As a young father in the 2000s, and a member of the City Museum, I learned quickly how beer friendly the “children’s museum” was. It was something that all new dad’s at the time quietly knew, and it proved to be that extra think that kept you going after having to crawl on your knees into the tunnels to pull out your screaming kid.
On the first floor you had the Cabin Inn, a 19th-century cabin with a full bar serving wine slushies and a wide selection of beer and spirits and was open year-round. On the third floor, you have my personal favorite, Beatnik Bob’s, where there is also a full bar, specialty cocktails and an extensive local beer selection. And of course the Rooftop cafe with more local beer.
That said, the City Museum is truly upping its craft beer game with the debut of the 1st Annual International & Craft Beer Festival on Friday, September 2. The festival continues during each weekend in September as they celebrate a different beer theme each weekend. The calendar appears fluid, as more breweries are added to the calendar. Here is the latest, and I’ll try to update this as I learn more.
SEPTEMBER 2-5
Summer Ales & American Craft brews
Beer Tastings at the following times:
- 9/2 5pm-9pm tastings by Alpha Brewing Company
- 9/3 3pm-7pm
- 9/4 12pm-4pm
Hot Dog specials, Corn on the Cob, & Ice Cream Sammiches
Corn Hole
- 9/3 12pm-4pm
- Free to participate with General Admission
SEPTEMBER 9-11
German Beers
Brats, Sauerkraut & German Potato Salad
Beer slide
Strolling accordionist
SEPTEMBER 16-18
American Lagers & IPAs
Pretzels with Beer Cheese
Singer-Songwriter & Guitarist on the Patio
SEPTEMBER 23-25
Mexican brews such as Modelo, Victoria, Pacifico
Street Tacos & Empanadas (FINGERS CROSSED)
Mariachi performance at 2pm on September 24
Latin Pop music: Menudo, Enrique Iglesias, and More
SEPTEMBER 30-OCTOBER 2
English & Irish Ales and Guinness Stouts, New Castle Werewolf
Bangers & Mash
Irish Rock & English Punk: The Clash meets The Cranberries (RIP)
