ON THE MISSISSIPPI MONTICELLO COMMUNITY GUIDE 2024
Community service on tap at Brewfest
The Monticello Lions Brewfest is a craft beer sampling event that serves as the club ’ s signature fundraiser .
Brewfest features live music , entertainment and local food , all served up at a picturesque outdoor venue right on the Mississippi River .
More than 50 vendors fill Monticello ’ s Ellison Park with well over 200 different beers , wines and spirits for this yearly event . This year ’ s 12th annual Brewfest is scheduled for Saturday , Aug . 17 , from 3 to 7 p . m .
The rain-or-shine event returns 100 percent of its proceeds to local charities . The craft beer sampling event continues to grow in popularity in and around Central Minnesota , becoming one of the premiere summer events in Monticello .
The gathering offers people the chance to taste about 120 different types of craft beers from vendors — including Monticello ’ s two breweries , Rustech Brewing Co . and Nordic Brewpub , along with Lupulin Brewing Co . of Big Lake .
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Brewfest also features several food options , as well as live music .
Brewfest participants must be 21 years old or older and have valid a photo ID to purchase tickets and enter the event grounds . This includes all designated drivers .
Brewfest benefits The Monticello Help Center , the Lions Christmas food basket program , Lions eyeglasses program and scholarships for Monticello High School seniors .
VIP ticket sales to Brewfest include 20-minute early entry to the event , a VIP T-shirt , a sampling mug , Brewfest mug lanyard , access to specialty kegs only available for sample with a VIP wristband , catered snacks and private bathrooms . VIP ticket availability is limited and online only .
General admission tickets grant admission to Brewfest , a sampling mug , scorecard , and wristband that allows the tasting of unlimited craft beers .
To learn more about the event , and available beers , visit the website at www . montilionsbrewfest . com .