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9th Annual Pride Beer Dabbler
July 16, 2021 • 5:30–9:30pm • Minneapolis Sculpture Garden
Pride Beer Dabbler is back for the ninth year to kick off Twin Cities Pride weekend with a night of craft beer sampling from Minnesota breweries, live music, and fun activities.
This year’s festival features craft beer and cider from 65+ local breweries and ciders, all enjoyed in a new location—the beautiful Minneapolis Sculpture Garden!
General Admission
- Unlimited samples from 65+ Minnesota Breweries & Cideries
- Live music
- Silent Disco
- Access to local food trucks
- More Activities and Entertainment
Designated Driver
- NA Beverages at the Designated Driver Tent
- Live Music
- Silent Disco
- Access to local food trucks
- More Activities and Entertainment
Breweries & Cideries
10K Brewing
612Brew
Able Seedhouse & Brewery
Alloy Brewing Company
Arbeiter Brewing Company
August Schell Brewing Company
Back Channel Brewing
Bad Weather Brewing Company
Badger Hill Brewing
Bald Man Brewing
Barrel Theory Beer Company
Bauhaus Brew Labs
Beaver Island Brewing Co.
Bent Paddle Brewing Co.
Blacklist Brewing Company
BlackStack Brewing
Bobtown Brewery
Boom Island Brewing Company
Broken Clock Brewing Cooperative
Castle Danger Brewery
Clutch Brewing Company
Copper Trail Brewing Co
Disgruntled Brewing
Drekker Brewing Company
Dual Citizen Brewing Co.
Duluth Cider
Eastlake Craft Brewery
Elm Creek Brewing Co.
Fair State Brewing Cooperative
Falling Knife Brewing Company
Fat Pants Brewing Company
FINNEGANS Brew Co.
Granite City Food and Brewery
HeadFlyer Brewing
High Pines Brewing Co.
Inbound BrewCo
Insight Brewing
Inver Grove Brewing Company
Invictus Brewing Company
Junkyard Brewing
Lake Monster Brewing
Lakes & Legends Brewing Company
Lakeville Brewing Company
Little Thistle Brewing
Luce Line Brewing
Lupulin Brewing Company
Mankato Brewery
Minneapolis Cider
Modist Brewing Company
Number 12 Cider
OMNI Brewing
Pryes Brewing Company
Shakopee Brewhall
Stacked Deck Brewing
Summit Brewing Company
Surly Brewing Co.
The Freehouse
Tin Whiskers Brewing Co
Uncommon Loon Brewing Company
Unmapped Brewing Co.
Urban Growler Brewing Company
Ursa Minor Brewing
Utepils Brewing
Venn Brewing
Wabasha Brewing Co.
Waconia Brewing Co.
Wild Mind Ales
Wild State Cider
Yoerg Brewing CompanyPride Beer Dabbler Entertainment
Music has always been an essential part of our festivals, and we’re proud to present a lineup of artists that reflect the incredible talent and creativity of our state’s LGBTQ+ music community.
Our musical performers for Pride Beer Dabbler 2021 are Shannon Blowtorch, booboo, and Timisarocker. Find out more info about them below!
Shannon Blowtorch
DJ Shannon Blowtorch is a fan favorite for the Pride community who known for her eclectic music collections and her incredible ability to read a crowd and keep the party bumping. Shannon has been named “Best Club DJ in the Twin Cities” countless times by local publications, and is guaranteed to bring the party to Pride Beer Dabbler 2021.
booboo
booboo is a non-binary Black trans woman interdisciplinary producer and musician based out of Minneapolis, MN. One of her main goals is to elevate the voices and visions of Trans Black artists in Minneapolis and beyond. booboo was selected as a City Pages Picked to Click artist in 2019 and has received critical acclaim from local and national publications for her boundary-pushing sound that incorporates elements of R&B, hip-hop and electronic music.
TIMISAROCKER
Named after the group’s charismatic lead singer Tim Dooley, TIMISAROCKER is a 4-piece punk-ish band from St. Paul, Minnesota. Thanks to a dynamic live show that fuses a pop sensibility with gritty punk rock energy, the band has gained a loyal following in the local music scene. TIMISAROCKER are all about breaking down barriers and advocating for those who suffer from mental illnesses, hoping that their music brings them peace of mind and reassures them that they are not alone.
Food Vendors
Food will be available for purchase from the following food trucks:
El Burrito on Wheels
El Burrito Mercado offers a unique experience in a vibrant full service marketplace with Mexican/Latino groceries, fresh Mexican bakery, Restaurant, & full service deli & catering!
Habanero Tacos
We have proudly served authentic Mexican cuisine to the Longfellow, East Lake, and Powderhorn neighborhoods of Minneapolis since 2015. We prepare, cook, and serve all of our ancestral food by hand right here in the restaurant, from scratch. Follow us for specials, deals, and more!
KCM Eggrolls
KCM Eggrolls may be known for doling out Grandma’s homemade jumbo egg rolls on a stick, but they also specialize in mouthwatering cream cheese wonton and chicken dumplings, spicy garlic wings, teriyaki chicken meatball skewers, and gluten free spring rolls.
