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Skogen’s Festival Foods proudly announces its recognition as an FMI Foundation 2023 Gold Plate Award winner, marking the fifth Gold Plate Award given to the Wisconsin retail grocer since 2016. The annual Gold Plate Awards Ceremony on November 28th brought together food retailers and suppliers to honor various campaigns and programs that supported September’s National […]

Looking to get into the holiday spirit? Festival Foods is excited to host Santa and local musical groups at many of our locations in December! Please see the list below for locations and when they’ll be visiting. While this list is updated as new dates and locations are added, please reach out to your local […]

Festival Foods is once again joining hands with The Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign to raise funds in support of The Salvation Army’s year-round missions. In 2022, shoppers visiting Festival Foods locations throughout Wisconsin generously donated just over $564,000 to the campaign. “We are pleased to partner with The Salvation Army and in its efforts […]

Skogen’s Festival Foods, a dedicated grocery retailer committed to providing an enjoyable shopping experience for its guests, is excited to announce the grand opening of a new Caribou Coffee situated next to the Bakery inside the Festival Foods in Holmen, Wisconsin. This marks the seventh Caribou Coffee location within a Festival Foods and the first […]

Festival Foods is pleased to share the news of Crystal Seiler’s promotion to the role of Vice President of Finance. Crystal Seiler, recently recognized as a Rising Star in Progressive Grocer’s 2023 Top Women in Grocery awards, joined Festival Foods in 2020 as Finance Director, bringing over 15 years of experience to the position. In […]

Mark Skogen, Festival Foods’ president and CEO, expressed the company’s deep honor in backing veterans. This commitment goes beyond providing complimentary items on Veterans Day; Festival Foods proudly sponsors regular Heroes Cafes gatherings across various locations, sponsors a variety of veterans programs and events across the state, and designates special parking spaces for veterans. Skogen […]

  Festival Foods and WK Kellogg Co. are teaming up in November to raise funds for Wisconsin food pantries. When shoppers purchase selected WKKC products during November, WKKC will donate up to 100,000 meals to Festival Foods’ Food for Neighbors program. Food for Neighbors benefits more than 50 Wisconsin food pantries, and 100 percent of […]

Festival Foods celebrated Family Meals Month in September with a variety of programs, insights and recipe ideas to encourage families to enjoy meals together and help others achieve family meals as well. This year’s campaign focused on helping families across the state of Wisconsin accomplish family meals through Festival Foods’ Food for Neighbors program, which […]

The highly anticipated grand opening of the new Chippewa Falls Festival Foods is set for Friday, October 6th. This exciting event promises a weekend full of family-friendly activities, delicious treats, and community fun. To kick off the festivities, Festival Foods will host a pumpkin giveaway from Friday, October 6 to Sunday, October 8 with the […]

New to Boofest? No need to be scared! On October 28, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. kids can come to our stores in their Halloween costumes and trick-or-treat while their parents’ shop. We will have stations across the store for you and your kids to stop at with goodies, activities and trinkets. Don’t forget […]

Skogen’s Festival Foods will open its newest location at 6 a.m. Friday, October 6, at 1109 Chippewa Crossing Blvd. in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. The store will be open daily from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Mark Skogen, President and CEO of Festival Foods, said the company is excited to expand to Chippewa Falls and serve […]

Festival Foods, a Wisconsin-based grocer known for its commitment to quality and community, is excited to announce a two-day Meat Job Fair in Green Bay and Neenah as part of its efforts to grow the art of meat cutting in its stores. The company is honoring its roots as it welcomes additional in-house meat cutters […]

Festival Foods is celebrating Family Meals Month in September with a variety of programs, insights and recipe ideas to encourage families to enjoy meals together and help others achieve family meals as well. This year’s campaign focuses on helping families across the state of Wisconsin participate in family meals through Festival Foods’ Food for Neighbors […]

