Craftoberfest returning to Green Bay’s Resch Expo this fall

GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – Officials with the Resch Complex say the largest craft beverage sampling event is set to return to Green Bay this fall.

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According to a release, Craftoberfest, presented by Festival Foods, will be returning to the Resch Expo and attending guests will have access to unlimited sampling of hundreds of craft beers, wines, spirits, and more.

Those who attend Craftoberfest will also be able to expect to enjoy the following:

  • Music by Leo Gorzinski IV

  • Appleton Axe will have its axe-throwing lanes

  • Offerings from local food trucks will be available for purchase

  • Pretzel necklaces from the VFW

  • Level-Up Beard competition

  • Sam Adams Stein Hoisting

  • Titletown Brewing Company Toss It In The Tuba

  • Event swag for sale

  • Silent Disco from Fox City Flix

While general admission tickets will allow guests to experience all of the above, both First Call tickets and Top Shelf tickets will be available to purchase.

Officials say the First Call tickets sold out last year and this year they will be limited. The first call ticket allows attendees to have early access to sampling as well as a full-size commemorative glass, unique pours from numerous breweries and distilleries, and specialty wines.

Top Shelf tickets will also grant event goers with early access to Craftoberfest while providing an additional exclusive experience on the Nicolet Bank Upper Level of the Resch Expo. Top Shelf guests will sample top-shelf beverage options and receive a voucher for one of the various food trucks available.

Guest looking to attend the event on Saturday, October 5 from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m., even those who are designated drivers, must all be 21 or older.

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General admission tickets for Craftoberfest will be $46, First Call tickets are priced at $61, general admission tickets for designated drivers are $14, and tickets for First Call designated drivers are $24.

Officials say event tickets will increase at the door for all levels. Tickets can be bought in advance on the Resch Expo website or over the phone at (800) 895-0071 starting on Friday, June 7 at 10:00 a.m.

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