Craftoberfest

Craftoberfest, presented by Festival Foods, is back! The largest craft beverage sampling event returns to the Resch Expo this Fall! Guests will have unlimited sampling of hundreds of craft beverages, including beer, wine, spirits and more. Must be 21+ to attend, including designated drivers. All attendees will receive a sampling glass and have access to unlimited samples.

First Call tickets will be available for those who want to get early access sampling at 2 p.m. First Call tickets include a full-size commemorative glass, unique pours from numerous breweries and distilleries, as well as specialty wines. Limited number of tickets available!

Top Shelf is an exclusive experience on the Nicolet Bank Upper Level of the Resch Expo. Entry begins at 1:30 p.m. Top Shelf attendees get to sample top shelf beverage offerings and enjoy a complimentary meal from one of the food trucks in attendance. Guests have access to a private seating area with restrooms and balcony overlooking the event. Top Shelf attendees also get the First Call experience included with their ticket. These tickets are extremely limited, so act fast!

• Music by Leo Gorzinski IV!
• Appleton Axe will have their axe throwing lanes!
• Offerings from local food trucks will be available for purchase!
• Grab your pretzel necklace from the VFW!
• Level-Up Beard competition!
• Sam Adams Stein Hoisting!
• Bar Carte Co. Designated Driver Lounge featuring craft mocktails!
• Titletown Brewing Company Toss It In The Tuba is back!
• Event swag for sale!
• Silent Disco from Fox City Flix!
• Shenanigans with the Green Bay Rockers!
• More activities and highlights to be announced as they are confirmed.

Advance prices: General admission tickets are $46. First Call tickets are $61. Top Shelf tickets are $95. General admission designated driver tickets are available for $14. First Call designated driver tickets are available for $24. Top Shelf designated driver tickets are $36. Prices increase at the door for all ticket levels.

Top Shelf opens at 1:30 p.m./ First Call opens at 2 p.m. / GA gates open at 3 p.m.

Craftoberfest is a beverage tasting event that encourages responsible drinking and not mass consumption. Local taxi cab companies will be made aware of the event in advance, and taxi service phone numbers will be listed in the festival guide. 

Parking is cashless only and is $10 available in the Blue lot and the Lambeau Field parking lot. Lambeau Field lot must be entered from Lombardi Ave.  

Aloft Green Bay, official hotel partner, is offering discounted accommodations and shuttle to the event!

For those with special needs please click here to plan your visit.

When you arrive, please have your ID and tickets ready. Those with upgraded tickets will receive wristbands. Must be 21 to enter event.

If you have questions please contact:

Ticketing questions, call 800.895.0071 or email here.

For event details, contact Amy Shadian or call 920-405-1195.

Coming soon!

The ultimate test of strength, endurance and beer loving bravado. Competitors hoist the holy grail of hops, with the hopes of being the last stein standing, earning the title of Stein Master. 

3:30PM: 1^st Stein Hoisting Qualifier round

4:15PM: 2^nd Stein Hoisting Qualifier round

5:00PM: 3^rd Stein Hoisting Qualifier Round

5:30PM: FINAL Stein Hoisting Competition between qualifiers

Level-Up Beard Company is back for another year of their exciting beard competition! Categories include: Best mustache, partial beard, full beard, and ladies (get creative!) 

3:15PM: 1^st Beard Competition Qualifier round

3:45PM: 2^nd Beard Competition Qualifier round

4:45PM: 3^rd Beard Competition Qualifier Round

5:15PM: FINAL Beard Competition between qualifiers

YUM! Food trucks will be on site for food purchases! 

List to come!

New this year! We've partnered with Aloft Green Bay to make your experience even better (and safer)! Book your room here. The Aloft offers a special event rate and shuttle to and from the event!

• Blue Green Events
• Aloft- Official Event Hotel