Carlos Creek

Tinsel Taproom
2025-12-26 12:00 - 22:00, 2025-12-27 12:00 - 22:00, 2025-12-28 10:00 - 19:00, 2025-12-29 12:00 - 19:00, 2025-12-30 12:00 - 19:00, 2025-12-31 12:00 - 21:00, 2026-01-02 12:00 - 21:00, 2026-01-03 12:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) and 1 more date | Venue: 22 Northmen Brewing Company, 6693 County Rd 34 NW, Alexandria, MN, 56308, United States
✨ THE TINSEL TAPROOM ✨
A Minnesota Holiday Pop-Up Bar & Christmas ExperienceDecember 13 – January 4 | 22 Northmen Brewing Co. | Alexandria, MN
21+ | Open Every Day the Brewery is Open (brewery hours)
Looking for the best Christmas things to do in Minnesota, a festive holiday pop-up bar, or a magical winter experience worth traveling for? Step inside the Tinsel Taproom at 22 Northmen Brewing Co. in Alexandria, MN—an immersive holiday destination overflowing with twinkling lights, cozy winter vibes, and unforgettable seasonal drinks.
Hidden in the back of our taproom, the Tinsel Taproom transforms into a glowing, glittering Christmas hideaway drenched in nostalgia and over-the-top holiday décor. It’s one of Minnesota’s most enchanting holiday experiences—perfect for date nights, friend gatherings, winter getaways, and anyone searching for unique holiday events in Minnesota.
Sip your way through the most wonderful time of the year with exclusive holiday beer cocktails, crafted only for this seasonal pop-up. Enjoy our full tap menu, then extend the celebration by visiting Carlos Creek Winery next door for seasonal cocktails, mocktails, wine, and cider—making this a must-visit destination for holiday travelers and festive drink lovers. Don’t forget about that Gingerbread Cinnamon Roll wood-fired pizza from Stoke.
Whether you’re road-tripping for Christmas adventures, planning a winter weekend in Alexandria, or searching “holiday bars near me,” the Tinsel Taproom delivers an unforgettable experience.
Every moment is pure, can’t-miss holiday bliss.
This is the 22 Northmen experience…reimagined and wrapped in tinsel.

Tinsel Taproom Hours 12/13/25-12/31/25:

Monday – Tuesday | 12-7

Wednesday – Thursday | 12-9

Friday – Saturday | 12-10

Sunday | 10-7

Tinsel Taproom Hours 1/2/26-1/4/26:

Friday- Saturday 12-9

Sunday 10-6

2-for-1 Fridays
2025-12-26 15:00 - 18:00, 2026-01-02 15:00 - 18:00 | Carlos Creek, 6693 County Road 34 NW, Alexandria, MN, 56308-9857, United States
2-for-1 Fridays Begin November 7! Weekends are meant for good company and great drinks — so we’re giving you a reason to start yours early!
Join us every Friday from 3–6 PM at Carlos Creek Winery & 22 Northmen Brewing Co. for:

2 BEERS (16 OZ) of your choice = $8 (excludes axe series)
2 wines or ciders OF YOUR CHOICE = $8 (excludes 300 series, dessert wines)
$2 off cocktails

Whether you’re clinking glasses with friends after work, cozying up by the fire with your favorite pour, or trying something new from the tap, our happy hour is your perfect weekend warm-up.
Where: Carlos Creek Winery & 22 Northmen Brewing Co.When: Fridays • 3–6 PM

