2026  Schedule

Times, Locations and Dates are subject to change. Refer to this Schedule closer to Event start time.

Unlike most Whiskey Tasting events, the Wee Whiskey Fest Lake Geneva is an entire weekend of festivities. Check out the schedule below and get ready to get a full Lake Geneva experience with a dram in your hand!

Friday,  April 17th

COCKTAIL CONTEST PRESENTED BY CHATTANOOGA WHISKEY ALL WEEKEND LONG! FRIDAY, APRIL 17 - SUNDAY, APRIL 19 at 5PM   Visit our Club's favorite local bars and restaurants throughout Lake Geneva to sample concoctions from the best mixologists in town and vote for your favorite libation! See COCKTAIL CONTEST PAGE for details.
chattanoogawhiskey.com/tennessee-high-malt/

5PM - 6PM   SIP & DIP WITH GARRISON BROS - Join the first legal Whiskey Distillery in Texas for a premium tasting experience with option to buy AND DIP your own bottle in hot wax! Appropriately held at The Bottle Shop Lake Geneva.
$25PP with option to buy bottle
The Bottle Shop - 617 W. Main St. Lake Geneva
garrisonbros.com
TheBottleShopLakeGeneva.com
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6:30PM - 7:30PM   VIP EXCLUSIVE TASTING EXPERIENCE WITH 2XO - Option 1 of 2 for THE HIGHLANDER and BOTTLED-IN-BOND ticket holders at no additional charge. Sample multiple tastings of this iconic brand's premium Whiskey at the historic Maxwell Mansion and learn about the company from their Ambassadors. Enjoy light bites/charcuterie in this beautiful setting.
Maxwell Mansion - 304 S. Wells St. Lake Geneva
2xowhiskey.com
staymaxwell.com

8PM - 9PM   MEET THE MASTER BLENDER WITH J.HENRY & SONS - Join Joe Henry as he speaks about the history of this iconic Wisconsin brand as you taste some rare samples at Oakfire Lake Geneva.
$45PP
Oakfire - 831 Wrigley Dr. Lake Geneva
jhenryandsons.com
oakfire.pizza
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9:30PM - 11PM   BOURBON & BURLESQUE VARIETY SHOW - A Sexy, Hilarious Night of Adult Entertainment performed by K-Town Burlesque at Celebration on Wells hosted by Dancing Goat Distillery.
$78.50PP
Celebration on Wells - 422 Wells S. Wells St. Lake Geneva
celebrationonwells.com
dancinggoat.com
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Saturday,  April 18th

2PM - 3PM   GRAND TASTING EVENT - VIP EARLY ENTRY FOR BARREL STRENGTH, THE HIGHLANDER & BOTTLED-IN-BOND ticket holders at Grand Geneva's Grand Ballroom. Guests will be able to sample 1/2 ounce pours of 150+ Bourbons & Whiskies from over 50 Distilleries. Exclusive VIP pours will be available during this hour. Live music and entertainment will be provided along with hors d'oeuvres, charcuterie and desserts. See DISTILLERY/VENDORS Page for more information.
Grand Geneva - 7036 Grand Geneva Way, Lake Geneva, WI
GrandGeneva.com

3PM - 6PM   GRAND TASTING EVENT - GENERAL ADMISSION ENTRY for ALL ticket holders at Grand Geneva's Grand Ballroom. Guests will be able to sample 1/2 ounce pours of 150+ Bourbons & Whiskies from over 50 Distilleries. Live music and entertainment will be provided along with hors d'oeuvres, charcuterie and desserts. See DISTILLERY/VENDORS Page for more information.
Grand Geneva - 7036 Grand Geneva Way, Lake Geneva, WI
GrandGeneva.com

6PM - 8PM   WHISKEY PAIRING DINNERS & BOURBON THEMED BITES. Discover numerous dining options specifically curated for Wee Whiskey Fest guests. From high-end multiple pairing course dinners to Bourbon themed bites. Check out our Restaurants Page for participating establishments and information.

8PM - 10PM   VIP PARTY AT MAXWELL MANSION. All BARREL STRENGTH, THE HIGHLANDER and BOTTLED-IN-BOND ticket holders are welcome to an exclusive cocktail party at this Historic Lake Geneva Mansion! Live music, snacks and Whiskey specials for guests.
Maxwell Mansion - 304 S Wells St. Lake Geneva, WI
staymaxwellmansion.com

9PM - LATE NIGHT   DISTINGUISHED HOOLIGANS SATURDAY NIGHT PARTY. ALL ticket holders are invited to an exclusive after party for more samples, swag and live entertainment all night long.
Location - TBA

Sunday,  April 19th

10AM - 12PM   BOOZY BRUNCH.
Details, Pricing and Location - TBA

1PM - 2PM   DRIFTLESS GLEN WHISKEY PAIRING EXPERIENCE - Join this premium Wisconsin Distillery for a chance to learn their history, sample some of their best offerings and snack on some fine food pairings that go perfectly with their bourbons. Event to be held at Topsy Turvy - the eclectic converted church located right in the heart of Lake Geneva!
$35PP
Topsy Turvy - 727 Geneva St. Lake Geneva, WI
driftlessglen.com
topsyturvybrewery.com
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3PM - 4PM   VIP EXCLUSIVE TASTING EXPERIENCE WITH FOUR ROSES BOURBON - Option 2 of 2 for THE HIGHLANDER and BOTTLED-IN-BOND ticket holders at no additional charge. Sample multiple tastings of an iconic brand's premium Whiskey at the beautiful Barrique Bistro with the best views of Geneva Lake, and learn about the company from their Ambassadors. Enjoy light bites/charcuterie in this gorgeous setting.
Barrique Bistro - 835 Wrigley Dr. Lake Geneva, WI
fourrosesbourbon.com
barriquewinebar.com

4PM - 6PM   IRISH GOODBYE CLOSING PARTY PRESENTED BY KEEPER'S HEART - ALL ticket holders are welcome to join (or not) for one more rockin' party! Live Irish music, dancing and samples from Keeper's Heart Irish American Whiskey at Champs' incredible outdoor beer garden!
Champs - 747 W Main St. Lake Geneva, WI
keepersheartwhiskey.com
champslakegeneva.com