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Join us at Bent Paddle for Prime Time at The Paddle, hosted by Skyline Rotary, a vintage tradition with a modern twist, all in support of a great cause. All proceeds from fundraising efforts go directly to the Rotary. Enjoy happy hour beverage specials, classic raffle fun, and plenty of chances to win loads of prizes. 7–9 PM | Every 4th Thursday of the Month Retro vibes. Prime Meats. Pure luck. Meat Raffle (vegan options available) Wheel Spin 50/50 Raffles Hosted by Rotary Open to the public event: We simply ask that you order beverages throughout the night and take good care of your friendly Beertenders! Meat at the paddle for a great cause and good time and if you’re lucky, you won’t leave empty handed!
The holidays are winding down and you deserve a break! Why not show support to two local businesses while celebrating how well you’ve kept it together the last few weeks (months…years…)? Join us for the following event Friday, February 20th from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. You’ve most definitely earned it! Who? You and everyone you know What? $1.00 per beverage purchased will be donated to Great Lakes Aquarium Where? Wild State Cider Why? Great Lakes Aquarium is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Your contribution directly supports animal care all year long! #Aquarium #Animals #ShopLocal #WildState #DuluthMN
It’s our 6th bday – It’s gonna be a party. Camp Wild State is free to attend. Here’s a quick look at what we’ve got lined up: New Cider Releases We’re making new ciders. Be the first to try ’em at CWS! Cider Slushies Whaaaaat! Yep, cider in slushy form. Adventure Package Giveaway Win some sweet adventure stuff. Food Trucks The Rambler, UpDawg, Johnny B’s, Gumbeaux Guys, Bowlz n Thangz, and TBSP Waffles $1 Creemees It’s a steal of a deal on our Vermont-style soft serve. Live Music Hiahli | 12 PM MorningBird | 2 PM Jumpsuit | 4 PM More details to be announced later! Save the date.
High Key Mondays & Industry Night Are BACK! Live local music | Drink specials | 6–9pm High Key Monday is FRI-YAY for many of our industry partners — and we’re roll with it. Calling all restaurant, bar, liquor store, and brewery professionals in the Twin Ports — get on down to the Paddle for Industry Night! Show a worker ID or pay stub for $1 off all Bent Paddle beverages. Thank you for keeping our paddles in the water! Everyone is welcome! Come for the tunes, stay for the conversations, delicious beverages, and good times. This month to kick off and celebrate the return, we invite you to connect with local organizations making waves in the Twin Ports — like WE Health, Trans+ Northland, Twin Ports Artists Collective, and Men As Peacemakers. Org’s may vary based on who available each week, but the good vibes are guaranteed!
The Ugly Holiday Sweater Party Dust off your wildest, wooliest, most questionably festive sweater – it’s time for a good old-fashioned holiday bluegrass bash! Join us for the Ugly Holiday Sweater Party, where two of Duluth’s beloved bluegrass powerhouses, Tres Osos and Barefoot Bluegrass – team up for an evening of tangled strings, shared tunes, and plenty of surprise guests. Cheers to a night so ugly it’s beautiful! With Tres Osos, Barefoot Bluegrass & Friends Live Music: 6–9pm Food Partner: Burger Joint 12–7pm Duluth’s own Tres Osos (Nicholas Klee, Ian Kvale, and Tim Leutgeb) bring a hearty blend of traditional bluegrass and classic country, shaped by their love of cold lakes, good food, and the great outdoors. Their sound is warm, sincere, and right at home in December. Barefoot Bluegrass – Harrison Olk, Jon Miller, Nate Hynum, and Joe Sheehan, pushes the boundaries of bluegrass with jam-inspired improvisation and a…
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