WINTER BEER DABBLER 2026

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21st, 2026
MINNESOTA STATE FAIR

3–6:30 pm (Early Access at 2 pm)


Winter Beer Dabbler 2025

Festivals

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2026
MINNESOTA STATE FAIR
3–6:30 pm (Early Access at 2 pm)

Get Ready for the biggest party of winter. Happening at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds this February. Come out and enjoy  120+ midwestern breweries, 15+ delicious food trucks, live performances an so much more. Nothing more Minnesotan than taking on the col with a beer in your hand!

Sponsors

General Admission

$$60 day of
  • Unlimited samples of beer and cider (while supplies last) from 130+ vendors
  • Live music and entertainment
  • Access to local Food Trucks
  • Souvenir sampling glass

Early Access

$$80 day of
  • Exclusive access to brewery vendors 1 hour prior to general admission
  • Unlimited samples of beer and cider (while supplies last) from 130+ vendors
  • Live music and entertainment
  • Access to local Food Trucks
  • Souvenir sampling glass

Designated Driver

$$25 day of
  • Non-alcoholic refreshments at our DD booth
  • Live music and entertainment
  • Access to local Food Trucks
  • Must be 21 years or older to purchase

HARDSTOCK TICKETS

SAVE MONEY ON TICKETS–Skip the online ticket fees and purchase hardstock tickets available at the following retail partners.

Note: All hardstock tickets are CASH ONLY

Ticket Presale Party

Winter Beer Dabbler 2025 Pre-Sale Party

Location: Stout’s Pub

Date: Thursday, November 6th, 2026

Time: 4:00PM – 7:00PM

Pre-Sale Party Ticket Prices:

General Admission – $50 (Discounted $5 + no fees)

Early Access – $65 (Discounted $10 + no fees)

Designated Driver – $20 (No fees)

Gather your friends and head to the ATM for your Winter Beer Dabbler 2025 tickets—Stout’s Pub is the official Pre-Sale Party spot! It’s the perfect chance to enjoy a beer with your Dabbler crew, skip the ticket fees, and take advantage of exclusive food and drink specials.

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