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National Brewery Museum™
The American Breweriana Association, through the ABA Museum Foundation and in partnership with the Potosi Museum Foundation, has restored the former Potosi Brewery at Potosi, Wisconsin into the National Brewery Museum & Research Library.

Located in the Potosi Brewery Complex at 209 S. Main Street in Potosi Wisconsin. Open Tuesday through Sunday 10 am to 6 pm. (After March 12, 2012 Open Daily 10 am to 6 pm)

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ABA-XXXI
Columbus, OH
June 5-9, 2012

The ABA XXXI Annual Meeting will take place in Columbus Ohio.

Make plans now to attend and take the opportunity to enjoy old friends, establish new ones and have a relaxing time with fellow collectors. Buy Sell Trade during the week and take part in the big Beer Collectibles Show on Saturday June 9, 2012.

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Upcoming Events
February 5, 2012
Feeze You Can! - North Star Chapter
Summit Brewing Co Parking Lot 910 Montreal Circle Noon - 3pm
St. Paul, MN
Contact:Dave Wendl 651-731-9573

February 5, 2012
Super Bowl Sunday Beer Can Show
American Legion Hall 514 S Main Street 9am -?? Raffle
Wauconda, IL
Contact:Ken 847-202-1877 kenanna@sbcglobal.net, Fran fkelch@comcast.net

February 11, 2012
Pinnacle Peak West 40, Way Out West Show
7 30am - 2pm
Scottdale, AZ
Contact:Todd Barmes 623-931-6721 arizonatrader@cox.net

February 12, 2012
Milwaukee Antique Bottle & Advertising Show
Country Springs Hotel 2810 Golf Rd Waukesha WI I94 Ex293 North (HwyT) to Golf Rd 9am-3pm
Waukesha, WI
Contact:David Kapsos 608-838-8041 foxhead@charter.net

February 15-18, 2012
33th Annual Blue & Gray Show
Ramada Inn - South, Something for everyone! 13th Annual Back Bar Display
Frederickburg, VA
Contact: Ray Johnson 703-971-3549 northbay1@comcast.net

February 15, 2012
Port of Potosi Chapter ABA Meeting
6:30pm - Haverlands Bar, Everyone invited
Potosi, WI
Contact:Linda Kress portofpotosi@gmail.com

February 16-18, 2012
Hamm’s Club Annual Show
Medina Entertainment Center HWY 55 West of I494 Sat Show 9am-2pm Room to Room other days
Medina, MN
Contact: Hamm’s Club 763-252-0114 or 800-553-2092

February 18, 2012
Dubuque on Ice Brewfest
Mystique Ice Center 12:30pm to 4:30pm $35 -$50-$60 Tickets on line go to dubuquebrewfest.com
Dubuque, IA
Contact:Jared 608-763-4002 Ext 106 jared@potosibrewery.com

February 18, 2012
4th Annual Potosi Cave Party
Potosi Brewery Cave & ABA National Brewery Museum™ 2pm-6pm $25
Potosi, WI
Contact:Mike Kress 608-642-0321 portofpotosi@gmail.com

February 18, 2012
Museum of Beer & Brewing Food and Froth
Milwaukee Public Museum
Milwaukee, WI
Contact:brewingmuseum.org

February 25, 2012
Madison Bottle & Advertising Show
VFW Hall 133 East Lakeside St, 9am - 2pm Free Admission
Madison, WI
Contact:Jim Hill 608-369-2152 duckcreekcollectables@hotmail.com

March 3, 2012
Spring Beer Can and Breweriana Show -Schultz & Dooley Chapter
Colonie Elks Club Exit 5 off I-87 Rte 155 to 11 Elks Lane 9am-2pm
Latham, NY
Contact:Ray Stempsey 518-436-1146 pstempsl@nycap.rr.com

March 3, 2012
Kick the Winter Doldrums Show
Highland Tavern 3400 Navajo St 11am-2:30pm Free Admission
Denver, CO
Contact:Jim McCoy 303-771-4102 jmrealone@gmail.com

