A community fundraiser event for the up keep and preservation of Big Ole hosted by Copper Trail in partnership with the Runestone Museum and sponsored by local businesses like KIK/Cool FM & Winning Edge. You can help by participating in the celebration. Ticket proceeds help support the cause. Join us for Oletoberfest!!

Join Us in Helping Raise Funds For Big Ole.

Schedule of Events

September 6, 2024 11:00-11:00pm: Taproom Open

Opening ceremonies and kick-off events!

11:00-9:00pm: 205 grilling set up outsidepm
3:00-5:00pm: TAPpy Hour - $2 off shareable items and $1 off pints
4:00pm: Oletoberfest .05K Registration with Event to Follow (Registration enters your name for a free ticket drawing for Saturday)
5:00-6:30pm: Live Music on the Patio (Greg Lehrke - Concertina)
7:00-10:00pm: Live Music on the Outdoor Stage (Monthly Blues Jam Band)
9:00pm: Best Dressed Competiton (2 categories: Dress Like Big Ole and Oktoberfest Wear)

September 7, 2024 11:00-11:00pm: Ticketed Event

Face Painting, Vintage Vendor Market, Kids' Activities, Games, and More!
11:00-9:00pm: 205 grilling set up outside - smokin' brews & ques food truck
11:00-6:00pm: Hoppy Melodies Vintage Market in the Parking Lot
12:00pm: Hot Dog Eating Contest (Registration at 11:30) and Playing Card Raffle
1:00-4:00pm: Live Music: Four on the Floor (Polka & Tuba Music)
4:30pm: Stein Holding Contest (Registration at 4:00)
5:00-7:00pm: Live Music: The Blue Loon Band (Blues and Rock)
8:00-10:00pm: Live Music: Nolan Weisz Ensemble (Rock and Pop)

September 8, 2024 11:00-6:00pm: taproom open

All day tappy hour! $2 off shareables & $1 off pints
11:00-6:00pm: 205 grill open as usual
11:00-2:00pm: Burrito Brunch
12:00-3:00pm: Vikings vs. Giants (On the Big Screen!)
3:00-5:00pm: Live Music

Date:
September 6-8, 2024

Hours:
September 6, 2024 from 11:00am to 11:00pm
September 7, 2024 from 11:00am to 11:00pm
September 8, 2024 from 11:00am to 6:00pm

Location:
Copper Trail Brewing,
205 Broadway Street,
Alexandria, MN.

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