Drink Local: Wisconsin’s Best Beer Tasting Hits Downtown Janesville

Get ready to sip on Wisconsin's finest craft brews at Flannelfest in downtown Janesville on February 22nd.

When temps drop during the winter, we start to find comfort in staying indoors, under tons of blankets with a steaming cup of hot cocoa in hand.  But sometimes, we start getting antsy all cooped up in the house.

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That's why when I saw that Wisconsin's premiere winter beer festival was returning to downtown Janesville, I had to get tickets to get outta the house.. and outta town!

Drink Local: Wisconsin’s Best Beer Tasting Hits Downtown Janesville

If you're trying to experience something completely new and out of your realm, this might be a really fun experience for you.  Brews, entertainment, shopping, and a good time with friends.

With your ticket, you'll get:

• to taste over 100 different kinds of beer, including ciders and seltzers
• access to games like cornhole, jousting, giant pong, axe throwing
• join in on a home brew competition
• live entertainment and food vendors

If you get a VIP ticket like me, you'll even get:

• private bathrooms
• exclusive craft beers to taste
• photo op areas
• massage chairs
• access to a pretzel necklace making station (which totally sold me!)

If you're a designated driver, there will be non-alcoholic drinks for you, too!

When was the last time you were in Downtown Janesville?  I don't think I've ever been in my entire life, but I'm excited to see how lively it is during Flannelfest.  So, if you're looking for something to do one of these coming weekends, grab your favorite flannel and get your beer tasting belly ready!  All the tasty details here.

Wisconsin is slowly growing with new entertainment spots, waterparks, and so much more.  Buc-ee's is moving in soon, we've found the best WI spots for Bloody Mary's, and we have the full list of all the Wisconsin cheese festivals coming in 2025.  Enjoy!