TosaFest Experiences
Get more out of TosaFest with one of our VIP Experiences
Our 2024 TosaFest Experiences are here! Enjoy these unique VIP events and experience the best the Village has to offer! All events have limited capacity and will be available for pre-purchase only.
Experiences on Friday, September 6
Arté In the Street Painting Experience with Arté Wine and Painting Studio
$40
Friday, Sept. 6, 5-7:30 pm
Underwood Experiences Tent
Choose from 5 of Arté’s popular paintings. Everything needed, including written instructions to complete the 11” x 14” painting of your choice. Beverages are available for purchase, and enjoy live music from the Wire & Vice Underwood Stage while you paint.
Friday Night In the Park with Le Reve and The Ruby Tap
$60
Friday, Sept. 6, 6 pm
Root Common Park
Join us for this casual 90-minute event while enjoying live music, food from your favorite French restaurant, and a variety of wines picked by The Ruby Tap. With your ticket you'll receive 5 different appetizers from Le Reve paired with 5 wines from The Ruby Tap, plus reserved seating for The Squeezettes’ live set on the Root Common Stage.
Sangria Under the Stars - Sangria Making and Wine Glass Painting with GreyHouse Creative
$40
Friday, Sept. 6, 8 pm
Underwood Experiences Tent
Part mixology lesson and part art project! You will learn how to make your own custom sangria while learning a little history of the sangria cocktail. While enjoying your creations, you will paint your choice of design on a pair of wine glasses. Class includes 2 wine glasses and 2 6-oz. glasses of sangria.
Experiences on Saturday, September 7
Cheese Curd Eating Contest with The Village Cheese Shop
$15
Saturday, Sept. 7, 12 pm
Underwood Experiences Tent
Who will be crowned the 2nd Annual TosaFest Cheese Curd Eating Champion? Each competitor will receive 1 pound of fresh Wisconsin cheese curds. Whoever finishes the 1 pound first or eats the most in 5 minutes is our winner and will receive a special “Best of the Village” prize pack, as well as the Curd Crown, a t-shirt, and bragging rights!
Flowers & Rosé with The Ruby Tap and Aromatic Acres - SOLD OUT
$60
Saturday, Sept. 7, 1 pm
Root Common Park
Join Carly and Joseph of Aromatic Acres and Brooke and Sarah from The Ruby Tap for a uniquely Tosa wine + floral experience. This experience will include sipping on 3 different kinds of Rosé, plus all the materials needed to create a stunning arrangement.
Arté In the Street Painting Experience with Arté Wine and Painting Studio
$40
Saturday, Sept. 7, 2:45-5 pm
Underwood Experiences Tent
Choose from 5 of Arté’s popular paintings. Everything needed, including written instructions to complete the 11” x 14” painting of your choice. Beverages are available for purchase, and enjoy live music from the Wire & Vice Underwood Stage while you paint.
Saturday Night In the Park with Eddie Martini’s and The Ruby Tap - SOLD OUT
$60
Saturday, Sept. 7, 6 pm
Root Common Park
Eddie Martini's is pleased to participate for the first time at this year's Tosafest. Enjoy their carefully selected 4-course menu with a selection of four unique wines from The Ruby Tap, plus you’ll get reserved seating for the live music set by the Matt Liban Blues Band. You won’t want to miss this special night of live music, food and wine in the heart of Wauwatosa Village. No one will leave this tasting hungry or thirsty!
Pairings On the Park with The Village Cheese Shop and The Ruby Tap
$60 - NOW ON SALE - $50
Saturday, Sept. 7, 3:30 pm
Root Common Park
Join us for a superb line up of wine and cheese, including cheeses featured on Top Chef Wisconsin. The tasting of 5 wines expertly paired with 5 cheeses will guide us through an exploration of each separately and as a pairing. Expect to walk away more knowledgeable about both, in this informal and fun experience!
Oktoberfest Stein-Holding Competition with the Wauwatosa Historical Society
$30
Saturday, Sept. 7, 4:30 pm (Women’s) and 5 pm (Men’s)
At the Draft & Vessel Oktoberfest area (Wauwatosa Ave. near Harmonee)
Raise a stein for a great cause at the 3rd Prosit Stein-Holding Competition to benefit the Wauwatosa Historical Society! The man and women who hold their full stein the longest will be the 2024 TosaFest Stein-Holding Champions! Winners get a Draft & Vessel gift certificate; all entrants get a commemorative stein with discounted refills.
Charcuterie! Ultimate Cheese Board Experience with GreyHouse Creative and The Village Cheese Shop
$65 single/$90 couple
Saturday, Sept. 7, 6 pm
Underwood Experiences Tent
Craft a stunning wood tray with your choice of design and decorative handles to use as the base for your charcuterie board masterpiece for years to come. You will create your own stunning display of cheeses, meats and accompaniments which you will be able to enjoy with a glass of wine at the conclusion of the class. The class can be purchased for an individual or couple.
