Rainfall early in the afternoon didn’t stop Prairie Brewfest attendees from enjoying the annual event on Sept. 9 at Purgatory Creek Park. The event was presented by the Eden Prairie Community Foundation.
Attendees were able to try beers, wines and spirits from more than 15 local businesses. Live entertainment was provided by Eden Prairie’s own Wondercure. Attendees also voted to determine how Brewfest Choice Grants would be distributed among local organizations. An announcement at the end of the event indicated that MoveFwd would receive a grant of $2,000; Onward Eden Prairie a grant of $1,500; and Eden Prairie Local News a grant of $1,000.
A light rain on Saturday, Sept. 9, did not deter attendees at Prairie Brewfest 2023. 
People and dogs greeted each other at Purgatory Creek Park during Prairie Brewfest 2023. 
A booth from Flying Dutchman Spirits of Eden Prairie provided options beyond beer at Prairie Brewfest 2023. 
Mary Battista, vice chair of Eden Prairie Community Foundation, took a shift at the booth where attendees could place a chit to vote for nonprofit organizations that received Brewfest Choice Grants. 
Local band Wondercure performed onstage at Purgatory Creek as part of Prairie Brewfest 2023’s entertainment. 
State Sen. Steve Cwodzinski of Eden Prairie and wife Patty Cwodzinski, a retired Eden Prairie teacher, greeted other attendees in Purgatory Creek Park at Prairie Brewfest 2023. 
MoveFwd (formerly Teens Alone) received a $2,000 Brewfest Choice Grant for its programs focused on teen mental health at Prairie Brewfest 2023. 
Bag toss games were among the entertainment at Prairie Brewfest 2023, held at Purgatory Creek Park. 
Former Eden Prairie City Council member Brad Aho and wife Bev Aho, an attorney, attended Prairie Brewfest. The Ahos now live in Credit River Township, just east of Prior Lake. Photo by Jeff Strate. 
The Onward Eden Prairie transitional housing nonprofit received a $1,500 Brewfest Choice Grant, based on votes cast by attendees at Prairie Brewfest 2023. 
Several attendees brought their dogs to Purgatory Creek Park for Prairie Brewfest 2023 on Sept. 9. 
Eden Prairie Local News publisher and CEO Steve Schewe (left) and reporter Jim Bayer (right) at the EPLN booth during Prairie Brewfest. EPLN received a $1,000 Brewfest Choice Grant. Photo by Jeff State. 
Unmapped Brewing of Minnetonka had selections available at Prairie Brewfest 2023. 
Prairie Brewfest 2023 at Purgatory Creek Park on Sept. 9. 
Those attending Prairie Brewfest on Sept. 9 included Eden Prairie Mayor Ron Case. 
Prairie Brewfest 2023 on Sept. 9 at Purgatory Creek Park.
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