St. Cloud Craft Bev & Ciderfest 2026; Tickets, Times And Who’s Pouring At Dick Putz Field

(KNSI) – Leighton Events is bringing the flavors of fall back to Dick Putz Field on Saturday, September 12th, with about 30 breweries, cideries, wineries and distilleries pouring at the St. Cloud Craft Bev & Ciderfest.

VIP ticket holders get into the ballpark at 5001 Veterans Drive at 1:00 p.m., an hour ahead of general admission. Everything wraps up at 5:00 p.m.

General admission runs $36.37, including fees and tax, and comes with a sampling mug and unlimited two-ounce pours. VIP is $59.46 and adds the extra hour, a VIP T-shirt, a Bavarian party hat and a larger “Das Boot” sampling mug. Tickets are on sale through the day of the event.

Six of the makers on the pour list are from central Minnesota. They include Iron Street Distillery in St. Cloud, Third Street Brewhouse in Cold Spring, Lupulin Brewing in Big Lake, Sip ‘N Pass Shareable Shine in Zimmerman, Brookview Winery & Cidery in Milaca and Sapsucker Farms’ Yellow Belly Cidery in Mora.

The rest of the lineup includes hard ciders, craft beers, ready-to-drink cocktails and malt beverages from Minnesota labels such as Castle Danger Brewery, Fulton Beer and Wild State Cider, plus national brands including Blake’s Hard Cider, Deschutes Brewery and Ciderboys.

Organizers are going with an Oktoberfest theme this year, with a live DJ and seasonal games. Food comes from Paradise Popcorn, a gourmet popcorn shop out of Oakdale, and ODB’s Meat and Greet Food Company, run by former pro wrestler Jessie Kresa.

The festival is for ages 21 and up. Children and pets are not allowed.

Designated drivers can get in for $10 at the gate, which also comes with an event T-shirt. Those tickets are not sold in advance. Non-alcoholic options will be available on site.

The event supports the United Way of Central Minnesota.

Leighton Events is a division of Leighton Broadcasting, KNSI’s parent company.

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