Events
(All events take place at our main taproom, 1701 Gent, unless otherwise noted!)
Tuesday Night Trivia at 46th St.!
Tuesday August 18th
Every Tuesday
Join us for a neighborhood game of trivia every Tuesday at our 46th Street Taproom!
It's hosted by Hambone's and free to play. Start time is 7:30pm, we suggest arriving early to grab a seat and beer. Winners get Guggman gift cards!
LOCATION: 4601 N. College Ave.
07:30 PM - 09:00 PM
Wednesday Night Trivia!
Wednesday August 19th
Every Wednesday
Join us for trivia with Hambone's every Wednesday night at our main taproom! We play in all spaces - the taproom, Boyle Garage, Festhall and outside (weather dependent). It's one of the largest games in the city.
Start time: 7:30pm
Free to Play
Win Guggman Gift Cards
All ages welcome
Hosted by Hambone's Trivia
1701 Gent Ave. - free, easy parking
07:30 PM - 09:00 PM
Puzzle Chess Night
Thursday August 20th
Join us for a night of Competitive Puzzle Chess, hosted by Flying Purple Puzzle People.
- $15 per person to register
- Register as a single person!
- 3 guaranteed games, 2 qualifying rounds
- 100-200 piece puzzles
- Skilled brackets
- $30 minimum prize per bracket!
06:30 PM - 09:00 PM
Sip on Science:
Thursday August 20th
Save the date and join us for our next Sip on Science! Join us Thursday, August 20th from 7-8pm as local PhD students give short lectures on informational topics in the science realm. Free, open to all!
TOPICS:
1. Orange You Glad It’s on the X Chromosome: The Science of Sex-Linked Cat Fur Colors
2. How Your Brain Tricks You Into Believing Bad Science
07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Friday Night Music Series: David Garza
Friday August 21st
Join us for live music in the beer garden every Friday this summer from 7-9pm!
Grab beer, wine or cider from the taproom bar and snacks or dinner from The Cabin Kitchen in the taproom, then enjoy the summer vibes in our beer garden. Every show is free and family-friendly.
07:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Encore Comedy at Guggman
Saturday August 22nd
This is hosted by Encore Comedy.
Looking for something to do? Love great comedy and great beer? Come see the best comedians from all over Indiana live in Indianapolis!
Encore comedy brings the best comics from the eastern US right to you! Encore Comedy works with great breweries to bring awesome beer and hilarious comedy to you for cheap! Enjoy all the best parts of a comedy club with none of the high prices or hassle!
Past Encore Comedy shows have featured comedians who have performed at famous venues such as the Comedy Cellar, the Laugh Factory, and Madison Square Garden, writers from shows such as SNL and Conan, kill tony golden ticket winners, writers for the Onion, and comedians with Don't tell and Drybar comedy specials! Every show is diffrent with a unique lineup of comics!
08:00 PM - 09:30 PM
Guggman Haus Craft Club: Paint Your Own Snack Plate
Tuesday August 25th
Come hang out and paint your own custom ceramic snack plate! Artist (and craft club host) Dani Pugel has created blank wheel thrown snack plates that are ready for your fabulous designs!
All supplies provided, firing cost included in ticket price. When the event is over, the dishes will stay with the host to be fired, and will be returned to Guggman Haus for pick up in 3 weeks.
06:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Friday Night Music Series: Bluesky Band
Friday August 28th
Join us for live music in the beer garden every Friday this summer from 7-9pm!
Grab beer, wine or cider from the taproom bar and snacks or dinner from The Cabin Kitchen in the taproom, then enjoy the summer vibes in our beer garden. Every show is free and family-friendly.
07:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Friday Night Music Series: Keith Beatty
Friday September 4th
Join us for live music in the beer garden every Friday this summer from 7-9pm!
Grab beer, wine or cider from the taproom bar and snacks or dinner from The Cabin Kitchen in the taproom, then enjoy the summer vibes in our beer garden. Every show is free and family-friendly.
07:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Boats & Brews: September
Sunday September 13th
Come paddle with us! Guggman Haus & Frank's Paddlesports Livery, both located in the heart of the Riverside neighborhood here in Indianapolis, have partnered to bring you Boats & Brews for the 2026 season!
Join us on the following Sundays: Sept 13th | Oct 25th
You’ll meet at Guggman’s main taproom (1701 Gent Ave.) and the Frank’s team will shuttle us up the White River where we'll canoe or kayak back down - and then we'll get shuttled back to Guggman.
Included in the purchase is a 4-pack of beer (one per boat rental) and a koozie for your ride! See what it's all about:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zDPr1IW9leE&t=1s
**Pre-purchased tickets are required, and this event is always weather dependent. For more details and to book, visit here:
01:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Oktoberfest at Guggman
Wednesday September 16th
Runs until Tuesday, September 15th, 2026
It's almost time to raise a stein! Join us for our annual celebration of Oktoberfest with German beer releases, live music and a celebratory atmosphere in our Taproom, Festhall & Beer Garden!
We’re starting the festivities on Wednesday, September 16th and celebrating through Sunday, September 20th.
FREE TO ATTEND, ALL-AGES
Our kitchen is open every day with some Oktoberfest favs! New this year - we're trying Radler Slushies!
HERE'S WHAT WE HAVE PLANNED SO FAR:
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16TH:
All Oktoberfest beers are tapped!
7:30PM: Oktoberfest Themed Trivia
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17TH:
7-9PM: Live Music w/Squirrel Butter
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18TH:
6-9PM: Live Music w/Dysfunktion Brass Band
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19TH:
8AM-6PM: Coffee Haus open with extended hours
11AM: Taproom Doors Open
1-4PM: Live Music w/ Liederkranz German Band
1PM & 4PM: Steinholding Competition (ticket sign-up coming soon)
6-9 PM: Live Music w/ Straight Up Chumps
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20TH:
Live Music: TBD
1:30PM: Bikes & Buckets -w/ The Indiana Fever! Meet at Guggman then bike to the Fever game.
THINGS TO NOTE:
- All German beer releases will be available at the main bar in the taproom.
- Steins will only be available at the main taproom bar.
- No flights on Friday-Sunday! Flights will resume on Tuesday, Sept. 22nd
- We will have a limited concession style menu from The Cabin Kitchen all fest including some shareables and bratwurst plates, along with kid options.
- Traditional and non-traditional Oktoberfest attire is welcome.
- Parking is available in our paved lot, overflow lot and on the street. **Ridesharing is encouraged, please drink responsibly!**
- We expect this to be a busy weekend - thank you for joining us and for your patience. Feel free to bring a lawn chair for the garden as long as aisles stay open. Prost!
11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guggman Haus Craft Club: Watercolor Etching
Tuesday September 29th
Join us for our monthly craft club hosted by Dani Pugel!
It’s time to paint in a whole new way! Learn how to create unique watercolor paintings using an etching technique developed by our craft club host. Using varnish, we will seal colors onto our paper and wash away the rest- creating unique and easy to create masterpieces.
06:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Boats & Brews: October
Sunday October 25th
Come paddle with us! Guggman Haus & Frank's Paddlesports Livery, both located in the heart of the Riverside neighborhood here in Indianapolis, have partnered to bring you Boats & Brews for the 2026 season!
Join us on Oct 25th!
You’ll meet at Guggman’s main taproom (1701 Gent Ave.) and the Frank’s team will shuttle us up the White River where we'll canoe or kayak back down - and then we'll get shuttled back to Guggman. Included in the purchase is a 4-pack of beer (one per boat rental) and a koozie for your ride! See what it's all about:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zDPr1IW9leE&t=1s
**Pre-purchased tickets are required, and this event is always weather dependent. For more details and to book, visit here:
01:00 PM - 05:00 PM