The original Pumpkin Blowout will be held 8 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 30, at Festival Foods stores across Wisconsin. We’ll have an incredible selection of locally grown pumpkins at great prices. Bonus: We’ll have fun and games for children of all ages from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. that day. We will have a great supply […]

With the opening of Chippewa Falls’ Festival Foods coming up in October, the retailer is hosting a hiring event September 7-8 at the Holiday Inn Express, 12858 26th Avenue in Chippewa Falls. Part-time, full-time and leadership positions are available. “We are expanding throughout Wisconsin and excited to continue growing our team and join the Chippewa […]

Festival Foods is pleased to announce its strategic partnership with Upshop, the leading provider of AI-driven retail software for store operations. This collaboration aims to revolutionize operations within Festival Foods’ entire fresh foods perimeter, bringing associate efficiency and technology innovation to the forefront. Upshop’s Fresh SaaS software suite is designed to connect and digitize workflows, […]

Festival Foods is hiring over 150 employees for its new location at 1109 Chippewa Crossing Boulevard in Chippewa Falls. The store, opening in October, will be the 41st Festival Foods in Wisconsin. Full-time, part-time and store leadership roles are available throughout the store in Guest Services, Deli, Bakery, Meat, Frozen Food/Dairy, Produce, Wine & Spirits, […]

Farmers markets hosted in parking lots of many of our Festival Foods locations across Wisconsin are great ways to support local farmers and businesses. It’s also another great opportunity, on top of shopping our stores, to get some super fresh fruits and veggies. You’ll find the most recently updated list of Festival Foods farmers market […]

Plant Blowout is 8 a.m. Saturday, May 11, and will feature a variety of gorgeous arrangements and hanging floral baskets while supplies last.

Festival Foods is boosting its associate discount to 15 percent. This discount is available to all associates, both full- and part-time, along with members of their immediate households. “We want to help our teammates stretch their dollars when it comes to buying the groceries they need to feed themselves and their families,” said Mark Skogen, […]

Bunny Hop is Festival Foods’ annual springtime event at our stores across the state, which features the Easter Bunny as well as activities and treats for kids.

Festival Foods is hosting a Meet & Greet with Green Bay Packers Wide Receiver Allen Lazard from 4-6 p.m. Tuesday, December 13, at its Green Bay-West location, 2250 West Mason Street. Lazard will be available for photos and autographs. The event also includes free food samples, courtesy of Festival Foods, and opportunities to win some […]

We’re excited to host Santa at a number of our stores across Wisconsin in December. We’ll be updating this list with appearances as we receive them from our store teams. If you don’t see your local Festival Foods listed, please reach out to your store directly to find out about a Santa visit.   Store […]

  Veterans are in for a tasty tribute again this Veterans Day, courtesy of Festival Foods and 11 of its vendor partners. Veterans who stop by any Festival Foods location on Friday, November 11, can pick up 12 free products, while supplies last, with a $20 minimum purchase. Festival Foods’ free-product salute to veterans is […]

Festival Foods is hiring over 200 employees for its new location in the Hartford Plaza at 1275 Bell Avenue in Hartford, Wis. The store, opening Friday, Aug. 12, will be the 40th Festival Foods in Wisconsin. Full-time, part-time and store leadership roles are available throughout the store in Guest Services, Deli, Bakery, Meat, Frozen Food/Dairy, Produce, Wine & Spirits, […]

Festival Foods and Kwik Trip will launch a Wisconsin statewide fuel savings partnership May 25. The Festival Foods Gas Rewards Program allows Festival Foods shoppers the opportunity to earn 1 cent off Kwik Trip fuel purchases with every $10 spent at Festival Foods. That means with every $100 spent on groceries, shoppers can save 10 cents off a gallon […]

Hey, Kimberly! We’re excited to announce that we’re opening a new location at 800 East Maes Avenue. Anticipated to open in 2024, the Kimberly location will be the fifth Festival Foods in the Fox Valley, joining those on Northland Avenue in Appleton, Van Roy Road in Darboy, Oneida Street in Menasha and Green Bay Road […]

