Overview of Evening
Are you ready for the main event? The 21st annual Portage County Taste of Wine & Cheese features a diverse and delicious selection of wines, specialty cheeses, local beers, delicious desserts, and a wide variety of non-alcoholic beverages. You can also browse a unique silent auction, enter a wine raffle, and receive a complimentary wine glass.
When
Friday, April 24th, 2026
7:30-10:00 PM
Where
Noel Group Hangar
Stevens Point Municipal Airport
4501 Highway 66
Stevens Point, WI 54482
Tickets will go on sale March 1st!
Overview of Evening
Start your evening off right at our VIP pre-event, Taste of the Vineyard, now held at the Stevens Point Auto Center. This intimate, VIP gathering prior to Taste of Wine & Cheese features a delicious four-course meal, high-class wine pairing, raffles, an exclusive live auction, and more. Your ticket to Taste of The Vineyard also includes a full access pass to Taste of Wine & Cheese. Seats are very limited!
When
Friday, April 24th, 2026
5:00-7:00 PM
Where
Stevens Point Auto Center
3733 Stanley Street,
Stevens Point, WI 54481
Ticket Prices
Taste of the Vineyard
- $200 per person
- VIP, Pre-Tasting Event
- Your ticket includes full access to Taste of Wine & Cheese
- Only 100 seats are available!
Purchase Taste of the Vineyard Tickets
Tickets will go on sale on March 1st, 2026.
Taste of Wine & Cheese
- $75 per person
- General Admission Ticket
- Only 200 tickets are available starting March 1st, 2026.
Interested in Sponsoring the Event?
If you are interested in becoming a sponsor for this year’s Taste of Wine & Cheese event, please contact Mikayla Kleifgen, Director of Resource Development & Marketing, at mikayla.kleifgen@bgclubpc.org or 715-341-4386 for more information.
Taste of Wine & Cheese is going digital!
Here you will be able to view the wine list, tasting notes, Festival Foods Wine Order Form, beer list, food list, and more.
*Subject to Change.
Extensive Silent Auction
Taste of Wine & Cheese features an extensive silent auction for guests to bid on right from their own device!
Stay tuned for all the great items we will have this year! Until then, here is a SNEAK PEAK of this year's amazing prizes!
Wine Pull
Try your luck in our Wine Pull.
Pay to pull a mysterious bottle from a wrapped bag!
Feeling lucky? You could wine a bottle of Cristal Champagne, valued over $300.
Dippin' For Bling
Dippin' For Bling is another one of our biggest raffles at Taste of Wine & Cheese. Purchase a fake diamond to hold on for the night.
If the number on your diamond is called, win a Lee Ayers Jewelers Gift Certificate or a custom piece of Lee Ayers Jewelry.
The Photo Mirror Is Back!
The Photo Mirror was such a hit, we’re bringing it back!
Grab your friends and family and strike a pose at the event of the year. Your photos are sent straight to you—instant fun, instant memories!
Thank You, 2026 Sponsors!
Media Sponsors
Champagne Sponsors
John & Patty Noel
Major Sponsors
VIP Venue Sponsor
VIP Beer Glass Sponsor
VIP Wine Glass Sponsor
Venue Sponsor
City skyline
City skyline
Silent Auction Sponsor
Wishing Tree Sponsors
Plate Sponsor
Gift Bag Sponsor
City skyline
Pen Sponsor
Wine Pull Sponsor
Lounge Sponsor
Napkin Sponsor
City skyline
Raffle Sponsor
Bob & Mary Berard
Cork Pull Sponsor
Photobooth Sponsor
Slideshow Sponsors
Chardonnay Sponsors
Cheese Sponsors
MaryBeth Slezak
Central Waters Brewing Company
District One Brewing Company
Dr. Steve & MaryBeth Slezak
Emy J’s
Fun Factory Sweet Shoppe
Harvest Moon Candy Company
Lolli & Pop’s
O'so Brewing Company
Paradise Trucking
Parker John’s BBQ & Pizza
Rose House
Solarus
Worzella & Sons
Merlot Sponsors
Anderson O’Brien Law Firm
Cellcom
Cintas
Compass Insurance
Eye Clinic of Wisconsin
First State Bank
Prevail Bank
Remax Central
Rettler Corporation
Schulist’s Custom Cabinets
Stone Innovations
Shiraz Sponsor
A+ Doors
Alchemy Concrete
Altmann Construction Company
Antique Up
Craig & Karlene Giese
Dolce Digital Imaging & Printing
Jim Koziol
Notable Impressions
People's State Bank
Portage Co Dairy Promotional Committee
Precision Glass & Door
Security Fencing
SignPro
Silvertree Retirement Planning
The Pineries Bank
Village Gardens