Voyageur Brewing Company

Live Music: Briand Morrison
2018-04-06 16:00 - 19:00, 2018-04-27 16:00 - 19:00 UTC | 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.

National Beer Day
2018-04-07 11:00 - 22:00 | Voyageur Brewing Company
Another reason to celebrate beer!
Join us on April 7th to celebrate the end of Prohibition and raise a pint to the delicious beverage we make in house. Join us for our Saturday brewery tour to learn about the brewing process and taste samples of our flagship beers!
Here’s our historical rationale for the party:
“National Beer Day is celebrated in the United States every year on April 7, marking the day that the Cullen–Harrison Act was enacted after having been signed into law by President Franklin D. Roosevelt on March 22, 1933. Upon signing the legislation, Roosevelt made his famous remark, “I think this would be a good time for a beer.” The law went into effect on April 7 of that year, allowing people to buy, sell and drink beer containing up to 3.2% alcohol by weight (or 4.05% by volume) in states that had enacted their own law allowing such sales. People across the country responded by gathering outside breweries, some beginning the night before. On that first day, 1.5 million barrels of beer were consumed, inspiring the future holiday. Today, April 7 is recognized as National Beer Day and April 6 is known as New Beer’s Eve.”

Voyageur Brewing Company Tour
2018-04-07 11:30 - 12:30, 2018-04-14 11:30 - 12:30, 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 | 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!

Cribbage Tournament
2018-04-11 17:00 - 19:00 | Voyageur Brewing Company
Cold craft beer and board games at Voyageur Brewing Company in Grand Marais, Minnesota.
Your favorite local brewery is having a friendly cribbage competition! The fun starts at 5pm on Wednesday, April 11th. First place gets a $25 Voyageur gift card, second place wins a $10 gift card. Who has the pegging skills to be the champion?

Thursday Live Music: Maria Nickolay
2018-04-12 17:00 - 20:00 | Voyageur Brewing Company
Special Thursday music with local craft beer and a local artist.
Maria Nickolay’s music seeks to illuminate stories of the soul through song. Before becoming a solo artist in her own right, Nickolay performed around Northern Minnesota in various bands with family and friends. After a spending two years in Northern Ireland she has returned to her North Shore roots to continue writing and performing her music. A voice laced with both smoke and silk, at turns clear and full of gravel, Nickolay infuses lyric and melody with a style that unites traditional and past tunes with current music. Her sound comes out of a depth of musical genres; including Traditional Irish, Appalachian, Blues, Folk, Indie, Country, and even and little Rock n’ Roll. Every song she delivers she does so with honest emotion and a contagious passion for the sheer joy of making music. Nickolay is currently playing live in local venues in the Cook County area. Her latest album can be found at marianickolay.bandcamp.com.

Tasting Event: MGM Wine and Spirits Blaine
2018-04-13 15:00 - 18:00 | MGM Wine and Spirits – Blaine, 255 Hwy 10, Blaine, MN, 55434, United States
Beer from the north woods comes to Blaine.
Taste samples of Voyageur beer and even take some home with you! Jimmy will be pouring at the MGM Wine and Spirits in Blaine on April 13th from 3-6pm. Stop by to find your favorite of our flagships and go home with some swag!

Live Music: Jim McGowan
2018-04-13 16:00 - 19:00 | Voyageur Brewing Company
Enjoy craft beer and live music at Voyageur Brewing Company in Grand Marais, Minnesota.
Performing an engaging mix of acoustic folk, rock, roots & blues. Jim’s musical influences include John Prine, Cat Stevens, Johnny Cash, Jim Croce, John Denver, Gordon Lightfoot, James Taylor, Doc Watson, and others. Prepare for a good time!

Northwoods Volunteer Connection Pint Night
2018-04-18 15:00 - 21:00 | Voyageur Brewing Company
Raise a Pint for Public Lands!
Join the Northwoods Volunteer Connection and Voyageur Brewing Company for Raise a Pint Night, Wednesday, April 18th from 3 pm – 9 pm. The Northwoods Volunteer Connection works with volunteers to keep our regional public lands healthy and accessible to visitors. Stop by for a pint or a snack, enter to win door prizes, and learn about how you can get involved in volunteer efforts in the Superior National Forest and Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. A percentage of the profits from the evening will go towards the Northwoods Volunteer Connection’s efforts.

Lineman Appreciation Day
2018-04-18 15:00 - 21:00 | Voyageur Brewing Company
The official National Lineman Appreciation Day is Wednesday, April 18th and we’re celebrating at Voyageur Brewing Company.
These hard-working folks deserve our appreciation so we’re giving them beer. Come on in and show your thanks to the great folks who work hard for us every day. Wear a hard-hat & receive a free 9-ounce pour. These folks make sure our lives go uninterrupted so #thankalineman!

Live Music: Brothers in Arms
2018-04-20 16:00 - 19:00 | 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.

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: 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 | 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
