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Hotdish Festival Sells Out Brewhalla Yet Again

The 8th installment of what's become a beloved regional tradition featured fourteen restaurants serving up comfort and competing for supremacy.

February 1, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – “It sold out a month after we announced tickets. So I think it was sold out in November,” laughed Carly Montplaisir, events director for Brewhalla. The team at Brewhalla figured they had a pretty good idea on their hands when they came up with the Hotdish Festival eight years ago – but even they are impressed…

Eleventh annual Drekkerfest begins, inviting the seekers of the strange and craft beer lovers

September 12, 2025

Juliana Pelaez,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Craft beer lovers and seekers of the strange alike are invited out to stop by Drekker Brewing Company’s eleventh annual DrekkerFest. This year’s Drekkerfest unleashes the freaks for a carnival-themed weekend. With tattoos from Amarok Tattoos, carnival games, wrestling, and a live concert featuring Motion City Soundtrack. During festivities, people can also indulge in the new…

Third Annual Fooler’s Ball Brings Strange Brews to Brewhalla

55 different breweries poured their oddest concoctions at the event.

April 6, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

Two of the hundreds of beer options available for thirsty Foolers.FARGO, N.D. – The excitement was palpable at Brewhalla before the third annual Fooler’s Ball even began. The goal of the ball is to show off as many strange brews as humanly possible. 55 different breweries set up shop, with one even coming all the way from Greece – delighting…

Brewhalla Hosts Annual Hotdish Festival

Now in its seventh year, the festival is more popular than ever.

February 2, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

Mezzaluna’s offering at the Fargo Hotdish Festival – inspired by pierogies.FARGO, N.D. – People flocked to Brewhalla in record-breaking numbers to celebrate perhaps the biggest staple in Midwest cuisine. The 7th annual Hotdish Festival took place today, and tickets were sold out well before it began. It was a complete experience, with over 10 local restaurants all competing for the…

Drekker Brings Family Fun Event To Celebrate Fall

October 13, 2024

Juliana Pelaez,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Drekker Brewing held its third annual Punkin Bash, a family-friendly event to get into the fall season. With a wide array of drinks and treats, everyone had a chance to spice up their day. Families also enjoyed basketball, pinball, and a petting zoo from Trowbridge Creek Zoo. While the fall weather chilled up the space it…

6th Annual Fargo Hotdish Festival hosted at Brewhalla

February 4, 2024

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D., (KVRR) — We live in the Midwest and what better way to spend a Sunday than by enjoying some hotdish. Brewhalla hosted the annual Fargo Hotdish Festival that brings many area restaurants together to compete. The 6th annual Hotdish Festival sponsored by Drekker is hosted at Brewhalla. It’s a chance for people taste test all 14 hotdishes entered…