Our Chefs have paired 6 scratch-made courses utilizing as much local flavor and ingredients as possible in each dish then cooked and served with their corresponding barrel aged beer (listed below).

This is our "Lord of the Rings" themed dinner and One of TWO final full tapping of the 2024 barreled beers. We couldn't be more delighted to pair them with the immense skill our chefs have shown.

Featuring Musical Guest: Jared Woods

As a Bonus to this incredible dinner opportunity, You'll have the chance to purchase any 2024 bottle, as well as the last few boxes of 2022/2023 bottles, at 20% discount. We might even bring out a few special bottles from the from the cellar at a premium.

Schedule and Menu:
5:00 - 5:30 - Check in, find seats, and Aperitif.
5:30 - 9:00 - 6 course Taste of Middle Earth Dinner and Plenty of Beer!

- First course Bree Loaf: Fresh baked bread served with honeyed brie, whipped sundried tomato butter and fresh berries, paired with "Ahura Mazda" Spiced Orange Blossom Mead aged in a 1792 Bourbon barrel - 10.7%

- Second course Lindon Green Salad: Bright salad of arugula, radish sprouts, pomegranate seed, heirloom carrot, roasted beet and goat cheese, tossed in lemon vinaigrette, paired with "Robert Paulson" Burton ale aged in an Ezra Brooks Bourbon barrel - 10.1%

- Third course Gamgee Coney Stew: Locally raised smoked rabbit stew slow cooked with turnip, carrot, onion and peanut potatoes, paired with "Ojo Rojo: Crudo" Spiced Imperial Mexican Red ale aged in a Mezcal barrel - 8.8%

- Fourth course Rivendell Spiced Plum Sorbet: House made plum sorbet spiced with cinnamon and clove, served with lemon honey and matcha powder, paired with "Rhubo-Trippin’" Rhubarb Sour aged in our wild fermentation Hungarian barrel, lovingly called "the garbage can" - 8.2%

- Fifth course Zirakzigil Short Ribs: Short ribs braised in figs, onion and red wine, served with seared mushrooms, roasted local fingerling potatoes tossed in herb butter and topped with unctuous bordelaise, paired with "The Ambassador: Yukon Yeti" Eisbock aged in a Caribou Crossing Canadian whiskey barrel - 10%

- Sixth course Mount Doom Lava Cake: Rich devil's food chocolate bundt cake, filled and drizzled with a warm chocolate ganache, paired with "The Good, The Bad, The Baby" Imperial Oatmeal stout aged in a Yellowstone bourbon barrel - 8.8%

We're Doing it Again! Walk, Bike, or Run from Bleeding Heart Brewery to...Well...Bleeding Heart Brewery on December 14th at 4:00pm in this Colony Christmas Community Event!

This Year It's gonna be the same 3 mile course as last year, set up by Aktive Soles with a Costume Dance Party at the Halfway mark!

$5 Registration ONLINE!!!! That's Right, this year we got connected to the WORLD WIDE WEB!!

https://runsignup.com/Race/AK/Palmer/RunningOfTheBeers

REGISTER All the way up until the Start Date to secure a Pre-Race Flagship beer, soda, or booch in our heated patio beer garden!

All Race beverages will be served OUTSIDE by our friends at "Big State Beer Trucks"

The first 66 to Register ONLINE also get a free pair of Pink Commemorative Silkies for Race Day!

Please be at Bleeding Heart Brewery by 3pm with your ID to Drink your Beer and collect your Silkies (if you registered in time).

PLEASE PARK SOMEWHERE IN TOWN, THE BOUROUGH BUILDING, THE COURTHOUSE, THE BUSINESS PARK, THE POLICE STATION, OR ON THE STREET AND WALK OVER. PARKING LOT WILL BE CLOSED FOR THE SAFETY OF THE RUNNERS

To Any interested party: Due to the AMCO and State Brewery regulations, understand No Beer is Technically "Free". Registration fees and additional third party Donations help pay for all onsite Pre-Race "Registration beers".

For More Information Contact Any One of our Sponsors!

Drink, Then Run Like You Give a Damn!

Our Chefs have paired 6 scratch-made courses utilizing as much local flavor and ingredients as possible in each dish then cooked and served with their corresponding barrel aged beer (listed below).

This is our "Trashy Yet Classy" themed dinner and One of TWO final full tapping of the 2024 barreled beers. We couldn't be more delighted to pair them with the immense skill our chefs have shown.

Featuring Musical Guest: Grace Friederick

As a Bonus to this incredible dinner opportunity, You'll have the chance to purchase any 2024 bottle, as well as the last few boxes of 2022/2023 bottles, at 20% discount. We might even bring out a few special bottles from the from the cellar at a premium

Schedule and Menu:
5:00 - 5:30 - Check in, find seats, and Aperitif.
5:30 - 9:00 - 6 course Trashy yet Classy comfort Dinner and Plenty of Beer!

