Event Listings
Great Taste of the Midwest Ticket Sales at Working Draft
Working Draft is hosting ticket sales for the Great Taste of the Midwest again this year!
Here are all the details:
Tickets are sold Sunday, May the 4th. The Fest is Saturday, August 9th, and is held at Olin Park.
The line can start forming at 7am.
Wrist-banding begins at 8am.
Tickets go on sale at noon and are sold by the Madison Homebrewers and Tasters Guild.
Tickets are $70 each, each person can purchase two tickets, and we will be selling 300 tickets. Ticket prices listed are cash prices, there may be fees if paying with a card.
Sabor Regio will be popping up with breakfast tacos.
We are brewing a special Star Wars-themed beer, which will be tapped at 8am.
For more ticket sales details, check out the Madison Homebrewers and Tasters Guild website.
We had a blast last year selling tickets, and this year promises to be even more fun. May the Fourth Be With You!
Blind Tiger Night Market
Join us as we host our second Blind Tiger Night Market. Between 5-9pm, there will be something for everyone, including:
— Over a dozen Madison- and Milwaukee-area artists and makers are bringing their crafts
— Opportunities to DIY crafts yourself
— Common Pasta food truck will be feeding us
— Ice Cream Social is bringing dessert
— DJ Dudley Noon will be spinning records
— Working Draft is releasing the Blind Tiger Amber Alt!
Enjoying great beer and food, listening to great tunes, browsing amazing one-of-a-kind crafts, all under the moonlight? Sounds perfect!
Gallery Night at WDBC 5/16
There are lots of reasons to make Working Draft a stop on your Spring Gallery Night route Friday, May 16th:
Check out the art on the walls :)
Our Artist-in-Residence, Koz & Effect Artistry, will be doing a live painting demonstration in the taproom
We’ll have a food truck popping up
Delicious WDBC lagers and ales
See you Friday, May 16th from 5-9pm for the Madison Museum of Contemporary Art’s Spring Gallery Night!
Brazilian Night! Samba Music Plus Brazilian Food Pop-Up
Join us at Working Draft Beer Co for a night of samba music and tasty food. Saideira Pagode will be bringing their Brazilian rhythms and Chef Andreza will be serving Brazilian food, including Brigadeiros, Coxinha, Pão de Queijo, and Picanha Sandwiches!
Food is served from 5-8ish pm and the samba will fill the taproom from 7-9 pm. And of course, the WDBC taps will be flowing from 3-10 pm.
Working Draft Beer plus Brazilian food plus Brazilian music? Sim por favor!
Czech Fest
Learn about Czech drinking culture and experience different styles of Czech beers and Czech pours
16 Czech side pull faucets on that weekend
8 Working Draft Czech beers
2 special taps from the Czech Republic (Czechvar and Pilsner Urquell)
Czech guest taps from breweries around the state, including a collaboration beer release with Lakefront Brewery out of Milwaukee special for this event.
Authentic Czech food made for us by Stalzy's deli
More details to follow, but circle the date for a delicious weekend!
Make Music Madison
Working Draft is participating in Make Music Madison again! We’ll be hosting seven different local musical acts throughout the fun-filled day, including:
12 - 1pm - SA-X Quartet - A sax quartet started in 2025 based in Madison, WI that performs chamber music, jazz, film & video game scores, and modern music including the likes of Disney Musicals, The Beatles, Stevie Wonder, Aerosmith, and Billie Eillish.
1:15 - 2:30pm - Parting Blue - Formerly known as Depression Glass, they have been playing together for almost 30 years and play a mix of originals and covers influenced by rock and alternative styles from the 1960's to the present.
2:45 - 3:45pm - Troye Shanks - Over 42 years has performed thousands of shows all over the Midwest with almost that many songs at his finger tips, including original music influenced by such artists as The Jayhawks, John Hiaat, Bruce Springsteen, Blues Traveler and Bob Dylan. There are plenty of cover songs to please almost any crowd. Troye is a five time Madison Area Music Award nominee and also the founding member of several successful groups including, "LIVE WIRE" "Gary & the Gators" " The Jessi Lynn Band" and my current groups, "Trailer Kings" "The Grooving Needles" & "The Back Pages."
