The Minnesota Craft Brewers Guild hosts a variety of events throughout the year.
- Minnesota Brewers Cup and Awards Ceremony - Location varies by year: The MN Brewers Cup is the state-wide, blind taste-test competition for Minnesota breweries and brewpubs, and is held in mid-to-late March! First held in 2019, this event showcases the innovation and mastery of the craft of brewing in our state. Each year, the Brewers Cup Competition has 450+ beers entered from over 90+ Minnesota breweries and brewpubs. Competition results were announced during the MN Brewers Cup Awards Ceremony as we enjoy dinner and dessert.
- All Pints North - Duluth, MN: “APN” typically takes place at Bayfront Festival Park in late July, and is one of the largest craft beer fests in the Midwest. The festival welcomes over 4,000+ attendees, brewery owners, and staff from 100+ MN craft breweries and brewpubs from across the state and features live music.
- Autumn Brew Review - Minneapolis, MN: “ABR” is typically held in mid-October on the beautiful shores of the Mississippi River at Boom Island Park in Minneapolis and will welcome over ~3,000 attendees, owners, and staff from 85+ MN craft breweries and brewpubs from across the state and features live music, games, and other fun Fall activities.
FESTIVAL/EVENT INFORMATION
Minnesota Brewers Cup and Awards Ceremony
Working Hours: 7:00 to 11:00 p.m., not including additional early sound check
All Pints North
Working Hours: 3:00 to 7:00 p.m., not including additional early sound check
Autumn Brew Review
Vendor Working Hours: 1:00 to 5:00 p.m., not including additional early sound check