Join our annual festival with local food, music, and of course, beer.

2023 Information
Festiversary – An Outdoor Beer Festival Block Party Celebrating Bent Paddle’s TEN Year Anniversary – is Back!!!
Join us and 3,000 of your closest friends at the Brewery on Saturday, May 20, 2023 from 2 – 8 pm to help us celebrate!
We will be taking over our West Michigan Street block + neighborhood parking lots and throwing a “Festiversary” party – an outdoor brewery festival celebrating Bent Paddle Brewing Co.‘s anniversary & you – the Partners & Paddlers that have helped us make it this far!
There will be 2 stages of live music, curated food trucks + vendors, games & family friendly activities + entertainment, community connections galore, and of course a whole lot of specialty Bent Paddle beer!
- Admission includes a commemorative pint glass (for the first 2,000 through the gate) and your first beer is on us!
- Tickets will be available for $30 (+tax) in advance in the Taproom
- Day of Gate Ticket $35
- $15 Designated Driver / Under 21 Tickets (no commemorative pint glass)
- Kids 14 and under are FREE! (no ticket necessary | no commemorative pint glass)
Advanced Ticket $30 (+tax) Taproom + Online via Eventbrite
- Day-Of Ticket $35 at the Gate
- Designated Driver / Under 21 Tickets $15 (no commemorative pint glass)
- Kids 14 & under are FREE! (no ticket necessary | no commemorative pint glass)
Ticket includes entry to the fest, commemorative pint glass (while supplies last) + 1 FREE Pint!
Parking on City Streets + Nearby Lots (check signage)
Beer Tokens are $4 each – 1 for an 8oz half pour and 2 for a full 16oz pint (& certain specialty 8 oz. only beer pours) | N/A Bevs 1 token
21+ to Enjoy Beer / Valid ID Required
Children with Accompanying Adults Allowed
We Love Fido & Socks but No Pets Allowed at Festiversary
No Lawn Chairs
Cash Only Festival | ATMs available onsite and at nearby bank/gas stations
Rain or Shine (or Snow!) – Outdoor Event – Please Dress / Layer Accordingly
Venture Pils Hut | Venture Pils + Arnold Palmer Pils
Bent Hop Hut | Bent Hop IPA + “Pine Dragon Bent Hop” Dragon Fruit + Pineapple infused Bent Hop
14° Amber Hut | 14° Amber Ale + “Peachy Keen” Peach Infused 14° Amber
Black Ale + Cold Press Black Hut | Black Ale + “Campfire Black” Smores Black served with mini marshmallows | Cold Press Black + White Russian Cold Press Black
Cosmic Lounge Hut | Cosmic Lounge Hazy IPA + “Cosmic Purple Haze” Blueberry + Blackberry infused Cosmic Hazy
Kanū Hut | Kanū Pale Ale + “Orange Berry Kanū” Blood Orange + Strawberry infused Kanū
Light Lager Hut | Light Lager + “Canadian Martini” Light Lager with Green Olives
Aged to Perfection Hut
- 10 Year Anniversary Imperial Stout
- Double Shot Double Black (2016-2022 Vintages tapped on the Hour)
- 2023 Pours of Extra Baked, Double Barrel Aged Double Shot Double Black, Vanilla Barrel Aged Double Black and Double Short Double Black
Casks + Sours in the Production Brewery | Old Fashioned 14° Degree Amber Ale, Tequila Lime Light Lager, Poblano Jalapeño Black Ale, Azzaca Bumped Bent Hop IPA + Fruity Toots Sour pours
Taproom | TONS of Year-Round, Specialty + Pilot Beers, and Non-Alcoholic Offerings on Tap
Non-Alcoholic Tent | Still & Sparkling Waters, Sodas, Root Beer, Non-Alcoholic Beers, and More!
2:15-3:00p – Woodblind (w/ special guests) | Cedar Bound Stage
3:00-4:00p – The Gemstones honoring AfroGeode | Main Stage
4:00-4:45p – Feeding Leroy | Cedar Bound Stage
4:45-5:00p – Community Toast to 10 Years!!!
