Voyageur Brewing Company

Live Music: Brothers in Arms
2018-04-20 16:00 - 19:00 UTC | Voyageur Brewing Company
Enjoy cold craft beer and live music at Voyageur Brewing. We will see you on April 20th from 4-7pm for some tunes to get you ready for the weekend!

Collaborative Earth Day Beach Cleanup
2018-04-21 11:00 - 20:00
We are proud of our public spaces in Grand Marais and take great pride in keeping them clean!
What better day to show our appreciation for our beach and harbor than Earth Day.

Here is a tentative schedule of events for the collaborative cleanup on Saturday, April 21st.
11am – 1pm – Beach pick up in Harbor Park (downtown Grand Marais) with prizes!
1pm – 3pm – Free bowl of chili and 9 ounce beer/soda for all beach cleaners at Voyageur Brewing Company
3pm-3:30pm – March for Science (meet in Harbor Park)
3:30pm – March for Science short presentation
5pm – Earth Day Rock Talk: “Our Geological Foundations” with Professor Dr. John Green at Voyageur Brewing Company
7pm – Film screening: “A Plastic Ocean” at the Grand Marais Public Library

Other town-wide events:

Fish print art available at the beach cleanup

Cook County Soil and Water Coloring Contest

1. Decorate, color, have fun with the Earth and show the world what you love about it! Don’t forget to share how you would like to help and protect the Earth!
2. Turn your artwork in to the Soil & Water office by Friday, April 20 or from 11am to 1pm on Saturday, April 21 at the Community Beach Clean-Up at Harbor Park, downtown Grand Marais.
3. Winners of each age group will have their artwork featured on the Cook SWCD website. The overall winner will have their artwork featured on a Cook SWCD postcard that will be mailed to people throughout the area! Winners will be notified on April 23.
4. Artwork will be displayed in the Courthouse foyer until April 27.
5. I will pick up my artwork at the Soil & Water office by May 4.

Voyageur Brewing Company Tour
2018-04-21 11:30 - 12:30, 2018-04-28 11:30 - 12:30, 2018-05-05 11:30 - 12:30, 2018-05-12 11:30 - 12:30, 2018-05-19 11:30 - 12:30, 2018-05-26 11:30 - 12:30 | Voyageur Brewing Company
We’d love to give you a tour of Voyageur Brewing Company and show you how we make our craft beer in Grand Marais, Minnesota.
We offer tours on most Saturdays beginning at 11:30am. No payment is necessary at the time of booking the reservation but we do ask you to bring a $5 donation that we can give to one of our Cook County non-profits.
A knowledgeable and friendly tour guide will explain the brewing process to you and show you the ingredients and equipment needed to make craft beer. During the tour guests 21 and over will be offered samples of our four flagship beers.
Brewery tours fill up quickly and there’s a 20 person maximum per group. Please register online in advance.
Tour Details:
Tour of facility ($5 donation)
Tours take approximately one hour
Complimentary beer samples included for guests 21+
Everyone is welcome in the tasting room and gift shop
Recommended for ages 12+
Limited to 20 guests per tour
Tours must be booked in advance
Please wear closed toe shoes
Don’t forget to register all members of your party, including your kids.
Please cancel your reservation if you are unable to attend so some other lucky fan will get to enjoy the tour.
Hope to see you! Cheers!

Earth Day Rock Talk
2018-04-21 17:00 | Voyageur Brewing Company
Just in time for Earth Day, grab a cold craft beer and learn about the rocks along the North Shore!
Retired Professor of Geology at the University of Minnesota Duluth will be giving a talk entitled “Our Geological Foundations: Hot Rocks, Cool Rocks”. Read more about him below and join us on April 21st at Voyageur Brewing!
“John is a retired Professor of Geology at the University of Minnesota Duluth, having taught there for 41 years (retired in 1999). His principal area of research has been the ancient volcanic rocks of the Lake Superior area (Midcontinent Rift System), especially the North Shore, as well as the Ely area. Since 1965 he has walked – or paddled – nearly the entire shoreline from Jay Cooke State Park southwest of Duluth to Grand Portage on the Canadian border, as well as bushwhacking through much of the interior, while mapping the bedrock geology. He has led many field trips from local, national, and international groups to study these world-famous rocks.
John is also an all-around naturalist, and has published books, articles, and pamphlets on these topics for the general public. He has promoted the protection of several sites in the area as State Scientific and Natural Areas, and has helped lay out the route for the Superior Hiking Trail, especially from Two Harbors to Jay Cooke.
John lives in Duluth with his wife Jan, an ornithologists, environmentalist, and author.”

