Brunch with the Barons

Forest Home Cemetery is the resting place for many of Milwaukee\’s beer barons. Brunch with the Barons brings their lives and stories to light through re-enactors and family members. Participants walk the cemetery’s \”beer path\” which winds them through the roads to the resting places of the Blatz, Pabst, Schlitz, Melm and Gettelman families; among others. At each location, a re-enactor or family member will be present to talk about their lives or to share stories of their family members and family brewery.

Enjoy a peaceful walk, music, great food, and, of course, beer!

Highlights of the event include:

- Encounters with Milwaukee\’s \”beer barons\” and baron family members/descendants.

- Fruit, soda/water and a beer brat can be purchased for $5. Pabst brand beers will be available for $3 a can.

- Activities and information from beer and brewing-related organizations.

- Music by the Garlic Mustard Pickers

- Entrance to the event includes: the event activities, on-ground buildings and exhibits including the Historic Landmark Chapel and the Halls of History Museum.