Food festivals in Madison

Great Taste of the Midwest

Great Taste of the Midwest at Olin Park on Lake Monona, the Madison Homebrewers and Tasters Guild's second-Saturday-of-August beer festival since 1987.

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Dates and details checked June 3, 2026 by against the organiser's site.

Eat your way around Madison while you are in town

Great Taste of the Midwest runs 14 Aug 2027. These are the food tours and tastings in Madison to book for the days around it; most cancel free up to 24 hours ahead.

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Hotels in Madison around 14 August 2027, dates pre-filled. Prices and availability open on the partner site.

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