Tasting Event: Total Wine Maple Grove
2018-04-27 16:00 - 19:00 | Voyageur Brewing Company
Jimmy is on the road again and this time he’s stopping at the Total Wine in Maple Grove.
Have you been wanting some beer from the north woods but don’t have time to come all the way up to get it yourself? You’re in luck! Stop by and see him on April 27th from 4-7pm for some samples and a 6-pack. Cheers!

Live Music: Briand Morrison
2018-04-27 16:00 - 19:00 | Voyageur Brewing Company
Enjoy craft beer and live music at Voyageur Brewing Company in Grand Marais, Minnesota.
Briand Morrison is a guitar player with a wide range of musical interests and great love for music of many idioms and styles. He is an accomplished jazz, rock and blues player. Briand has 37 years of performance experience and has taught guitar and lectured in music theory and history. He studied guitar performance at the West Bank School of Music in Minneapolis and Berklee College of Music in Boston. Through Briand’s vast experience he is blessed with an inveterate fondness and profound desire to play jazz. His guitar playing will remind you of the great Wes Montgomery – smooth, warm, innovative – appealing to both jazz aficionados and anyone who likes good guitar.

Live Music: LaFond and Grillo
2018-05-04 16:00 - 19:00 | Voyageur Brewing Company
Enjoy live music, cold craft beer, and tasty appetizers at Voyageur Brewing Company in Grand Marais, Minnesota.
Gene and Amy have been writing and performing together since 2012 and moved to the North Shore of Lake Superior in August of 2014 Their emphasis is on acoustic style duet performances of their original songs as well as unique renditions of some of their favorite artists from Dylan to dirt old country.
Gene LaFond has been writing and performing for over 50 years. He has opened for Bob Dylan and has performed original songs twice, with his pal the late Larry Kegan, at Neil Young’s Bridge School Benefit Concert (a songwriter showcase put on in San Francisco by Neil for nearly 30,000 fans to raise money for the Bridge School for Disabled Children).
Gene has played numerous venues throughout the years in the Twin Cities as well as a dozen or more times with renowned violinist Scarlet Rivera. Gene has also performed and traveled with legendary folk musician Ramblin Jack Elliott.
Former cowgirl and junk artist Amy Grillo began singing around the campfires and in the bars and music venues of Minnesota’s Iron Range. Her ear for harmony and a good story are what give her songs a unique, earthy and relatable feel. Her sweet harmonies and lyrical talent are a perfect compliment to Gene’s vocal and guitar picking style.

Nurse Appreciation Day
2018-05-06 11:00 - 19:00 | Voyageur Brewing Company
Sending our thanks!
You spend so much time taking care of other people, now let us take care of you with beer! National Nurse’s Day is May 6th, so stop in to Voyageur Brewing Company for a pint on us as a small token of our appreciation. Thank you, nurses!

Teacher Appreciation Day
2018-05-11 11:00 - 22:00 | Voyageur Brewing Company
Thank you, teachers!
It’s almost the end of the school year and we want to show a little love to our teachers and paraprofessionals! On Friday, May 11th, we are happy to provide a pint of beer to all educators on us. Be sure to register using the link below and either print your ticket or show the receipt on your phone on the day of the event. Looking forward to seeing you and thank you again for all that you do!
Register here.

Live Music: Jim Lundorff
2018-05-11 16:00 - 19:00 | Voyageur Brewing Company
Live music and cold craft beer at Voyageur Brewing Company in Grand Marais, MN.
A rock and roll veteran as well as a seasoned acoustic performer, teacher Jim Lundorff joins us on our Teacher Appreciation Day to play his repertoire of hundreds of folk, rock, and country songs, as well as a handful of original compositions.

Mother's Day
2018-05-13 11:00 - 19:00 | Voyageur Brewing Company
Calling all moms!
We know how hard you work every day, so let us treat you this Mother’s Day. Stop in at Voyageur Brewing Company on May 13th between 11am-7pm for a free 9 ounce craft beer of your choice. Cheers!

American Craft Beer Week
2018-05-16 15:00 - 21:00, 2018-05-17 15:00 - 21:00, 2018-05-18 11:00 - 22:00, 2018-05-20 11:00 - 19:00 | Voyageur Brewing Company
It’s (one of) our favorite weeks of the year.
We have a variety of events to celebrate beer and have fun at Voyageur. We hope you’ll join us in the celebration of our favorite beverage!