4 - 5pm - The Night Painters - The Night Painters are an indie rock trio based in Madison. They recently released their sophomore album, Fence of Perfect Lines, that explores life's shifting landscape, the push and pull between security and passion, and the question of whether we're truly in control of our own future
5:15 - 6:15pm - Too Sick Charlie - “Some people play music like a lotta people don’t…” Too Sick Charlie and his genuine one man band have gained a reputation of playing uncompromising, no-nonsense roots music that spans Folk blues to American street harmonica and more… With his 3 string cigar box guitar he picks out foot tappin’ licks and lays down some solid beats with his drum kit. And throw in some soulful harp for good measure. Winner 2021 Paramount Music Association Blues Challenge (solo/duo). Quarterfinalist International Blues Challenge, Memphis. Too Sick regularly performs in the upper Midwest.
6:30 - 8pm - Tapestry - Tapestry has been performing American Roots and more since 2019 across Wisconsin, Iowa, Michigan and Illinois. Each show includes weaving strong vocal harmonies and utilizing an arsenal of instruments to create a unique sound all their own.
8 - 9pm - Lochanside - Lochanside is a Scottish folk band consisting of a shuttle bagpipe, guitar, fiddle, Celtic flute, and a bodhran. This Madison-based group plays Scottish music, everything from centuries old traditional songs and upbeat dance tunes, to new Celtic music coming out of Scotland today.
We also plan on having a food truck popping up, as well as Working Draft’s delicious beer. We also have a good amount of gluten-free and non-alcoholic options available, so come one, come all to support live local music!
WDBC's 7th Anniversary party
Join us as we celebrate 7 years of community, friendship, and of course, great beer!
To celebrate WDBC’s 7 years, we are brewing and presenting “Seven Wonders of the Beer World”! We’ll have beers from all around the world, including:
Primo Pivo 14P Pale Czech Lager from Czech
Double Pulp Culture Hazy Double IPA from the US
Kinembi Brett Yuzu Rice Lager from Japan
One Mas More Mexican-Style Lager from Mexico
Wizard of Loneliness Dark Strong Ale from Belgium
Oda of Benin Stout from Nigeria
Keep ‘Em Honest Helles from Germany
Get your “passport” stamped from all seven countries and win vintage WDBC merch!
We’ll also have three different global food trucks
Mi Casa Es Tu Casa Tacos
And the big finale is we will be raffling off a private WDBC brew experience with Clint and Miranda. Proceeds from the raffle will benefit the Second Harvest Food Bank.
Thanks for seven amazing years of community and friendship. Let’s celebrate and then get to work on seven more!!!
Brazilian Night! Samba Music Plus Brazilian Food Pop-Up
Join us at Working Draft Beer Co for a night of samba music and tasty food. Saideira Pagode will be bringing their Brazilian rhythms and Chef’s Lorraine Frossard and Vania will be serving Brazilian food, including Brigadeiros, Coxinha, Pão de Queijo, and Picanha Sandwiches!
Food is served from 5-8ish pm and the samba will fill the taproom from 7-9 pm. And of course, the WDBC taps will be flowing from 3-10 pm.
Working Draft Beer plus Brazilian food plus Brazilian music? Sim por favor!
International Women's Day Celebration - Beer / Girl Scout Cookie Pairing
We’re celebrating International Women’s Month Saturday, March 29th!
We’ll be pairing four beers with four different Girl Scout cookies, including A Woman’s Place is in the Brewhouse White IPA:
Serpent’s Blood Dry Irish Stout and Thin Mints
A Woman’s Place is in the Brewhouse White IPA and Lemonades
Klosterade Doppelbock and Caramel DeLites
To Those Who Wait Czech Pilsner and Shortbreads - Trefoils
The WDBC beer / Girl Scout cookie flight is available all day for $18.
Miranda, one of our brewers and the wizard behind A Woman’s Place is in the Brewhouse (the second highest rated White IPA in the country on Untapped in 2024!), will be leading a guided tasting of this flight at 2pm.
And if you can’t get enough of Girl Scout cookies, a local troop will be selling cookies during the day in the taproom!