March 9-10, 2012
Annual Anti-Freeze Beer Can Show

Augusta, GA
Contact:Matt Parker 706-833-4021 beercanz@comcast.net

March 10, 2012
Not So Irish Swap Meet - Cascsade Breweriana Association
9 am - 1 pm
Portland, OR
Contact: Tom McCoy 503-762-1281

March 10, 2012
Springfest! - North Star Chapter
Everett McClay VFW 311 W. 84th St Next to Cub Foods 9am-2pm
Bloomington, MN
Contact:Dave Wendl 651-731-9573

March 11, 2012
Annual Spring Breweriana & Beer Can Show
Comfort Inn & Suites 72nd & I-80-9am-3pm
Omaha, NE
Contact: John Mlady 402-345-7909

March 17, 2012
7th Annual ABA Port of Potosi Beer Show
St. Andrew-Thomas School Gym 100 Hwy 61 North 9am - 2pm Admission $2
Potosi, WI
Contact:608-642-0321 or 608-778-4869 portofpotosi@gmail.com

March 22-24, 2012
Crownvention & Spring Thaw Show
Holiday Inn, Exit 18 off PA Turnpike, RM to Rm Friday, Trade Floor Saturday
Harrisburg, PA
Contact:Jeff Lebo 717-938-2875

March 25, 2012
Vic Olson Memorial Show

Eureka Springs, AR
Contact:Erin Jones 479-531-8583 erinjbrew1002@aol.com

March 31, 2012
9th Annual 1852 Potosi Foundation Banquet
Hoilday Gardens, Dinner, Auction and Music
Potosi, WI
Contact:Jared 608-763-4002 Ext 106 jared@potosibrewery.com

April 1, 2012
41th Annual North Star Historical Bottle Club Show
Holiday Inn & Suites, South of I494 on 34th Ave South 9:30am-2:30pm
Bloomington, MN
Contact:952-221--0915

April 1, 2012
Spring Fling Show - Sponsored by Westmont Stroh’s Chapter
Elk Grove Village Hall 400 E Devon Ave 9am - 3pm Free Admission Free Appraisal
Elk Grove Village, IL
Contact:Ray Capek 630-778-1482 rbcapek@sbcglobal.net

April 1, 2012
Phoenix Ale Brewery Show
9am - 2pm
Phoenix, AZ
Contact:Rich La Susa rlasusa@aol.com

April 13-14, 2012
Dakota Chapter Annual Breweriana Show
VFW Hall 3601 South Minnesota Ave I-229 (Exit 3) one blk North or one blk South of 41st ST 9am-2pm
Sioux Falls, SD
Contact: Don Wallace 605-224-7495 wallace@pie.midco.net

April 15, 2012
A Day at August Schell
Schell’s Brewery 10am-2pm
New Ulm, MN
Contact: Tom Terwiliger 515-341-3347 schellsguy@borderbatch.com

April 15, 2012
Spring Show - Sponsored by Chicagoland Breweriana Society
Elk Grove Village VFW Hall 400 E Devon Ave 9am - 3pm Admission $1 Free Appraisal
Elk Grove Village, IL
Contact:Ray Capek 630-778-1482 rbcapek@sbcglobal

April 19-21, 2012
Titletown Trade-A-Thon 32
Hotel Sierra & Kl Convention Cntr Fri 1pm-8pm Sat 9am-5pm
Green Bay, WI
Contact: Rob Smits 920-469-1466 stuffball1993@yahoo.com

April 28, 2012
4th Annual Flour City Trade Show & Sale

Rochester, NY
Contact:Brian Coughlin gennycbeer@rochester.rr.com

May 3-5,2012
18th Annual Rush to the Rockies Breweriana Show
Fort Collins Marriott Hotel 350 E Horsetooth Rd Non-stop Thursday till Saturday night Large Sat Show
Fort Collins, CO
Contact:Jim McCoy 303-771-4102 jmrealone@gmail.com

May 5, 2012
Schlitz Alumni Annual Luncheon
Alioto’s Restaurant, 3041 Mayfair Rd, Cocktails 11:00 am Luncheon 12:30 pm
Milwaukee, WI
Contact: Angel Michalos, 262-306-2977, after 3 pm