May 25th is National Brown-Bag-It Day, which encourages Americans to save money and eat healthier by packing their lunch for work or school. Given a recent survey by the American Heart Association, which revealed that 86% of Americans pack their lunch at least once during the workweek, we wanted to share our tips to bring […]

Nobody has greater pride in their State than Wisconsinites. Home to the world-famous Harley Davidson Motorcycles, world-class waterparks, pristine coastlines, spectacular professional teams, and unmatched dairy farming, Wisconsin is truly an American treasure. Festival Foods, Coca-Cola, and Old Dutch are partnering with the House of Harley, Wilderness Resorts, and the Wisconsin State Fair to offer […]

Festival Foods has family at its core, so of course we do all we can to encourage families to stay strong with family meals. We’re thrilled to share that we won 2021’s Family Meals Month competition, sponsored by the FMI Foundation! The Gold Plate Award recognizes outstanding programs that food retailers and suppliers have implemented […]

We’re excited to host Santa at a number of our stores across Wisconsin in December. We’ll be updating this list with appearances as we receive them from associates at our stores. If you don’t see your local Festival Foods listed, we’d recommend reaching out to them directly to find out about a Santa visit. Contact […]

Skogen’s Festival Foods will open two new locations at 6 a.m. Friday, December 10, at 110 South 17th Avenue in Wausau, Wisconsin, and 6205 Business Highway 51 in Weston, Wisconsin. The stores will be open daily from 6 a.m.-10 p.m. Mark Skogen, president and CEO of Festival Foods, said the company is excited to expand […]

The planning and labor that are involved in holiday cooking can be time-consuming and downright exhausting. Yet the food is predictable every year. Add some excitement into your baking this year with these 4 ways to jazz up your holiday desserts. Simple Swap: So many people are using cream cheese during the holiday season. Dare […]

To help fight hunger in Wisconsin, Festival Foods is partnering with mission-driven food startup Nunbelievable Cookies, which donates one meal for every better-for-you cookie pack sold. The goal of the Nunbelievable/Festival Foods collaboration is to sell 50,000 cookies by December 15 for a total donation of 50,000 meals. The meals will be distributed by Feeding […]

Skogen’s Festival Foods is close to opening its new stores in Wausau, Stevens Point and Weston! The Stevens Point location, 1600 Academy Avenue, will open at 6 a.m. Friday, December 3, while the locations at 110 South 17th Avenue in Wausau and 6205 Business Highway 51 in Weston will open at 6 a.m. Friday, December […]

Are you in the Wausau area and are you looking for a job with a great company? Come talk to us! We’re hosting two open interview events for our new stores in that area. They’re scheduled for 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. on Friday, November 19, at our new location in Stevens Point. That store, at 1600 […]

Skogen’s Festival Foods will open its newest store at 308 N. Shawano Street in New London at 5 a.m. Friday, Oct. 15. The store will be open daily 5 a.m.-midnight. In mid-September, Skogen’s Festival Foods announced plans to purchase Festival Foods in NewLondon from the Coppersmith family, which has owned and operated the store in […]

Are you a Maker’s Mark fan? Or do you know a Maker’s Mark fan? We’ve got a number of our locations hosting “Glass Dipping” services at the following times and dates. At stations in our stores, you’ll be able to watch as Maker’s Mark branded glasses are dipped in the recognizable red wax. No charge […]

Skogen’s Festival Foods today announced plans to purchase the Trig’s stores in Wausau, Weston and Stevens Point, Wisconsin, from the T.A. Solberg Company. The stores are located at 110 South 17th Avenue in Wausau, 6205 Business Highway 51 in Weston and 1600 Academy Avenue in Stevens Point.  Last month, the company announced it is planning to […]

