Fat Hill Brewing

Come to the brewery this weekend to blow off some steam! We have two awesome musicians with chill vibes and the beer is cold and plentiful. Have an Autumn Bock, watch the leaves drop, and take a deep breath or two. Here's the plan:

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Friday, 7 pm - 10 pm
Jeremy Jewell Music
Jeremy Jewell is a southern Minnesota based musician, a staple of the Rochester music scene who entertains with vocals, guitar, blowing harp, and foot percussion. He performs both original and cover music in a vintage folk style a la Bob Dylan, Neil Young, The Band etc. You’ll see him gigging around the midwest solo and with the groups Hair of the Dog and Calling Dinosaurs, another favorite at Fat Hill.

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Saturday, 5 pm - 8 pm
Avion Azul - At the Airport Food Truck
Avion Azul, popular at its restaurant location at the airport (currently looking for a new home), is bringing their food truck downtown on Saturday to delight your tastebuds. Expect to find all your favorite Mexican foods on the menu! The truck will be parked across the street from Fat Hill by City Hall.

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Saturday, 7 pm - 10 pm
MoeDeLL
Originally hailing from southern Virginia, MoeDeLL is known for his guitar picking style, poetic lyrics, and unique voice all tied to the bluesy rolling rhythms of his homeland. Once described as having “a rock sound but a country vibe,” he’s released five studio albums, the most recent of which was 2021’s Ain’t That Something. This seasoned and prolific performer was nominated for Songwriter of the Year and Americana Artist of the Year for the 2020 Midwest Country Music Association Awards.

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Bingo is on vacation during December so get your fix now while you can. Here is the schedule for the next month:

Tuesday, Nov 5, 7 pm
Wednesday, Nov 13, 7 pm (Cupcake Bingo)
Tuesday, Nov 19, 7 pm
Tuesday, Nov 26, 7 pm

Good luck, players! See you tomorrow! (Tuesday)

Feels like we've been on a roll lately! Thank you so much to our wonderful customers and staff that make FHB so much fun. We love being here in MC! Here's the plan for this weekend:

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Friday, 7 pm - 9 pm
Liv McNair
Inspired by favorites like Stevie Nicks, Janice Joplin, Miranda Lambert, and Taylor Swift, Liv McNair is ready to sing her heart out for you during her Fat Hill visit on Friday. Her mix of rock, country, and folksy pop will appeal to everybody in your friend group, so bring the whole gang.

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Smokin' Mana's Food Truck
Saturday, 5 pm - 7 pm
Surprise! We have one last food truck for the year and it's a fantastic one. Smokin' Mana's food truck will be slinging up their delicious menu across the street from Fat Hill on Saturday before the Matt & Laurel show. The offerings will include items like pulled pork, smoked brisket, smoked chicken, nachos, mac and cheese, ribs, and more. Cash or Venmo ( / code 8462) accepted.

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Matt & Laurel
Saturday, 7 pm - 10 pm
The Twin Cities-based acoustic duo Matt & Laurel can play it all! Join us for a cozy fall evening in the taproom for soulful renditions of some of your favorite songs from across at least five decades, everything from Elvis Presley to Whitney Houston to Chris Stapleton. Long-time performers (and husband and wife) Matt & Laurel write their own tunes, too, and an album is in the works for the near future.

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We had a blast at Puzzle Race tonight! The winning team finished in just 13 minutes. A new record we think. Good job, everyone!

Fat Hill Halloween 2024 was a hoot! The costumes were so good and we had a fantastic time. Thanks to everyone who dressed up, the Mocks for the music, and our spooky staff for all the creativity and hustle. Marie Antoinette and the executioner are our costume winners this year. Congrats! Happy Halloween, all!

Tonight, 7 pm to 10 pm! It's Fat Hill Halloween, one of our favorite days of the year! Spooky decor, music with Rich & Tina from 7 PM - 9 PM, and prime people-watching. Speaking of costumes...

