EVENTS

Our Events:

The Minnesota Craft Brewers Guild offers events throughout the year to promote Minnesota breweries and brewpubs, help members of the public learn about the different beers and businesses throughout the state, and raise operating funds to support our nonprofit mission to promote, protect, and grow a robust Minnesota craft brewing industry.

See the full list of events by hovering over “Events” in the top menu!

What public events does the MNCBG host?

The Minnesota Craft Brewers Guild offers two beer festivals each year: the All Pints North summer beer festival in Duluth, and the Autumn Brew Review beer festival in Minneapolis. APN is a summer festival, and ABR is the longest-running festival in the state of Minnesota.

The Guild’s Brewed in Minnesota exhibit at the MN State Fair offers fairgoers a constantly rotating selection of approximately 450 kegs of MN-made craft beer, cider, seltzer, and more! Check back every day at the Fair for more options. In 2024, for the first time, our exhibit also featured a flight of NA options!

The Guild also coordinates MN Pint Day / MN Beer Day, a day that encourages craft beer fans to visit their local breweries and brewpubs to collect exclusive pint day glasses and take advantage of promotions and deals offered by each business. This event is usually held in November.

How do breweries sign up for All Pints North or Autumn Brew Review?

Registration information is sent out to all member breweries and included in our member newsletter and private communications. If you’d like to pour at one of these festivals but aren’t a member, you can join the Guild here! We have options for open businesses, breweries in planning, and non-beer beverage producers (like cideries, kombucha, tea, and more).

Do you do any networking or professional development events for brewery staff?

Yes! Each spring, the Guild hosts the MN Brewers Conference during the day. We also run a MN Brewers Cup competition that provides breweries and brewpubs with valuable feedback on their beers. The Awards Ceremony for this competition is typically held in the evening of the conference, and winners are promoted online at at our exhibit at the Fair each year.

Can I sponsor a Guild event?

Absolutely! Please see our Sponsorship page to learn what sponsorships are currently available.

How do I sign up to be a vendor at a Guild event?

Each of our beer festivals will include a vendor application on the festival page. If no festivals are currently open, please submit a vendor interest form so that we can reach out to let you know when vendor spots are opening for each festival!

Can I perform at a Guild event?

We typically book our musicians and entertainment months or even a year in advance of our festivals. If you’re interested in playing at a Guild event, please submit a music/entertainment contact form, and we will reach out if your style fits our needs for a future event.

MNCBG Event Terms & Conditions

By completing the purchase of tickets and/or attending an MNCBG event, attendees (including staffing, vendors, and volunteers) agree that they have read and agree to the MNCBG terms, conditions, and waivers.

See the Event Terms & Conditions here.