Skogen’s Festival Foods today announced plans to purchase the Festival Foods store in New London, Wisconsin, from the Coppersmith family. The store, which is the only remaining Festival Foods in Wisconsin not owned by the Skogen family, will transition to new ownership Oct. 15. Mark Skogen, president and CEO of Skogen’s Festival Foods, said the […]

Finding yourself scrambling between work and summer activities and you just can’t find the time stop into one of our stores for your groceries? That’s what our online shopping service, Click N Go, is for! We’re happy to provide this service at our stores across Wisconsin. Now we’ve got a way to let your friends […]

Associates at our stores across Wisconsin are competing for a very prestigious title: Best Bagger! Several of our locations will host bagging competitions this month. Winners will move on to the state contest, which is called the Great Wisconsin Bag-Off, later this year. Regional contests are set for the following Festival Foods locations: 10:30 a.m.-12:30 […]

When a guest gets a package of fresh ground beef from one of our stores, they may find that the middle is a different color than the meat on the outside. While the outside looks pink, the inside appears brown or even grayish. Don’t worry! It’s normal and something called myoglobin.

The new Festival Foods in Greenfield is located at 4777 S. 27th Street and employs 250 associates. It’s open daily from 5 a.m.-midnight.

Each Wednesday our Deli features freshly made sushi for just $5! Here are a few tips for you when you’re ready to get your roll on: 1. It’s okay to use your hands! While not everyone knows how to properly use chopsticks, don’t let that keep you from enjoying some tasty sushi.  It’s perfectly acceptable […]

A number of our locations across Wisconsin host programs aimed at gathering together veterans for coffee, donuts and conversation.

Dole Packaged Foods and Festival Foods installed a Captain Planet Foundation Learning Garden at Sheboygan Leadership Academy this month.  The Project Learning Garden, with 80 square feet of growing space, includes a garden cart and hand tools. The garden  provides a context for multidisciplinary learning, ranging from nutrition and science to social studies, math and […]

We’ve got some big news in Bourbon: We’re planning to release our private selection of Savage & Cooke’s Zinfandel finished “The Burning Chair” Bourbon. Savage & Cooke’s The Burning Chair Bourbon was created by Dave Phinney, the 2019 Wine Maker of the year and the creator of premier wine brands like Orin Swift, The Prisoner […]

Festival Foods associates in the Wine & Spirits Department have the expertise you need when trying to pick the right bottle of wine in an area of of our store filled with so many options.

Skogen’s Festival Foods will open its newest location at 6 a.m. Friday, May 21, at 11111 W. Greenfield Avenue in West Allis, Wisconsin. The store will be open daily from 5 a.m.-midnight. With a roster of 250 associates, the West Allis location offers all the Festival Foods traditional favoritessuch as a scratch bakery; extensive deli, […]

In the Milwaukee area and you’re looking for a job with a great company? Come talk to us about positions we have open at our new store in Greenfield, which will be located at 4777 S. 27th Street, and is expected to open on July 16. Our team is hosting open interviews from Tuesday through […]

Mighty Spark and Festival Foods have teamed up again this year to be forces for good and help the one in seven people throughout the U.S. that may not know where they will find their next meal. For each Mighty Spark product purchased at Festival Foods from May 5 through September 7, Mighty Spark will […]

What’s the Big Deal about Copper River Salmon? One taste of this firm red fish, with its rich and nutty flavor, and you will understand why seafood lovers relish the three to four weeks that fresh Copper River salmon is available each year. Why is Copper River Salmon so good? The Copper River is located […]

May is American Cheese Month, and we’re celebrating by offering two free Virtual Gourmet Wisconsin Cheese Pairing Classes in partnership with Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin. Our Mealtime Mentors will walk you through a fun and interactive cheese pairing experience … virtually! In these two classes, you will learn how to pair a variety of cheeses […]

Earth Day is April 22, which makes it a great time to highlight some of the things our company is doing to be kind to the environment. Among them: Providing cardboard recycling services to our guests. Each of our stores has a cardboard collection bin in front. It’s available for anyone to drop off cardboard […]

