Louie's Links

Mother's Day 2026 Edition

Louie's Links Newsletter

www.louiesfinermeats.com

Welcome to the Mother's Day edition of the Louie's Links newsletter. We welcome you to forward this to your friends.

Not receiving this in your inbox yet? Click Here to be added to the email list!

CLICK HERE to enter the drawing for a $25 Louie's Gift Card! Congratulations to Jeff Blanch for winning the Fishing Opener newsletter drawing.

Hwy 63 Bridge Closed

Construction Update

The Highway 63 bridge just south of Louie's Finer Meats is closed for the forseeable future.

*If you're coming from the north, you can drive to us as normal.

*If you're arriving from any other direction and would usually use the Highway 63 bridge, find an alternate route - the shortest route is to follow our detour signs going north on 8th Street from Highway 48, 1.5 miles east of Cumberland. Program Louie's into Google Maps or your favorite GPS app.

*If you are walking or riding a bike, there is a pedestrian path through the construction area.

Please note that the official bridge detour will not bring you to us, so be sure to watch for our signs instead. It is a short, scenic drive that adds only about 5 minutes to your normal trip.

We truly appreciate your patience, your support, and your extra effort to keep shopping local. As always, please drive respectfully near our neighbors. The alternate route is not designed for high speeds. We'll see you on the other side.

Heading north? You will be able to go straight north from here on Highway 63 without returning to the detour.

*There is also road work in progress on Highway 63 between Cumberland and Barronett, but the road will be open at all times with periodic lane closures - and less traffic than normal.

Sunday, May 10 is Mother's Day

Not sure what to get for Mom?

Louie's gift cards are available for any amount and may be redeemed at Louie's Finer Meats, Louie's Lodge, and Comstock Cheese & Sausage!

23 Wisconsin State Awards!

We recently attended the Wisconsin Association of Meat Processors convention in Madison, WI. Our team came home with 23 awards at the Wisconsin Specialty Meat Championships, presented on April 11: the Best-of-Show Trophy, 18 plaques, and 4 Honorable Mentions.

Dennis R. Buege Best of Show Trophy: Coarse Ring Bologna

Grand Champion: Coarse Ring Bologna, Smoked Polish Kielbasa, Dry-Cured Italian Salami with Wine, Black & Bleu Patty.

Reserve Grand Champion: Jalapeno & Cheddar Stix, Lebanon Bologna, Jellied Italian Loaf.

Champion: Jalapeno & Cheddar Summer Sausage, Fine Ring Bologna, Dried Beef with Black Pepper, Smoked Bratwurst.

Reserve Champion: Cooked Beer & Cheddar Bratwurst, Traditional Beef Jerky, Boneless Ham, Skinless Wieners, Chicken Cordon Bleu Bratwurst, Smoked Whole Chicken, Braunschweiger.

Honorable Mention: Smoked Whole Turkey, German Bologna, Head Cheese, Dry-Cured Pepperoni.

Spring is here - fire up the grill!

Louie's Brat Haus is open! The Brat Haus is in Louie's Parking Lot and benefits a wide variety of local non-profits: community groups, youth groups, charities, churches, and more. The Brat Haus serves Louie's Brats, Natural-Casing Hot Dogs, Chips, Pop, Water, and homemade Baked Goods.

The Brat Haus Schedule is subject to change.

Upcoming Brat Haus Schedule:

Thursday, May 7: Cumberland Area Trails Alliance (CATA)

Friday-Saturday, May 8-9: Great Lakes Forestry Museum

Thursday, May 14: Cumberland Senior Center

Friday-Saturdy, May 15-16: Northwoods Figure Skating Club

Thursday, May 21: First Lutheran Church of Arland

Friday-Saturday, May 22-23: Cumberland Youth Hockey Association

Thursday, May 28: Cumberland Healthcare Volunteer Partners

Friday-Saturday, May 29-30: Sarona United Methodist Church

Thursday, June 4: Augustana Lutheran Church

Friday-Saturday, June 5-6: Cumberland Spicettes HCE (Home & Community Education)

Does inflation have you feeling pinched? Check out Louie's great in-store specials!