5:00-6:00p – HEADLINER Charlie Parr | Main Stage
6:00-7:15p – New Salty Dog | Cedar Bound Stage
7:15-8:00p – Big Wave Dave & The Ripples | Main Stage
Not Music, but the Frost River Kids Area will feature the Return of Stuntman Josh Peters’ The Dangerous Fun Show – Kids of all ages will delight in his fire eating, hypnosis, bed of nails trick, and more! Performances at:
- 3:00-3:45p
- 4:30-5:15p
9:00 – 11:30p – Official Festiversary After Party @ The Caddy Shack featuring Blú Volta & Red Bearded Strangers
All American Club – Classic American Fare
Howard’s Que – Authentic Neighborhood BBQ
Johnny B’s Food Truck – Smash Burgers + Smoked Salmon Tartlets
Log Home Wood Fired Pizza – Wood Fired Pizzas, Soda & Water
Love Creamery – Delicious Local Ice Cream Cups & Cones
Mama Roots – Vegan Deliciousness
North Shore Sugar – Multiple Fun Flavors of Cotton Candy
Oasis Del Norte – Authentic Mexican Tacos, Nachos, & Burritos
Oh My Mini Donuts – Mini Donuts + Cheese Curds + Pretzels and other Deep Fried Delights + N/A Beverages
Tbsp. Waffles – Sweet & Savory Waffle Delights
The Rambler – Tacos + Sandwiches + Hot Dogs + Falafel and More!
UpDawg – All Beef Signature Hot Dogs with a Variety of Unique Toppings
- 190° Coffee & Tea – Coffee + Tea + Baked Goods
- Dovetail Cafe & Market – Sandwiches + Salads + Soup + Baked Goods + Coffee
- Hungry Hippie Tacos – Frybread Tacos + Other Flavorful Goodies
- OMC Smokehouse – BBQ + Salads + Samies + Wraps
190 Coffee & Tea – Coffee & Tea Parklet + Festiversary Discounts
C.P. LaBarge Salon + Mixed Beauty – Lincoln Park Salon Hair Products, Giveaways, Consultations + Discounts
Ecolibrium3 – Lincoln Park Craft District Neighborhood Information
Lake Superior Art Glass – Glass Demos + Art Glass for Sale
Legacy Glassworks – Glass Demos + Art Glass for Sale near the Cedar Bound Stage
Locally Laid Egg Company – Disco Chick – Emotional Support Poultry for you to hold while Dancing in a Silent Disco Hen Den…to reach dance h’enlightenment
Lutsen Ski Patrol – Official Festiversary EMTs/Safety Patrol + Selling Commemorative Fundraising Silipints.
Mentor North – Information on Mentor North + applications to become a local mentor or enroll a youth for mentorship.
Renovant Fitness – Lincoln Park Personal Training Studio Information
The Village Witch – Witchy Mini Tarot Readings for Purchase
Frost River Kids Area Activities
3 Owls Play Consultants – Nature Playscapes for Kids – Logs, Tree Cookies, Blocks, Stump Walkers, Nature Art + Fairy Garden Materials
Caricatures By Nathan Rosty – Professional Caricatures for Purchase
Damage Boardshop – Skateboard/Snowboard Demos and More!
Frost River Trading Company – Selfies with The Festibear, Caribou Antler Toss, Hula Hoops, Fishing Game and more!
Healing Paws Rescue – Adoptable Puppies!!!
Lauralloons – Creative Balloon Twisting for Purchase
Love Creamery – Delicious Local Ice Cream Cups & Cones
North Shore Sugar – Multiple Fun Flavors of Cotton Candy
Positive Energy Outdoors – Climbing Wall + Meet the Sled Dogs
Josh Peters’ The Dangerous Fun Show – Kids & Adults Alike will delight in his fire eating, hypnosis, bed of nails trick, and more!
Performances at:
- 3:00-3:45p
- 4:30-5:15p
2023 Live Music Lineup