Wednesday, May 16th

Bike to the brewery (free 9 ounce for showing up in cycle gear!)
Brewery sing-along 6-8pm

Thursday, May 17th

Bags Tournament and pizza party 6-8pm – $5/person, $10/team (free for Canteen Club members)*

Friday, May 18th

Intro to craft beer class with samples – 6pm ($5)
Timmy Haus 4-7pm
Friday Night Flights – all day! ($10 flight special)

Saturday, May 19th

Kubb tournament – $5/person, $10/team (includes a pint)*
Victoria Day Reception & boot hockey contest

*Advanced sign up required

Live Music: Timmy Haus
2018-05-18 16:00 - 19:00 | Voyageur Brewing Company
Enjoy craft beer and live music at Voyageur Brewing Company in Grand Marais, Minnesota.
When Timmy Haus is performing at Voyageur Brewing Company in Grand Marais be sure to get there early if you want a seat. He’s an amazing performer who locals love to listen to and visitors wonder who is this guy?
Timmy Haus is a singer/songwriter and full time professional musician from Northern Minnesota. His music draws from different genres and many musical influences. He regularly performs solo or duo acoustic shows and creates his own blend of “acoustic eclectic”. On stage live is where he is most at home. Audience members and club owners alike have been quoted saying: “He sounds more like a band then a one man show” and “Interaction with the audience was refreshing.”

American Craft Beer Week
2018-05-19 11:00 - 22:00 | Voyageur Brewing Company
It’s (one of) our favorite weeks of the year.
We have a variety of events to celebrate beer and have fun at Voyageur. We hope you’ll join us in the celebration of our favorite beverage!

Wednesday, May 16th

Bike to the brewery (free 9 ounce for showing up in cycle gear!)
Brewery sing-along 6-8pm

Thursday, May 17th

Bags Tournament and pizza party 6-8pm – $5/person, $10/team (free for Canteen Club members)*

Friday, May 18th

Intro to craft beer class with samples – 6pm ($5)
Timmy Haus 4-7pm
Friday Night Flights – all day! ($10 flight special)

Saturday, May 19th

Victoria Day Reception & boot hockey contest

*Advanced sign up required

Le Grand du Nord After Party
2018-05-26 11:00 - 22:00 | Voyageur Brewing Company
Beer and bikes.
Join us for the 3rd annual Le Grand du Nord gravel cycling race in Grand Marais, Minnesota. This year there are new 120, 66 and 20 mile route options. Ride the amazing North Shore landscape, beautifully challenging courses and great people. Plus we are proud to be hosting a free concert by the legendary Charlie Parr on Saturday May 26, 7 pm at Voyageur. Please join us for a Grand weekend of gravel cycling and craft beer drinking!

Charlie Parr FREE Concert
2018-05-26 19:00 - 21:00 | Voyageur Brewing Company
Free live music by one of Minnesota’s most well-known artists.
Voyageur Brewing Company and the Le Grand du Nord gravel cycling race welcome Charlie Parr for a special free performance. A Minnesota native, Charlie Parr is one of America’s finest country blues musicians. Join us for a Grand day of gravel cycling, craft beer and inspired live music in Grand Marais. Concert begins at 7pm.

Community Collaborative Drawing
2018-05-28 16:00 - 18:00 | Voyageur Brewing Company
Sketch and sip.
Draw out the summer evening with Community Collaborative Drawing!
Unleash your creative side from 4-6pm as you sit on the patio with a pint. We will have the art supplies!

National Donut Day
2018-06-01 11:00 - 22:00 | Voyageur Brewing Company
Two of the most glorious treats.
We can’t resist the opportunity to celebrate a fantastic holiday: National Donut Day! If there is a more beautiful sight than a beer and a donut first thing in the morning, we haven’t seen it. We have a donut from World’s Best Donuts with your name on it with the purchase of a pint (while supplies last!).
Local donuts and local beer, the loveliest duo.

Live Music: Joe Paulik
2018-06-01 16:00 - 19:00 | Voyageur Brewing Company
Craft beer, tasty appetizers and live music at Voyageur Brewing Company in Grand Marais, Minnesota.
Joe Paulik’s songwriting style and impressive vocal range has been compared to Gordon Lighfoot’s and his lyrics to Neil Young, with a repertoire that expands from The Beatles to Bob Dylan, including an ever-growing collection of original work.
Since 2000, Paulik has completed four CDs of original recordings which include signature songs The Road, Callings, Treepreacher, and When the Legends Die. Paulik’s haunting, unforgettable voice and delivery are appreciated by audiences around Lake Superior and across the country.

