ALL PINTS NORTH

General Admission ($65) tickets include:

• Unlimited samples of craft beer, cider, seltzer, NA product, and more from 90+ MN breweries and brewpubs
• A commemorative tasting glass
• Festival program
• Early access to the APN Marketplace for food and vendors (food/vendor items are purchased separately)
• Live music at the Bayfront stage – see the Entertainment section for details
• All festival activities, games, and entertainment

VIP Early Entry ($85). VIP Early Entry tickets are $20 more than GA tickets and, in addition to the above items, allow early entry to the fest. VIP Early Entry ticketholders can enter the fest through a separate entry at 3pm for an extra half hour of sampling.

NA (non-alcoholic) tickets are only $20. Enjoy locally-made NA beer and other options throughout the fest and at our designated NA tent. NA Ticketholders wear a special wristband and do not receive a commemorative tasting glass.

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Curious about what the fest is all about? To get a sense of activities and the fest setup, please see the 2023 All Pints North Facebook Album for pictures of last year’s event!

Refunds: No refunds on purchased tickets. Festival is held rain or shine; no refunds will be issued if APN must be canceled due to dangerous weather or other unforeseeable circumstance. 

Please do not purchase secondhand tickets!

Every year, we turn away dozens of attendees who have purchased a fake or duplicate ticket to APN. Scammers often buy a single ticket and sell it to multiple people, or copy our branding and create QR codes to mimic real tickets.  There is no way for us to ensure the authenticity of your secondhand ticket before the fest, and those with fake/duplicate tickets will not be let into APN.

APN sells out every year; buying your ticket directly from us is the only way to guarantee an authentic ticket. If you must purchase a ticket on the secondary market, please make the transfer AT the event to ensure the authenticity of your ticket and the seller.

The Guild’s mission is to promote, protect, and grow a robust Minnesota craft brewing industry. As part of that mission, we only feature Minnesota businesses and Minnesota-made beer at our fests.  Our goal is to highlight the craft and and quality of beer from all around the state.

Participating Breweries

Breweries and brewpubs are still signing up for the 2024 festival. We will update this list as we get closer to the event!

Transportation

See Bayfront Festival Park on Google Maps

• On Foot and Bicycle: Bayfront Festival Park is near many of Duluth’s tourist attractions and hotels in Canal Park. All bicycles locked to festival barricades MUST BE REMOVED by Saturday at 7:30 PM.
• Public Transit: Bus and trolley lines drop off near Bayfront Festival Park. Check out the Duluth Transit Center Trip Planner for more information.
• Ride Share/Taxi: Direct your cars to drop off at 353 Harbor Drive (stay on the road; do not enter the parking lot of the Great Lakes Aquarium) and walk the path to Bayfront Festival Park.
• Parking: No parking in the Bayfront Parking lots or the DECC lot. Please plan for alternate transportation to and from the fest.

Please plan a safe ride home from All Pints North!

Live Music Schedule

We are excited to welcome back fan-favorite Viva Knievel to All Pints North! All live music will be performed on the Bayfront Festival Park stage on the waterfront and is free to all ticketholders as part of admission.

Viva Knievel

A COVER BAND THAT DEFIES GRAVITY. WITH NO FEAR OF BROKEN BONES, WE TAKE THE STAGE AND ATTEMPT FEATS THAT SEEM IMPOSSIBLE.

Viva Knievel is an 8-to-100 piece fearless American wrecking ball. The band boasts chaotic stage shows, an unnecessary amount of sunglasses, face-melting guitar solos and earth-rumbling renditions of all your favorite songs that other bands are too afraid to play.

We like to take our audiences on a daredevil flight through the decades. We first concentrate on the songs that brought groove and swagger, Marshall’s and Vistalites, big hair and bigger songs to the masses. Then, we show you what we’re really made of.

Featuring a full horn-section, Viva Knievel gets down on it and delivers some of the best renditions of funk and soul your step-dad has ever heard. When you regain consciousness, we’ll launch into modern mode and deliver all of your favorite contemporary hits with such a fervor and perfection, you’ll swear you’re dreaming. Well, you’re not. You’re witnessing the spectacle that is: Viva Knievel. You’re welcome.

The APN Marketplace opens at 2:30 p.m. (one hour before the fest opens). You can check in to the fest early to browse the Marketplace and purchase food and products from local businesses, then be let into the fest right at 3:30 p.m.

Vendors are still signing up, and we will list all shops and food trucks here once they are selected!

Are you interested in becoming a vendor at this event? Submit our vendor interest form by Sunday, May 1.

Fest Guide and APN Map Coming Soon

FAQs:

Can I bring…?

