Iowa Craft Beer Tent

Iowa Craft Beer Tent

Helping promote Iowa's 100+ active and upcoming breweries through fan interaction and events.

The Iowa Craft Beer Tent's first event was at the Iowa State Fair in 2011. When we are not pouring beer out of our 48 beer tap trailer we focus on promoting and informing the fans about the 100+ open and upcoming breweries in Iowa. Our current event list for 2024 includes North Liberty Blues & BBQ, RAGBRAI, Iowa State Fair, and Midwest Old Threshers Reunion.

08/22/2024

Here is the volunteer shirt for our final two events of the year, and you are in luck as we still have a few volunteer spots left. Farm Progress Show in Boone next week, and Midwest Old Threshers in Mount Pleasant over Labor Day weekend. Check out the link for more info. https://iowacraftbeertent.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/

Photos from Iowa Craft Beer Tent's post 08/19/2024

As we sit back and reflect on the fair, our last thank you goes to our team.

The tent would not be what it is today without our incredible Staff and Volunteers.

To our Staff, thank you for your hard work, dedication, and for always making sure things run how they should.

To our Volunteers, we would like to think we have the best community out there. Thank you for your enthusiasm, joy, and for taking time out of your busy lives to come serve some beer with us! Our team had a blast and we hope you did as well. We are so thankful for you all.

Iowa Craft Beer Tent, signing out for 2024 Iowa State Fair. Next Up, Midwest Old Threshers here we come.

08/19/2024

Well, that's a wrap on an amazing Iowa State Fair.

08/18/2024

As you grab your final beers of the fair, please consider making a donation to the two amazing Nonprofits that we have partnered with this year!

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Iowa and IOWA Service Dogs are two incredible organizations and we are proud to be able to support them both at the fair in 2024.

Thank you so much to the many volunteers who came out and volunteered with us from these orgs. We are so grateful for you.

3 hours left of Iowa State Fair 2024. Let’s fill these tip jars before we leave!!!🍻

Photos from Iowa Craft Beer Tent's post 08/18/2024

It has been an amazing time at the Iowa State Fair. However, this week wouldn’t have been this amazing if it wasn’t for our incredible partners and the companies that we work with on a daily basis.

We want to say a huge thank you to our friends at Confluence Brewing Company, Accu-Steel Buildings, ConcreteState - ICPA / IRMCA, Mahaska, and Doll Distributing - Des Moines for everything that you have done for us throughout the fair. We are so grateful for you and your teams!

Along with that, we want to say thank you to all of the local Iowa Breweries, Wineries, and Cider Houses that we have been able to serve to you for their support. We are proud to represent these amazing companies. I wish I could tag them all!

Cheers🍻

Photos from Iowa Craft Beer Tent's post 08/18/2024

It’s the last day of the Iowa State Fair for the Iowa Craft Beer Tent in 2024😔

Come cheer our team up by coming and grabbing a beer on the last day🍻

Photos from Iowa Craft Beer Tent's post 08/17/2024

Nothing quite like a Saturday night! Penultimate night of the Iowa State Fair calls for a beer🍻

Jordan Beem Music goes on at 7!

Photos from Iowa Craft Beer Tent's post 08/17/2024

Saturdays at the Iowa Craft Beer Tent🍻

08/17/2024

It’s time for one thing: BEER!

We are refueled and ready to roll🍻 Come visit the tent and grab cold beer, cider, slushie, seltzer. It’s going to be a great day!

Photos from Iowa Craft Beer Tent's post 08/16/2024

Kegs are getting tapped and that means the weekend is offically on!!! Congratulations to all our winners.

Last 3 days = best 3 days. Let’s roll🍻

Photos from Iowa Craft Beer Tent's post 08/16/2024

Looking to rep Iowa Craft Beer all year round??

Swing by our Merch trailer for an awesome selection of t-shirts, hats, jewelry and more!

Happy Friday friends!

08/16/2024

It’s Friday, you better start Moo-ving toward the Craft Beer Tent ASAP🫵🏻

Photos from Iowa Craft Beer Tent's post 08/15/2024

Today was the Heritage Farm Recognition ceremony at the Iowa state fair and we were lucky enough to be a part of some of these amazing farm families day!

The Century program recognizes and honors individuals and families who have owned farm land for over 100 years or more.