Friday Night Live Music - Blue Loon Band
2025-12-26 18:00 - 21:00 | Venue: 22 Northmen Brewing Company, 6693 County Rd 34 NW, Alexandria, MN, 56308, United States
Warm up your weekend in Alexandria, Minnesota with Friday Night Live Music inside the 22 Northmen Brewing Co. taproom. Every Friday from 6-9 PM, we feature incredible local and regional musicians, creating the perfect backdrop for crisp beers, hearty bites, and a laid-back night out.
Pair the tunes with one of our wood-fired pizzas, baked to perfection with premium ingredients, or explore our seasonal beers on tap. Not feeling beer? Sip on a nitro cold brew coffee, French Lemonade, or other n/a sips. Just steps away at Carlos Creek Winery, you’ll find handcrafted cocktails, mocktails, wine, and cider to round out your evening.
📍 Every Friday | 6-9PM | 22 Northmen Brewing Co. Taproom

Saturday Afternoon Live Music - Jeff James
2025-12-27 14:00 - 17:00 | Carlos Creek Winery, 6693 County Rd 34 NW, Alexandria, MN, 56308, United States
Ease into the weekend with Saturday Afternoon Live Music at Carlos Creek, inside the Carlos Creek Winery Tasting Room.
We feature incredible local and regional musicians, creating the perfect backdrop for an afternoon of great wine, delicious food, and good company.
Pair the music with one of our wood-fired pizzas, made with premium ingredients and baked to perfection. Looking for something beyond wine? Carlos Creek Winery also offers handcrafted cocktails and mocktails, cider, and locally made non-alcoholic sips like French Lemonade and Nitro Cold Brew Coffee.
Grab a drink, order a pizza, and enjoy a perfect Saturday afternoon at Carlos Creek!

Saturday Night Live Music - Kyle Colby
2025-12-27 18:00 - 21:00 | Venue: 22 Northmen Brewing Company, 6693 County Rd 34 NW, Alexandria, MN, 56308, United States
Keep the weekend vibes going with Saturday Night Live Music at Carlos Creek, hosted inside the 22 Northmen Brewing Co. taproom
Every Saturday from 6-9pm, we bring in top local and regional musicians to set the stage for an evening of amazing sips and community!
Pair the music with one of our wood-fired pizzas, made with premium ingredients and baked to perfection. Looking for something beyond beer? 22 Northmen also offers Nitro Cold Brew Coffee, French Lemonade, and other non-alcoholic sips, while just a few steps away at Carlos Creek Winery, you’ll find handcrafted cocktails, mocktails, wine, and cider to round out your night.
Grab a drink, order a pizza, and enjoy a perfect Saturday night at Carlos Creek!

Sunday Brunch
2025-12-28 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-01-04 10:00 - 14:00 | Carlos Creek, 6693 County Road 34 NW, Alexandria, MN, 56308-9857, United States
🥂 Sunday Brunch at Carlos Creek 🍳
If brunch is your love language, consider this your official invitation. We’re serving up more than just a meal — we’re curating the ultimate Sunday vibe from 10 AM to 2 PM, year-round at Carlos Creek Winery.
Think dream-worthy brunch pizzas, perfectly balanced cocktails and mocktails, and our fan-favorite Nitro Cold Brew Coffee — all crafted to match the season, mood, and moment.
Whether you’re here for a bubbly mimosa, a bold espresso martini, or just a cozy place to gather, brunch at Carlos Creek is where flavor meets feeling. Come hungry, leave happy — every Sunday.

Nice Juicery x Carlos Creek Holiday Mimosa Flight
2025-12-28 10:00 - 14:00 | Carlos Creek Winery, 6693 County Rd 34 NW, Alexandria, MN, 56308, United States
Holiday Mimosa Flight Event at Carlos Creek Winery Join us on Sunday, December 28 from 10 AM–2 PM for a holiday mimosa flight experience you won’t find anywhere else in Alexandria, Minnesota!
We’re teaming up with Nice Juicery to bring you four seasonal, local, and truly unique mimosas, handcrafted with fresh-pressed juice and Carlos Creek Winery’s sparkling wines. Perfect for a cozy holiday brunch outing, a festive girls’ day, or your New Year’s celebration.
Plus: Morgan from Nice Juicery will be in our tasting room from 12-2 PM selling fresh juice—so you can take home your favorite flavor combos and recreate these Minnesota-made mimosas for your New Year’s brunch!