• Bags – Yes. All bags will be checked at the gate.
• Umbrellas – Yes.
• Folding Chairs and Blankets – Yes – encouraged! There will not be public seating at the fest.
• Snack Necklaces – Yes! All sorts of snack necklaces are welcome!
• Drinks – One empty or sealed water bottle, or an empty camel-back type bag is allowed per person. There will be many locations to fill your water bottles in the Marketplace and the fest. No other outside drinks are allowed.
• Sunscreen, masks, hand sanitizer, etc. – Yes. Please bring the personal health/wellness items needed to have a safe and fun experience at All Pints North!
• Children or Pets – No. MNCBG festivals do not allow infants, children, or pets. Service animals are welcome.
• Food – No (with the exception of snack necklaces).
• Weapons – No. All weapons are strictly prohibited. All bags will be checked at entry.

Is this fest accessible?
APN is held in Bayfront Festival Park. Much of the fest is located on uneven grass that may be wet, muddy, or soft. Portions of the festival grounds may be difficult to access via wheelchair. There will be multiple ADA-compliant restroom stalls. Guests are encouraged to bring their own seating.

How early should I arrive?
To avoid check-in lines, APN will have early check-in.

Guests can begin the ticket/wristband process at 2:30 p.m. and wait for the fest to open in our APN Marketplace. Once in the Marketplace, you will not be able to leave and re-enter. (There will be bathrooms and water access within the Marketplace.) At 3:30 p.m. anyone in the Marketplace will be immediately let into the festival to begin sampling.

Will there be any special or rare beers?
Breweries are still signing up and determining which beers to bring. We will have more details on beers as the we get closer to the event.

Will there be any gluten-free beers/ciders/etc.?
Breweries and vendors are still signing up and determining which beers to bring. We will have more details on beers as the we get closer to the event.

Will there be non-alcoholic drinks?
Yes. Brewers are bringing NA options that will be poured in a designated NA tent and at the respective breweries. There will also be plenty of water. We will have more details as we get closer to the event.

Will there be an ATM?
No. All beer samples at APN are free, and most vendors have electronic payment systems. Please bring cash with you if desired.

Where do I stay in Duluth?
Book your lodging as soon as you can; Duluth hotels go fast!

I can’t find my ticket. What do I do?
First, please check your email, including your spam folder. There should be an email from Humanitix with your receipt and ticket. If you still do not see it, please submit our contact form.

What kind of ID do you accept at entry?
We accept any non-expired, government-issued photo ID.

Your ID must be valid. If your Driver’s License or Non-Driver Photo ID has expired in the last 12 months, you may present it with printed documentation of renewal/extension or a temporary ID from the DVS/DMV. An electronic version (on your phone) of the renewal/extension) is not acceptable.

• Driver’s License (Issued within the U.S., including U.S. Territories)
• Non-Driver Photo ID (Issued within the U.S., including U.S. Territories)
• U.S. Passport.
• U.S. Passport Card.
• Foreign Passport.
• U.S. Military ID Card.
• U.S. Military Dependent’s ID Card.
• Tribal Card.

Could the festival get canceled?
We do everything we can to provide a quality event for craft beer fans, and the health and safety our festival attendees, workers, and volunteers are of utmost importance. The event would be canceled if conditions that threaten the health and safety of people at our festival occur, including extreme weather, dangerous air quality, or other public health or safety emergencies. We make every effort to alert festgoers as early as possible if these conditions are likely, or if we have to cancel an event. Unfortunately, if a cancellation like this occurs, we are not able to issue refunds or reschedule the festival.

I can’t attend the fest. Can I cancel my ticket and get a refund?
Fests and other events help us achieve our non-profit mission to promote, protect, and grow a robust Minnesota craft brewing industry. All purchases are final and we cannot issue refunds. You are welcome to sell or give your ticket to a friend or family member and we can update the name on the ticket for you.

Will there be tickets day-of?
Possibly, but it is unlikely; APN sells out every year, and once it sells out, we will not have any more tickets available.

Can you verify the authenticity of my ticket?
No. Buying your ticket directly from us is the only way to guarantee an authentic ticket.

Every year, we turn away dozens of attendees who have purchased a fake or duplicate ticket to APN. Scammers often buy a single ticket and sell it to multiple people, or copy our branding and create QR codes to mimic real tickets.  There is no way for us to ensure the authenticity of your secondhand ticket before the fest, and those with fake/duplicate tickets will not be let into APN. If you’d like to be notified when tickets go on sale for future events, please sign up for our email list.

I have another question.
For additional questions or concerns, please email us.