohler, calls the festival a longtime work in progress that "has evolved into a nationally recognized celebration" after growing from roughly 30 events to more than 80. The outlet notes that this year’s lineup blends cookbook authors, live-fire specialists and returning local names with high-profile TV personalities.
Tickets and packages
According to the festival’s event page on Kohler Food & Wine, overnight packages open for booking on July 14, with general-admission tickets following on July 28. The site details signature packages, including multi-night bundles that match headline dinners with stays at The American Club, and lays out tiered package options along with starting price points.
What to expect on site
OnMilwaukee notes that The Bartolotta Restaurants will be back for a sixth straight year, with Paul Bartolotta joining Christian Damiano, Michael Genre and other team members for a slate of festival events. Those marquee appearances are stacked alongside the usual resort draws, including championship golf, spa offerings and outdoor recreation throughout the broader Kohler property.
Village tickets and logistics
Kohler Wisconsin explains that Kohler Food & Wine is a 21-and-older, entirely cashless event, and that Village tickets are required for access to beverage offerings. Each Village ticket this year includes a set allotment of four drinks and two wine samples rather than unlimited pours. The event information also spells out ticketing rules, shuttle service options, parking details and a strict non-refundable policy on event tickets.
Local impact
PR Newswire notes that Kohler has refreshed key hospitality spaces ahead of the milestone weekend, including a reimagined adults-only Carriage House and the newly reopened Woodlake Market. The resort is located about an hour north of Milwaukee and an hour south of Green Bay, a central spot that helps the four-day festival draw visitors from across the Midwest and beyond.
If you are aiming to attend, plan to book early, as headline dinners and signature packages often sell out quickly. The full schedule and detailed ticket information will be available on the festival’s official site and will go live alongside the package launch and general ticket sale dates later this month.
