Novembeard Duluth

09/05/2012

Beards and Beers!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | SEPTEMBER 5, 2012


OI! OI! OI! OKTOBERFEST DULUTH READY TO POLKA
Event moves indoors to Tycoons Alehouse for 2012


OKTOBERFEST DULUTH – DULUTH, MN
Achtung! The 3rd annual Oktoberfest Duluth takes place Friday, Sept. 21 and Saturday, Sept. 22 to coincide with the opening weekend of Germany’s Oktoberfest in Munich.

Minnesota's legendary Chmielewski Funtime Band will once again polka the party, joined by the International Mainstreet Polka Band and Adam & The Jolly Jammers. From the first tapping of Fitger’s Brewhouse Oktoberfest lager to the famous Chmielewski Fun Time Band’s party-raising polka’s, the 2012 Oktoberfest Duluth will once again bring out the beer drinkers and fun seekers.

Some will return to perform feats of beer-leticism in the Oktoberfest Games: Beer Pong, Hammerschlagen, Stein Holding Strongman Contest, Sauerkraut Eating Race and Team Boot Chug. There will also be a photo booth and raffle.

Mostly, revelers, many in lederhosen and dirndles, will drink giant Oktoberfest biers and enjoy a full German menu that includes brats, sauerkraut, schnitzel, baked chicken, hand-rolled pretzels, German potato salad and beer-cheese soup.

Oktoberfest Duluth is moving festivities closer to the Fitger’s Brewhouse Brewery for 2012. This year’s event will be held just four-blocks away at Fitger’s Brewhouse’s newest tap-house, Tycoons Alehouse (132 E Superior St, Duluth). What about Oktoberfest Duluth’s switch from Bayfront Park this year? Both the inaugural and the second years of Oktoberfest Duluth were held in Duluth’s incredible Bayfront Festival Park. To ensure the sustainability of the now regionally endeared event as Fitger's Brewhouse continues to grow operations, Fitger’s Brewhouse last month announced a one-year shift in venue to Tycoons Alehouse.

And, believe it or not, planning is already underway for 2013 when the 4th annual Oktoberfest Duluth will return to the Bayfront Festival Park. With an all-out effort to organize local and regional breweries and food vendors, everyone expects to enjoy an expanded return of Oktoberfest Duluth to the outdoor setting. With the continued support of Visit Duluth and other organizations and businesses, this free autumn ethnic event will return to thrive for the enjoyment of visitors and locals alike.


Oktoberfest Duluth (www.oktoberfestduluth.com)
Tycoons Alehouse (www.tycoonsalehouse.com)
Fitger's Brewhouse (www.brewhouse.net)
Chmielewski Funtime Band (www.funtimeband.com)
International Mainstret Polka Band (www.imspb.com)
Adam & The Jolly Jammers (www.jollyjammers.com)


For interviews or more information:
Brad Nelson
Director of Culture and Propaganda
Fitger’s Brewhouse, Burrito Union, Red Star, Tycoons Alehouse, Fitger’s Beer Store
(o) 218.623.1872
(c) 218.206.4895

08/23/2012

Official Oktoberfest Duluth 2012 Press Release!

2nd Annual Oktoberfest Duluth, MN! September 16-17 at Bayfront Festival Park, Duluth, Minnesota, United States.

06/29/2012

We are very happy to announce our official involvement in the flood relief effort!

06/20/2012

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This just in! Our patio seating is now lakeside seating! So come on in and watch the kids wakeboard down Superior street :)

12/06/2011

Congratulations to Ryan Melton on his Novembeard Duluth 2011 victory! In addition to inclusion in the Growler of the Month Club for being a finalist, he took home a $50 gift card good anywhere Fitger's Brewhouse is on tap.

11/30/2011

11/03/2011

the beginning

11/03/2011

Novembeard Championships
Gentleman, start your beards. Fitger’s Brewhouse Ales and Lagers is sponsoring a city-wide competition to smoke out the best beard growers in the North.

Here’s how to get in on the growing action:
1. Post your beard on the "Novembeard Duluth" facebook site
2. Ask your friends to like your beard: "Likes" are votes
3. The top vote getter will win a growler of beer every month for a year!
4. Second and third places will win a growler a month for six months!

The top 3 beard growers advance to the Novembeard Duluth Championships, December 3rd (5 p.m. — 9 p.m.) at the Red Star, for a chance to win a $50 gift card good at Fitger's Brewhouse, the Red Star and Burrito Union!