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 – NEW THIS YEAR: Sample Delta-9 hemp-derived THC beverages from your favorite breweries as well!
• 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

SOLD OUT – 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-altering) tickets are only $20. Enjoy locally-made NA beer and other non-altering options throughout the fest and at our designated NA tent. NA Ticketholders wear a special wristband and do not receive a commemorative tasting glass. (Note: THC samples are not included in NA tickets.)

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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.

NEW FOR 2024: Purchase an All Pints North T-Shirt!
Designed by local artist Ann Pavlish, these soft t-shirts feature an All Pints North design on the back and clinking glasses on the front pocket. After you select your ticket, the t-shirt will appear as an available add-on option.

**PRE-SALE HAS ENDED. A VERY LIMITED HANDFUL WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE MNCBG BOOTH AT THE FESTIVAL.**

**PRE-SALE ONLY. Orders must be placed by Friday, May 31. Pre-sale extended to June 9!**
Shirts will be shipped in early July so you will have them in time for the fest.

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.

See the 2024 All Pints North map

Participating Breweries

Note: Breweries pouring at All Pints North for the first time are noted with a ** at the end of their name.

14 Lakes Brewing Co.
320 Dwellers Brewing **
56 Brewing
9 Mile Brewing
Alloy Brewing Company
Bad Habit Brewing Company
Bald Man Brewing
Bauhaus Brew Labs
BeerClub Brewing
Bemidji Brewing
Bent Brewstillery
Bent Paddle Brewing Co.
Big Axe Brewing Company Llc
Birch’s on the Lake
Blacklist Brewing Co.
BlackStack Brewing
Boathouse Brothers Brewing Co
Boomtown Brewery and Woodfire Grill
Broken Clock Brewing Cooperative
Brühaven **
BŪCH Hard Kombucha Seltzer
Canal Park Brewing Co.
Castle Danger Brewery
Chanhassen Brewing
Dangerous Man Brewing
Drastic Measures Brewing
Duluth Cider
Excelsior Brewing
Fair State Brewing Cooperative
Falling Knife Brewing Company
Fat Pants Brewing Co.
Fish Dream Brewing
Fitger’s Brewhouse
Forager Brewery
Forgotten Star Brewing Co.
Freehouse
Fulton Brewing
Gambit Brewing Co
Garphish Brewing Company
Giesenbräu Bier Co.
Goat Ridge Brewing
Gravity Storm Brewery Cooperative
Haggard Barrel Brewing **
Half Pint Brewing Company
HeadFlyer Brewing
Heavy Rotation Brewing Co.
Hoops Brewing
Inbound BrewCo
Indeed Brewing Company
Insight Brewing Company
Invictus Brewing Company
Jack Pine Brewery
Lake Superior Brewing **
Lift Bridge Brewing Company
Little Thistle Brewing Co.
LocAle Brewing Co. **
Lost Saint Brewing Co **
LTD Brewing
Luce Line Brewing
Lupulin Brewing Company
Mankato Brewery
Minneapolis Cider Company
Modist Brewing Co.
Moose Lake Brewing Co
Nouvelle Brewing
OMNI Brewing
Outstate Brewing Company **
Paddlefish Brewing Co **
Padraigs Brewing **
Pryes Brewing Company
Rail Werks Brewing Depot **
Rapids Brewing Company
Revelation Ale Works
Sociable Cider Werks
Spiral Brewery
Steel Toe Brewing
Sunken Ship Brewing Company
Surly Brewing Co
Swing Barrel Brewing Company
Talking Waters Brewing Co.
Third Street Brewhouse
Town Hall Brewery
Trove Brewing **
Uncommon Loon Brewing Company
Unmapped Brewing Co.
Ursa Minor Brewing
Utepils Brewing
Venn Brewing Company
Wabasha Brewing
Waconia Brewing Company
Wandering Leaf Brewing Company
Warrior Brewing Company
Wild State Cider
Wooden Hill Brewing Company
Wooden Ship Brewing

Transportation

See Bayfront Festival Park on Google Maps

Note that there are other events in the area that weekend, including another festival at the DECC, which is next to the park. Many travel options may be busier than normal. Please plan your travel accordingly.

• 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!

Lodging

Book your lodging now! Hotels, VRBOs, and campsites fill up early for APN weekend.

Looking for a place to stay? Check out the Official APN Hotel Sponsor: Lift Bridge Lodge! Lift Bridge Lodge is located on Canal Park within easy walking and biking distance to the festival!

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 these local businesses, then be let into the fest right at 3:30 p.m.

Marketplace items are sold separately. Most vendors accept cards, but bring cash if desired.

Local Shops & Vendors

Food Trucks & Tents

Big Shade Tent

Take a moment to rest and really savor the beverage you’re sampling in our Big Shade Tent, furnished by Loll Designs.

The Big Shade Tent is located in the middle of the festival, so you’re still in the middle of the action. But you’ll get a break from the sun and the standing with Loll Design’s outdoor furniture. Rest and relax, then rejoin the fun!