New Specials will begin on May 19

Check our website to see our latest in-store specials:

https://louiesfinermeats.com/in-store-specials/

Recipe: To Die For Tacos

These tacos come alive with a rich blend of seasoned ground beef and chorizo, creating a deep, savory flavor that’s both bold and comforting. The chorizo adds a hint of spice and paprika warmth, perfectly complementing the juicy, well-browned beef. Wrapped in a warm tortilla, the filling is topped with fresh diced onions, and a squeeze of lime that cuts through the richness with a bright, zesty finish. Each bite is a satisfying balance of hearty meat, subtle heat, and fresh toppings—simple, crave-worthy, and packed with flavor.

FOR TACO MEAT
1 lb Louie's Ground Chuck
1 lb Louie's Chorizo
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
Taco Seasoning, to taste
TOPPINGS
1 large tomato, cut up
1/2 medium red onion, chopped
1 large avocado, chopped
1 bag shredded cheddar cheese
shredded lettuce
1 container sour cream
Salsa of your choice, mild or spicy
Sliced Black Olives
Lime slices
TORTILLAS
1 package large tortillas
canola oil for frying tortillas

Directions

Step 1
Fry ground beef and add salt and pepper to taste.
Step 2
Add chorizo and mix into the ground beef. Taste and add additional taco seasoning if necessary.
Step 3
Prepare all toppings and make a nice presentation if you are serving to company.
Step 4
To prepare tortillas, add enough oil to the pan to cover tortilla and heat to medium-high.
Step 5
With tongs, add tortilla to hot oil and count 8 seconds. Turn over and count another 8 seconds. Take end of tortilla and fold in half and count another 8 seconds. Turn over and count another 8 seconds. Take paper towel and drain oil from tortilla.
Step 6
To cooked tortilla, fill first with the ground beef, about two tablespoons.
Step 7
Add cheese on top of meat.
Step 8
Add onions if you like.
Step 9
Add chopped tomatoes.
Step 10
Add chopped avocados.
Step 11
Add shredded lettuce and sliced black olives. Squeeze some lime juice if desired.
Step 12
Add sour cream and salsa. Serve!

Louie's on the Lake is open for the season

Follow the Louie's on the Lake Facebook Page for updates.

We're thrilled that Louie's on the Lake is now open for the season. Below, you'll find our spring hours. Our team is ready to welcome you back with great food and warm hospitality despite the ongoing road construction. We're looking forward to serving you and sharing a fantastic season together! See you soon, and come hungry!

*Louie's on the Lake is on the south side of the bridge construction. Please drive to Louie's on the Lake coming from the south. Or, if you are parked at Louie's Finer Meats, you may walk to Louie's on the Lake using the pedestrian path through the work zone.*

Louie's on the Lake restaurant

Casual Dining on the shore of Beaver Dam lake

Outdoor patio dining when the weather is nice!

Get a close up view of the bridge construction from our patio!

1780 Arcade Ave.

Cumberland, WI 54829

715-671-0186

Spring 2026 Daily Specials

(Full Menu also available daily)

Thursday: Louie's Smoked Pork Chop

Friday: Friday Night Fish Fry

Saturday: Pizza Special

Pictured: Friday Fish Fry with chips

Louie's Lodge is next to Louie's Finer Meats and offers a wide range of beers, wines, and spirits. Explore our expansive beer cave which showcases affordable prices and an array of craft beers. At Louie's Lodge, you can find Louie's meat products during the extended evening hours. Additionally, we provide after-hours pickup for meat orders placed at Louie's upon request - call 715-822-4728.

Pick up Mom's favorite wine for Mother's Day!

Spring seasonal beers are now available - stop and see what's new.

Follow Louie's Lodge on Facebook! www.facebook.com/louieslodge

Follow Louie's Lodge on Instagram! www.instagram.com/louieslodgewi

Watch for our wine and beer sampling events!

