Festivals
Winter Beer Dabbler 2022
Saturday, February 19, 2022
Minnesota State Fair
3–6:30 pm (Early Access at 2 pm)
Backup Date: Saturday, April 9, 2022
The biggest and best winter beer festival in Minnesota will make its triumphant return to the Minnesota State Fairgrounds on February 19, 2022!*
We’re beyond excited to welcome you all back to the Mighty Midway to sample great beer from breweries all over the United States while enjoying music, food trucks, and other thrilling attractions.
*Should Winter Beer Dabbler 2022 not be able to be held on February 19, 2022, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the festival will be rescheduled to our backup date, Saturday, April 9, 2022. All tickets purchased will automatically be transferred to that date. No refunds or exchanges should the event be rescheduled to April 9, 2022.
General Admission
- Unlimited samples of beer and cider (while supplies last)
- Live music and entertainment
- Access to Local Food Trucks
- Souvenir sampling glass
Early Access
- Exclusive access to brewery vendors 1 hour prior to general admission
- Unlimited samples of beer and cider (while supplies last)
- Live music and entertainment
- Access to Local Food Trucks
- Souvenir sampling glass
Designated Driver
- Non-alcoholic refreshments at our DD booth
- Live music and entertainment
- Access to Local Food Trucks
- Must be 21 years or older to enter
Season Pass
- 1 Early Access ticket to the 2022 Winter Beer Dabbler ($75 value)
- 1 Fast-Lane General Admission ticket to 2022 Pride Beer Dabbler ($60 value)
- 1 Early Access ticket to the 2022 Summer Beer Dabbler ($70 value)
- Save $21 on tickets and fees
- Plus exclusive discounts on Beer Dabbler merch!
Hardstock Ticket Locations (CASH ONLY)
If you live in the Twin Cities Metro Area and are looking for a way to save money on tickets for Winter Beer Dabbler 2022, then you should pay a visit to one of our official liquor store partners!
Both Stinson Wine, Beer, and Spirits as well as The Wine Thief & Ale Jail will have hard stock General Admission and Designated Driver tickets available for CASH ONLY sale without the usual online service fees.
*Early Access tickets are ONLY available online.
Winter Beer Dabbler 2022
Hooded Long Sleeve Shirt
$35 ($30 w/ purchase of Winter Beer Dabbler ticket)
This lightweight, charcoal black triblend, hooded long-sleeve shirt features the Winter Beer Dabbler 2022 art from local artist Nate Geon. Retail Fit.
Shirts will begin shipping starting December 1, 2021. Orders placed after February 9th may not be received until 3 to 4 weeks after the event.
Save $5 when you purchase a Shirt+Ticket Combo to Winter Beer Dabbler on our event ticketing website. Offer expires after February 1, 2022.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. If you live in the Twin Cities Metro Area and are looking for a way to save money on tickets for Winter Beer Dabbler 2022, then you should pay a visit to one of our official liquor store partners!
Both Stinson Wine, Beer, and Spirits as well as The Wine Thief & Ale Jail will have hard stock General Admission and Designated Driver tickets available for CASH ONLY sale without the usual service fees incurred by our online ticketing platform. Early Access tickets are ONLY available online.
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 they are experiencing symptoms prior to the event.
If you test positive for COVID-19 within 14 days of the event, contact info@beerdabbler.com.
Should Winter Beer Dabbler 2022 not be able to be held on February 19, 2022, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the festival will be rescheduled to our backup date, Saturday, April 9, 2022. All tickets purchased will automatically be transferred to that date. No refunds or exchanges should the event be rescheduled to April 9, 2022.
Beer Dabbler festivals are outdoors and will take place rain, snow, or shine. No ticket refunds or exchanges.
All event T-shirts, hats, and mittens ordered at the same time with Winter Beer Dabbler 2022 tickets are shipped to the customer who placed the order.
If you have any questions about the event or your tickets, you can contact info@beerdabbler.com or our ticketing provider See Tickets Customer Support:
Email: help@seetickets.us (inquiries answered within 48-72 hours at this time)
Phone: 855-235-2867 (Toll free)
Hours: Mon–Fri from 10:00 am–7:00 pm CST
Online: https://support.seetickets.us/hc/en-us
No pets or persons under 21 years of age can be admitted to the festival. No exceptions.
Yes, tickets are completely transferrable and the name on the ticket doesn’t matter. All ticketholders must be 21 years old or older to enter the festival. No refunds or exchanges.
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.
Should Winter Beer Dabbler 2022 not be able to be held on February 19, 2022, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the festival will be rescheduled to our backup date, Saturday, April 9, 2022. All tickets purchased will automatically be transferred to that date. No refunds or exchanges.