Zen Zone

Need a moment away from the hustle and bustle? The Zen Zone is for anyone needing a moment away from the crowds for a chance to recharge.

Head along the path on the waterfront towards the east side of the park (as if you’re walking to the DECC). The Zen Zone will be the tent just on the other side of the trees from the trapeze artists. Enjoy the separation from the crowds, and rejoin the festival when you’re feeling ready.

Entertainment: Themed Brewery Booths

Breweries are bringing the fun! Each year, we offer several spaces to breweries for themed booths and activities. When you see the All Pints North map (coming soon!), you’ll see these as the largest booths. Here’s what you can expect this year:

Bald Man Brewing – “A Celebration of Minnesota Music”
Bald Man Brewing is “Beer that Rocks” and we think Minnesota rocks! We will bring the Thirst responder tap truck, have photo ops with cutouts of MN artists, and feature our “Love is the Law” Pub Ale in collaboration with The Suburbs.

Bent Paddle Brewing Co. – Dive Bar aka “Back When Beer Was Cool” or “Rawk Out with Your Squawk Out” – featuring the Chickens of Locally Laid Egg Co.

Broken Clock Brewing Cooperative – “Candy Land”
Bringing the board game to life, filled with adventures and candy-themed beers.

Fair State Brewing Cooperative – “10-Year-Old Birthday Party”
With our 10th anniversary coming up in September, we’d want to throw a proper 10-year-old birthday party! Think special, one-off beverages such as hard orange soda, Birthday Cake IPA, a stout and cake pairing, etc. We’ll have gift bags, birthday hats, and party games. We’ll also have a kiddie-pool-sized ball pit and a dunk tank with suggested donations for a 501(c)(3) non-profit. We’re having a party and everyone is invited!

Fulton Brewing – “It’s A Shore Thing”
We will feature our American IPA, which has the walleye on it. Games include a fishing pole casting for accuracy, live minnow races, and guess how many bobbers are in the container. You can also get your picture with the walleye or our Hop Water Loon!

Entertainment: Twin Cities Trapeze

NEW THIS YEAR: We are excited to host Twin Cities Trapeze at All Pints North! They will be performing in the park as part of the All Pints North festival. Learn more about them below.

Entertainment is free to all ticketholders as part of admission.

Twin Cities Trapeze Center

Twin Cities Trapeze Center offers Flying Trapeze Lessons to all ages and abilities. TC2 welcomes everyone, from beginners to professional students. Our mission is to provide a safe and fun environment for children (6 and over) and adults to learn and practice Flying Trapeze skills.

Gone are the days when you had to be born into a circus family to experience the joy of ‘flying through the air with the greatest ease.’  Now, you can take a class at Twin Cities Trapeze Center and feel the thrill of the circus without running away.

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.

See the APN Fest Guide and Map

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?
You can see the beer list on Untappd to explore the variety of options.

Will there be any gluten-free beers/ciders/etc.?
You can see the beer list on Untappd to explore the variety of options.

Will there be non-alcoholic drinks?
Yes. Brewers are bringing non-altering (non-alcoholic and non-THC) options that will be poured in a designated NA tent and at the respective breweries. There will also be plenty of water.

Will there be THC drinks?
Yes! Breweries and brewpubs make a variety of Delta-9 hemp-derived THC beverages, so they will be bringing those products along with their beer and non-altering offerings. If this is your first time trying THC beverages, or your first time sampling both beer and THC, here are some tips:

• Start slow! Beer and THC can both take some time before you feel the full effects, so be sure to take your time between samples.
• Ask questions! The beertenders at our festivals work at breweries and are familiar with the product and its potency, so listen to their descriptions and suggestions.
• Drink water! Water is available in the APN marketplace. There are also non-alcoholic and non-altering beverages available to sample if you’re feeling like you need a minute.
• Every body is different! Don’t try to “keep up” with anyone, and make sure you check in with yourself throughout the festival.
• Get a sober ride home! This goes for all attendees 🙂

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. You will also receive a pre-fest email in the day or two before the festival from Humanitix as well. Unfortunately, all staff is now on-site to prepare for the fest and we cannot accommodate any last-minute emails or requests.

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.

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. If you still see tickets available on the ticket page, go ahead and purchase them! If the page shows tickets as sold out, then there are no longer any tickets available. There are no ticket sales at the door. Tickets must be purchased online.

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.

What policies do you have around conduct and reporting?
Everyone who has bought tickets and attends the festival has agreed to the MNCBG Event Terms & Conditions and our MNCBG Code of Conduct.

If you require immediate assistance at a festival, please report to the Safety & Security location indicated on the festival map. You can also find an MNCBG staff, volunteer, security staff, or trusted brewery staff to assist you.

If you see anybody (attendees, staff, vendors, sponsors, etc.) violating the code of conduct, please report it using our incident reporting form.