- First course Pizza Roll: Fresh in-house mozzarella, uncured pepperoni and slow-cooked bolognese wrapped in wonton and fried to a golden crisp, topped with fresh basil and served with house made yogurt ranch, paired with "The Ambassador: Yukon Yeti" Eisbock aged in a Caribou Crossing Canadian whiskey barrel - 10%

- Second course Tuna Salad: Seared ahi steak, whipped dill aioli, sweet ginger pickled onions, served with sourdough crostini and topped with local micro greens, paired with "Rhubo-Trippin’" Rhubarb Sour aged in our wild fermentation Hungarian barrel, lovingly called "the garbage can" - 8.2%

- Third course Chicken Noodle Soup: Smoked chicken consommé, handmade noodles, heirloom carrots, celery, roasted pearl onions and topped with fried shallot, paired with "Ojo Rojo: Crudo" Spiced Imperial Mexican Red ale aged in a Mezcal barrel - 8.8%

- Fourth course Yellow Snow: House made lemon granita, fresh whipped cream and mint tuile, paired with "Ahura Mazda" Spiced Orange Blossom Mead aged in a 1792 Bourbon barrel - 10.7%

- Fifth course Meatloaf Sandwich: Meatloaf made with 20 day dry-aged ribeye, bacon and beef sirloin, glazed with caramelized onion ketchup and sandwiched between shokupan milk bread. Served with house made steak fries tossed in rosemary butter and kasseri cheese, paired with "Robert Paulson" Burton ale aged in an Ezra Brooks Bourbon barrel - 10.1%

- Sixth course Cake Cone: Cinnamon waffle cones filled with layers of hazelnut cake and coffee mousse, topped with a hazelnut cake pop coated in a white chocolate shell, paired with "The Good, The Bad, The Baby" Imperial Oatmeal stout aged in a Yellowstone bourbon barrel - 8.8%

Do you love great beer and Halloween? Then don’t miss the Mighty Monster BooFest at the Alaska State Fair! The popular annual brewfest takes place Saturday, October 26 from 6 – 10 p.m. at Raven Hall on the fairgrounds. This event is endorsed by the Brewers Guild of Alaska. All attendees, including designated drivers, must be 21+ and show a valid ID. 

There will be plenty of brews and Halloween fun at this year’s event, which will feature beers and brewers from the Mat-Su Valley, across Alaska and around the world. Among the featured local breweries are 49th State Brewing Co., Alaskan Brewing Co., Alaska Meadery, Bear Creek Winery, Bearpaw River Brewing Co. Bleeding Heart Brewery, Denali Brewing Co., Double Shovel Cider Co., Glacier Brewhouse, Hive Mind Meadery, Kassik’s Brewery, King Street Brewing Co., Lazy Mountain Brewing Co., Matanuska Brewing Co., Midnight Sun Brewing Co., Susitna Brewing, Turnagain Brewing, and 203 Kombucha. 

In celebration of Halloween weekend, there will be a new faster format for the costume contest with great prizes beginning at 8:00 p.m. Live music by Nervis Rex starts at 7 p.m., and a silent auction is also on the agenda for the evening. There will be beer friendly food available for purchase at Loco Mama’s, Espress Yourself, Honey Sourdough Jack’s Jerky, Grandma Wei’s, Bushes Bunches and the Nut House. 

Tickets are also available at Vagabond Blues, Three Bears on Palmer-Wasilla, and Purple Moose Espresso. Each $40 ticket comes with 20 3-ounce beer samples. Designated driver tickets are also available for $10, and includes a non-alcoholic beverage. Convenience fees apply. 

All attendees, including designated drivers, must be 21+ and show a valid ID. Brewfest patrons are reminded to plan in advance for a safe ride home by lining up a designated driver or planning to call a taxi.

Cooler mornings, termination dust on Pioneer peak, and nights that actually get dark means it’s time to celebrate! This annual Farm-to-Table feast is hands down the best party in Southcentral Alaska! Alaska’s finest brass, lederhosen clad, Oom Pah band Alaska Blaskapelle churns out the polkas while warm heaters, cold bier, and hot Alaskan Grown food cheer your soul!​

Since the very first year we did this, this event has sold out, and we greatly appreciate everyone who supports this awesome event! For those with tickets, mark your calendar, polish off your polka, and get your lederhosen pressed, this will be another Oxtoberfest that people talk about for months to come.

When: Saturday, Oxtober 5th; doors and biergarten open at 5pm, and food and festivities kick off at 6pm.

Where: At the Musk Ox Farm in Palmer, Alaska.

