Grand Brewfest

Description 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 \(Heritage\)