45th Parallel Distillery's Barrels & Bluegrass is back for the 14th year!
Join us on Saturday, September 27th for 45th Parallel's FREE annual open house event 🎶 🥃 ✨
When: 12pm - 6pm
Where: 45th Parallel Distillery (1570 Madison Avenue, New Richmond, WI 54017)
Tickets: NONE! This event is FREE and ALL AGES! Alcohol will be available for purchase; ID is required.
Featuring:
🎶 Live Bluegrass Bands
🥃 Spirit Tastings (21+)
🌾 Free Distillery Tours at 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, and 4pm!
🛍️ Local Vendors + Artists
🍔 Food Trucks + Coffee
🥂 45th Cocktails, Mini Pizzas, and Pretzels!
🎟️ Raffles
.... AND a new special whiskey release!
RELEASING AT BARRELS & BLUEGRASS --
Rusmar Reserve, Vol. 2 🥃✨
One of our most requested whiskies is finally here - two barrels of Border Bourbon, carbon-filtered over a period of a few months with 100% Mesquite Charcoal, and blended together to create this highly anticipated limited release. The result? A subtle, smokey Tennessee-style whiskey.
Music Line-Up for B&B
12:00pm - Billy Bronsted
Don't be surprised if you hear a bagpipe or two playing in between our bluegrass bands!
Vendors You'll Find at B&B
One of our favorite parts of this event is bringing in local artists, craftsman, and more! This year features:
- 1788 Spices
- Alexis Politz (they designed our B&B poster!)
- Breanna Ellevold Art
- Dayspring Farm
- Fat Cat Honey
- The Greenfield Oak Tree
- Hartung Farms
- International Cigars
- Janis Kettle Corn
- Norden Roots
- Peppermint Theory
- Riverday Linx
- Smack's Sugar Shack
- Hat Lady Biz
- WISCO Bourbon Club
- Woodland Creek Candles and Apothecary Products
Food Options at B&B
Inside, the 45th Kitchen will be serving 10" Wood-fired Pizzas (Margherita and Old Roscoe!) and a smaller size of our House Pretzels (with dipping options)!
There will be bars inside and outside offering a special cocktail menu as well as alcohol-free options, soda, and water.
Outside, we are excited to welcome multiple food truck options this year: Johnny Wokker, Black Ridge Katahdins (gyros, mac + cheese, lamb tacos, cheese curds), Gs Mini Donuts and Gourmet Nuts, and Croix Coffee Co.!
B&B FAQ:
Q: How much is entry to Barrels & Bluegrass?
A: This is a FREE, all ages event! Bring some friends, family, and anyone else who loves craft distilling and bluegrass music!
Q: Where do I park?
A: We have moved our parking space this year! Public parking will be available southwest of our campus, behind the distillery (1570 Madison Ave.) Follow the signs. Please abide by the “No Parking” signs on the street in front of the building.
Q: Where can I enter for this event?
A: There will be two main entry points: one will be between the rickhouse and distillery (1570 Madison Ave), and one will be at the restaurant's main entrance (1490 Madison Avenue) on the patio.
Q: Where can I get a 21+ wristband?
A: We will be IDing guests at each event entry station and giving out wristbands for 21+ and under 21! If you want to drink alcohol, bring your ID!
Q: Are there drink tickets or raffle tickets this year?
A: Each guest will receive a complimentary raffle ticket when they get their wristband. There are NO drink tickets this year - all bars are cash or card (including tap to pay).
Q: Do you accept cash and credit cards at all bars?
A: YES! All of our bars will be accepting cash and credit cards (including tap to pay). There is an ATM on-site, in the entryway of the restaurant and retail shop.
Q: How do I participate in a spirit tasting?
A: There will be spirit tasting experiences available to purchase at Barrels & Bluegrass! Purchase a tasting for $7 and choose any three spirits to try.
Q: How do I join a tour?
A: Distillery tours will be held at 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, and 4pm. To join, just meet our tour guides on the distillery patio about five minutes before the tour start time!
Q: What are your hours for this date?
A: This event runs from 12pm to 6pm and we are only open for the event!
Q: Is the restaurant open for regular service during the event?
A: No - the entire 45th campus is focused on Barrels & Bluegrass and we will be offering only the event menus on this day.
Q: Can I bring my dog?
A: While we are a pet friendly campus, this event will be busy and loud all day. Dogs must be friendly with kids and other dogs, kept on leash, and remain outdoors. Please bring your own materials to pick up after them.
