Rails & Ales Craft Beer Festival at James J. Hill Days

James J. Hill loved a good beer! So, lets cheers to the man and kick off Lake Minnetonka's largest community celebration! Join us Friday, September 5th from 5 – 9 pm to sample beers from 20+ breweries, enjoy 20+ food trucks (not included in ticket price), live music and games. Must be 21+ by September 5, 2025. No refunds, no exceptions. Don’t forget to bring your ticket along with your photo ID. No ID/Ticket = No Entrance. Please drink responsibly.

This is pre-registered event with limited tickets available, so buy your tickets today!

Early Bird Special Presale Pricing! Ending July 1

• EARLY BIRD - Two Tickets: $70 (BEST VALUE)
• EARLY BIRD - Single Ticket: $40

Presale Ticket Price = $45

At the Door Ticket Price = $50

Ticket includes entry, unlimited samples of craft beer, your very own commemorative sampling glass, games, music, access to 20+ food trucks, and all kinds of opportunities to meet people just like yourself: awesome, responsible fans of craft beer!

• Luce Line Brewing
• Birch’s on the Lake
• Excelsior Brewing Company
• BlackStack Brewing
• Iron Exchange Tavern and Brewery
• La Doña Cervecería
• Toppling Goliath
• Hackamore Brewing Company
• Easton Cider Company
• Steel Toe Brewing
• Unmapped Brewing
• 56 Brewing
• Wooden Ship Brewing Company
• Boom Island Brewing Co.
• StormKing Brewpub & BBQ
• Lupulin Brewing
• Wooden Hill Brewing
• Broken Clock Brewing Cooperative
• Modist Brewing Company
• Gray Duck Seltzer
• Revolution Brewing

We have 20+ food trucks on Lake Street that you can visit during Rails & Ales. View our food truck lineup here >>

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