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.
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
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
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:
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!
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
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.
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