May 11-12, 2012
Annual LaCrosse Show - North Star & Old Style Chapters
Moose Club 1932 Ward Ave. 9am-2pm
LaCrosse, WI
Contact:Tye Schwalbe 608-519-0451 Willy Novak oldstylewilly@att.net

May 19, 2012
North Star Chapter Annual Summit Brewery Show
Summit Brewing Co. parking lot, 9am - 3pm
St. Paul, MN
Contact: Dave Wendl 651-731-9573

June 1-2, 2012
Tri-States Beer Can & Breweriana Show
Riverfront Pavilion, Eagle Point Park Fri 5pm-? Sat 9am-3pm
Dubuque, IA
Contact: Dave Wendl 651-731-9573 mike.england@bcca.com

June 3, 2012
Brennan’s Pub ‘n’ Grub Show
9am - 2pm
Phoenix, AZ
Contact:Rich La Susa rlasusa@aol.com

June 5-9, 2012
ABA 31st Annual Meeting
Doubletree Columbus/Worthington Hotel 800-870-0349
Columbus, OH
Contact: Jeanne Tiegs jtiegs@americanbreweriana.org

July 6-7, 2012
7th Annual Nordlager & North Star Chapter’s Annual Show
Northeastern Saloon & Hotel 115 St Louis Ave 9 am - 4 pm
Cloquet, MN
Contact: Bert Whittington 218-393-0657

July 11-15, 2012
ECBA 40th Annual Convention
Hotel Utica
Utica, NY
Contact: Larry Handy ohhugo1@aol.com eastcoastbrew.com

August 1-4, 2012
NABA 41st Annual Meeting
Hilton Springfield
Springfield, IL
Contact: Greg Lenaghen g.lenaghan@comcast.net or nababrew.com

August 4, 2012
Kramer’s Prescott Show
10am - 5pm
Prescott, AZ
Contact:Rich La Susa rlasusa@aol.com

August 11, 2012
North Star “A Day at Leinies” Annual Show
Leinenkugel Brewery early morning to late afternoon
Chippewa Falls, WI
Contact: Dave Wendl 651-731-9573

August 25, 2012
4th Annual Brewfest
Holiday Gardens 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Potosi, WI
Contact:Jared 608-763-4002 Ext 106 jared@potosibrewery.com

August 30 - September 1, 2012
BCCA 42 CanConvention
See Website for details
Springfield, MA
Contact: bcca.com

September 22, 2012
5th Annual Great River Road Bike Tour
Holiday Gardens
Potosi, WI
Contact:Jared 608-763-4002 Ext 106 jared@potosibrewery.com

October 5-6, 2012
North Star Chapter’s 39th Annual Guzzle ‘n Twirl
Aldrich Arena 1850 White Bear Ave Sat Show 9am - 3pm Open to General Public
Maplewood, MN
Contact: Dave Wendl 651-731-9573 northstarchapter.com

October 6, 2012
Pinnacle Peak Octoberfest Show
9am - 2pm
Scottsdale, AZ
Contact:Rich La Susa rlasusa@aol.com

October 7, 2012
OktoBIERfest Show - Sponsored by Westmont Stroh’s Chapter
Elk Grove Village Hall 400 E Devon Ave 9am - 3pm Free Admission Free Appraisals
Elk Grove Village, IL
Contact:Ray Capek rbcapek@sbcglobal.net

November 03, 2012
Madison Bottle & Advertising Show
VFW Hall 133 East Lakeside St, 9am - 2pm Free Admission
Madison, WI
Contact: Jim Hill 608-369-2152 duckcreekcollectables@hotmail.com

November 11, 2012
Fall Fest Show - Sponsored by Chicago Breweriana Society
Elk Grove Village VFW 400 E Devon Ave 9am - 3pm Admission - Non Mbrs $1, Mbrs Free, Free Appraisals
Elk Grove Village , IL
Contact:Ray Capek 630-778-1482 rbcapek@sbcglobal.net

December 2, 2012
Babitzke’s 35th Annual Show
9am - 2pm
Tucson, AZ
Contact:Rich La Susa rlasusa@aol.com

July 318–August 3, 2013
NABA 42nd Annual Convention

Green Bay, WI
Contact:George Baley gbaley@comcast.net


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