We get it – meal planning is a daunting weekly task. And, without a meal plan, grocery shopping can be even more daunting. Luckily, our Mealtime Mentors have made both meal planning and grocery shopping a whole lot easier with shoppable recipes. Just follow the steps below! Step 1 – Sign in or create an account […]

Festival Foods is seeking to hire hundreds of associates by the end of March to fill positions at its new West Allis location, opening May 21 at 11111 W. Greenfield Avenue. We have part-time and full-time opportunities throughout the store, including deli, meat and seafood, wine and spirits, guest services, produce, bakery, and frozen food […]

HALES CORNERS, WISCONSIN — As part of our company’s ongoing support of hunger relief efforts, we’re working with Hormel Foods to donate 2,100 hams – or 7,000 pounds – to Hunger Task Force in Milwaukee in March. The gift is part of the Hormel Cure 81 Hams for Hunger program, which began in 1989. “We […]

Mark your calendars for upcoming Guinness Engraving and Glassware Giveaway events at your local Festival Foods store this February and March. Buy (2) 6 packs or (1) 8 or 12 multipack of Guinness and get a complimentary custom laser engraved Guinness class during each two-hour event while supplies last. All COVID-19 precautions will be taken […]

Shoppers at Festival Foods’ 33 stores throughout Wisconsin gave more than $560,000 to the Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign in 2020. While the majority of contributions were made at kettles, our stores saw a substantial increase in donations at checkouts – as additions to grocery totals.

Festival Foods’ fundraising efforts for food pantries and animal organizations surpassed $3.3 million with nearly an $80,000 increase indonations in 2020 compared to 2019. The giving programs, Food for Neighbors and Paw Away Hunger, provide an easy way for shoppers to support these programs by adding $5 or $10 donations to their grocery totals at […]

Get a paczki fresh from our Bakery starting on Wednesday, February 10.

If you just received an Instant Pot or other programmable multi-cooker during the holidays, you’re probably a bit nervous to use it but eager to see what all of the hype is about. Or, maybe you have had one for quite some time and are a bit of a seasoned pro. Either way, we’ve got […]

At Festival Foods, we care about the future of our oceans. That’s why we source only sustainable seafood – the highest-quality product that is well managed, in plentiful supply, resistant to fishing pressures and harvested in ways that avoid damage to ecosystems and the environment. We are committed to preserving the oceans for future generations. […]

There is no doubt that people love to snack, especially around the holidays! A simple way to have a snack that everyone will enjoy is to create a grazing board. They make the perfect party platter and can also double as a beautiful centerpiece to show off to your guests. Best of all, you can […]

Whether you recently received an air fryer or still have not unpackaged yours from last year, we have a variety of recipes to help you get started! An air fryer is an awesome kitchen gadget for so many reasons. An air fryer works by circulating hot air around food at high speed, cooking the food […]

Bleach is a common household cleaner, but many people do not think to use it in their kitchen. To help prevent the spread of germs and viruses, it is important to disinfect your kitchen regularly. Clorox®️ recommends regularly disinfecting commonly touched surfaces, such as countertops, sinks, cabinet handles, trash containers, refrigerator doors, and microwave doors.  […]

The Festival Foods Turkey Trot has raised $3.28 million since it began in 2008 with $360,000 coming with this year’s Home Edition when nearly 20,000 participants laced up all across Wisconsin. As always, Festival Foods will give 100 percent of proceeds to Boys & Girls Clubs and YMCAs throughout Wisconsin. Due to the circumstances this […]

A matching gift partnership between Festival Foods and Kellogg has raised $20,000 for Wisconsin food pantries! For every Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes® product purchased in November, Kellogg matched $1 as a donation to Festival Foods’ Food for Neighbors program, up to $10,000. In addition, Festival Foods offered to match the donation up to $10,000. With November […]

