BRIGHTON, Wis. — More than 3,100 people turned out Saturday morning for the 2026 Kenosha County Dairy Breakfast, continuing a longtime tradition that celebrates Wisconsin’s dairy industry and the local farm families who help sustain it. Held at Spoerlein Family Farms in Brighton, the event drew 3,153 guests under sunny skies and comfortable temperatures.
Organized by Kenosha County Dairy Promotion, the annual breakfast rotates among working dairy farms throughout the county. The event gives residents an opportunity to visit an active farm, learn more about dairy agriculture and spend time with the families who produce many of the products that have made Wisconsin known as America’s Dairyland.
Food remained one of the biggest attractions. Volunteers prepared large quantities of scrambled eggs using the event’s trademark dustpan method, while pancakes were cooked by the hundreds. Guests also enjoyed dairy favorites including milk, string cheese and frozen custard throughout the morning.
For many attendees, the breakfast has become a family tradition. Janna Hollingsworth of Kenosha said her family returns each year to visit the animals, support local farmers and enjoy a day on the farm before continuing the tradition at the Wisconsin State Fair and the Kenosha County Fair later in the summer.
Children and adults alike spent the morning petting calves and dairy cows, touring the farm and visiting with exhibitors. The large dining barn remained busy throughout the event as volunteers served guests from across Kenosha County and beyond.
The breakfast also coincided with Kenosha County’s annual Dairy Air Bike Ride. Approximately two dozen cyclists participated in the organized round-trip ride from Bristol Woods Park to the farm, covering about 22 miles before arriving for breakfast.
Members of the Spoerlein family were recognized during the event, and a Kenosha County spokesman presented a proclamation recognizing Dairy Month. The annual breakfast remains one of the county’s largest agricultural community events, bringing together residents, visitors and local farm families for a celebration of Kenosha County’s dairy heritage.
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This could be such a great event, focusing on the few family farms we have left in this area.
Instead, it’s political showboating.
Politicians ruin everything. At least Nordigan was there just to help out and chat. Even Geertsen was a Zoerner mouthpiece, even without the coordinating tee.