Beer enthusiasts, celebrate beer at Main Street Square’s third annual Frühlingsfest on Saturday, May 21. Sample over 30 beers, including craft beers from local breweries, from noon to 3 p.m. Frühlingsfest is held in conjunction with Main Street Square’s Spring Market, which features local foods vendors, handmade artwork, jewelry and other specialty goods. Shop the Spring Market from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Enjoy live music from The River Liffey Boys, a Blue Irish Grass band, throughout the event.
Entry into the event is free, and for all ages. The Black Hills BeerBeverage Garden, a division of Eagle Sales, is open to the public and available to those who do not wish to purchase a tasting ticket.
Purchase your $25 unlimited tasting ticket online (http://
Pre-order your tasting ticket to Frühlingsfest now for a chance to win two free tasting tickets to Bierbörse at Main Street Square on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016. The first 100 people to pre-order a tasting ticket for Frühlingsfest will be entered in a drawing. One name will be drawn after the pre-sale closes at noon on Friday, May 20. The winner will be notified between noon and 4:30 p.m. on Friday, May 20. All pre-purchased tasting ticket holders will receive a free pretzel necklace.
Featured Breweries:
Alaskan Brewing Co.
Black Tooth Brewing Company
Crow Peak Brewing Company
Deschutes Brewery
The Fargo Brewing Company
Firehouse Brewing Company
Founders Brewing Company
Fulton Beer
Hay Camp Brewing Company
The Knuckle Brewing Company
Lost Cabin Beer Co.
Miner Brewing Company
Nebraska Brewing Company
New Belgium Brewing
New Holland Brewing Co.
Oskar Blues Brewery
Sick N Twisted Brewing Co.
West O Beer
Free Parking in Downtown Rapid City:
Enjoy free parking all day in all Downtown public lots, metered spaces on the streets, and in the parking ramp near Main Street Square on Saturday, May 21.
Ellsworth Air Force Base Shuttle:
A free shuttle will be provided to pick up Frühlingsfest participants at Ellsworth Air Force Base and drop them off at Main Street Square. The shuttle pick up times will be 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. at Bandit Lanes at Ellsworth Air Force Base. The shuttle will drop patrons off at Main Street Square. Transportation from Main Street Square back to Bandit Lanes will be provided at 2:30 and 3:30 p.m. at the Bus Depot located at 333 Sixth St.
Holiday Inn – Rushmore Plaza Discounts:
Purchase a Frühlingsfest tasting ticket and receive great deals at the Holiday Inn – Rushmore Plaza. Take a quick walk across Memorial Park Promenade for $1 off all bottled and draft beer, and half priced appetizers at the Gold Bison Grill in the Holiday Inn – Rushmore Plaza. Book a room for just $79 and take comfort in knowing the only ride you will need is on the elevator up to your room. Frühlingsfest tasting wristband must be presented to be eligible for these discounts. Discounts are only valid on Saturday, May 21, beginning at noon.
Frühlingsfest and Spring Market is sponsored by Holiday Inn – Rushmore Plaza.
