# Event Details - **Event Name**: Rails & Ales Craft Beer Festival at James J. Hill Days - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 11 Sep, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Fri, 11 Sep, 2026 at 09:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: Join us September 11th from 5-9 pm for the Rails & Ales Craft Beer Festival at Lake Minnetonka's Largest 3 Day Festival, James J. Hill Days.About this EventRecently voted a Top 5 Beer Festival in Minnesota by the Star Tribune!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 11th from 5 – 9 pm to sample beers from 20+ breweries, enjoy 20+ food trucks (not included in ticket price), live music by Coyote Wild, and games. Must be 21+ by September 11, 2026. No refunds, no exceptions. Don’t forget to bring your ticket along with your photo ID. No ID/Ticket = No Entrance. Please drink responsibly.Ticket Price and Information:This is pre-registered event with limited tickets available, so buy your tickets today!Early Bird Special - TWO TICKETS for $70 or ONE TICKET for $40 (Limited time offer-ends 7/7)Presale Ticket Price = $45Ticket 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!Check out our 2026 Brewery Line-upLuce Line BrewingBirch’s on the LakeExcelsior Brewing CompanyBlackStack BrewingBack Channel BrewingWooden Hill BrewingSteel Toe BrewingDapper BaronsElm Creek Brewing Co.Toppling GoliathUnmapped BrewingEaston Cider CompanyBroken Clock Brewing CooperativeIron Exchange Tavern and BreweryBoom Island Brewing Co.Modist Brewing CompanyLupulin Brewing56 BrewingBold Move BeveragesRail Werks Brewing DepotThird Street BrewhouseLake Drive TapWe have 20+ food trucks on Lake Street that you can visit during Rails & Ales. View our food truck lineup here >>More information and for a full list of events > https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/27f46c30-aa0e-11f1-ad57-411ed296ae31-rimg-w1200-h396-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K9L9zCpvdPIhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QatbUOzS-aU - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wayzata/rails-and-ales-craft-beer-festival-at-james-j-hill-days/100001983908632124 - **Event Categories**: beer-festivals, festivals, food-drinks, music, live-music, entertainment - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 2 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: 21+ - Duration: 4 hours - Location: Wayzata Depot - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 48.47, max: 90.67, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Wayzata - **state**: MN - **country**: United States - **location**: Wayzata Depot - **lat**: 44.9698554 - **long**: -93.51629109999999 - **full address**: Wayzata Depot, 402 Lake Street East, Wayzata, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Rails & Ales Craft Beer Festival at James J. Hill Days - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/c612f09ff4fde394f212d3769323631f66b90cc9b88335e394def3ac09c707fb-rimg-w1200-h600-dcf2f2f0-gmir.jpg?v=1779226316 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Rails & Ales Craft Beer Festival at James J. Hill Days being held? - **A:** Rails & Ales Craft Beer Festival at James J. Hill Days takes place on Fri, 11 Sep, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Fri, 11 Sep, 2026 at 09:00 pm at Wayzata Depot, 402 Lake Street East, Wayzata, United States. - **Q**: Is there an age restriction for Rails & Ales Craft Beer Festival at James J. Hill Days? - **A:** Rails & Ales Craft Beer Festival at James J. Hill Days is strictly for guests aged 21 and above. Valid government-issued photo ID is required for entry. Guests under 21 will not be admitted. The event will be presented in English. - **Q**: Who is organizing Rails & Ales Craft Beer Festival at James J. Hill Days? - **A:** Rails & Ales Craft Beer Festival at James J. Hill Days is organized by Wayzata West Metro Chamber. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Rails & Ales Craft Beer Festival at James J. Hill Days is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Wayzata, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Rails & Ales Craft Beer Festival at James J. Hill Days sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Rails & Ales Craft Beer Festival at James J. 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