Great Raft in Shreveport is throwing an anniversary party and here's what you need to know

Meredith G. White, Shreveport Times
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Great Raft Brewing has been slinging beers across its counters for 10 years now and the owners Andrew and Lindsay Nations along with their crew are celebrating in a big way.

The Great Raft Ramble will take place on Saturday, Oct. 14 from Noon - 8 p.m. where there will be an abundance of beer, music, food and fun.

Patrons will be able to choose from a selection of over 50 beers including vintage and experimental beers along with some of your usual suspects.

"It's just a fun day to see our community that supported us for so many years," said Andrew Nations.

Andrew and Lindsay Nations at Great Raft Brewing on September 5, 2023.
Andrew and Lindsay Nations at Great Raft Brewing on September 5, 2023.

Ticket Information:

  • General Admission - $25

    • All-day access to the Ramble

    • 10th anniversary souvenir glass

    • Five sample pours

  • VIP Admission - $100

    • Early access to the Ramble - 10 a.m.

    • Passed bites from Rodrigo Mondragon

    • 10th anniversary four pack of beer

    • 2023 Ramble VIP glass

    • Five sample pours

    • Three pint pours

VIP Brunch Menu:

  • Spanish Manchego cheese and serrano ham croquettes with romesco

  • Chicken Tinga quesadilla with roasted jalapeño cream and queso fresco

  • Fresh corn mini pancake with Mexican caramel and espresso whipped cream

The first anniversary glass from Great Raft Brewing, which will celebrate its 10th year in business in 2023.
The first anniversary glass from Great Raft Brewing, which will celebrate its 10th year in business in 2023.

"It's very rewarding to be here and to see people that you haven't seen in a long time or people who have been here every Friday at four o'clock to support you," explained Lindsay Nations. "We get kind of emotional that we've made it, surviving COVID, surviving a craft beer industry that's rapidly declining. All the sacrifices that we've all made to still be here and the people that keeps showing up for us."

Visit the Great Raft Brewing website to purchase exclusive Ramble merchandise and to get your tickets for the event.

Meredith G. White is the arts and culture reporter for the Shreveport Times. You can find her on Facebook as Meredith G. White, on Instagram and Twitter as @meredithgwhite, and email her at mgwhite@gannett.com.

This article originally appeared on Shreveport Times: Celebrate 10 years of beer with Great Raft Brewing in Shreveport