Discussion:
Shakopee Brewhall, Mana Brewing Co., Babe’s, and the Shakopee Chamber & Visitors Bureau are hosting Ales in the Alley in Downtown Shakopee. They are asking for the alley, from Turtle's Bar & Grill to Mana Brewing Co., along with all of Holmes Street (from the railroad tracks to 1st Avenue) to be closed for the festivities.
They are looking to continue the success of Bock Party in March and celebrate spring Downtown, increasing economic impact to the breweries/restaurants/retail establishments, and awareness of everything that we have in Downtown Shakopee.
The event will be held from Noon-9:00 PM on May 20, 2023. Vendors will be from Noon-4:00 PM. They are looking at having up to 30 vendors. The vendors tables and tents will be located in the alley and on Holmes Street. A map is attached for your review.
They are also asking for approval for up to 5 food trucks to be placed on Holmes Street. All food trucks will be licensed in Shakopee and follow all rules and regulations.
Mana, Shakopee Brewhall, and Babe’s will all be provided wristbands, to allow event attendees to meander between the breweries, by way of the alley with alcoholic beverages. Signage will be added that attendees will have to have a wristband to be outside with a beverage. We will be hiring police coverage from 6-9 PM.
The Chamber is currently working on bands to perform on Holmes Street, upon approval of the event. They will be setting up a stage, the bands will perform by the railroad tracks.
Performance times:
Noon-2:00 PM
3:00-5:00 PM
6:00-9:00 PM
Thank you for the consideration of this event!