Historic Creamery · Norwalk, Wisconsin

A new chapter for a Norwalk landmark.

We are restoring the old creamery grounds into a seasonal destination for easy evenings, local events, cold drinks, and the next chapter of a building people already know.

Current focus Restoration in progress

Coming Up November 27 & 28, 2026

Holiday Vendor Fair

Christmas at the Creamery

Shop local. Be merry. Join us on Black Friday and Saturday for an artisan market, holiday music, seasonal cocktails, and a visit with Santa & Mrs. Claus.

Artisan Market9 AM–5 PM
Both days
Market EntryFree admission
Santa & Mrs. ClausFree meet & greet

Santa photos by Elizabeth Carpenter Photography available for purchase.

Fresh Trees and wreaths available for purchase from the Driftless Evergreen Co. & Christmas Trees

Beer Garden · Seasonal cocktails · Holiday music
Chili Cook-Off: schedule to be announced.

Dress warm. Chili tasting passes and Beer Garden are cash only.

210 Mill Street · Norwalk, WI 54648

Questions? Call Heidi: 239-994-1281

In The News

The Creamery in the news.

News 19 WXOW

Bringing new life to the Norwalk Creamery while preserving its history.

WXOW visited The Creamery to cover the restoration, the history of the building, and the plans for bringing people back to the grounds.

Watch on WXOW
Creamery T-shirt and black crewneck sweatshirt with the message: Wear the story. Help restore The Creamery.

Creamery Merchandise

Wear a little history. Help build our future.

Every purchase helps us restore The Creamery at Norwalk—preserving this historic landmark and bringing it closer to welcoming our community again.

Choose a Creamery T-shirt or sweatshirt, and carry a piece of the story wherever you go.

  • Creamery T-shirt$20
  • Creamery Sweatshirt$40
Shop Creamery Merchandise

Personalized memorial smokestack bricks are available in the shop, too.

The Story

A working creamery, reimagined for gathering.

The Norwalk Creamery has stood on Mill Street for more than a century. Local history notes describe the building as completed in 1902, beginning operations in 1903, and serving the community for decades as part of Wisconsin's dairy story.

Heidi and Brian are restoring the property with that history in mind. The goal is not to erase what it was, but to reopen the grounds in a way that feels useful again: seasonal, local, relaxed, and connected to the trail-town energy around Norwalk.

The first clear direction is a seasonal beer garden and outdoor gathering space. Other ideas will be added slowly as the building, grounds, and community needs come into focus.

Built Completed in 1902
Original role Part of Norwalk's dairy history
Next chapter Restored grounds for gathering

Our Vision

A place to gather, rooted in Norwalk.

Creamery building with red doors
Primary Direction

Seasonal Beer Garden

Outdoor seating, casual evenings, and a reason to stop by the property as the restoration develops.

Community Weekends

Vendors, visitors, and cold drinks.

Event weekends can bring makers, antiques, produce, rummage finds, families, and after-shopping drinks onto the grounds.

Future Programming

Events when they make sense.

Picnic nights, art nights, cookoffs, family days, and seasonal gatherings can be added as the property becomes ready.

Trail Town Context

Part landmark, part stop along the route.

Norwalk sits along the Elroy-Sparta trail corridor, a setting known for rail-trail history, cyclists, and tunnel passages. The Creamery can become part of that visitor rhythm without losing its local character.

Play Creamery Quest →

Stay In The Loop

Follow the restoration as it happens.

Facebook is best for quick updates. Substack is best for longer restoration notes, announcements, and behind-the-scenes progress.

Plan your visit.

Restoration is ongoing. Check our upcoming event and Facebook updates for visiting details.