Bockfest Ushers in Spring at Fitger’s

Blessing of the Bock Taking Place Thursday

DULUTH, Minn. – An annual event ushering Spring is getting underway this week.

The 23rd Annual Fitger’s Bockfest starts up Thursday.

Throughout the three-day celebration there will be authentic German food, nightly music and local beer.

Things get underway on Thursday, March 9 at 5:00 p.m. with the annual blessing of the bock.

On Friday, March 10 the beer tent opens at 5:00 p.m.in the Fitger’s Courtyard.

Several events will keep folks busy on Saturday, March 11.

Saturday Schedule:

Noon Beer tent opens

1:00 p.m. Bock Head Hunt

2:00 p.m. March on the Lakewalk

3:00 p.m. The Big Dip – plunge into Lake Superior

4:00 p.m. Team Stein Race

5:00 p.m. Black Forest Torte Eating Contest

6:00 p.m. Team Beer Drinking Contest

All events are taking place in the Fitger’s Courtyard.

Fitger’s is located at 600 E Superior St, Duluth, MN 55802.

For more information on this annual event head to fitgers.com.