Food banks are continuing to face increased demand for food assistance due to COVID-19.  In fact, Feeding America, with its more than 200 affiliates across the country, projects a 6 to 8 billion meal shortfall in the next 12 months and the need for charitable food over the next year will reach 17 billion pounds, […]

Festival Foods and its vendor partners are planning a special thank you for veterans this Veterans Day – 12 free products worth nearly $35 – with a purchase of at least $20. Available Wednesday, Nov. 11, while quantities last, the assortment includes staples, such as pizza, ham and bread, along with snacks and beverages like […]

Festival Foods and Frosted Flakes are teaming up during the month of November to raise funds for Wisconsin food pantries. For each Frosted Flakes product purchased this month, $1 will be matched by Frosted Flakes and donated to Food for Neighbors. Even better, Festival Foods will match the Frosted Flakes donation – up to $20,000! […]

It will be the Festival Foods Turkey Trot: Home Edition this year. It will feature a Subaru Crosstrek 2020 giveaway, courtesy of Bergstrom Automotive. The event’s theme is #KeepTheTraditionAlive. Participants may choose a 5-mile run or 2-mile walk to “trot” with loved ones in their social bubble on or around Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 26. The […]

There is something special about Alaska Seafood. It tastes great and it’s super healthy. Harvested wild from icy, clean waters of the far north, Alaska’s fisheries lead the world in their long-running commitment to responsible, sustainable fishing practices, which are based on scientific research, and have been commended worldwide for their outstanding success. Attention to […]

During this time, you might be looking for ways to stretch your meat (and your budget) while still eating well. A great way to do this is using other ingredients in place of meat in recipes! Beans, lentils and mushrooms are great alternative ingredients you can use in place of or in addition to ground […]

Festival Foods is thrilled to be part of the Keep On Wisconsin program that is bringing hope to people throughout Green Bay and the state. You may have spotted the colorful message on yard signs or social media posts. Keep On is intended to be a rallying cry that brings inspiration and hope to people […]

Festival Foods has announced it will match up to $25,000 of funds donated to its Food for Neighbors and Paw Away Hunger programs through June 30. The grocer began Food for Neighbors in 2004, followed in 2008 by the addition of Paw Away Hunger to help animal organizations in the state. Both programs offer shoppers […]

Before you begin training for a big race or if you’re looking to get more into running for fun, it’s important to learn how to properly fuel your body. You may already have healthy eating habits like eating fruits and vegetables and limiting added sugars, but nutrition during race training is a bit different. Here […]

As you might expect, canning fruits and vegetables is pretty trendy during the Covid-19 pandemic. It can seem intimidating at first, but it’s a way to save money by giving fruits and vegetables a longer shelf life. We’ve got a few tips to help you enjoy your fresh produce year round. What you’ll need: Mason […]

Grocery shopping is easy, and most of us have been doing it for a while. However, grocery shopping looks a bit different during a global pandemic. Health officials have advised that we minimize our grocery shopping trips, which means stocking up on groceries for two to three weeks at a time. Plan ahead, but don’t […]

It’s hard to believe, but summer is right around the corner, so it’s a great time of year to spend as much time as possible outside in the sun! Cooking on a grill directly heats the bottom of the food (the opposite of broiling), so there is a large variety of different foods that make […]

Whether you’re stuck at home or on-the-go, snacks that are nutritious and delicious are a great way to help tie you over until your next meal! Our Meal Ideas site is a great place to start to get some new snack ideas. Here are a few snack recipes that have been tested by our team […]

Baking is a great way to keep busy when the days may feel long and you’re running out of things to do. Treating yourself to something fresh out of the oven will always do the trick! But what if you’re missing a few things? Don’t worry! We’ve got plenty of substitutions options to help when […]

As food banks report unprecedented demand across the United States with school closures and millions of Americans losing jobs, we’re working with Kemps to provide shelf-stable milk to area food banks. Festival Foods has partnered with Kemps to provide Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin with 36,000 Giving Cow packs for the local community. The single-serve, 8-ounce […]

