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15th Annual Barrels & Bluegrass
Date:September 26, 2026
Time:12:00am - 6:00pm
Location:45th Parallel Distillery

45th Parallel Distillery's Barrels & Bluegrass is back for the 15th year!

 

Join us on Saturday, September 26th 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
🛍️ Local Vendors + Artists
🍔 Food Trucks + Coffee
🥂 45th Cocktails, Mini Pizzas, and Pretzels!
.... AND more!

More info coming soon!

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.