General Admission: Outside in our Beer Tent, with a gorgeous view of the Musk Ox Farm, with the Talkeetna Mountains to the north, the Chugach Range to the south, and the world’s largest herd of musk oxen in human care in the fields. Your food is included and the first beverage is on us!

VIP Loft Seating: Join us upstairs in our renovated 1930's hayloft for an OXtoberfest VIP experience. You will have access to our observation deck with beautiful views of the farm, a plated meal seated indoors, Buzz’s Bakery crafted dessert, guided tour with enrichment for the musk oxen, and all drinks included.

What is included:

Feast: In every way possible, we bring locally grown, locally raised, locally made, and locally brewed deliciousness to your plate and cup. Your ticket includes an fantastic dinner in the Oxtoberfest tradition of brats, sauerkraut, German potato salad, and fresh pretzels!

Locally Crafted Beer and Cider: Alaska’s finest craft brewers offer up the absolute best selection of seasonal ales and brews to keep polka toes hopping!

Music: Alaska Blaskapelle, the 12-Piece Lederhosen-Clad, Brass Oompah Band will be there playing for us! Prepare to showcase your finest polka or waltz moves... or at the very least, be ready for an energetic chicken dance!

Event partners include Bleeding Heart Brewery, Buzz’s Bakery, Dillicious Pickles, Vanderweele Farm, Turkey Red, the Alaska Chip Company, and more! Scroll down to see our updating list of event partners.

The 2024 Talkeetna Brewfest is set for Saturday, September 21st, from 2 – 6 PM.

Tickets are available here!

Sample beers from 20+ breweries from across the state! It will be a weekend full of fun throughout the community.

The Talkeetna Brewfest will take place in the yard of our Talkeetna Campus. The Susitna Hall will be open for perusing…and bathrooms, of course! Besides tasting many unique brews from across our state, learn more about Denali Education Center, our programs, and hopes for the future. Funds raised benefit the many educational programs that DEC provides. A portion of the funds also supports the Brewers Guild of Alaska, a nonprofit trade association that promotes craft beer throughout Alaska!

Many thanks to the Denali Brewing Company for helping to plan and execute this event; it would not exist without their expertise, graphic design, ideas, troubleshooting, and dedication to promoting craft beer in our community and beyond. Thank you!

Taste of Hope: A Chefs’ Competition is the Mat-Su’s hottest up and coming culinary event, supporting the American Cancer Society’s efforts to eliminate cancer. The American Cancer Society’s signature culinary and beverages event, featuring some of the Mat-Su’s most popular restaurants and beverage vendors, will allow guests to enjoy a walk-around tasting where they can sample and vote on their favorite signature dish, mocktail, and cocktail, while also enjoying an exciting silent auction, wine pull, games of skill, giving activities, and other entertainment.

Beer in the Garden 2024 - Alaska Botanical Gardens
Taste craft beer and cider from local breweries amongst the late-season blooms, autumn foliage, and harvest themed displays!

Local food vendors will be on-site with delicious food for purchase. This event also features live music, lawn games, and fire pits!

An outdoor shopping party pop up facilitated by “Gilded Faun” and featuring numerous local artists, artisans, and crafters.

The Kenai Peninsula Beer Festival is a FUNdraiser for the Rotary Club of Soldotna. The proceeds from this event are used for LOCAL projects. The event features beer and wine generously donated by the breweries/wineries in attendance. There will music and food available.

Please note this is a Non-Smoking/Vaping event!

Connoisseur Hour Admission:
Early access from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm.

Includes unlimited sampling during the Connoisseur Hour. In addition, you will receive (8) 4oz. samples during the Festivals General  Admission.

General Admission:
Includes a commemorative glass and (8) 4 oz samples. Gates open at 6pm following Connoisseur Hour.

Do you love great beer and Halloween? Then don’t miss the Mighty Monster BooFest at the Alaska State Fair! The popular annual brewfest takes place Saturday, October 28 from 6 – 10 p.m. at Raven Hall on the fairgrounds. This event is endorsed by the Brewers Guild of Alaska. All attendees, including designated drivers, must be 21+ and show a valid ID.

There will be plenty of brews and Halloween fun at this year’s event, which will feature beers and brewers from the Mat-Su Valley, across Alaska and around the world.

In celebration of Halloween weekend, there will be a new faster format for the costume contest with great prizes beginning at 8:00 p.m. Live music by I Like Robots starts at 7 p.m., and a silent auction is also on the agenda for the evening. There will be beer friendly food available for purchase by Loco Mamas Tamales and Catering, The Nut House, Espress Yourself Coffee and Honey Sourdough Jack’s Jerky.

Tickets are now available and will be available soon at Vagabond Blues, Three Bears on Palmer-Wasilla and at the new Palmer location, and Purple Moose Espresso. Each $40 ticket comes with 20 3-ounce beer samples. Designated driver tickets are also available for $10, and includes a non-alcoholic beverage. Convenience fees apply.

