With options ranging from comfort food and traditional staples to unexpected combinations coupled with the freshness of local ingredients, your taste buds are sure to be quite pleased.
If you haven’t been here lately, you’ll want to experience the eclectic, collegiate spirit of Iowa City and the University of Iowa combined with the shopping and recreational attractions there is adventure around every corner.
Shopping in Iowa City’s curious communities includes options from local sellers as well as large retailers. Find the perfect gift for someone special or a unique piece for your collection!
Iowa City and its curious communities are full of events year-round. You’ll find events ranging from author readings and workshops to musical performances and athletic competitions.
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Your favorite beer festival returns this fall! Join us as we take over the streets of the Northside on Saturday, September 23rd.
This year, Northside Oktoberfest celebrates 27 years and will include Iowa City BrewFest, your beloved sampling event. Come enjoy the Bohemian nature of the Northside Marketplace with great craft beers, neighborhood food, beer games, and much more!
Iowa City BrewFest, sponsored by Fly CID, will remain exclusively with only 700 tickets available and is the perfect event for avid beer lovers. This event sells out each year, so we recommend purchasing your ticket as soon as possible and reserving your spot. Although the festival is open for anyone to walk through, only those with an official BrewFest glass will be able to sample beer and wine from vendors on the street.
BREWFEST TICKET INCLUDES:
– $68.00 + taxes and fees
– Exclusive access to unlimited samplings from vendors
– Customized 2023 Northside Oktoberfest glass
– $10 gift card to eat & shop at Northside businesses
– Access to beer games, Oktoberfest contests, and live music
*Please note: This is a rain-or-shine event. No matter the weather, the beer still gets poured! There will be no ticket refunds.
See you this fall, PROST!
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BREWFEST SCHEDULE
– 11:00 a.m. – Taps open for BrewFest with Blessing of the Beer
– 11:00 – 11:30 a.m. Nate Basinger & Swampland à Trois
– 1:00 – 1:30 p.m. – 5th Annual Brat Eating Contest
– 2:45 p.m. – Lederhosen and Dirndl Costume Contest
– 3:00 p.m. BrewFest taps close
OUTDOOR BIER HALL & MAIN STAGE SCHEDULE
– 12:00 p.m. – Outdoor Bier Hall Opens
– 12:00 – 1:30 p.m. – Cedar County Cobras
– 1:45 – 2:30 p.m. – German Spelling Bee Contest
– 2:45 – 4:00 p.m. – Nate Basinger & Swampland à Trois
– 4:15 – 4:45 p.m. – Stein Holding Competition
– 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. – HomeBrewed
– 6:00 p.m. – Outdoor Bier Hall Closes just in time for the Hawkeye football game
SODAFEST SCHEDULE
– 11:00 a.m. – SodaFest Opens
– 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. – Glitter Tattoos
– 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. – Obstscle Course, Pumpkin Decorating, Cardboard City, DJ Station, Inflatable Zone & Games, and Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department
– 11:30 a.m. – Heads or Tails
– 12:30 p.m. – Sing Along
– 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. – Living Characters Balloon Animals
– 1:30 p.m. – Heads or Tails
– 2:30 p.m. – Sing Along
– 3:00 p.m. – SodaFest ends
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