Congratulations to these amazing families and many more on this great accomplishment. We were so happy to be part of your day today! Thank you for stopping by!

08/15/2024

Friends, I think you know what to do👀

Photos from Iowa Craft Beer Tent's post 08/15/2024

We are having a blast at the fair this week! The tent is where the fun is at, come join us for a drink!

After all, it is Thirsty Thursday!

Photos from Iowa Craft Beer Tent's post 08/14/2024

Have you tried the top 3 fair foods from this year yet?

If not, we got you covered with some recommendations of some beer to have with each food!

The Lobster Corn Dog by Destination Grille and SingleSpeed Brewing Co.s Gable Golden Lager

The Iowa Sm’Oak’ed Roll by Whatcha Smokin? BBQ and Confluence Brewing Company’s Des Moines IPA

The Bacon Cheeseburger Eggroll by Winn & Sara’s Kitchen and Gezellig Brewing Company’s Amber Lager

All three of these foods can be found right next to the tent! If you grab one, make sure to vote for your favorite! Voting can be done on the Iowa State Fair App or on their website! Cheers🍻

Photos from Iowa Craft Beer Tent's post 08/14/2024

How it feels to be walking around in the rain outside of the tent😔

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How it feels to be inside the tent drinking a beer😁

Goodmorning y’all. The rain ain’t stopping us this morning! Come grab a beer and stay dry today under our amazing Accu-Steel Buildings tent!

Photos from Iowa Craft Beer Tent's post 08/13/2024

Our team is proud to serve Yield of Dreams during this years state fair🌽

This beer which made its debut on the first day of the fair is a collaboration between the Iowa Brewers Guild and Field Day Brewing Co. and is a corn lager made from local Iowa sourced Blue Corn.

Stop by the tent and go straight to Tap 81 to give it a try!

Photos from Iowa Craft Beer Tent's post 08/13/2024

Monday Brews are wayyyy better than Monday Blues! Our team had a great time yesterday!

It’s HUMP DAY! The halfway point of the fair means that you need to come grab a beer and try to tap a keg before it’s too late!

08/12/2024

Cody H is on at 7!!! He is filling in for an under the weather Lucas Beebe Music. Get well soon sir!!

Come on down to the tent tonight from 7-11pm for some great beer and music! We will see you soon.

Photos from Iowa Craft Beer Tent's post 08/12/2024

Looking to rep local Iowa beer year round?? We have just what you are looking for!

Come down to the merch trailer to check out an awesome selection of coozies, t-shirts, glasses, coasters, and more!

The merchandise trailer is located right at the front of the tent next to 48 taps🍻🍻

Photos from Iowa Craft Beer Tent's post 08/12/2024

Our team had the pleasure of meeting Clarence the service dog and his Handler Jan Moore from IOWA Service Dogs!

We are so proud to be able to partner with this amazing organization. Sadly, Clarence was working so he couldn’t have a beer.

08/12/2024

Who told you that you can’t have beer for breakfast??

Let’s have a great start to the week!

Photos from Iowa Craft Beer Tent's post 08/12/2024

Emma Storm is on the main stage!

Come kick back and relax with a cold one and some awesome music!

Finish the weekend the right way!

Photos from Iowa Craft Beer Tent's post 08/11/2024

Have you tapped it yet??

Come visit the tent and get a beer/seltzer/ or cider from any of our 120 different taps for a chance to win. We are rooting for you!

Photos from Iowa Craft Beer Tent's post 08/11/2024

Did you know that all of our tips go straight to amazing nonprofit organizations in Iowa??

We have the privilege of working with 2 amazing nonprofits this fair! All tips donated between August 8th and August 18th will be split between Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Iowa and IOWA Service Dogs

We are so honored to be able to support these amazing organizations this fair. Next time you stop to get a beer, please consider giving in the clear containers on all of our counters!

08/11/2024

Come grab a Yield of Dreams🌽!!!

It’s tap 81 on our 36 taps trailer!!

Photos from Iowa Craft Beer Tent's post 08/11/2024

We had some friends over yesterday…🤟🏻

Day 3 was one of the best! Thanks to everyone for stopping by.

It’s Sunday Funday! We have a lot of new beers on tap, some fun events planned for today and have restocked on all of your fair favorites so far. Let’s have a great day!

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Wednesday 8am - 12am
Thursday 8am - 12am
Friday 8am - 12am
Saturday 8am - 12am
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