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Entering the come-and-go costume contest? Winner gets a $50 gift card. Here’s the instructions!

1. Come to Fat Hill between 7 and 10 tonight in costume and snap a picture.

2. Post it on your Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and tag it . Make sure your privacy settings are set to public so we can find it.

That’s it! Our staff will vote on their favorites and hopefully we’ll have a winner by Monday. We will comment on your post if you win with instructions on getting hold of your $50 FHB gift card.

Happy Halloween, all!

Fat Hill Halloween with Tina & Rich of The Mockingbirds

We are so excited for live music from Tina and Rich of The Mockingbirds on Saturday night! Wear a costume if you like because it's also Fat Hill Halloween with Tina & Rich of The Mockingbirds. Both the band and the taproom staff have some pretty spooky costumes planned... do you have yours ready?! 🎃

Fat Hill Halloween with Tina & Rich of The Mockingbirds is this Saturday! Come and go costume contest 7 pm - 10 pm and music from 7 pm - 9 pm. Fun times til 11. The staff is super excited about their outfits and the taproom will be all decked out in spooky decor. Hope you can join us!

Oh, it's a big weekend, you guys! Check out all the stuff we have planned for you, including two fantastic bands and the LAST food truck of the season. (Thanks to everyone who supported all our trucks this year.) Come downtown and order an Autumn Bock or two and enjoy the fall vibes! Here's the schedule:

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Friday, 7 pm - 10 pm
Joshua Sinclair
Joshua Sinclair has been described as "Keith Urban meets Ed Sheeran," performing originals off his past 16 albums as well as cover tunes. A resume that includes 4 record deals and placing more than 30 songs in film and television, including MTV and NBC, Sinclair shows no signs of slowing down, playing over 175 shows each year. He has an eclectic mix of influences (Keith Urban, Dashboard Confessional, Thompson Square, The Cadillac 3, American Bang, etc.) which means there should be something for everyone.

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Saturday, 5 pm - 8 pm
Churasan. 美さん。Food Truck
Experience traditional Okinawan cuisine with Japanese native Megumi and her Churasan food truck! They will be parked outside the brewery near city hall. Get ready for delicious goodies like Japanese fried chicken, California rolls, rice balls, spicy cucumber bites, and more.

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Saturday, 7 pm - 10 pm
Haymakers
All the way from Wichita, Kansas, Haymakers is an acoustic Americana string band with a style that blends elements of bluegrass, country, blues, Western swing, and more. They don't get up to Mason City very often so don't miss this rare show! This is music to dance to so feel free to get up and show off your moves.

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The weekend is almost here! The Autumn Bock is flowing, the leaves are falling, and the patio will be the perfect place to soak it all in. We also have two fantastic bands and food truck that’s making us want to eat All The Things. See you soon! Here’s the weekend plan:

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Friday, 7 pm - 10 pm
Brian Congdon
Des Moines-based Brian Congdon has been playing tunes since the tender age of three and a professional since 1999, performing for audiences big (opening for the Pork Tornados) and small. Expect to hear a mix of covers from top-40 folks like Coldplay, U2, Dave Mason, and John Mayer as well as some songs Brian wrote himself during his show.

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Saturday, 4 pm to 8 pm
The Reef Food Truck
The Reef Cafe out of Algona specializes in delicious and good-for-you smoothies, smoothie bowls, and gourmet toast. Everything they serve is fresh and crunchy and delectable. The Reef will be parked outside the brewery during the Fred the Bear show. Feel free to enjoy your goodies in the park, on the patio, or inside while you listen to the music.

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Saturday, 7 pm - 10 pm
Fred The Bear
Fred the Bear is a guitar, mandolin, and bass trio from Minnesota. Playing a familiar mix of classic rock, alt-rock, and classic country, as well as their own originals, Ray, Bob, and Jerry will make sure everybody hears something they love.

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