Plans Announced for The Beer Dabbler Winter Carnival 2012 Saturday, January 28, 2012 | St. Paul Farmer’s Market | St. Paul, MN 55101 4pm to 8pm | Must be 21 to enter | Event Held Outdoors (rain, snow or shine)
The Third Annual Beer Dabbler Winter Carnival event offers a day of craft and micro-brew tasting for every kind of beer lover. With new expanded event grounds at The St. Paul Farmer’s Market, the biggest outdoor winter beer festival in Minnesota just got even better. The “coolest” beer fest on earth has sold out each of the past two years.
For $30 advance or $40 day-of, Dabblers will receive a souvenir sampling glass, access to great live music, brewer appearances, special craft beer releases, and much more. Whether this is to be your first beer festival or you’re a seasoned hop-head, The Beer Dabbler has something for you in the more than 200 different craft brews from more than 60 breweries.
Tickets also sold locally at: The Four Firkins (St. Louis Park), Ale Jail (St. Paul), and Thomas Liquors (St. Paul).
Event Features: New this year: Doors open at 3:30 -- 30 minutes before beer is served Expanded space at St. Paul Farmer’s Market including street closures Home-brew contest – a BJCP sanctioned contest with prizes for categories and ‘best in show’ Lord Dabbler's Cup – award presented to the people’s choice for best brewery – as voted on by attendees St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman’s Annual tapping of the Beer Dabbler Oak Barrel This year’s special release by previous Dabbler Cup winners: Tallgrass Brewing Co. Live music throughout the event. Specific artists TBD Thrice as many “potties” as last year Leinekugel’s Silent Disco Games and Contests Jumbotron to stream Live Feed of the festival & entertainment Some of St. Paul’s favorite food trucks – Fork in the Road, Simply Steve’s, Gastro Truck, and more
Throughout its 125-year history, the Saint Paul Winter Carnival has been an integral part of the social fabric of Saint Paul. Carnival reaches out to the people of the Greater Saint Paul area to weave a tapestry of cultures with educational and cultural programming. Their mission is to foster a sense of community, pride, belonging and connectedness by celebrating Saint Paul’s unique history and emerging heritage through fun and educational experiences.
The Beer Dabbler Showcase is an independently owned and operated organization that partners with local businesses and local charities. Transportation and hotel recommendations provided on The Beer Dabbler website: www.thebeerdabbler.com/winter.