Beer Garden, Wurst Beer Biathlon On Tap Thursday

Beer Garden Opens

Beer garden season has come to one Waukesha neighborhood.

The first Waukesha Neighborhood Beer Garden will be open Thurs., Aug. 17 through Sun., Aug. 20, 2017 in Rivers Crossing Park, 3703 Rivers Crossing Dr., Waukesha. A second Neighborhood Beer Garden will open in Bethesda Park the following weekend.

Sprecher Brewing Co. will be on hand for the traditional tapping of the Firkin at 5:00 p.m. on Thurs. facilitating the tapping and free beer tasting.

The Brewhouse Polka Kings will kick off the festivities in addition to Fox Fire, a local food truck. Live music will fill the weekend as will a variety of food trucks including Gypsy Soul Food Truck, Scrima’s Catering, and Toast. The event is free and open to the public with no entrance or parking fees.

Hours of the Waukesha Neighborhood Beer Gardens are Thur. and Fri.,5:00 to 9:00 p.m. and Sat. and Sun. 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. The music schedule includes:

• Thurs. Aug. 17 5:00 to 8:30 p.m. Brewhouse Polka Kings
• Fri., Aug. 18 5:00 to 8:30 p.m. Eric Von Klassen
• Sat., Aug. 19 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Mike Schneider Band, 4:00 to 8:30 p.m. Bryan O’Donnell

• Sun., Aug 20 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Jeff Winard, 4:00 to 8:30 p.m. Alpine Blast

Wurst Beer Biathlon

This is either a really great idea, or a first-class ticket to "heartburn city."

Waukesha's Wurst Beer Biathlon is taking place on Thurs. Aug. 17 and again on Aug. 24 for the Bethesda Neighborhood Beer Garden, and Sat. Sept. 23 as part of the Oktoberfest celebration.

Runners ages 21 and older compete in the biathlon by running or walking and at the end, enjoying a beer. Children of registered runners will have the opportunity to run at no charge.

Registration is available here: http://silvercirclesportsevent...

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