Culinary Tour of Oneida County
Oneida County is home to a variety of growers, producers and purveyors of local food and beverages. Take a culinary tour of Oneida County and enjoy farm-fresh products, specialty foods, locally produced wine and beer, and establishments that serve locally-made organic foods.
Wine • Craft-brewed Beer • Maple Syrup • Cranberries • Honey • Potatoes •
Sellers, Distributors and Educators of Local Food Products
Wine
Taste delicious wines made right in Oneida County.
- Three Lakes Winery – One of Wisconsin’s best loved wineries, the Three Lakes Winery produces nearly two dozen varieties of wine. A gift shop and tours are available. 6971 Gogebic St., Three Lakes. 715-546-3080
Craft-brewed Beer
Wisconsin is famous for its incredible beer. Taste some of the best brews in the Midwest at these unique Oneida County venues.
- Minocqua Brewing Company - Built in 1927 as a Masonic Temple, the building was transformed into a micro brewery and restaurant. The brewery houses a seven-and-a-half-barrel system producing seven kinds of ales and lagers. 238 Lakeshore Drive,
Minocqua. (715) 356-2600 - Bugsy’s Sports Bar, Grill and Brewery – 16 North Brown Street, Rhinelander.
715-369-2100
Maple Syrup
Maple syrup is an important part of Oneida County’s local culture and economy. For centuries before European settlement of the area, Native American tribes collected the sap of the abundant maple trees to make syrup and sugar. Bring home a true taste of the Northwoods.
- Northern Harvest Gift Baskets – 8521 Van Bussum Rd, Three Lakes Township. 715-479-3995
Cranberries
Cranberries are grown throughout Oneida County. Tours, as well as opportunities for shopping for local cranberry products, are available. Below are some of the area’s cranberry growers.
- Sampson Marsh – 2294 Sampson Rd, Three Lakes. 715-546-2138
- James Lake Farms – 1101 S. Big Lake Loop Rd. Three Lakes. 715-546-3643
- Thunder Lake Cranberry Marsh – 2108 Hwy A. Three Lakes. 715-546-3120
- Tamarack Flowage Cranberry Co. – 2111 Hwy A, Three Lakes. 715-546-8065
Honey
Oneida County honey captures the essence of the unique Northwoods flora in the subtle flavor of the honey.
- Hansen Honey – 1118 Coolidge Ave. Rhinelander. 715-369-0383
Potatoes
Oneida County’s potato farms produce the high quality ‘taters that create some of your favorite popular brands of potato chips.
- Sowinski Farms, Inc. – One of the top producers of some of the finest potatoes in the U.S. for use in a variety of snack foods. 4698 Tenderfoot Road, Rhinelander
Sellers of Local Food Products
These are some great options for experiencing Oneida County’s local foods.
- Holiday Acres Resort – This resort has a commitment to offering a variety of locally-grown and produced products on its menus, including organic foods. 4060 South Shore Drive, Rhinelander. 1-800-261-1500
- Joe’s Pasty Shop – Taste a true Northwoods culinary specialty. Fresh-baked and authentic. 123 Randall Ave, Rhinelander. 715-369-1224
- Ingredients Cooking School – Local cooking expert and author teaches classes on cooking with wild foods and local food products from Oneida County. 715-477-2503
- Hillestad Pharmacueticals — Take a factory tour of Hillestad, where an array of herbal medicines and natural supplements are produced. 178 Hwy 51 North, Woodruff. 1-800-535-7742