Voyageur Brewing Company Tour
2018-06-02 11:00 - 12:00 | Voyageur Brewing Company
We’d love to give you a tour of Voyageur Brewing Company and show you how we make our craft beer in Grand Marais, Minnesota.
We offer tours on most Saturdays beginning at 11:00am. No payment is necessary at the time of booking the reservation but we do ask you to bring a $5 donation that we can give to one of our Cook County non-profits.
A knowledgeable and friendly tour guide will explain the brewing process to you and show you the ingredients and equipment needed to make craft beer. During the tour guests 21 and over will be offered samples of our four flagship beers.
Brewery tours fill up quickly and there’s a 24 person maximum per group. Please register online in advance.
Tour Details:
Tour of facility ($5 donation)
Tours take approximately one hour
Complimentary beer samples included for guests 21+
Everyone is welcome in the tasting room and gift shop
Recommended for ages 12+
Limited to 20 guests per tour
Tours must be booked in advance
Please wear closed toe shoes
Don’t forget to register all members of your party, including your kids.
Please cancel your reservation if you are unable to attend so some other lucky fan will get to enjoy the tour.
Hope to see you! Cheers!

National Trails Day with Lonnie Dupre
2018-06-02 11:00 - 19:00 | Voyageur Brewing Company
Lonnie Dupre knows how to explore, both on and off trail.
Join us on June 2nd for a talk from our local Arctic Explorer Lonnie Dupre. He has been busy all winter exploring uncharted territory and he’s coming in to our brewery tell you all about it at 7pm.
As a National Trails Day bonus, tell your beertender your favorite trail in Cook County and get $1 off your pint. Cheers to being outside on the trail!

During an Arctic career spanning 25 years, Dupre has traveled more than 15,000 miles throughout the high Arctic and polar regions by dog team, ski and kayak. Many times, his path followed the footsteps of earlier explorers, including Robert E. Peary and Matthew Henson, Roald Amundsen and Knud Rasmussen. Like them, Dupre lived and traveled with the Polar Inuit, learning from these hardy people, and developing a deep appreciation for their culture and way of life.

Dupre has always believed that if a person works hard and believes strongly in its purpose, it is possible to overcome seemingly insurmountable obstacles in pursuit of one’s dream. He also believes that not reaching one’s goals does not mean failure, and that, in fact, success sometimes comes only when one turns back and starts again, more knowledgeable and more prepared than the time before.

Lonnie has completed expeditions including; Bering Bridge Expedition, Northwest Passage Expedition, Lillehammer, Norway to Murmansk, Russia, Banks Island Expedition, First Circumnavigation of Greenland, One World Expedition: Summer Expedition to the North Pole, 2009 Peary Centennial Expedition to the North Pole, and most recently during January (2015) when he completed his 2011–2015 Polar Climb 1 expedition. He solo climbed Denali a.k.a. Mount Mckinley, becoming the first person to solo-climb Denali in January.

With winter winds regularly exceeding 100 miles per hour, temperatures dropping below -60º F, and just six hours of sunlight each day, January is a formidable time on Denali, whose elevation of 20,320 feet makes it North America’s highest mountain. Dupre reached the summit at 2:00p.m. (AKST) on January 11th, 2015.

Only nine expeditions, totaling 16 people, have ever reached the Denali summit in winter, and six deaths occurred during those climbs. Of these previous winter expeditions, four were solo, but none was in January, the darkest and coldest time of the year on the mountain.

Lonnie will give a multi-media presentation on his winter solo Denali climb. Immediately following the presentation Lonnie will be signing his new book Alone at the Top – Climbing Denali in the Dead of Winter, published by Minnesota Historical Society Press.

National Running Day Group Run
2018-06-06 18:00 - 19:30 | Voyageur Brewing Company
Will run for beer.
Let’s go running together! On Wednesday, June 6th we will have a group run starting from and ending at the brewery.* Come out for a final midweek 10k training run for our Voyage North 5k and 10k – all levels welcome! Runners and walkers will be treated to a free 9 ounce beer upon their return to Voyageur Brewing!
*May be cancelled in the case of severe weather.
