Recap
I wish I had started this column weeks ago when the memories of our spring show were
still fresh. Let’s see if my mind can travel back in time. The weather this year was
absolutely gorgeous! First time in quite a few years we’ve had nice weather and it
really brought people to the show. We arrived at
9:00 a.m. and usual folks were already setting up
their tables. There’s always good things that show
up at this show, but this year the breweriana was
exceptional. A rare New Ulm box (pictured on the
cover), several Grain Belt outdoor signs and plenty
of Hauenstein pieces, plus many other fine items
too numerous to mention. One gal came looking for
Hauenstein and left happy with several pieces.
Mark Walker scored one of the Grain Belt outdoor
signs and another one went home with one of our
new members William Nelson from Hanska. New
members David and John Borwerk donated a
Schell’s Deer Brand sign which we auctioned off for
the chapter. It’s now hanging in Indiana.
Dave Berg gave a Brewmaster’s tour. The
raffle was really good this year with lots of
goodies to choose from. The lunch was
awesome as always and the Schell’s beer
was cold and tasty. If you weren’t there you
missed a great show. Hopefully we can
have that kind of weather again next year!
Tom T. #28855
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