Pictured: Busch Light Apple is available for a limited time

Bring your empty aluminum cans to the collection trailer, currently behind the Cumberland Fire District Inc. in Cumberland! Proceeds from aluminum recycling benefit Scoutland - Cumberland Area Friends of Scouting. The address of the fire hall is 1060 Water St, Cumberland, WI 54829. The collection trailer is across Arcade Ave.

Come see us in the historic Comstock Creamery!

Cheese - Sausage - Sandwiches - Take & Bake Pizzas - Fudge - Coffee - Wine - Beer - Fresh Baked Goods - Ice Cream - and more!

Meat & Cheese Trays are available in Comstock!

Fresh squeaky curds - limited availability

*Outdoor Cheese Curd Wagon opening soon!*

Comstock Brats exclusively available in Comstock

Featuring Cheese Curds & Beer

https://www.facebook.com/comstockcheeseandsausage

Find us at:

1858 US Highway 63

Comstock, WI 54826

Visit us by car on Highway 63 or visit us by ATV on the Joe Kasper trail between Cumberland & Turtle Lake

Stop and see us for your lunch break!

715-822-0698

Comstock Store Hours

8 AM to 5:30 PM Monday-Saturday

10 AM to 4 PM Sunday

Pictured: Vanilla cupcakes featuring Oreo cookies & cream frosting!

Welcome Fishermen!

The ice is gone and we’ve got a lineup of great specials to help you stock up —perfect for the grill, the cabin, or a long day on the water.

Now available at Louie's Lodge - live bait! Sorry, no minnows.

Spring turkey seasons are open . . . stock up with snacks for a day in the woods. Did you know that Louie's can cure & smoke your wild turkey breast for you?

If you're waiting for your wild game processing order, you can expect a text message when your order is ready for pickup. Thank you!!

Happy Cinco de Mayo from Louie's!

Click Here to view Louie's Upcoming Events Page

Memorial Day is Monday, May 25

The first big weekend of summer will be here before we know it.

Louie's Finer Meats, Louie's Lodge, and Comstock Cheese & Sausage will be open 10 AM to 4 PM on Memorial Day, and open regular hours all other days.

**Celebrating 250 Years of America**

Welcome ATV/UTV Riders

Area ATV trails are now open! Stop and see us while you're out exploring beautiful Northwest Wisconsin.

*Please note that the Highway 63 Bridge is closed. You will need to go around Cumberland using the legal road routes. See the map below for a suggested detour. Please drive cautiously as car & truck traffic is also detouring on this route.

*Reach Louie's Finer Meats on the road routes north of the bridge closure.

*Reach Louie's on the Lake restaurant on the road routes south of the bridge closure.

*Reach Comstock Cheese & Sausage on the Joe Kasper trail between Cumberland and Turtle Lake. Trailside parking!

Louie's is a supporter of the Island City Snowmobile & ATV Club.

Timberland Hills Mountain Bike & Hiking Trails now open

www.timberlandhills.com

3rd Annual Scoutland Scramble

Saturday, June 6

5K Fun Run

2.5K Walk

Hosted by

Cumberland Area Trails Alliance and Cumberland Area Friends of Scouting

*Many fabulous door prizes*

Event starts and finishes at:

Louie's Wild Game Processing building

900 Sylvan Street in Cumberland

For registration and detailed information, go to:

https://www.cumberlandareatrailsalliance.org/

Save the Date!

Louie's Bacon Run is Saturday, June 20! 9 AM

Father's Day Weekend

Walk or Fun Run - 1-mile or 2-mile course

Cost: Free!

Free Bacon Samples at the finish line!

Great in-store specials

T-shirts are available now!

The Bacon Run/Walk course will be the same as past years. Start at the Louie's Maypole, turn around at Wickre Dr. for a 1-mile course or at the end of Jeffery Blvd. for a 2-mile course. There will be no timing, but there will be a prize for the first male and female to cross the line in the 2-mile run.

Click Here to Join the Facebook Event Page