Dive Bar Weekend at Working Draft Beer Co
We had so much fun with the Dive Bar weekend last year that we’re bringing it back! For the entire weekend, we’re leaning into being a Dive Bar, including:
Shake of the day
Pull tabs
Brandy Old Fashioned and Long Island Ice Teas on tap
Frosty mugs
Domestics on the side pull tap
House-made meatball subs
Meat Raffle with Jenifer Street Market on Sunday
Foosball table and dart board
Buy a song / jukebox
Classic beer signs on the walls
March Madness on TV
You may even find some ice in the urinal!
Brazilian Night! Samba Music Plus Brazilian Food Pop-Up
Join us at Working Draft Beer Co for a night of samba music and tasty food. Saideira Pagode will be bringing their Brazilian rhythms and Chef Andreza will be serving Brazilian food, including Brigadeiros, Coxinha, Pão de Queijo, and Picanha Sandwiches!
Food is served from 5-8ish pm and the samba will fill the taproom from 7-9 pm. And of course, the WDBC taps will be flowing from 3-10 pm.
Working Draft Beer plus Brazilian food plus Brazilian music? Sim por favor!
Marquette Neighborhood Association Bingo Night w/ The Weary Traveler
Join us as we host our friends from the Marquette Neighborhood Association and the Weary Traveler for some fun and deliciousness.
The MNA will be taking over the taproom and hosting a fun game of bingo, complete with prizes. Add in delicious food from Weary Traveler (and some WDBC beer), you’re looking at a great Tuesday evening.
Come hang with your neighbors and hold friends. Hopefully make some new friends as well.
East Side Pride!!!
St. Paddy’s Day Celebration w/ The Weary Traveler
Throw on your green, come to Working Draft Beer Co, and celebrate your Irish heritage. Even if you don't have any!
Working Draft will be partnering up with The Weary Traveler for a day of fun, including:
— Four different versions of WDBC’s Serpent’s Blood Dry Irish Stout
— Food from Weary from 2-8pm
— Lots of other fun
Delicious beer, tasty food, great vibes, and great friends. Erin Go Bragh!
Dominique Taquet Artist-in-Residence Pop-Up
Are you interested in learning more about great art and how it’s made? If so, then join us Thursday, March 13th between 6-8pm as our Artist-in-Residence, Dominique Taquet, pops up in the taproom.
Dominique will be bringing engraved wood and copper plates, loose prints, and a poster board highlighting how he makes is masterpieces. And he’ll be around to answer any questions about his art and processes. What an opportunity!
And don’t miss Sabor Regio, who will be popping up with delicious tacos!
WDBC Celebrates Mardi Gras w/ Rue Bourre
Come celebrate the (almost) beginning of Mardi Gras at Working Draft!
We will be welcoming Bekah from Rue Bourre, who will be popping up in the taproom from 1-6pm with such Cajun favorites as:
— Voodoo Egg Rolls
— Jambalaya
— King Cake
— and more!
We’ll be playing Cajun / Brass Band / Mardi Gras music all day and will have some delicious drink specials, including:
— New Orleans-style Brown Ale
— Hurricane cocktails
See you Saturday, March 1st, to celebrate Fat Tuesday!
Sloshed & Slushy Beer Fest
Need a way to beat the winter doldrums? Do you love winter and want more of it? Then come check out our first ever winter party, Sloshed & Slushy Beer Fest Friday February 21st through Sunday February 23rd!
We have a ton of reasons to come get sloshed in the slush, including:
12 different beverages to enjoy
Keg curling on an ice rink
Buy a Sloshed mug and save $1 on all pours in that mug and caramelize your beer (aka beer poke)
Sauna sessions by Kindled Sauna (book sessions here)
Food from Common Pasta
Other winter-themed fun and games!
Join us as we celebrate winter (and look forward to spring!) Friday February 21st through Sunday February 23rd at Working Draft Beer Company!
Brazilian Night! Samba Music Plus Brazilian Food Pop-Up
Join us at Working Draft Beer Co for a night of samba music and tasty food. Saideira Pagode will be bringing their Brazilian rhythms and Chef’s Lorraine Frossard and Vania will be serving Brazilian food, including Brigadeiros, Coxinha, Pão de Queijo, and Picanha Sandwiches!
Food is served from 5-8ish pm and the samba will fill the taproom from 7-9 pm. And of course, the WDBC taps will be flowing from 3-10 pm.
