Grand Brewfest

Grand Brewfest

November 20 - 22, 2026

Brewfest returns with a Nordic Viking twist, promising great beer, hearty flavors, fun entertainment and legendary experiences.

Friday

3 - 6 pm: Check-in and seminar sign ups (Front Desk)

6 pm: Beer dinner (Heritage) - Reservations required: 218-963-8756 or online

6 - 8 pm: Beer poking with Bent Paddle (On the Rocks)

7 - 11:30 pm: Brewfest Northwooods Norse Night (Norway Center)

7 - 8 pm | Pre-party with live music, Brewfest shirts available for purchase. Guests on the Brewfest package pick up mug and wristband for all weekend events

8:15 - 11 pm | Live music for guests on the Brewfest package (Norway Center)

Saturday

7 - 10:30 am | Breakfast (Heritage)

10 am | Beer run/walk, brewery samples, bonfires and cash bar (The Pines)

10 am - 2 pm | Bloody Mary Bar (Freddy's)

11 am - 1 pm | Beer poking (On the Rocks)

12:30 - 3:15pm | Afternoon classes & seminars

2 pm | Bean bag tournament (Gull Lake Center parking lot)

32 teams max, single elimination, $20 per team, prizes for top 3 teams

Sign up at Front Desk

Cash bar and sampling of Fulton and Lupulin beer available

5 - 8 pm | Grand Brewfest Tasting (Gull Lake Center Ballroom)

27 breweries | 100+ beers | Culinary pairings

Cash bar | Culinary pairings (Cru)

Brewery of the Year Award

People's Choice voting (Best Dressed Guest | Best Decorated Booth | Best Themed/Creative Group)

8-11 pm | After party, DJ, cash bar and winners' announcement (Gull Lake Center Ballroom)

Sunday

7 - 10:30 am | Breakfast (Heritage)