Brews & Blooms Summer Beer Garden Series

What began years ago as a one-day Oktoberfest celebration, Prosit!, quickly became one of the Wauwatosa Historical Society’s most beloved community traditions. As we looked for new ways to build on that spirit of gathering, we reimagined the event as Brews & Blooms — a summertime beer garden series designed to bring neighbors together while introducing new audiences to the beauty, history, and mission of the Wauwatosa Historical Society.

Now in its third year, Brews & Blooms transforms the grounds of the historic Kneeland-Walker House into a welcoming community gathering space where history and hospitality meet. Our goal is simple: create a place where people can slow down, connect with one another, and experience one of Wauwatosa’s most beautiful historic properties in a new way.

Come grab a craft beer, enjoy live music, and play lawn games while catching up with friends and neighbors. Treat yourself to delicious offerings from local food trucks, or pack a picnic to enjoy in the Victorian Gardens (please, no carry-in alcohol).

Seating is limited, so feel free to bring your own lawn chairs or blankets and settle in for the evening. We’ll have giant Jenga, bags, and other lawn games available for a little friendly competition.

More than just a beer garden, Brews & Blooms is an opportunity to experience local history in a relaxed and meaningful way. By activating historic spaces through community events like Brews & Blooms, we’re ensuring that history isn’t simply preserved—it’s experienced, shared, and enjoyed together.

And the best part? Every purchase directly supports the Wauwatosa Historical Society’s mission to preserve, share, and celebrate our community’s stories for future generations.

We hope you’ll join us for an evening of good food, great music, and even better company as we celebrate summer in the gardens.

Schedule

Brews and Blooms will feature food trucks and live music every night, tours of our 19th Century Schoolhouse on Saturdays, and trivia on Sundays.

Friday, June 26

• 5:00pm-7:00pm music by Jon Knudson of Driveway Thriftdwellers
• 7:30pm-9:30pm music by Salmon Diane Band
• Food Truck: Azteca

Saturday, June 27

• 5:00pm-7:00pm music by John Blair (of Torcado)
• 5:00pm-7:00pm 19th Century Schoolhouse Tours – $5 Tickets available at the Bar
• 7:30pm-9:30pm music by Bo Randall
• Food Trucks: Cocina Filipina & Fatty Patty

Friday, July 17

• 5:00pm-7:00pm music by Miles Patzer (of Hosts)
• 7:30pm-9:30pm music by Kid Elephant
• Food Trucks: MKE Bento & Double Dubs

Saturday, July 18

• 5:00pm-7:00pm music by Caley Conway
• 5:00pm-7:00pm 19th Century Schoolhouse Tours – $5 Tickets available at the Bar
• 7:30pm-9:30pm music by Chris Haise Band
• Food Trucks: Fatty Patty & Rose Mob Grill

Sunday, July 19

• 5:00pm-7:00pm Quizmaster Trivia
• 7:30pm-9:30pm music by Root to Sprout
• Food Trucks: Tots on the Street & Off Short MKE

Friday, August 21

• 5:00pm-7:00pm Jason Burns (of Kid Elephant)
• 7:30-9:30pm music by Stallis Cowboys
• Food Trucks: Tots on the Street & Mr. C’s Grill and Sushi

Saturday, August 22

• 5:00pm-7:00pm music by Robbie Sender
• 5:00pm-7:00pm 19th Century Schoolhouse Tours – $5 Tickets available at the Bar
• 7:30pm-9:30pm music by Natalie Sue and the Steed
• Food Trucks: Kiss Korean BBQ & Heirloom

Sunday, August 23

• 5:00pm-7:00pm Quizmaster Trivia
• 7:30pm-9:30pm music by Violet Wilder
• Food Truck: MKE Bento

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