Have A Nightmare on Ale Street to Benefit Centennial Park

One, two, Freddy’s fun’s coming for you…
Don’t sleep on this event. Taste samples of beer, wine and cider from Iowa manufacturers and help North Liberty reach its Next Stage.

The five Ws

• Who: Ticketholders who are 21+
• What: A craft beer, cider and wine tasting fundraiser.
• Where: Centennial Park, 1565 Saint Andrew Drive.
• When: Saturday, Oct. 19. Several ticketed time slots are available.
• Why: Proceeds support the Building North Liberty’s Next Stage capital campaign to transform Centennial Park.

Tickets

This is a ticketed event and capacity is limited. $15 tickets include:

• Tasting cup for alcohol samples
• Tote bag to collect candy from each vendor
• Entry into the costume contest (if desired)
• Pride in supporting the development of Centennial Park

Tickets are available for the following time slots:

• 3:00 to 4:30 p.m.
• 3:30 to 5:00 p.m.
• 4:00 to 5:30 p.m.
• 4:30 to 6:00 p.m.

Increase your donation

When purchasing tickets you can further support the park by pre-ordering 4-packs of Centennial Park Pilsner. Orders will be available for pick up at the event to take home or consume on-site between sampling.

Centennial Park Pilsner was created in partnership with Field Day Brewing to benefit the park’s development. It is a contemporary American pilsner dry-hopped with Centennial hops and has lemon, melon and floral notes.

What to expect

A Nightmare on Ale Street will take place in Centennial Park. While construction of an event hall and amphitheater is underway, the sampling event will take place on the drive around the park’s perimeter. Full event details will be emailed to ticketholders as the date approaches.

Costume contest
We encourage attendees to embrace the event’s Halloween theme! Three prizes will be awarded: Funniest, Scariest and Most Original costumes. Contest details will be communicated to ticketholders ahead of event.

Who will be there
Representatives from some dozen Iowa breweries and wineries will be on site with sample pours. The menu of offerings will be emailed to ticketholders prior to the event. Participating vendors so far include:

• Ackerman Winery
• Fireside Winery
• Big Grove Brewery
• Field Day Brewing
• Front Street Brewery
• Jefferson County Ciderworks
• ReUnion Brewery
• Paha Cidery
• Fisback & Stephenson Cider House
• Cedar Ridge Winery
• and more!

You may also be wondering

• This event is intended only for those 21+ years of age. Every attendee must have a ticket.
• Outside alcohol will not be permitted.
• Full cans of Centennial Park Pilsner and glasses of wine will be available from the City of North Liberty sales booth for on-site purchase and consumption.
• There will be no food service on site, but attendees are encouraged to support local restaurants before or after the event.
• Portable toilets will be available on both sides of the park.
• As much as we love dogs, with the number of people expected to attend we need to ask your dog, no matter how well behaved, to stay home.
• The use of tobacco, nicotine, vape and other electronic smoking devices is prohibited in North Liberty parks, trails and public recreation areas.

Who to thank

A Nightmare on Ale Street is presented by Urban Acres Real Estate agents:

• Chris Campbell Boddicker
• Becky Halsch
• Rob McCain & Brandie Thein
• Alicia Messer
• Sean McIntyre
• Jason Peterson
• Tricia Van Roekel

Urban Acres is the first and only member-owned real estate firm in the Corridor. Their specialty in both residential and commercial real estate has been recognized with many local accolades, but the company is guided by giving back to the community they serve. Urban Acres is also a sponsor of North Liberty’s City Slate of events, and individual agents pooled their pledges for Building North Liberty’s Next Stage capital campaign to name the Urban Acres Orange Room inside the Centennial Center, currently under construction in Centennial Park.

Accessibility

This event takes place on pavement.
We’re committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation at our events for individuals with disabilities. For accommodations, please reach out to [email protected] or call (319) 626-5755.

Building North Liberty’s Next Stage

Proceeds of A Nightmare on Ale Street will benefit North Liberty’s capital campaign to transform Centennial Park into a magnetic gathering place. Construction of Phase 1 began in July 2024.

When complete, Centennial Park will be home to the Centennial Center — a multipurpose indoor event space and connected outdoor stage — an open-air pavilion, expansive plaza spaces, a premier splash pad, wheelchair-accessible playground features, expanded parking and trails, restrooms and an honor garden. Learn more about the project at northlibertyiowa.org/nextstage.

While the completion of the park is expected to take place over five years, the Building North Liberty’s Next Stage capital campaign that will help fund all phases is now, with a total goal of $3.5 million. Since 2023, over $2.4 million has been raised towards that goal.