Party Time! Popular ‘Festiversary’ Coming To Duluth’s Bent Paddle

Spring is here and that means the return of fun Northland traditions. One favorite for beer, music, and food lovers alike is Bent Paddle Brewing's Festiversary.

Festiversary 2024 will be the perfect time for Bent Paddle Brewing Co. to celebrate 11 years of business. The event will also celebrate their beloved team of 47 employees who have crafted over 250 unique, often award-winning beers while supporting over 650 non-profits.

It will also celebrate Bent Paddle Brewing Co. customers and the community. Festiversary 2024 will have a special purple theme to celebrate all things Bent Paddle, while they also honor the 40th anniversary of Prince's Purple Rain.

What Is Festiversary?

If you have yet to experience Festiversary, prepare for an outdoor party spanning over 2 square blocks surrounding the Bent Paddle Brewing Co. brewery and taproom, at 1832 W. Michigan Stree in the Lincoln Park Craft District neighborhood of Duluth.

While beers and beverages are a highlight of the event, there are also food trucks and two stages of live music for attendees to enjoy all day.

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It's also a great family event, with kids having as much fun as the adults. Families with children will enjoy the Frost River and Marshall Forest School Family Activities Area filled with activities ranging from the fan-favorite Josh Peter's Dangerous Fun Show, to board demos by Damage Boardshop, to adoptable puppies from Healing Paws Rescue, and more.

Festiversary 2024 Date & Ticket Information

Festiversary 2024 is set for Saturday, May 18th from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.  Tickets are on sale now for the event, which usually draws several thousand people. Get your tickets in advance to save money.

Other things to know include:

• Admission includes a commemorative pint glass (for the first 2,000 through the gate) and your first beverage is on us!
• Advanced Ticket $30 (+tax). Get them at Bent Paddle or through the button below.
• Day Of Event Ticket $40 (tax included + no fees)
• $15 Designated Driver / Under 21 Tickets (no commemorative pint glass)
• Kids 14 and under are FREE! (no ticket necessary | no commemorative pint glass)
• Beverage Tokens are $4 each – Full 16oz Beer Pint 2 Tokens | 8oz Beer Half Pour 1 or 2 Tokens | Canna Bev Cans 2 or 3 Tokens | Bent Paddle Non-Alcoholic Bevs 1 Token
• 21+ to Enjoy Beer + Canna / Valid ID Required
• No Pets or Lawn Chairs Allowed
• A Rain or Shine (or Snow!) Outdoor Event

2024 Beer Lineup

• Venture Pils Hut – Venture Pils | Passionfruit Pils
• Bent Hop Hut – Bent Hop | Pineapple Bent Hop
• 14° Amber Hut – 14° Amber Ale | Peach Tea Amber
• Black Ale + Cold-Press Hut – Black Ale | Banana Split Black | Cold-Press Black | DCC Double Chocolate Cold-Press Black (featuring Duluth Coffee Company’s chocolate!)
• Cosmic Lounge Hut – Cosmic Lounge Hazy IPA | Mango Cosmic Hazy IPA
• El Lago + Kanū Hut – El Lago Superior Cervesa | Kanū Pale Ale | Wild Strawberry Kanū
• Light Lager Hut – Light Lager | Lime Light Lager | Midwest Martini – Light Lager with Green Olives

Beverages Available In The Canna Hut

• THC + Mango Tangerine 5MG | THC+ Berry Stash 5MG | CBD+ POG 2MG
• Puff Dragon Fruit + Pineapple 10 MG | Puff Dragon Fruit + Cloudberry 10MG
• Hightened Mary Jane’s Mule 10 MG | Hightened Canna PalomaRita 10 MG
• Assorted Gummies

The Cann-a-Lounge will also be open with a variety of products.

Casks + Sours in the Bent Paddle Brewing Co. Production Brewery

• Roasted Pepper Black (Cask)
• Pickled Dillsner (Cask)
• Strata Bumped Kanū (Cask)
• Black Cherry Amber (Cask)
• Michelada Light (Cask)
• Boysenberry Slap Sour
• Mango Tango Sour
• 1832 Taproom – Current Taplist + Nitros, Side-Pours, Canna Bevs + Gummies and Non-Alcoholic Options

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2024 Festiversary Food Lineup

• All American Club  |  Classic American Fare
• Bowlz N Thangz  |  Eclectic Fusion Dishes
• The Gumbeaux Guys  |  Cajun Gumbo, Po-Boys, Jambalaya, Muffuletta’s + More!
• Howard’s Que  |  Authentic Neighborhood BBQ
• Johnny B’s Food Truck  |  Smash Burgers + More!
• Log Home Wood Fired Pizza  |  Wood Fired Pizzas, Soda & Water
• Love Creamery  |  Delicious Local Ice Cream
• Oasis Del Norte  |  Authentic Tacos, Burritos, Nachos + Drinks
• Pizza Luce  |  Assorted Specialty Pizza by the Slice
• The Rambler Food Truck  |  Elevated Fish Tacos + Sandwiches + Tachos + Falafel and More!

2024 Live Music Lineup

• 2:15p - 3:00p - Tres Osos with a special appearance by the Bent Paddle Band on the Cedar Bound Stage
• 3:00p - 4:00p - The Foxgloves on the Main Stage
• 4:00p - 4:45p - Baharat on the Cedar Bound Stage
• 4:45p - 6:00p - Saltydog on the Main Stage
• 6:00p - 6:45p - Boxcar on the Cedar Bound Stage
• 7:00p - 8:00p “Celebrating 40 Years of Purple Rain”. Chase & Ovation: A Salute to the Music of Prince on the Main Stage.

You can also expect to see a variety of other events happening as a part of the 2024 Festiversary celebration. Having been there the past few years, I can say firsthand that it's a great way to spend a Saturday in the Northland. Please make sure you have a safe ride home.

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