Swedish New Year

We do New Year’s Eve a bit differently here at Lakefront Brewery. We understand the infatuation with midnight, but have you tried 5pm? After a truly special Swedish New Year’s Eve celebration last year, we’re welcoming back the Swedish Community and anyone else that is looking to immerse themselves in a night of Swedish delights followed up with a solid 7 to 9 hours of sleep.

In the late 1800s, Wisconsin saw a big influx of Swedes to the state. The Homestead Act of 1862 allowed for much more freedom in farming public land and Sweden was dealing with crop difficulties around that same time. In 1841, the first Swedish community in Wisconsin was established at Pine Lake, just outside of Waukesha, near Hartland.

We’re celebrating Wisconsin’s Swedish heritage here by hosting the only Swedish New Year’s Eve event in Wisconsin! Expect proper decor, both modern and traditional Swedish music hits, and plenty of dancing. Sweden will ring in the New Year at 5PM Central Time (CT) and we will be providing a live Swedish television feed of the countdown right here in the Beer Hall.

The event will occur from 330PM to 7PM on New Year’s Eve. Tickets cost $50 and include a champagne toast (at 5PM), your first drink (beer, wine, cocktail, soda) on us, as well as passed appetizers, a charcuterie display, a full buffet, and dessert – all Swedish-inspired cuisine carefully curated by our Executive Chef, Kristin Hueneke.

NEW THIS YEAR! ONLY 6 SPOTS AVAILABLE!
Our first ever Swedish Furniture Store “Build-A-Shelf” Contest! Gather your team of 4 and prepare to build at 5:30PM sharp! Entry can be purchased during checkout for $20, only 6 spots (6 teams of 4) available on a first come, first served basis. Winners will receive free beer and each team can take their new furniture home!

Don’t miss your chance to join the local Swedish community in celebrating Midnight at 5PM! Must be 21+ unless accompanied by a parent. Tickets available for $20 for those that are 12 and under, families are welcome and encouraged to attend! We have soda & root beer!

Menu Includes (but not limited to):
Cheese curds as well as other passed appetizers. A large charcuterie display of cheeses, dips, breads, pickled items, fruits and vegetables. Buffet includes dinner rolls w/ herbed butters, cold uncured ham, chicken strips, parsley boiled potatoes, root vegetable mash, red cabbage, roasted kale, and a dessert display to choose from. More to be announced!