You are entering a world of FUN! Channel your inner Dude at this year’s Big LeBREWski Festival happening Saturday, April 18th!
Hey, careful man, there's a beverage here! “The Dude” White Russian Imperial Stout — our annual collaboration brew with Youngstown Coffee Company will be back in cans and on tap.
We’re stoked for you to see what we’ve been cooking up with Akron Glass Works for this year’s fest! Custom, hand-blown rocks glasses — Shaped by fire, finished by hand, each one sand carved with LeBREWski art, and no two exactly alike. Because, well… The Dude Abides. Limited quantity. Fest exclusive.
We partnered with Westside Bowl and Havana House to make this year’s festival even more righteous. And as always, our homies at RAT Creative will be dropping fresh festival swag.
Early tapping of “The Dude” & “Over the Lime!” happening Thursday, April 16th starting at 4 p.m. at Westside Bowl. They’re planning to kick the celebration off right with live music from Left Lane Cruiser, bowling, Lebowski inspired pizza, happy hour and more. This party at WSB will continue all weekend with more live music from Gentry Blue and Meat Dept. on 4/17, Ringleader and Second Site on 4/18, Geo & The Storm on 4/19. Come for the beer and pizza, stay for the live music, bowling, White Russians, and more. Visit their website at westsidebowl.com or Facebook page at facebook.com/westsidebowlyoungstown for complete details.
Here’s what to expect Saturday, April 18th at BIRDFISH for LeBREWski Fest 2026:
Taproom opening early at 11 a.m.
“The Dude” White Russian Imperial Stout can release and tapping with optional Big LeBREWski one-of-a-kind hand-blown and sand etched rocks glass. Not exactly a lightweight... 8.5% — Limit 1 per person.
We’re also serving up the Sweet Prince’s White Russian Cocktail. That’s right! We’re mixing cocktails behind the bar for the fest… The Sweet Prince’s Kahlua, Vodka, and Half & Half from Ralphs.
“Over the Lime!” Speedy El Duderino Lime Lager on draft… 16 oz. pour if you’re not into the whole brevity thing.
“Where’s the honey, LeBREWski?” Honey Lager on draft… It’s down there somewhere, let me take another look.
“Walter (Dark) Sobczech” Czech Style Dark Lager on draft… Two oat sodas, Gary.
Park IPA on draft… if you don’t know this one, Obviously you’re not a disc golfer.
Is this your homework, Larry (Sellers) Birdfish? Big blonde ale on tap.
“Our doubles are over, dude” Belgian Tripel (BBT) on tap.
I'm finishing my coffee: Youngstown Coffee Company “The Dude’s Roast” Big LeBREWski Festival blend commemorative coffee TINS available this year for purchase while supplies last — the same coffee blend we use in “The Dude” White Russian Imperial Stout. Youngstown Coffee Co. will be setup on the patio this year sampling The Dude’s Cold Brew and selling commemorative LeBREWski 2026 Coffee TINS. Meet the local business that roasts the coffee fresh!
"The Maude" Sundog Ciderhouse Raspberry, Violet, Elderflower, Lemon Hard Cider on tap
Because you gotta feed the monkey, this is the day you eat at Two & A Half Greeks and Wagler Farms Food Trucks. Both trucks serving 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Totally 80’s Ice Cream Truck on the patio as well serving 12-8 p.m.
Check out the Royal Wii Bowling on the rug in the Ballroom — no drawing firearms during qualifying play! Open play all day. Grand champ high score for the day takes home The Dude’s Rug!
Live music from Rainbow Tribe from Noon to 3 p.m.
DJ Shortsleeves playing tunes in-between bands from 3 to 5 p.m.
Live music from The Blue Collar Band Soul Review from 5-8 p.m.
Costume Contest based on, like, our opinion, man. Come early and show off your costume to our wonderful bartenders. They’re choosing the winner this year! $100 Birdfish Gift Card to overall winner of the costume contest which will be awarded at 5 p.m. right before the Blue Collar Band set.
Havana House in Niles is celebrating Big LeBREWski Festival with us on Saturday, April 18th. They’ll have “The Dude” on tap and cans also available to-go while supplies last. Enjoy this beer and “Over the Lime!” along with Lebowski inspired cocktails, and more. Visit their website at havanahouseoh.com or Facebook page at facebook.com/HavanaHouseOh for a list of LeBREWski events, live music, special, etc. happening at Havana House.
I don't know about you, but I take comfort in that. It's good knowin' he's out there. The Dude. Takin' 'er easy for all us sinners. Shoot.