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Celebrate Spring at Barthel Fruit Farm: Music, Beer Garden + Farmers Market

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Spring is in full swing at Barthel Fruit Farm in Mequon — and their annual Celebrate Spring Event is back for three days of plants, food, and family-friendly fun.

Spring is in full swing at Barthel Fruit Farm in Mequon — and their annual Celebrate Spring Event is back for three days of plants, food, and family-friendly fun. With free admission and a packed weekend lineup (including live music and a local makers + farmers market), it’s an easy North Shore outing to add to the calendar.

  • What: Celebrate Spring Event at Barthel Fruit Farm

  • When: Thursday–Saturday, May 15–17

    • Thu, May 15: 9:00 AM–5:00 PM

    • Fri, May 16: 10:00 AM–3:00 PM (live music 10:00 AM–2:00 PM)

    • Sat, May 17: 10:00 AM–3:00 PM (possible live music rain date; may also play Sunday if weather is great)

  • Where: Barthel Fruit Farm (Mequon) — see directions here: https://www.barthelfruitfarm.com/directions/

  • Cost:Free admission all 3 days

  • Ages: Family-friendly / all ages

  • Registration: Not required (based on info provided)

Thursday, May 15 (9 AM–5 PM)

  • Plant sale

  • Beer garden

  • Grilled food

  • Bakery

  • Note: Artist + farmers market not on Friday

Friday, May 16 (10 AM–3 PM)

  • Live music: Keith Minikel (10 AM–2 PM)

  • Plant sale

  • Local artist & farmers market

  • Beer garden + grilled food + bakery

  • Face painting

  • Craft station

Saturday, May 17 (10 AM–3 PM

  • Plant sale

  • Local artist & farmers market

  • Beer garden + grilled food + bakery

  • Face painting

  • Craft station

  • Live music note: Listed as a potential rain date for Keith Minikel; if weather is nice all weekend, music may also happen Sunday 10 AM–2 PM.

Why go

  • It’s a low-stress outing: free admission and you can come and go as you like.

  • Great for spring shopping: homegrown plants (no pesticides, per the organizer) plus a local market.

  • Kid-friendly extras like face painting and a craft station.

  • Adults can enjoy the beer garden, plus grilled food and bakery treats.

Plan ahead

  • If you’re plant shopping, consider bringing boxes or a tote for easy transport.

  • Double-check the weather and dress accordingly — and keep an eye on the live music note (rain-date details).

  • Gardening tip from the organizer: it may still be too early to plant some warm-weather veggies and herbs (like peppers and basil) outside until the risk of frost is past (often around Memorial Day).

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