April 25, 2025 | 5PM - 10PM

Beer, Wine, and Cheese Fest | Taster's Eve

We are excited to announce the 2025 Taster's Eve is BACK and better than ever! Come out on Friday, April 25, 2025 for second-to-none drink deals!

We are excited to announce the Between the Bluffs Taster’s Tour is BACK in 2025!


Friday, April 25, 2025 | 5PM – 9PM


* More vendors & participating establishments are continually registering, so check back often for more information! *

NEW THIS YEAR!

ALL ticket holders for the Beer, Wine, and Cheese Festival will receive one (1) wristband that will guarantee $1 off ALL beer purchases, all night. AND a raffle ticket to win Between the Bluffs swag with an hourly giveaway, a grand-prize of 2 VIP tickets, and an overnight stay for our 2026 Beer, Wine & Cheese Fest event.

AND there will be pizza, giant pretzels, and cocktails for purchase available from Pearl Street Brewery! Plus additional food for purchase from a Taco Broz!

VIP TICKET HOLDER PERKS

VIP Ticket Holders will receive two (2) drink tickets, one (1) food ticket, plus $1 off beer with a wristband and a chance to win hourly giveaways, live music, and a looping shuttle to and from hotel and downtown stops!

GA TICKET HOLDER PERKS

GA Ticket Holders will receive $1 off beer with a wristband and a chance to win hourly giveaways, live music, and a shuttle to and from hotel and downtown stops.

HOP-ON, HOP-OFF SHUTTLE

The shuttle follows a continuous loop from 5PM – 9PM. Shuttles will pick up and drop off every 30 to 40 minutes at each stop. Between the Bluffs will provide complimentary bottled water for the shuttles.

** Note: Not all participating locations will be on the shuttle route as stops will be located near areas of high interest. **

TASTER’S EVE MAP

You may be thinking, “Wow, this Taster’s Tour seems SO cool, but where do I even start?” Between the Bluffs has created a 2025 TASTER’S EVE MAP* for your convenience so you can see which establishments are partaking in the event, plan your route so you don’t miss any deals, and get general directions if needed. Follow the link above to a map of Downtown La Crosse and begin planning your Taster’s Eve right now!

*The map is subject to change

* More vendors & participating establishments are continually registering, so check back often for more information! *

2025 TASTER’S EVE VENDOR REGISTRATION FORM

Tasters Eve will be held on Friday, April 25, 2025 in partnership with the Annual Between the Bluffs Beer, Wine & Cheese Festival. Between the Bluffs will provide complimentary promotion and complimentary shuttle service for Between the Bluffs ticket holders. If you have any questions, please email btb@explorelacrosse.com.

2025 Taster’s Tour Vendors

We have wonderful vendors participating for 2025 Vendors, check them out below.

PEARL STREET BREWERY

Music, Hourly Raffles, $1 off beer for GA, VIP Meal & two free drinks

Big Al’s Pizza Restaurant

Tap Takeover: New Belgium Beer

Driftless Axe & Arcade

Tap Takeover: Toppling Goliath

Grounded Patio Cafe

Tap Takeover: Steven’s Point Cider Boys

Hatchery at Riverside

Tap Takeover: Turtle Stack Brewery & Featured Cheese

Howie’s On La Crosse

Tap Takeover: Leinenkugel

The Recovery Room Bar & Grill

Tap Takeover: New Glarus Beer