Beer at The MN State Fair 2013

The Growler Magazine: Looking for an Irish flair? Be sure to stop by O’Gara’s for live music and Irish brews throughout the fair. On tap at O’Gara’s you’ll find FINNEGANS, Guinness Stout, Harp, Smithwick’s, Leinie’s & more Read more.

The Growler Magazine: Some of the pioneers of expanded craft beer at the MN State Fair, the Ball Park Café features 15+ lines of craft beer including many local favorites & Mini Donut Beer(?!) from Lift Bridge Brewing Co. Read more.

The Growler Magazine: Visit Summit in the Int'l Bazaar to try their very limited "State Fair IPA." One one keg per day will be served, beginning at 1 pm each day & served until gone. Summit's other brews also poured here. Read more.

The Growler Magazine: Visit the Heritage Square Variety Showcase this year and sip on several offerings from the August Schell's portfolio while taking in Vaudeville family fun on the Heritage Square Stage each night. Read more.

The Growler Magazine: Presenting an expanded log cabin, local food favorites (like walleye fries, hickory pork, sunfish, walleye cakes, and an expanded craft beer selection. Oh, and don't forget the chicken-fried bacon! Read more.

The Growler Magazine: Don't miss the Minnesota Craft Brewers Guild’s Land of 10,000 Beers exhibit in the West Hall. Beer from more than 30 MN craft brewers, education, and much more. Daily 9am-9pm (8pm Labor Day). Read more.

The Growler Magazine: Shanghaied Henri’s, featuring ”Food & Beer from around the world”, is also the brain child behind “Summit on a Stick.” Feat. Tacos, jalapeño poppers, bacon-wrapped turkey tenderloin, and even sushi. Read more.

The Growler Magazine: What’s bigger and better in 2013: More flights, 24 total taps (plus firkins), more speakers, program guests and topics, expanded exhibit space, a “Craft Beer Art” wall, Beer law FAQs, merch, and more. Read more.

The Growler Magazine: In addition to the Leinenkugel family of beers, the Lodge will also feat tons of great live music. The evening entertainment will include Blue Oyster Cult, Hanson, Robert Randolph, Sheila E, and more. Read more.