Between the Bluffs Beer Wine and Cheese Festival

View on map
Food & DrinkLa Crosse
DatesDates TBA · Usually AprilCheck locally before booking
DurationSpringEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forRegional food & drinkWhat distinguishes Between the Bluffs from a
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: USD
CategoryFood & DrinkFestival type
The story

Between the Bluffs Beer Wine and Cheese Festival in La Crosse

Between the Bluffs is a craft beverage and food festival on La Crosse, Wisconsin's Mississippi River waterfront, historically known as the Beer, Wine and Cheese Festival. Now branded Between the Bluffs Beverages & Bites, the spring event gathers nearly 100 vendors pouring craft beer, wine, seltzers, and non-alcoholic drinks alongside artisan cheese and specialty meats from the La Crosse region and beyond.

Between the Bluffs began as a straightforward beer, wine, and cheese festival on La Crosse's Mississippi River waterfront, built around a simple regional premise: pair the craft beverages spreading across Wisconsin's brewing and winemaking scene with the artisan cheese the state is famous for producing.
Your trip starts here
What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

What distinguishes Between the Bluffs from a typical beer festival is its explicit regional focus on Wisconsin and Midwest producers, pairing craft beverages with artisan cheeses and specialty meats sourced from the La Crosse Region specifically, reflecting the area's identity as part of Wisconsin's dairy and food-producing heartland

02

The mystery stays covered

The event has evolved from its original Beer, Wine and Cheese Festival name into a broader Beverages & Bites format that now includes THC beverages and mocktails alongside traditional beer and wine, tracking shifts in what festivalgoers drink

03

The city starts moving

A Friday-night companion event, Taster's Eve, lets attendees shuttle between participating downtown bars for tap takeovers, extending the celebration beyond the single Saturday festival grounds at the Southside Oktoberfest Grounds

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

Pairing craft beverages with regional artisan cheese and specialty meats has remained the festival's core structure even as its name and drink lineup have expanded over time

Water and renewal

Living ritual

The Friday night Taster's Eve shuttle crawl through downtown La Crosse bars has become a companion tradition that extends the festival weekend beyond the Saturday grounds event

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually April

Getting around

For Between the Bluffs Beer Wine and Cheese Festival, plan transport around the exact La Crosse venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.

What to wear

Casual outdoor festival wear suited to a spring afternoon in La Crosse; layers are useful since April weather can shift from cool mornings to milder afternoons, and comfortable shoes matter...

Safety

Use normal food-market caution, hydrate, and leave time between crowded stalls.

Where to stay

For Between the Bluffs Beer Wine and Cheese Festival, stay near the part of La Crosse you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

Tickets/cost

Official ticket link is available. Confirm access rules before booking.

Language/currency

USD

Family friendly

unknown

La Crosse, WI

Nearest airportLSE — La Crosse Regional
TransportFor Between the Bluffs Beer Wine and Cheese Festival, plan transport around the exact La Crosse venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.
Stay areaFor Between the Bluffs Beer Wine and Cheese Festival, stay near the part of La Crosse you will actually use, with reliable return transport.
FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Between the Bluffs Beer Wine and Cheese Festival?

Between the Bluffs Beer Wine and Cheese Festival is listed for April · Spring. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Between the Bluffs Beer Wine and Cheese Festival take place?

The festival is listed in La Crosse, United States. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

Spring is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

La Crosse, WI

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

Found something inaccurate or outdated? Email hello@eventisimus.com with the festival page link and the correction.

Official URLexplorelacrosse.com
Organizer accessAre you the organizer? Claim this listing →
SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually April
Source statusOfficial source linked

Spotted something out of date? Submit a correction →