Brew City Cigar Festival - Milwaukee - August 23, 2025

[JCinPA]

Cigar Event | Brew City Cigar Festival

Brew City Cigar Festival is the ultimate night out for men and women who enjoy cigars, spirits, beer, wine and the camaraderie of bringing 600 plus cigar aficionados together.

www.brewcitycigarfest.com

I used to work in Chicago and I’ve attended 4-5 of these over the years, and it’s well worth the admission. You end up leaving with probably 50-60 free cigars from the vendors. Makers offer boxes for sale at greatly reduced prices. They give away some NICE swag. I’ve gotten over the years, a Waterford crystal ashtray, a Luis Vuitton cigar case, a fancy cigar scissors, very nice stuff. The cigars are excellent and the vendors often toss a couple extra in your bag. There is a buffet dinner, not fancy, German fare usually, and a free open bar. For $250 you can’t go wrong, basically the cigars are worth that, the booze, the dinner, and the gift are basically free.

There’s a Holiday Inn a mile away I stay at, don’t want to drive after this. I have not been in about 3-4 years, but I’m thinking about going this year. If you’re within driving distance I highly recommend this. If there are several of us we can sit together, tables usually seat 6-8.

 

[Smart Ash]

Cigar Event | Brew City Cigar Festival

Brew City Cigar Festival is the ultimate night out for men and women who enjoy cigars, spirits, beer, wine and the camaraderie of bringing 600 plus cigar aficionados together.

www.brewcitycigarfest.com

I used to work in Chicago and I’ve attended 4-5 of these over the years, and it’s well worth the admission. You end up leaving with probably 50-60 free cigars from the vendors. Makers offer boxes for sale at greatly reduced prices. They give away some NICE swag. I’ve gotten over the years, a Waterford crystal ashtray, a Luis Vuitton cigar case, a fancy cigar scissors, very nice stuff. The cigars are excellent and the vendors often toss a couple extra in your bag. There is a buffet dinner, not fancy, German fare usually, and a free open bar. For $250 you can’t go wrong, basically the cigars are worth that, the booze, the dinner, and the gift are basically free.

There’s a Holiday Inn a mile away I stay at, don’t want to drive after this. I have not been in about 3-4 years, but I’m thinking about going this year. If you’re within driving distance I highly recommend this. If there are several of us we can sit together, tables usually seat 6-8.

Went to this a couple years ago and stayed at that same hotel. Great time for sure!

 

[JCinPA]

I have family in Chicago, I’m actually going to fly out, I think, arrange a trip around this. What was the gift that year? @Smart Ash do you remember? They’re pretty nice!

 

[JCinPA]

Scroll through some of the past photos on the home page. It’s a pretty good-sized event and loads of fun!

 

[Smart Ash]

I don’t recall a gift to be honest. I did get a few bottles of liquor with brew city logo and my name etched on them. Pretty cool.