Old Fashioned Fest

Join Shepherd Express for a toast to a Milwaukee classic—the Old Fashioned! You won't want to miss this Bourbon vs. Brandy showdown featuring Milwaukee's BEST known Old Fashioned bars!

Sample both classic and re-imagined Old Fashioneds, vote on your favorite bourbon, brandy, and best overall version. See who will be crowned winners at the end of the night. This event will include a raffle sponsored by Usinger's, live art by Scout Gallery, a 360 selfie booth provided by Lash Dolls MKE, and DJ Paul H. spinning throughout the event.   

Advance Tickets:

$27 General Admission ⎮ 6-9 p.m.
$45 VIP ⎮ 5-9 p.m.

VIP ticket includes early entry for an exclusive VIP hour,  VIP lounge available through out entire event, and a VIP gift bag including personalized whiskey glass. 

Sponsors include:

• Potawatomi Casino | Hotel
• Drink Wisconsinbly
• J. Henry & Sons
• Scout Gallery 
• Usinger's 

COMPETING VENDORS INLCLUDE...

• Don's TV & Repair
• Movida
• Satchmo's Bar
• Canni Hemp Company
• Drink Wisconsinbly Pub
• The New Fashioned
• Union House Cedarburg
• J. Henry & Sons
• MUCH MORE TO COME

Food Sample Vendors

• Usinger's
• FreshChef MKE
• MUCH MORE TO COME

Free parking in the structure to the south of the casino. 

We have the right to cut off anyone from being served if we feel they have been served too much.

Interested in becoming an Old Fashioned Fest vendor or sponsor? Contact jourdain@shepex.com.