Brookfield Plan Commission To Consider Saloonfest 2

BROOKFIELD, WI—The City of Brookfield Plan Commission will consider a temporary use permit request by Dave Dayler, owner of The Saloon on Calhoun, to hold Saloonfest 2, a 10-day live music event, this summer. The Commission meets at 6:30 p.m. on Monday.

The Common Council on Tuesday sent the request to the plan commission for further review.

Alderman Gary Mahkorn said the request will go to the plan commission for "additional vetting." A final decision will be made at the May 18 Common Council meeting.

The event was slated for June 24 through July 3 at The Saloon on Calhoun, 17000 W. Capitol Drive. Live music will be performed both inside the venue and on an outdoor stage, according to city documents. (The first Saloonfest took place in 2020 inside the saloon and didn't require a permit.)

• Anticipated attendance is 200 to 800 each day.
• Parking is available in the saloon's lot and the adjoining property.
• The owner has an agreement with that property owner for overflow parking.
• Restrooms will be available in the main building, with three portable restrooms in the parking lot.
• A temporary fence will be placed around the stage area and the hill. Access to the area will come from the building only.
• The stage faces the hill to the southwest of the saloon and will be used as a seating area for customers.

Alderman Mike Hallquist told Patch the event requires approval from both the plan review board and the Common Council, not just the board. He added that, because the scope of the proposed event is different from last year's event, it requires a new permit.