The biggest and best winter beer festival in Minnesota will make its triumphant return to the Minnesota State Fairgrounds.

We’re beyond excited to welcome you all back to the Mighty Midway to sample great beer from breweries all over the United States, an amazing selection of cider and wine from renowned producers, and the tastiest seltzers on the market—all while enjoying music, food trucks, and other thrilling attractions.

ENTERTAINMENT:

ACTIVITIES

HOUSE OF THUNE

We KNOW you’ve never seen anything like this at a beer festival before. We’re incredibly excited to announce that the recently crowned World Champion Snow Sculptor House of Thune will be returning to Winter Beer Dabbler with two new snow sculptures. Enjoy watching the eclectic team of artists as they chisel and shape piles of snow into whimsical sculptures.

SOARING SLEDS

Back by popular demand, we’re welcoming back Soaring Sleds at our 2024 Winter Beer Dabbler with professional riders Chris Coosemans and Dave England showing off tricks and flips that will make you hold your breath until they safely land!

DUELING PIANO’S–PIANO FONDUE

The Beer Dabbler team is incredibly excited to announce we will have Piano Fondue in the Coliseum at this year’s Winter Beer Dabbler 2024 festival. Get ready to sip on your favorite brew while relaxing and vibing to two dueling pianos.

S’MORES GIVE MORE

What’s better than a s’mores in the wintertime? FREE beer samples while you enjoy it! Our friends at Neighborhood House will be hosting our S’Mores Give More section where we will be selling s’mores kits for $5 with all proceeds going to help support local families.

NICE AXE MINNESOTA

Channel your inner Viking and step up to Nice Axe’s axe-throwing booth. We’re sure that after a couple of beers, you’ll be throwing axes with the best of them!

ST. PAUL BOUNCING TEAM

You’ll be flipping and dipping but not from the beer sampling! If you’re feeling adventurous enough, take a bounce from the St. Paul Bouncing Team.

MUSIC

DJ SHANNON BLOWTORCH

SPECIALTIES: POP, ROCK, R&B, HIP-HOP

DJ Shannon Blowtorch is a fan favorite for longtime Beer Dabbler attendees who are 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 Winter Beer Dabbler 2024.

DJ CHIME WITH SPECIAL GUEST DJ JD + BACK CHANNEL BREWING

SPECIALTIES: HOUSE, DANCE

DJ Chime is the resident DJ for Back Channel Brewing Company in Spring Park, MN. You can find him spinning at the taproom for the Ultimate Vikings Gameday Experience on Sundays during the football season, during special taproom events, and as Back Channel’s regular trivia host on Wednesday nights during the fall/winter/spring. This year, DJ Chime has a special guest: DJ JD! DJ Chime and DJ JD will be performing at Back Channel Brewing’s Booth and this year, they’re adding karaoke! Their stage will be integrated with Back Channel’s booth at Winter Beer Dabbler so you can enjoy awesome mixes while sampling some of your favorite Back Channel beers!

Date: Saturday, February 24, 2024

Time: 3pm - 6:30pm

Location: Minnesota State Fair - 1265 Snelling Ave N, St Paul, MN 55108

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