Working Draft Beer plus Brazilian food plus Brazilian music? Sim por favor!
Blind Date w/ Sunshine Brewing Co
Working Draft has paired up with Sunshine Brewing Co on a collaboration! On Friday, February 14th (Valentine’s Day!), both breweries will be releasing I’m Working on Sunshine West Coast-Style IPA.
This IPA is dry and bursting with bright citrus, pine, and woody flavors and aromas with a sturdy yet not lingering bitterness.
And to help you and a special friend celebrate, WDBC will be running a deal where you can get 2 full pours of I’m Working on Sunshine IPA and either a pizza from Sal’s or giant pretzel from Batch for only $24!
So bring your honey (or blind date!) and enjoy some great beer and tasty food!
Swedish Lager / Dovetail Brewery Collab Release Party
Buy a ticket for the 6pm IKEA building contest!
We made an awesome Swedish-style lager with our friends from Dovetail Brewery in Chicago and we’re so excited about it, we’re throwing a party!
Saturday, February 8, we’re releasing “Bork, Bork, Bork” a Swedish-style lager made in collaboration with Dovetail Brewery. This lager style has roots in German brewing but is slightly sweeter and more full-bodied than German pilsners and with a slightly lower hopping rate. We think it’s perfect for the Wisconsin palate!
To help celebrate, we’re also hosting these fun features:
Swedish candy pop-up hosted by Ebb & Flow from Milwaukee!
Treber-style Swedish meatballs available
IKEA furniture assembly competition
Special guest taps from Dovetail Brewery!
The fun and games start at 5pm, after the Makers Market. See you for a fun Saturday!
Makers Market Saturday 2/8
Nothing says "I Love You" like handmade, and nothing beats shopping local! The Madison Makers Winter Market & Pub-Crawl is taking place Saturday, February 8th, 2025 from Noon to 5pm.
This event has a variety of local and regional area makers assembled at:
STATE LINE DISTILLERY
IMAGINARY FACTORY
WORKING DRAFT BEER
GIANT JONES BREWING
OLD SUGAR DISTILLERY
THE DELICIOUSER
VINTAGE BREWING CO
HOTEL INDIGO
This is a family friendly event, with shopping for the entire family!
Find gifts within the handmade community and meet the makers who create what you take home in categories like Knit Goods, Candles, Jewelry, Paper Goods, Bath & Body, Baked Goods & Confections, Kids Toys, Wood & Metal Work, Cross Stitch & Embroidery, Fiber Arts, Photography, Live Sketching... and the list goes on!
This event is free and no tickets are needed to come and enjoy the fun! You only pay for the items you want to buy from vendors, and the drinks or food you want to enjoy.
If you are 21 or older and choose to drink, please drink responsibly. Also, please do not consume alcohol on the street in between locations.
VENDOR LISTINGS BELOW!
STATE LINE DISTILLERY
Golem Craftworks - Tabletop Gaming Accessories
Madre Yerba - Accessories, Bath/Body, Jewelry
Psychic Readings by Brandi - Spiritual Needs
Fox With A Knife - Art/Prints, Accessories, Jewelry
Dom's Disasters - Art/Prints, Apparel, Stickers
Creekside Custom - Tea/Infusions, Woodworking
MoonFire Candle Co - Candles
Emo Pottery - Decor, Jewelry, Pottery/Ceramics
IMAGINARY FACTORY
Ancestral Tribe - Apparel, Bath/Body, Soaps
Midwestern Butch - Art/Prints, Printmakers, Stickers
Molly Macs - Baked Goods/Confections
Wildflower Fields Forever - Art/Prints, Apparel, Embroidery, Cards, Decor, Jewelry, Pottery/Ceramics, Stickers
WORKING DRAFT BEER
Cat Trap Textiles - Accessories
Gemi Creations - Accessories, Jewelry, Stationary/Office Goods
Manomin Beadwork Designs - Jewelry
EmTheJackalope - Art/Prints, Accessories, Stickers
