Grand Brewfest
November 20 - 22, 2026
Brewfest returns with a Nordic Viking twist, promising great beer, hearty flavors, fun entertainment and legendary experiences.
Brewfest Brewers
- August Schells Brewery
- Bent Paddle Brewing
- Big Axe
- Bemidji Brewing
- BlackStack Brewing
- Broken Clock Brewing Cooperative
- Castle Danger Brewery
- Cold Spring Brewing
- Cuyuna Brewing
- Elm Creek Brewing
- Fulton Brewing
- Jack Pine
- Junk Yard Brewing
- Loon Juice
- Lupulin Brewing
- Modist Brewing
- Portage Brewing
- Surly Brewing
Schedule
- 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)