Cedar Valley Stem & Stein
Wine, Beer & Spirits Festival
Taste your way through the Midwest!
CV Stem & Stein is the premiere tasting event of the summer. Gather with friends downtown to experience an amazing selection of craft and domestic beers along with wines from a variety of vendors.
August 8, 2026
Saturday 4:00-8:00pm
RiverLoop Expo Plaza
Join us for Cedar Valley Stem & Stein, the Midwest’s premier summer tasting event presented by the Waterloo Center for the Arts and
Hy-Vee. Spend an evening with friends while exploring an exceptional lineup of craft and domestic beers, premium spirits, and wines from
a variety of vendors.
Whether you're a craft beverage enthusiast, a foodie, or simply looking for a great night out, CV Stem & Stein is the can't-miss tasting event of the summer. Gather your friends, discover new favorites,
and celebrate the flavors of the Midwest.
Sample New and Unique Beverages!
Your festival admission includes tasting samples from a variety of vendors and a commemorative tasting glass to remember the experience. Savor gourmet bites from Bien VenU of Cedar Falls and other talented local caterers, showcasing the best flavors the region has to offer. Cedar Valley Fish Market will also be onsite serving full-sized food offerings available for purchase, cash only.
Tickets: $40 per person
OR $35 per ticket for groups of 6 or more!
2026 Vendors
BEER
Parallel Brewery Collective
ReUnion Brewery
CRAZE Homebrew Club
Second State Brewing
Big Grove Brewery
Millstream Brewing
Beer Imports by Merchant du Vin
Toppling Goliath
NoCoast Beer Co.
Limestone Brewers
Molson Coors
Fahr Beverage
MORE TBA
WINE
Gallo Wine Co.
Iowa Wine and Beverage
Fireside Winery
Van Wijk Winery
Southern Glazers Wine & Spirits
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DISTILLED SPIRITS
Blue Ox Distillery
Field of Dreams Whiskey
The Monks Brandy Co.
Cedar Ridge Distillery
Diageo
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Ciders
Paha Cider
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Cocktails
Surfside
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Food/NA
We Arose/Waterloo Urban Farmers Market
Kraave Popcorn
Bien VenU Cedar Falls
Waterloo Convention Center
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