UPCOMING EVENTS
Bootleggers Lodge is excited to host monthly events that are open to the public, ticketed or reservation encouraged.
As Bootleggers boasts one of the largest fine wines list in the region, we are proud to invite you to an ongoing Wine Dinner series, with expert speakers on fine wines, pairings, and seasonal coursed banquet dinners. Our inaugural Wine Dinner featuring Duckhorn Vineyards was such a success, it ended in a standing ovation! Keep an eye out on this page to be the first to know about our next limited seating Wine Dinner.
Memorial Day
Open Memorial Day Monday - celebrate in style with drinks and dinner at Bootleggers
4th of July Celebration
Join us for dinner and stick around for the annual firework show on Bootlegger’s beach
Pontoon Palooza
Join us on Bootlegger’s beach for the 2024 Pontoon Palooza. Hideout and Bootleggers Bar Opens at 11am. Dinner service begins at 5PM
Judging begins at 11 AM; music by The Tamaracks at 1 PM
Mother's Day Brunch
Join us as we celebrate the women who have deeply impacted our lives with a special buffet brunch and live music by Jeff Calhoun. Bar opens at 9:30AM - brunch service from 10AM until 2:00PM. Complimentary Mimosa for “Mom” upon arrival.
First Turn Derby Party
Don your Derby hats and enjoy a Mint Julep at Bootlegger’s inagural Derby Party. Event will take place in Bar & Patio (weather permitting) from 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM. Enjoy cocktails, bourbon flights & hor d’oeuvres. First 50 guests receive a mint julep cup. Featuring Woodford Reserve & Old Forester. Join the Best Dressed Contest and win one of two prizes - Best Ensemble with Hat wins the G5 Tomahawk Experience for two & Second Place wins a Woodford Reserve Derby Bottle. Serving: Pimento tarts with peach jam, Sweet heat piggy puffs, souther belle’s deviled eggs, cherry bourbon belly bites & charcuterie stones.
Spring Chef's Dinner
Join us for an exclusive Chef Dinner with Guest Chef Adam and Chef Maja - enjoy a chef curated menu and thoughtful wine pairings for a multi course meal. Tickets are $160 per person plus taxes & gratuity. All guests are invited to join us for a welcome reception at 5 PM. Dinner begins at 6. Book by contacting reservations@bootleggers-lodge.com or calling 715-453-7971.
Easter Brunch
Join us for a special brunch menu on Easter Sunday at Bootleggers Lodge. Doors open at 9:30 AM and brunch service begins at 10:00 AM. Adults $34.99, 12 and under half price, 3 and under free.
Valentine's Dinner
Join us for a romantic night with your loved one and enjoy a special menu for Valentine’s at Bootleggers Lodge.
Please email reservations@bootleggers-lodge.com or call us at 715-453-7971 to join us as we celebrate love!
Italian Fine Dining Experience with Guest Chef Adam Pawlak
December 7th & 8th, 2023 at 5pm
Join us for the highly anticipated Winter collaboration dinner with elite Chef Adam Pawlak, of Milwaukee’s acclaimed Egg & Flour, and Season 19 of Hell’s Kitchen with Chef Gordon Ramsay. This 6 course fine dining pasta experience includes expertly paired wines and a welcome reception over a communal table in the beautiful atmosphere of Bootleggers Lodge.
Seating is highly limited, and as every previous event has sold out, we encourage guests to purchase tickets today!
To purchase tickets, please email reservations@bootleggers-lodge.com and include your preferred date, number of guests, and phone number. Please be sure to inform us of your allergies or dietary restrictions while booking.
DIETARY MODIFICATIONS NOTE: We are able to accommodate most allergies and aversions, but we are unable to modify for vegan or dairy free for this particular dinner. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding!
Deck Season Kickoff Party
Bootleggers Lodge and La Crosse Distilling Co. Cocktail Event
Join us for our collaboration with the La Crosse Distilling Co.! As an organic, farmer forward distillery, La Crosse’s handcrafted in Wisconsin Spirits pair perfectly with Chef Maja’s seasonal specialty appetizers.
Snag a spot early, as this event is first come, first served. No Reservations required. Let’s celebrate the start of Summer together!
Michelin Dinner with Chef Håkan Thörnström
“Make your culinary experience a memory for life.”
Award winning, Michelin-starred Chef Håkan Thörnström collaborates with Bootleggers Lodge local Chef Maja Holcomb to bring a Nordic twist to Lake Nokomis in Tomahawk, Wisconsin.
Join us for a first-of-its-kind Culinary Experience in the Northwoods, as Chef Maja’s Wisconsin-sourced ingredients are styled by Chef Håkan’s long-standing Nordic traditions in fine dining. This seasonal 7 Course Nordic dinner with wine pairings will whisk you away to an epicurean Nordic dreamland.
Two Nights – Seven Courses – Doors Open at 5pm
$150 per guest (plus tax & gratuity)
Seating at 6pm – No refunds after May 1 – Menu coming soon!
Call (715) 453-7971 or email info@bootleggers-lodge.com to purchase tickets
About Chef Håkan Thörnström
Globally renowned, Thörnström's claim to fame was his long standing restaurant in Göteborg, Sweden, Thörnström's Kök, which opened in 1997 and held a Michelin star from 2011 until 2021. Håkan has been the designated Nobel Prize Dinner chef, cooked for the royal family of Sweden, been seen on international television, cooking competitions and documentaries. Thörnström thrives with the art of cuisine in constant development.
The Wine Dinner
After our previously sold out wine dinner that ended in a standing ovation,Bootleggers Lodge and Breakthru Beverage present our second Wine Dinner, featuring award winning wines from J. Lohr Vineyards. Curated by fine wine specialists and Chef Maja Holcomb, we welcome you to expand your palette with a seasonal five course dinner and indulge in expertly paired wines. The event will begin with a cheese tasting reception and glass of Wildflower Valdique, with dinner seating at 6pm.
Discounted purchases of wine from J. Lohr Vineyards can be made at the end of the night.
Valentine’s Dinner
We will be open on a Tuesday only for Valentine’s Day. With a special menu with celebratory options and a complimentary glass of strawberry prossecco in the candlelight, Bootleggers Lodge is the perfect location for an evening to enjoy your love.
Super G5 Sunday!
Super bowl party!
Included with wrist band: all you can drink domestic tap beer, All you can eat halftime game day themed hot food spread, Rail vodka mixers, snacks throughout game and much more!