Im a local just outside of East Troy, so for those looking for some options if tailgating isn't something you want to do.
East Troy Brewery (
https://etbrew.com/) - decent food, good beers, a little pricey for what you get but usually very chill atmosphere.
East Troy House (
https://easttroyhouse.com/menu) - bar food and lots of options for drinks. Great "tailgate" atmosphere, very typical Wisconsin bar. Always a good time.
Sauced Pizza (
https://www.getsauced.pizza/?view=store) - VERY good pizza spot for something quick. No alcohol.
There is also a Sushi Bar opening there in February (yes, sushi in East Troy... we are confused too)
2894 On Main (
https://2894onmain.com/) - great breakfast/coffee stop, only open for breakfast and brunch on Sunday.
One of my favorite spots is Gus's Drive In (
https://gussdrivein.com/menus/). Its a 1950's style drive in diner, every Saturday in the summer is a classic car show where maybe 50 to 75 different cars are on display. Amazing food, ice cream, one of the most popular spots in the area.
Also, there is a distillery that just opened up too. You can also bring your own food in (grab a pizza from Sauced and bring it in).
https://www.thehivetaproom.com/
If you're into BBQ, there is an amazing BBQ joint called LDs BBQ (
https://www.ldsbbq.com/menu/) that is one of the best I've had and highly recommend.
Friendly tip. If youre looking to get into the parking line closer to show time and don't want to wait in the line, hop on Townline Road from the north of Alpine by the Piggly Wiggly. So south on Townline and that runs right into highway D, which skips a majority of the line to get into parking.
If I think of other things, I'll post it here.