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

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).