All attendees, including designated drivers, must be 21+ and show a valid ID. Brewfest patrons are reminded to plan in advance for a safe ride home by lining up a designated driver or planning to call a taxi.

One Final “Lucky Pauper” pop up! This will be a 2 day blow out, so come buy all the rest of the vintage and upcycled stock they have!

One Final “Lucky Pauper” pop up! This will be a 2 day blow out, so come buy all the rest of the vintage and upcycled stock they have!

OXTOBERFEST 2023 is SATURDAY - OXTOBER 7th at the Musk Ox Farm.

TICKETS ON SALE NOW: muskoxfarm.org/oxfest23

Oompah music by Alaska Blaskapelle - Alaska grown produce - locally made foods by Buzz's Bakery LLC. , Alaska Chip Company, Dillicious Pickles, Alaska Sausage & Seafood - locally crafted beer by Bleeding Heart Brewery - and more!

THE social event of the year is also a fundrasier for the Musk Ox Farm! Food and first beer are included with your ticket.

Saturday - Oxtober 7 - doors open at 5pm and food is served at 7.

Join us on September 30, 2023, at the SubPort in downtown Juneau at Tracy's Crab Shack 2, next to the Coast Guard station (Noon for VIP check-in, 1:00 p.m. general check-in).

• $65 per VIP Drinking ticket (Compostable, single-use cups / 3oz each, early check-in ahead of the crowd at Noon, commemorative pint glass, and no extra online ticket fees)

• $40 per Drinking ticket ($50 on the day of the event at gate. Compostable, single-use cups / 3oz each, check-in at 1:00 PM, commemorative pint glass, no extra online ticket fees)

• $15 per NonDrinking / Designated Driver ticket (entry to the event - water provided, no beer, no extra online ticket fees)

NOTE:  Must be 21+ to purchase and/or attend the event (no children please). Must bring a valid ID to the event for check-in. 

Rotary Club of Juneau is proud to host our 11th Capital Brewfest. We're back and excited to host this event once again outdoors with a great selection of brews, digital music, and good food.  

What is Rotary and what do Rotarians do with the proceeds?  Rotary strives to improve the lives of communities and individuals through a variety of service projects, including scholarships, international youth exchanges, eradicating polio, promoting literacy, eliminating poverty and improving health and well-being at both the international and local level. 

Look forward to seeing you there! 

The 2023 Talkeetna Brewfest is set for Saturday, September 16th, from 2 – 6 PM.

Sample beers from 20 breweries from across the state! It will be a weekend full of fun throughout the community, so be sure to follow along on Facebook for updates.

The Talkeetna Brewfest will take place in the yard of our Talkeetna Campus. The Susitna Hall will be open for perusing…and bathrooms, of course! Besides tasting many unique brews from across our state, learn more about Denali Education Center, our programs, and hopes for the future. Funds raised benefit the many educational programs that DEC provides. A portion of the funds also supports the Brewers Guild of Alaska, a nonprofit trade association that promotes craft beer throughout Alaska!

Mat-Su Taste of Hope, A Chefs' Competition

Taste of Hope is an American Cancer Society signature culinary and beverages event. Our 2023 inaugural Mat-Su event will feature some of the Mat-Su’s most popular restaurants and beverage vendors. Guests will enjoy a walk-around tasting where they can sample and vote on their favorite signature dish, mocktail, and cocktail, while also enjoying an exciting silent auction, wine pull, giving activities, and other entertainment.

The food competition will feature HeBrews Christian Cafe, Susitna Brewing Co, and Bleeding Heart Brewery.

The beverage competition will feature Susitna Brewing Co., Bleeding Heart Brewery, and Everett's.

VIP reception preceding the event beginning at 5pm featuring VIP beverage and appetizer and includes access to a VIP lounge throughout the event.

Special thanks to Everett's at the Mat-Su Resort for hosting our event! Additional thanks to our 2023 Volunteer Event Co-Chairs, Tearsa Nelson with Wild Iris Promotions and Amber Glasser with Everett's.

Sponsorship opportunities are available.

Questions? Please reach out to American Cancer Society staff, Annette Vrolyk at annette.vrolyk@cancer.org.

21+ ages event! (ID required)

Beer in the Garden 2023 - Alaska Botanical Gardens
Taste craft beer and cider from local breweries amongst the late-season blooms, autumn foliage, and harvest themed displays. 

Local food vendors will be on-site with delicious food for purchase. This event also features live music performed by the Tucker Tunes duo, lawn games, and fire pits!

An outdoor shopping party pop up facilitated by “Lucky Pauper” and featuring numerous local artists, artisans, and crafters.