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.

• More activities and highlights to be announced as they are confirmed

Upgraded experiences include:

First Call tickets will be available for those who want to get early access sampling at 2 p.m. First Call tickets include a custom VIP sample glass lanyard, 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 coupon for one of the food trucks in attendance. Guests have access to a private seating area with snacks, restrooms, and balcony overlooking the event. Top Shelf attendees also get the First Call experience included with their ticket. 

Advance prices (includes all fees): General admission tickets are $52. First Call tickets are $68. Top Shelf tickets are $110. General admission designated driver tickets are available for $17. First Call designated driver tickets are available for $28. Top Shelf designated driver tickets are $41. 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 opens 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 $10 available in the NV Tech Fire & Security Parking Lot (formerly the Blue Lot) and the Lambeau Field parking lot.

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

When you arrive, please have your ID and tickets ready. Must be 21 to enter event including designated drivers. 

Top Shelf ticket holders: Your entry time is 1:30 to the upstairs and 2:00 to the main hall. 

First Call ticket holders: Your entry time is 2:00.

General Admission ticket holders:  Your entry time is 3:00pm.

Designated Drivers of all price levels:  You will receive a wristband as well as a plastic cup for sampling NA products while at the event.  You can stop by and pick up your official glass (and lanyard if First Call/Top Shelf) on your way out of the 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.

More details to come!

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! More details to come!

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