Events

(All events take place at our main taproom, 1701 Gent, unless otherwise noted!)

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.

GET YOUR TICKET HERE! >>

06:00 PM - 09:00 PM

Tuesday Night Trivia at 46th St.!

Tuesday August 25th

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 26th

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

Gather to Give: Flood Relief

Thursday August 27th

Join us for Gather to Give Thursday, 8/27! We’re donating $1 per pint sold from both taprooms and a portion of coffee sales to the Indianapolis Flood Relief Fund. 

Join us for a pint for a cause!

11:00 AM - 10:00 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

Gather to Give: Ford Wilson Race of Champions

Thursday September 3rd

For every pint sold on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026 at our main taproom, we're donating $1 to the Ford Wilson Race of Champions event hosted by the IMS Museum.

The Ford Wilson Race of Champions is a soap box derby for those with developmental, cognitive, and physical disabilities. The best part? It’s free for participants! Learn more at https://imsmuseum.org/race-of-champions/

Guggman’s $1 per pint donations will run all day long, but the party officially starts at 4 p.m. Those in attendance can participate in a drawing at 6:30 p.m. for a prize basket. 

11:00 AM - 10:00 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

Friday Night Music Series: Steve Kennan

Friday September 11th

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

Competitive Puzzling

Sunday September 13th

Join us for an afternoon of competitive puzzling with the Flying Purple Puzzle People! 

 - 500 piece puzzles 

- Teams of 1-4 people 

- Prize for first place & a draw amongst all who finish in regulation for "2nd" ($80 each prize)

- $50 entry fee 

SIGN UP HERE!

01:00 PM - 03:30 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: 

https://book.singenuity.com/786/activity/details/3930

01:00 PM - 05:00 PM

Oktoberfest at Guggman

Wednesday September 16th

Runs until Thursday, September 17th, 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 

1-6PM: Pottery Pop-up with Dani Pugel

1:30PM & 4PM: Steinholding Competition (ticket sign-up coming soon) 

6-9 PM: Live Music w/ Straight Up Chumps  

 Airbrush Tattoos & Face Painting - time TBD!

  SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20TH:

1:30PM: Bikes & Buckets -w/ The Indiana Fever! Meet at Guggman then bike to the Fever game.

3-5pm: Bluegrass Jam in the beer garden!

More info here!

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

Docs on Draft: Women's Health!

Thursday September 24th

Join us for this speaker series in partnership with IU School of Medicine! Designed for everyone both in the medical field and not at all, Docs on Draft welcomes physicians and scientists from IU School of Medicine to present on a topic while sharing their knowledge, engaging in dialogue and storytelling, and answering your questions.

This is free, and open to everyone. Grab a pint and learn something new!

Here are the last two events for the year:

Sept. 24, 2026

Speaker: Nicole Scott, MD

Topic: Women’s Health

Nov. 26, 2026

Speaker: Richard Kovacs, MD

Topic: Prevention and treatment of sudden cardiac arrests in athletes 

 Here’s more info on this new series: 

https://medicine.iu.edu/interna.../news-events/docs-on-draft

https://medicine.iu.edu/blogs/the-beat/docs-on-draft

05:30 PM - 06:30 PM

Friday Night Music Series: Harp & Axe

Friday September 25th

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

Paint Your Pet Party!

Sunday September 27th

Paint Your Pet - on either a tote bag or canvas! 

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

 After you register email a picture of your pet or favorite animal to paintyourpetparty@gmail.com.  We sketch it on a canvas or tote bag ready for you to paint in 3 easy steps. You don't need any artistic talent!

02:00 PM - 04:00 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.

GET YOUR TICKET HERE!

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: 

https://book.singenuity.com/786/activity/details/3930

01:00 PM - 05:00 PM

Tuesday
3:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Sunday
12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
1701 Gent Avenue
Indianapolis, IN
46202

Call us at (317)-602-6131

Tuesday - Sunday
8:00 AM - 3:00PM
1701 Gent Ave.,
Indianapolis, IN 46202
in the green Haus
Tuesday - Thursday
4:00PM - 10:00PM
Friday - Saturday
12:00PM - 10:00PM
Sunday
12:00PM - 7:00PM
4601 N College Ave. Suite C
Indianapolis, IN 46205

Call us at (317)-426-2761