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By Bonnie Schiedel
12 Beers and 12 Shops
Enjoy the Holidays with the 12 Beers of Christmas
12 Beers of Christmas is a new event running from November 26 - December 24 in Thunder Bay's Waterfront District, designed to encourage shopping local this holiday season.
The event pairs local restaurants with local shops to offer delicious beers and great discounts on unique items—there is quite possibly no better way to complete your holiday shopping.
So how does it work?
Pick up your beer passport at any participating restaurant and get your "beer on." Each restaurant will be offering one select beer that must be enjoyed in order to get your passport stamped. Once you have received your stamp, head on over to the partnering shop and get some Christmas shopping done!
Each time you finish your beer and get your stamp, take your passport to the partnering shop to receive a discount. Ask your server for details!
Once you receive all 12 stamps, drop your passport off at any participating restaurant and be entered into a draw to win one of three awesome prizes...
3rd Prize - $50 BIA Bucks*
2nd Prize - $100 BIA Bucks*
1st Prize - Grand Prize Package of $25 Gift Cards from all Participating Restaurants
What shops and restaurants are participating?
Barbecupid / High Tide Tattoo Parlour
Madhouse / Thuja Floral Design
Portside / Deja Vu Consignment
Red Lion Smokehouse / ChocoLitts
The Sovereign Room / New Day Records
Sweet North Bakery / Olives and Bananas
**What is a BIA Buck?
A BIA Buck is a coupon that can be used directly towards specific Waterfront District businesses.
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