Karomni Co. & The Freckled Wood Co. - Bath/Body, Candles, Home Goods, Scrubs/Balms, Soaps
Kaybee Kitsch - Decor, Jewelry
GIANT JONES BREWING
Cheeky Ceramics - Prottery/Ceramics
Hijinx Mixed Media - Art/Prints, Apparel, Fiber Art, Stickers
Nautical Sorbet - Art/Prints, Accessories, Apparel, Decor, Stickers
Wild Born Creations - Accessories, Apparel, Cross Stitch/Embroidery, Jewelry
OLD SUGAR DISTILLERY
The Artistry Studio - Art/Prints, Accessories, Stationary/Office Goods, Stickers
Auntie M's Creations - Bath/Body, Scrubs/Balms, Soaps
Bernie & Zuzu - Art/Prints, Accessories, Apparel, Cards, Home Goods, Stickers
Dog Goods for Good Dogs - Dog Items
Mayhem Munchies - Baked Goods/Confections
One Eyed Cat Crafts - Prottery/Ceramics
Shawpawprints Watercolor - Art/Prints, Accessories, Cards, Decor, Plants/Succulents, Stationary/Office Goods, Stickers
TacoCat Creations - Pet Items, Accessories, Stickers
THE DELICIOUSER
Concrete & Clay Works - Prottery/Ceramics
DogKisses / TinyGalaxyKid - Art/Prints, Decor, Printmakers, Stickers
The Fool's Spool - Home Goods
VINTAGE BREWING CO
Alyssa McNall tattoos - Art/Prints, Apparel, Stickers, Woodworking
CrochetingAce - Crocheted Goods, Jewelry
Electric Luster - Glassworks, Decor, Jewelry
Madeleine Parker Pottery - Prottery/Ceramics
Patton drive woodworking - Woodworking
Curning Chainmaille Jewelry - Jewelry
HOTEL INDIGO MADISON
Incandescent Studios - Art/Prints, Printmakers
Eye Candy Beauty + Boutique - Apparel
Bone Girl Arts LLC - Art/Prints, Stickers
COOPA CO - Accessories
Puffy Pizza Stars Shop - Art/Prints, Stickers
Wolfie and His Two Dads - Printmakers
Cyunie - Art/Prints, Stationary/Office Goods, Stickers
Bri Allen Designs - Home Decor
Isaac Redinger Art - Art/Prints
Slower Drawings - Cross Stitch/Embroidery, Jewelry
ShopPooka - Art/Prints, Accessories, Apparel, Stickers
The Greenery - Accessories, Plants/Succulents
Cousins Maine Lobster Food Truck & Lobstah Roll New England IPA Beer Release
We’ve got a special treat for you, the traveling Cousins Maine Lobster Food Truck! From 12-8pm on Friday, 2/7, they’ll be popping up with lobster rolls, lobster and shrimp tacos, clam chowder and bisque, and even lobster tater tots!
And what goes great with New England Lobster? That’s right, New England IPA, which you may know by the name Hazy IPA. We’ll be releasing a special small-batch of Lobstah Roll Hazy IPA to pair with this delicacy.
🦞 Join us Friday, February 7th, from noon to 8pm 🦞
Comedy Night
Join us for Stand-Up Comedy Night. Lots of laughs, a food truck, and lots of great beer. Sign us up!!!
Brazilian Night! Samba Music Plus Brazilian Food Pop-Up
Join us at Working Draft Beer Co for a night of samba music and tasty food. Saideira Pagode will be bringing their Brazilian rhythms and Chef’s Lorraine Frossard and Vania will be serving Brazilian food, including Brigadeiros, Coxinha, Pão de Queijo, and Picanha Sandwiches!
Food is served from 5-8ish pm and the samba will fill the taproom from 7-9 pm. And of course, the WDBC taps will be flowing from 3-10 pm.
Working Draft Beer plus Brazilian food plus Brazilian music? Sim por favor!
Comedy Night
Join us for Stand-Up Comedy Night. Lots of laughs, a food truck, and lots of great beer. Sign us up!!!
Brazilian Night! Samba Music Plus Brazilian Food Pop-Up
Join us at Working Draft Beer Co for a night of samba music and tasty food. Saideira Pagode will be bringing their Brazilian rhythms and Chef Lorraine Frossard will be serving Brazilian food, including Brigadeiros, Coxinha, Pão de Queijo, and Picanha Sandwiches!
Food is served from 5-8ish pm and the samba will fill the taproom from 7-9 pm. And of course, the WDBC taps will be flowing from 3-10 pm.
