Taste of Wisconsin™ welcomes any food, beverage, or taste-related business to apply. We are looking for a variety of food and beverage offerings, from growers, producers, and manufacturers to restaurants, culinary products, authors, and other unique and tasteful artisans! If you’re in the business of TASTE, this is the event for you!
The application deadline date is April 30, 2024. Food vendors will be selected by a jury.
Kenosha Fire Safety Rules
Wisconsin Food Safety Guidelines
2024 Event At-A-Glance
- Attendance Goal: 75,000+
- Dates: July 26 – 28, 2024
- Hours: Friday 3 p.m.–11 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m.–11 p.m., and Sunday 11 a.m.–7 p.m.
- Location: Celebration Place—Kenosha’s premier lakefront festival place in the popular HarborPark area—54th Street and Calabria Way, Kenosha, Wisconsin
- One-to-one food and product sales; no ticket system
- Beer and wine are sold exclusively by Taste of Wisconsin™
- Vendors are encouraged to offer “taste” sizes in addition to traditional portions to allow guests to sample many tastes throughout the event
2024 Promotional Plan
- Enhanced Website (www.tasteofwi.com).
- Print advertising in Milwaukee, Chicago, Kenosha, Racine, and Lake Counties.
- Online advertising and e-marketing targeting Wisconsin and Illinois households.
- Enhanced social media campaigns including Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
- Extensive public relations efforts, including news releases and communications with Midwest media outlets.
- Cross-promotional marketing through vendors, musicians, sponsors (social media and websites), as well as local and state agencies including Visit Kenosha and the Wisconsin Department of Tourism.
More Information
Click here to contact us for more information or questions about VENDOR opportunities at Taste of Wisconsin™