Carlos Cove Nice Juicery juice + Carlos Creek Aurora wine
Booster Rhymes Nice Juicery juice + Carlos Creek Pet Nat Itasca wine
Apple CranMerry Nice Juicery juice + Carlos Creek Minnescato wine
Berry Styles Nice Juicery juice + Carlos Creek Ruby Minnescato wine

We’ll also be featuring Nice Juicery’s Minted juice in a “Minted Espresso Martini”…also available in an N/A version!

📍 Carlos Creek Winery | Alexandria, MN🍾 Holiday event • Local winery • Brunch & mimosas • Things to do this winter in Minnesota

Sparkling Sale
2025-12-28 10:00 - 14:00 | Carlos Creek Winery, 6693 County Rd 34 NW, Alexandria, MN, 56308, United States
Brunch + Bubbles = Holiday Magic! ✨
Stock up on your favorites with 20% off Carlos Creek Winery sparkling wines Sunday, December 28, during brunch 10-2—and toast to the season in style! 🥂
We’re serving special Holiday Nice Juicery mimosa flights to enjoy on-site, and Morgan from Nice Juicery will be here from 10 AM–12 PM with fresh juices so you can build your own holiday mimosa flight at home to ring in the New Year.
Share this with your crew!

Pasta Wednesday - Champagne Chicken
2025-12-31 12:00 - 20:00 | Stoke Wood-Fired Pizza, 6693 County Road 34 NW, Alexandria, MN, 56308-9857, United States
12/31 New Year’s Eve Pasta Night – Champagne Chicken

Every last Wednesday of the month, Stoke is serving up a different and delicious homemade pasta.
Because around here, Wednesdays aren’t just a meal—they’re tradition.
Get cozy. Get hungry. Get here.
Served while supplies last!

Sparkling Sale
2025-12-31 12:00 - 20:00 | Carlos Creek Winery, 6693 County Rd 34 NW, Alexandria, MN, 56308, United States
Bubbles? A New Year’s essential ✨
Stock up on your favorites with 20% off Carlos Creek Winery sparkling wines all day Wednesday, December 31! 🥂

Wednesday Flight Club
2025-12-31 14:00 - 17:00 | Carlos Creek Winery, 6693 County Rd 34 NW, Alexandria, MN, 56308, United States
Wednesday Flight Club🕑 Every Wednesday | 2–5 PM📍 Carlos Creek Winery
The first rule of Wednesday Flight Club?Tell all your friends.
This is your midweek moment to slow down, sip up, and socialize. Join us for a guided wine social every Wednesday from 2–5 PM. You’ll enjoy hand-selected wine flights (5 one-ounce pours for just $5!), connect with fellow wine lovers, and maybe even find your new favorite bottle.
🍷 $5 wine flights (5 x 1oz pours)🍇 10% off bottles from your flight📦 Buy 6+ bottles = 15% off (not stackable with other discounts)
Whether you’re a wine newbie or a seasoned sipper, this is a relaxed and welcoming space to taste, chat, and explore our latest offerings—no secret passwords required.

New Year's Eve Bingo!
2025-12-31 18:30 - 20:30 | Venue: 22 Northmen Brewing Company, 6693 County Rd 34 NW, Alexandria, MN, 56308, United States
Join us for BINGO on New Year’s Eve at 22 Northmen Brewing Co. in Alexandria, MN!
We’ll have a mini ball drop during bingo and enjoy FREE 4 oz glass of bubbly to cheers to the new year!
Get ready for a night of fun, food, and friendly competition at 22 Northmen Brewing Co. in Alexandria, MN! Join us from 6:30–8:30 PM for Bingo Nights. Come early to snag a table, enjoy delicious eats, and sip on your favorite drinks before the games begin. Bingo kicks off at 6:30 PM sharp, with exciting rounds leading up to a grand prize finale you won’t want to miss!

