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8/31/2022 5:05:27 PM General

Oktoberfest Brewers and Entertainment Announced

Twenty-seven Iowa Brewers will feature samples from a wide variety of styles at the inaugural Oktoberfest event in Marion on September 17, 2022. The event, presented by Sheets Forrest Draper Insurance, will run Noon – 3:00 pm with special VIP ticket access beginning at 11am.

 

Each brewery will have representatives on hand to visit with and educate fans on their beers. Attendees will also enjoy live music and traditional German games. Music entertainment will be held in City Square Park and feature polka sounds from Lyle Beaver and the Brass Notes from 11am – 12:30, and acoustic country by Boot Jack Duo from 1 – 3:00pm.

 

Oktoberfest will take place in Uptown Marion on 7th Avenue and City Square Park. Each attendee will receive a commemorative tasting glass, access to samples, and complimentary water.

 

Proceeds from the event will benefit the Winter Lights program which helps fund Marion’s community beautification during the holiday season. Oktoberfest will also benefit the Iowa Brewer’s Guild which works to showcase and improve the quality of beer brewed in Iowa and supports the promotion of the local brewing community.

 

Brewers include:

7 Hills Brewing Co.

Backpocket Brewing

Bent River Brewing Company

Big Grove Brewery

Brightside Aleworks

Clock House Brewing

Exile Brewing Company

Fishback & Stephenson

Franklin Street Brewing Company

Gezellig Brewing Co.

House Divided Brewery

Iowa Brewing Co.

Jefferson County Ciderworks

Lion Bridge Brewing Co.

Millstream Brewing Co.

Nerdspeak Brewery

NoCoast Brewery

Peace Tree Brewing Co.

PIVO Brewery

Quarter Barrel Brewery

Reunion Brewery

Second State Brewing

Singlespeed Brewing

Stompbox Brewing

Third Base Brewery

Toppling Goliath Brewing Co.

Wilson's Orchard

General admission tickets are $40 and includes access to breweries beginning at Noon, a commemorative tasting glass, complimentary water, and participation in games at Celebration Tent.

An exclusive VIP ticket is available for $50. It will include 11:00 am access to brewers including limited run offerings and swag items, a Premium Oktoberfest tasting glass, complimentary water, and participation in games at Celebration Tent.

 

Tickets are now on sale at EventBrite.com or https://www.eventbrite.com/e/marion-oktoberfest-tickets-383602133307. Must be 21 years of age to participate, tickets and IDs will be scanned at the entrance to the event.

 

For more information visit marioncc.org or call 319-377-6316.

Marion Chamber of Commerce
1070 7th Avenue | Marion, IA 52302
Tel 319-377-6316 
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