HartFest 2026
presented by
Celebrating HartFest’s 30th anniversary
Friday, June 12, 5 pm to 10 pm
with Brewtown Beat and The LoveMonkeys
Saturday, June 13, 11 am to 10 pm
with The 5 Card Studs, JD Rankin & the Solomon Royals, and The Gufs
Hart Park
Plus:
• Bunzel’s BBQ Cook-Off and People’s Choice Tasting
• food trucks
• beverages
• and more
WOULD YOU LIKE TO SPONSOR THE 30TH ANNIVERSARY HARTFEST?
Join the excitement!
2026 EVENT SCHEDULE
Friday, June 12
5-10 pm
Food trucks and beverages
Click here to see our list of our 2025 Food and Beverage vendors
5-7 pm
Brewtown Beat
VIP tickets here
7:30-10 pm
The LoveMonkeys
VIP tickets here
Saturday, June 13
7:30 am
Bunzel’s BBQ Cook-Off cooking begins - click here to apply!
11 am-10 pm
Food trucks and beverages
Click here to see our list of our 2025 Food and Beverage vendors
11 am-1 pm
Music from the Wauwatosa School of Music
12:30 pm
Bunzel’s BBQ Cook-Off judging begins
1:00-2:30 pm
Bunzel’s BBQ Cook-Off Tasting and People’s Choice voting
Tickets available here
1:30-3 pm
The 5 Card Studs
3 pm
BBQ Contest winner announcements
3:30-5:00 pm
The 5 Card Studs
5:30-7:30 pm
JD Rankin & The Solomon Royals
VIP tickets here
8-10 pm
The Gufs
VIP tickets here
FOOD AND BEVERAGES
HartFest 2025 featured food and drinks from Leff’s Lucky Town, Maxie’s, BB’s On North, Atwood Highway BBQ Shack, The Ruby Tap, and more.
BUNZEL’S BBQ COOK-OFF AND PEOPLE’S CHOICE TASTING
Our BBQ Cook-Off, presented by Bunzel’s Meat Market, brings together the best pit masters in the area! Who will be crowned the HartFest BBQ Champion in 2026 and receive a cash prize? It could be YOU! Click here to apply!
The public will also be able to sample all of the competition entries and vote for their favorite. Tasting tickets are now available—gets yours before they sell out!
NEW! VIP SEATING NOW AVAILABLE
Get reserved premium seating for headliners The LoveMonkeys and The Gufs!
VIP Seating is just $30 and includes:
• Premium seating (chairs will be provided)
• One complimentary beer of your choice
• A souvenir HartFest cup which entitles you to reduced-cost beverage refills ($12 value)
NEW! HAVE YOUR PARTY AT HARTFEST!
Have your party at HartFest! Host friends or clients; celebrate a birthday, graduation, or retirement ... the possibilities are endless! You and your guests can enjoy live music from The Gufs, The LoveMonkeys, and more—all from the comfort of your own party tent, complete with tables and chairs, lighting, custom signage, and optional food and beverage packages.
WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE A FOOD & BEVERAGE VENDOR FOR HARTFEST 2026?
Applications are now available.