Closed for New Year's Day
2026-01-01 12:00 - 21:00 | Carlos Creek, 6693 County Road 34 NW, Alexandria, MN, 56308-9857, United States
All of property (22 Northmen Brewing Co, Carlos Creek Winery, and Stoke Pizza) will be CLOSED all day 1/1/26 for New Year’s Day. We will be open again normal hours Friday, January 2.

Bingo Night
2026-01-01 18:30 - 20:30 | Venue: 22 Northmen Brewing Company, 6693 County Rd 34 NW, Alexandria, MN, 56308, United States
Get ready for a night of fun, food, and friendly competition at 22 Northmen Brewing Co. in Alexandria, MN! Join us from 6:30–8:30 PM for Bingo Nights. Come early to snag a table, enjoy delicious eats, and sip on your favorite drinks before the games begin. Bingo kicks off at 6:30 PM sharp, with exciting rounds leading up to a grand prize finale you won’t want to miss!
Staring Thursday, November 6 and running into April!

Winter Hours 2026 Begin
2026-01-02 | Carlos Creek, 6693 County Road 34 NW, Alexandria, MN, 56308-9857, United States
Winter hours at Carlos Creek. Experience winter fun with us in Alexandria, MN!
WINTER HOURS
WINERY
Monday & Tuesday CLOSED
Wednesday – Saturday 12-8
Sunday 10-5

BREWERY
Monday & Tuesday CLOSED
Wednesday – Saturday 12-9
Sunday 10-6

KITCHEN
Monday & Tuesday CLOSED
Wednesday – Saturday 12-8
Sunday 10-5

Friday Night Live Music - Jackson Burns
2026-01-02 18:00 - 21:00 | Venue: 22 Northmen Brewing Company, 6693 County Rd 34 NW, Alexandria, MN, 56308, United States

Nice Juicery x Carlos Creek Mimosa Flight
2026-01-03 12:00 - 20:00 | Carlos Creek Winery, 6693 County Rd 34 NW, Alexandria, MN, 56308, United States
Join us on Saturday, January 3rd 12pm-while supplies last for a mimosa flight experience you won’t find anywhere else in Alexandria, Minnesota!
We’re teaming up with Nice Juicery to bring you four seasonal, local, and truly unique mimosas, handcrafted with fresh-pressed juice and Carlos Creek Winery’s sparkling wines. Perfect for a cozy weekend brunch outing, a festive girls’ day, or your belated New Year’s celebration.

Carlos Cove Nice Juicery juice + Carlos Creek Aurora wine
Booster Rhymes Nice Juicery juice + Carlos Creek Pet Nat Itasca wine
Apple CranMerry Nice Juicery juice + Carlos Creek Minnescato wine
Berry Styles Nice Juicery juice + Carlos Creek Ruby Minnescato wine

We’ll also be featuring Nice Juicery’s Minted juice in a “Minted Espresso Martini”…also available in an N/A version!
Carlos Creek Winery | Alexandria, MN

Saturday Afternoon Live Music - Robb Justice
2026-01-03 14:00 - 17:00 | Carlos Creek Winery, 6693 County Rd 34 NW, Alexandria, MN, 56308, United States

Saturday Night Live Music - The Nobles
2026-01-03 18:00 - 21:00 | Venue: 22 Northmen Brewing Company, 6693 County Rd 34 NW, Alexandria, MN, 56308, United States

Sparkling Sunday Mimosa Flights
2026-01-04 10:00 - 14:00 | Carlos Creek Winery, 6693 County Rd 34 NW, Alexandria, MN, 56308, United States
Raise a glass to cozy weekends! Our fan-favorite Sparkling Sundays with mimosa flights are back at Carlos Creek Winery! Enjoy them alongside our seasonal brunch favorites at Stoke. Make your Sunday sparkle at Carlos Creek!