Working Draft Beer plus Brazilian food plus Brazilian music? Sim por favor!
Weary Traveler Pop-up
Working Draft Beer Co has a delicious day planned for you!
Starting at 1pm, The Weary Traveler is posting up to sling some delicious grub. Think world famous Rueben sandwich paired with fantastic potato salad, along with lots of other tasty options.
Can’t wait!!!
Brazilian Night! Samba Music Plus Brazilian Food Pop-Up
Join us at Working Draft Beer Co for a night of samba music and tasty food. Saideira Pagode will be bringing their Brazilian rhythms and Chef Lorraine Frossard will be serving Brazilian food, including Brigadeiros, Coxinha, Pão de Queijo, and Picanha Sandwiches!
Food is served from 5-8ish pm and the samba will fill the taproom from 7-9 pm. And of course, the WDBC taps will be flowing from 3-10 pm.
Working Draft Beer plus Brazilian food plus Brazilian music? Sim por favor!
Packers v Bears 11/17
Come watch the Packers square off against their arch rivals, the Chicago Bears. Kickoff is at noon.
We’ll have plenty of good beer, The Sandwich Hub is popping up with tasty food from noon to 3pm, and there’ll be free jello shots for every Packer touchdown.
See you at Working Draft Sunday!
Barrett's Bagels Pop-Up
Ben from Barrett’s Bagels will be popping up at Working Draft Saturday, November 9th, from 11am to 3pm. He’ll be serving up delicious bagel sandwiches, such as:
— Egg and cheese
— Bacon, egg, and cheese
— Bagel with cream cheese
— Tomato, basil cream cheese, and fresh mozzarella
— Smoked salmon spread, tomato, and red onion
— And more
Barrett’s Bagels will be selling bagels to-go as well. Come join us for a sandwich and a beer :)
Brazilian Night! Samba Music Plus Brazilian Food Pop-Up
Join us at Working Draft Beer Co for a night of samba music and tasty food. Saideira Pagode will be bringing their Brazilian rhythms and Bloom Blaso Cakes will be serving Brazilian food, including Brigadeiros, Coxinha, and Brazilian cookies!
Food is served from 5-8ish pm and the samba will fill the taproom from 7-9 pm. And of course, the WDBC taps will be flowing from 3-10 pm.
Working Draft Beer plus Brazilian food plus Brazilian music? Sim por favor!
Cinn City Smash Burgers Food Truck Pop-Up
Join us as we host the Cinn City Smash Burger food truck. They’ll be smashing and serving delicious burger, fries, and churros.
You won’t find many burgers in town better than these, so don’t miss this opportunity!
Comedy Night
Join us for Stand-Up Comedy Night. Lots of laughs, a food truck, and lots of great beer. Sign us up!!!
GABF Watch Party / Weary Traveler Pop-up
Working Draft Beer Co has a full day planned for you!
We’ll be opening up at 11am to watch the awards presentation for the Great American Beer Festival, which is held each year out in Colorado. Hundreds of breweries from around the country send in beers to compete for the best beer in different styles of beer.
Working Draft sent five beers out to CO to see if we can add another medal to our collection (Klosterade Doppelbock won a gold medal in 2022).
Then starting at 1pm, The Weary Traveler is posting up to sling some delicious grub. Can’t wait!!!
The Walking Jerk Food Truck Pop-Up
The Walking Jerk is a food truck that serve vegan Jamaican jerk-style tacos and cuisine, including
— Tacos
— Burritos
— Quesadillas
— Jerk
— And more!
Brazilian Night! Samba Music Plus Brazilian Food Pop-Up
Join us at Working Draft Beer Co for a night of samba music and tasty food. Saideira Pagode will be bringing their Brazilian rhythms and Bloom Blaso Cakes will be serving Brazilian food, including Brigadeiros, Coxinha, and Brazilian cookies!
Food is served from 5-8ish pm and the samba will fill the taproom from 7-9 pm. And of course, the WDBC taps will be flowing from 3-10 pm.
Working Draft Beer plus Brazilian food plus Brazilian music? Sim por favor!
Jolly Frog Taco Truck Pop-Up
Stop in and enjoy some delicious tacos, burritos, quesadillas, nachos, and more from the Jolly Frog food truck!