Life in the time of a global pandemic is full of uncertainty and fear. While it’s important to pay attention to developments about the COVID-19 outbreak, it’s also important to take a few minutes to see some of the incredible ways people are helping others. At Festival Foods, our associates are seeing firsthand some amazing […]

Skogen’s Festival Foods is donating $200,000 to be divided among United Way organizations in the Wisconsin communities it serves. “These are unprecedented times, so we don’t know where the greatest needs will be as we navigate the impacts of Covid-19,” said Mark Skogen, president and CEO of Festival Foods. “The United Way has been a […]

Your freezer is nice and full and now it’s time to cook! But what are you supposed to do with that frozen chunk of meat? Spoiler alert: thawing it on the counter is not the right answer! Option 1: Thaw Overnight The best way to thaw meat is to plan ahead. Place your meat on […]

We all know how to grocery shop, but grocery shopping looks a bit different right now. You may be thinking: Are there items I should be stocking up on? How do I make nourishing meals out of the food that I’m buying? Here is a list of wholesome, less perishable foods to pick up. Items […]

As Wisconsin’s grocer, it is our privilege to serve you.  Our associates and guests are our family, and in times of uncertainly like we are experiencing, families rally together.  I am so thankful for our dedicated associates and vendors that have been working to keep our stores clean, well-stocked, and ready to serve you.  Your […]

You went out and stocked up on freezer goods, pantry staples and longer-lasting perishables – now what? Our Meal Ideas site is the perfect place to look for inspiration. Explore recipes and filter based on diet, cooking method, course and more. All of our recipes have been tested by our team of Mealtime Mentors, so […]

We’ve all been there – maybe you overcommitted at the store, or maybe your meal plan for the week didn’t go the way you expected. Either way, you’ve ended up with extra fresh produce that’s about to go bad. Luckily, there are many ways to use these fruits and veggies without having to waste them, […]

Stuck inside with hungry little ones? Looking for a fun activity to get them involved in the kitchen? Look no further than our Meal Ideas site! Explore recipes and filter based on diet, cooking method, course and more. All of our recipes have been tested by our team of Mealtime Mentors, so rest assured they’re […]

Each year, nonprofit organizations can apply on our website to hold a 15-day fundraising icon sale. After all submissions are in, associates at each Festival Foods location vote on the nonprofit they want to support.

Local. It’s a word that gets tossed around quite a bit these days. So… what do we think it is? Over the 70 years our company has been in business in Wisconsin, we have always believed “local” meant making an effort to work with nearby companies and producers. It also has meant developing long-lasting relationships with farmers […]

Local. It’s a word that gets tossed around quite a bit these days. So … what do we think it is? Over the 70 years our company has been in business in Wisconsin, we have always believed “local” meant making an effort to work with nearby companies and producers. It also has meant developing long-lasting relationships with […]

Our Mealtime Mentors have a few suggestions to get the biggest bang out of your pantry buck. Plain Greek Yogurt: Try layering the yogurt, sweetener of choice (honey, fresh or frozen fruit, or no added sugar jelly), and granola or oats to make your own yogurt parfait. Perfect to use in recipes as a substitute for sour […]

Festival Foods has been thrilled to celebrate some of the women who make our company, and our associates, better every day. Six Festival Foods associates have been listed among the Top Women in Grocery by Progressive Grocer since 2016.

Have you heard of the Burgundy Pepper Spoon Roast from Festival Foods, but don’t know what it is? We’re here to tell you! The term “Spoon Roast” comes from the popular phrase “so tender you can cut it with a spoon.” The bottom sirloin bit we use for our Spoon Roasts used to be part […]

Our company’s CEO, Mark Skogen, is the recipient of this year’s Robert B. Wegman Award For Entrepreneurial Excellence, presented by FMI (the Food Industry Association). The award honors innovation, entrepreneurial spirit and imagination in the food industry. A third-generation grocer, Skogen began working in the family business at a young age and transitioned to full-time […]