Beaver Dam Chamber & Visitor Center

09/12/2026

Another Beaver Dam Pepper Festival is in the books! 🌶️

A huge THANK YOU to the volunteers who make this event happen, including Beaver Dam Ride Project and Dodge County Center for the Arts, and to all of the businesses who sponsor and support it.

And a special thank you to Diana Ogle, whose vision and leadership bring it all together. We’re so grateful for everyone who gives their time, talent and support to make Pepper Fest such a great community tradition!

Until next year, Beaver Dam!

09/12/2026

Spice, sips, and small-town festival energy are on the menu at the Beaver Dam Pepper Festival. Browse pepper-packed vendor tables, sample bold sauces, cool off with a local pour, then settle in for live music. What heat level are you trying first? 🌶️🍻

Plan your day at Pepper Fest: https://beaverdampepperfestival.com/
Other activities happening in Beaver Dam: Oktoberfest at Ooga Brewing, Dodge County Swap Meet & Car Show and Waldvogel's Farm opening day!

Photos by Wandering Badger Media, LLC

09/11/2026

Experience the vibrant fall season in Beaver Dam with a variety of exciting events from September 12-13! Join us for the Dodge County Swap Meet & Car Show, Oktoberfest at Ooga Brewing Co., and the Beaver Dam Pepper Festival. Plus, don't forget about our Mystery & Mayhem Weekend in October, which promises an interactive murder mystery adventure and our annual Fall Downtown Fest, Casket Races and NEW Boo, Scoot & Boogie Parade. With so much happening, it's a great time to enjoy the upcoming fall season and local culture!

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09/11/2026

Thinking about going to the Sippin' Safari- Wild About W**e Tour 2026! Maybe you can win tickets from Harvey Lewis Insurance Agency!

09/11/2026

🍷 Sippin' Safari- Wild About W**e Tour 2026 Tour is NEXT WEEK FRIDAY! 🐆

There’s still time to save! Early Bird pricing is available through Sunday, so grab your tickets now and get ready for a wildly fun night in downtown Beaver Dam.

Join us Friday, September 18 from 5:30–8:30 PM for:
• 20+ sip stops
• 40+ w**es to sample
• Shopping, food, fun and surprises along the way
• A great excuse to break out your best animal print and safari style!

Gather your friends, plan your look and get your tickets before Early Bird pricing ends Sunday.

Sipp’n Safari – Wild About W**e!

09/10/2026

A huge thank you to Inter-Quest, Corp. for hosting and presenting our Lunch & Learn today.

We had a great time learning more about AI, asking questions, and discovering practical ways businesses can put AI to work.

We appreciate InterQuest sharing their expertise and welcoming our members for a great afternoon of learning and conversation. Thank you for helping keep our business community connected and informed.

09/10/2026

Oktoberfest at Ooga Brewing Co is bringing the steins, bites, and polka-party energy this Saturday, September 12, Noon to 11 pm. Raise a glass in the b**r tent, grab something savory from food trucks or local restaurants (carry-ins welcome), and let the accordion set the tempo. Who’s ready for a Beaver Dam prost? 🍺🎶

Plan your day at Oktoberfest: https://visitbeaverdam.com/oktoberfest-beaver-dam-wi/

Photos by Wandering Badger Media, LLC

09/10/2026

🎷 Big band jazz is back at BDACT! Mark your calendars for the Paddle City Big Band Fall Concert on Sunday, November 22nd!

This 19-piece powerhouse of local musicians is taking the stage for our favorite autumn tradition. Expect a high-energy mix of timeless classics and contemporary twists ranging from Count Basie ("Big Dipper") and Tommy Dorsey ("Opus One") to big-band arrangements of Phil Collins ("Sussudio") and Stevie Wonder ("Higher Ground").

Get ready for a real treat! We're super excited to have Jacob Opperman, an amazing sax player from Northeastern Wisconsin, join us as a special guest artist. He's going to debut his brand new Jazz Orchestra piece, called Paper Thin Monsters, and even solo on it!

📍 When: Sunday, Nov. 22nd (Sunday Matinee)
🎟️ Tickets: bdact.org/shows/paddle-city-big-band-fall-concert -tickets

Check out City Big Band on Facebook for a sneak peek at what's happening behind the scenes!

09/10/2026

🌶️ Things are getting a little SPICY in Beaver Dam this Saturday! 🌶️ The 13th Annual Beaver Dam Pepper Festival returns Saturday, September 12, and if you’ve never experienced Pepper Fest… this is your year!

Come hungry, because peppers find their way into just about everything. 😋

🌶️ Pepper pancakes
🌶️ Pepper brats
🌶️ Pepper mac & cheese
🌶️ Pepper chicken pizza
🥧 Apple & pepper pies — by the slice or take home a whole one!
🍺 Pepper b**r from Potosi Brewing
🍷 Pepper w**e & w**e slushies from Edwin Brix Vineyard
🔥 Pepper contests
🛍️ Vendors
🦖 Dinosaur Dimensions – Meet the Dinosaurs!
💃 Square dancing with the Swingin’ Beavers
🎶 Plus live music from Rural Route 3!

It’s quirky. It’s delicious. It’s a whole lot of fun. And it’s a Beaver Dam tradition that celebrates great food, local flavor and community spirit. ❤️🌶️

Grab your family and friends and come see just how creative Beaver Dam can get with a pepper!

📅 Saturday, September 12 | 9 AM - 3:30 PM
📍 Beaver Dam, Wisconsin

👉 Learn more: https://beaverdampepperfestival.com/



Photos by Wandering Badger Media, LLC