Minnesota Craft Beer Festival 2024

At least $10,000 of the gross revenue benefits Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity’s House that Beer Built in 2023

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What is the Minnesota Craft Beer Festival?

The Minnesota Craft Beer Festival is an epic tasting session at the Minneapolis Convention Center, where 100+ breweries will participate in pouring some of their best brews. Each brewery has been asked to bring a taproom-only beer and/or a rare limited-release option.

What do you get?

Tasting tickets include access to Minnesota Craft Beer Festival and all the tasty pours you can responsibly enjoy. Early Entry Tasting tickets grant guests access to the event one hour early (1:00 PM). The event will end at 5:00 PM sharp.

Who will be pouring?

There will be more than 100+ breweries pouring 400+ beers from Minnesota and beyond. Here is a list of the confirmed breweries:

• Hop Lark-NA
• Mana Brewing Co.
• Belching Beaver
• Cascade
• Summit Brewing Company
• Coronado
• Pipeworks
• Crooked Stave
• Schram Haus Brewery
• 2 Towns
• Two Roads
• Off Color
• Barrel Theory Beer Company
• Big Drop-NA
• Dankhouse
• WeldWerks Brewing Co.
• Mankato
• Gluek
• Ursa Minor Brewing
• Modist Brewing Co
• Inbound BrewCo
• Luce Line Brewing
• Kinney Creek Brewery
• Alloy Brewing Company
• Hop Butcher for the World
• Blacklist
• Boom Island Brewing Co
• Prairie
• Broken Clock Brewing Cooperative
• Einstok
• Sixpoint
• Weller + CBD
• UNDER PRESSURE BREWING
• Insight Brewing
• Remedy
• Baja Brewing
• Ska
• Drastic Measures
• Castle Danger Brewery
• Millstream
• Schilling
• Yellow Belly
• Bear Republic
• Wild Mind Ales
• Bear Cave Brewing
• Minneapolis Cider Company
• Brau Brothers Brewing Co.
• OUTSTATE BREWING COMPANY
• OMNI Brewing
• Perennial
• Drekker Brewing Company
• Alesmith
• Gruvi-NA
• Anderson Valley
• Lakes & Legends Brewing Company
• Hop and Barrel Brewing
• Press
• Clown Shoes
• Sociable Cider Werks
• North Fusion CBD
• HeadFlyer Brewing
• McKenzie's
• Evil Twin
• Ceria-NA
• Invictus Brewing Company
• FUNNY WATER
• Lift Bridge Brewery
• Uncommon Loon Brewing Company
• Dunkin' Hard
• Humble Forager Brewery
• Number 12 Cider
• Keweenaw

What band will be playing?

This year Rough House is coming back to the Minnesota Craft Beer Festival! Rough House is a classic rock based variety band that also does a little country, R&B and modern rock. AC/DC to Led Zeppelin!  Mike Torok lead guitar (Formally of MPLS shock rock legends "Impaler"and "Torok").  Shawn Penny bass and lead vocal (Lead guitar and vocalist of the band "Led Penny") Dave Columbus drums and lead vocal(Formally part the popular variety band "Show me yours")  Bryan Erickson Lead Vocal and guitar(Formally of Nightmare recording artist "Torok" and "Son of Eric" along with popular variety band"Party Army"). 

With great sponsors, including:

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• 93X Radio
• Central Avenue Liquor

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Where is the Minnesota Craft Beer Festival located?

A: Minneapolis Convention Center, 1301 2nd Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55403.

Q: Can I purchase tickets at the door?

A: No. Tickets will not be available for purchase at the door. They can only be purchased online.

Q: What does my ticket include?

A: Early Entry Tickets Includes unlimited pours of world-class beers from across the country from 1:00-5:00 PM.

General Entry Tickets Includes unlimited pours of world-class beers from across the country from 2:00-5:00 PM.

Designated Driver Ticket allows for entry to the festival for a non-drinking friend. Entrants can enter the festival, enjoy good company and music, but will not be provided with any additional items.

Q: Do I need to print out my ticket?

A: No. We can scan a print version of your ticket or digital on your phone.

Q: Is there a coat check?

A: No. There is not a coat check available for this event.

Q: Can I bring a purse or backpack?

A:No bags larger than 12”x24” will be admitted. All bags will be checked by security upon entry.

Q: Can I bring outside food or drink?

A: Small snacks and snack necklaces are okay. Other food or drinks will not be permitted inside the convention center. There will be food available for purchase inside the event.

Q: Can I bring a water bottle?

A: We encourage you to stay hydrated while you enjoy unlimited pours from our world-class breweries. Please bring an empty water bottle with you. There will be places to fill your water bottle inside the event and concessions with bottled water available for purchase.

Q: Can I bring my children to the beer festival?

A: No, this event is for adults 21 and over.

Q: Is there parking available at the event?

A: Information on parking can be found on the Minneapolis convention center website here— https://www.minneapolis.org/minneapolis-convention-center/attendees/public-event-parking-options/

Q: Are pets allowed inside the convention center?

A: Only service animals will be allowed inside the event.

Q: What happens if it rains?

A: The Minnesota Craft Beer Festival is a rain or shine event and is entirely inside. In the event of extremely severe weather the festival may be cancelled, and announcements will be made on our website and social media channels.

Q: Are masks required for entry to the event?

A: No. There is no requirement to wear a face covering at the MNCBF.

Q: Will there be merchandise available for purchase?

A: Yes! We will have several vendors selling merchandise at the event. There will also be event T-shirts available for $20.

Q: How are intoxicated guests managed?

A: All attendees are expected to drink responsibly and ensure they have a safe, responsible means of transportation before leaving the facility. Any attendee who is intoxicated before entering the event may be denied entry to the facility. Any attendee found intoxicated within the event and causing a disturbance, as determined by management, will be asked to leave the convention center without a refund and may be subject to further consequences.

Code of Conduct

The Minnesota Craft Beer Festival has a zero-tolerance policy for aggression or harassment of any kind. Everyone should feel safe during the event, and we are dedicated to providing a harassment-free experience for everyone, regardless of gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, race, ethnicity, age, or religion. We do not tolerate any form of aggressive behavior or harassment of festival attendees, staff, volunteers, sponsors, or brewers. If a participant breaks these policies, they will be removed from the fest and the proper authorities will be notified. If someone or something makes you feel uncomfortable or unsafe, please report it to any Minnesota Craft Beer Festival staff member, security guard, or uniformed police officer immediately so the situation can be addressed.

By attending the event, you consent to the use of your name and likeness, including my performance, voice and image in any form, as incorporated at the event, by the Minnesota Craft Beer Festival, its parents, affiliates, subsidiaries, related companies, successors, licensees or designees and others acting on its behalf Minnesota Craft Beer Festival for the purpose of advertising and promotion in any media.

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