​-Is this event FREE to attend?  This event is FREE to attend and open to the public.

Is there an age limit to enter the festival area? All ages, including Children, are welcome to attend both the BBQ Invitational and the Franksville Craft Beer Garden.  Both are family friendly environments with entertainment/activities for all ages including Live Music, multiple playgrounds, and plenty of areas to play!

-Will the Franksville Craft Beer Garden remain open during the festival?  The BBQ Invitational will be held in and areas adjacent to the beer garden allowing the beer garden to remain open to the public during the festival.

-Is there local accommodations if I want to stay and enjoy Racine County after/before the festival? YES! Our sponsor, Visit Racine County, has a great website that includes other area attractions and places to stay.

-Are dogs and other pets allowed? Unfortunately dogs and other pets are not allowed at the festival.  We love them but there are too many attendees and food to distract them!

 -Is the festival indoor or outdoor?  The festival will be held OUTDOOR at the Franksville Craft Beer Garden inside the Franksville Memorial Park (formerly the Caledonia-Mount Pleasant Memorial Park).  The Festival takes place in over 300,000 sq ft of space!

-Will food/beer be available to purchase during the festival?  Of Course, that's the name of the game!  Attendees are also allowed to carry-in their own food picnic style to embrace the park setting of the event.  No Carry-In Alcohol is allowed, any carry-ins will be confiscated and coolers and bags will be inspected.

-Is parking available for the festival? Free-onsite parking will be available for both the festival and beer garden attendees.


Festival Rules

​-This is a Rain or Shine Event.
-No Carry-In Alcohol is allowed.....No Exceptions.  We reserve the right to inspect all coolers and bags and confiscate any alcohol.
-Beware of "Driving While Intoxicated Laws" and plan accordingly.
-Drink, Eat and Behave Responsibly! Know your limits, too much to drink or eat is never a good thing!
-We reserve the right to remove any individuals for including but not limited to intoxication, fighting and rudeness.  You will not be allowed back in and there will be no refunds given.