K-Town Street Foods
Market Bar-B-Que
Celebrating 70 years of Real Pit-Smoked Ribs, the Market Bar-B-Que is going on the road. Follow us for updates always changing locations, and specials!
Northeast Pretzels
Guten Tag! As a native from Germany, the things that I have really missed since living here in the U.S. are the bread, rolls, pastries and baked goods that I grew up with. Since 2010, I’ve been working to bring back memories, the taste and the smell of the freshly baked goods of my home country. I hope you enjoy.
ParraLily Sandwiches & Hand-Cut Fries
ParraLily is a Minneapolis food truck serving sandwiches, hand-cut fries and caramel corn.
Potter’s Pasties & Pies
Voted Best Food Truck in the Twin Cities eight times, Potter’s Pasties makes traditional and not so traditional British pasties, and other treats that would make mum proud.
Qué Tal Street Eats
Qué Tal Street Eats are purveyors of Salvadoran cuisine, specializing in pupusas—thick corn tortilla stuffed with fillings of your choosing. Add a side of yuca frita or chips and salsa for a wholly satisfying experience.
Russell’s Traveling Kitchen
Many of our specials rotate on and off of our menu, but one thing will always be consistent: our Pho French Dip™! Other menu items include an Iron Range porketta sandwich, homemade egg rolls, garlic fries, and deep-fried “Russell Sprouts” named after our son and honorary founder, Russell.
Sizzling Wagon
Keep it sizzlin’ with the Sizzling Wagon’s slow roasted BBQ pulled pork, buttermilk fried chicken, burgers, and all sorts of other good food!
Thai Thai Street Food
Vision: Develop the community through Thai street foods.
Three Mad Poppers
Three Mad Poppers is a family owned gourmet popcorn shop located in Bloomington, MN. Each batch is crafted by hand from start to finish using fire roasted popcorn, mixed with our family recipes. Our recipes stand out because they are made with all natural ingredients such as real butter, non GMO corn, and no high fructose corn syrup. Enjoy!
Top Dog
Fresh and bursting with flavor. We provide great tasting food that’s prepared fresh with the highest quality of ingredients.
Parking
Due to a shortage of parking near our festival grounds, we encourage attendees to explore alternative modes of transportation to this festival.
Parking for Pride Beer Dabbler 2021 will not be permitted in the following lots:
- Parade Park
- Parade Ice Garden
- Dunwoody College
Suggested alternatives:
- Vineland Place Ramp (Walker Art Center underground ramp)
- Basilica Lot (under Highway 94)
- More nearby parking lots available here.
Using Ride Sharing Apps? Prepare for delays and additional costs!
Most major ride-sharing apps are still experiencing a shortage in drivers. That means your Lyft or Uber may cost more and take longer than you’re used to. Make sure to plan ahead.
Park & Ride Shuttle
PRE-WRISTBANDING & SHUTTLES:
Get a free ride to and from the festival from our fabulous partner, Forgotten Star Brewing Company.
Arrive at the taproom between 3–5 pm with your ticket and ID to get your wristband early and bypass the wristbanding station when you arrive at the event.
Free Ride on Metro Transit
Bus & Light Rail:
Ride to and from the Beer Dabbler on Metro Transit buses and light rail. Fill out this survey to get a free ride from Metro Transit!
Frequently Asked Questions
Per CDC, state, and city guidance with regards to COVID-19, at this time we are not requiring masks to be worn at our outdoor festival. If you are not fully vaccinated and/or feel more comfortable wearing a mask, we encourage you to do so.
While we are not requiring attendees to be vaccinated, we highly encourage Dabblers to get their vaccinations to reduce the risk to themselves and the community from COVID-19. Learn more about COVID-19 vaccines and find a location near you to receive your vaccine.
We encourage attendees to take basic precautions such as social distancing, washing / sanitizing hands, and getting a negative test if you are experiencing symptoms prior to the event.
Beer Dabbler festivals are outdoors and will take place rain or shine. No ticket refunds or exchanges.
Bring your T-shirt voucher to the T-Shirt Pickup window at the CHS Field Box Office to redeem your shirt. If you purchased a T-shirt at the pre-sale party, present your ID.
For assistance with any issues concerning tickets you have purchased, please call:
1-919-653-0443 OR 1-800-514-3849.
Email: Support@etix.com
Hours of Operation:
Monday–Saturday: 9 am–8 pm
Sunday: 12–8 pm
(All times EST)
No refunds will be issued for tickets. All sales are final.
No pets or persons under 21 years of age can be admitted to the festival. No exceptions.
No, this event is 100% outdoors, though there are tents and trees to provide shade.
Yes, tickets are completely transferrable and the name on the ticket doesn’t matter.
You will need one of the following photo IDs to enter the festival: State Driver’s License, State ID, Valid Passport, Active Military ID, or Valid Tribal ID.
Yes, visit the Designated Driver Booth for non-alcoholic beverages (while supplies last), enjoy the live music, and purchase food from great local food trucks.
Yes, but backpacks and bags are subject to search.
Only sealed bottles of water and empty bottles are allowed into the event.
Terms of Purchase
By attending a Beer Dabbler festival, you agree and understand that Beer Dabbler has the right to take photos of attendees and vendors in the festival grounds for use in marketing.