We are pleased to announce that a favorite Labor Day Weekend tradition will continue this year: our 4th Annual Pop-Up Party at Second Chapter Brewing!

Spend the day with us, sipping and shopping from some great area vendors! Plus, enter to win a great giveaway!
Trish and Dave's Kitchen on Wheels will join us all day, serving smash burgers, Philly sandwiches, and more. 

Sunday, September 6, from 12:00-5:00 p.m. Taproom will be open until 7:00 p.m.

Confirmed vendors include:

• Bekah's Bath Works (handmade bath and body care)
• Little White Delights (baked goods)
• PermaLinx by jBloom - Bloom With Grace (permanent jewelry)
• Serenita Stregheria (plants, crystals, herbs, & more)
• Wholesome Sandhills (gluten free baked goods)

​ADDITIONAL VENDORS ARE WANTED!!! See the details below. 

Vendor information:
SETUP: 10:00 - 11:45 a.m.

COST: Indoor booth $50. Outdoor booth $35.

BOOTH: You are responsible for your table and fixtures. Spots are approximately 8' x 10' (please allow for some flexibility and creativity!). In some cases, we may be able to repurpose our taproom or deck tables for your use. If you have specific needs, please give me a call.

REGISTRATION: Please complete the form at this link: https://forms.gle/r2P8h7mms53T6KFJ6

PAYMENT: You may pay your vendor fee at this link: https://commerce.arryved.com/location/BNhi2KuH/modality/pickup/  You may also call Lisa during office hours (roughly M-F, 8-5) or stop in at the taproom Tuesday-Sunday. 

PROMO MATERIALS: Please send your logo and any photos that you would like us to use in our outreach to [email protected].

SIGNAGE: We encourage signage (sign or tablecloth, etc.) for your business to help with your visibility and for the professionalism of the event. 

CANCELLATIONS: Any cancellations must be made before Monday, August 24.  

LOGISTICS: The taproom is elevated above ground level, so there are steps or an ADA ramp to enter the building. The deck is also elevated above ground level. Any outdoor vendors will have access to our large umbrellas, or you may bring a small pop-up tent. We will will allow vendors in the parking lot this year if there is additional demand that exceeds the deck and taproom space.

PROMOTION: SCB will promote the event through email marketing, signage, social media, and radio advertising.  We encourage all vendors to share this event with their customers, social media, email lists, etc.

GIVEAWAY: There will be a drawing during the event. Customers will receive one entry with each purchase from any participating vendor. We ask vendors to donate one item (suggested: $10-20 retail value). 

Congratulations to the top teams that qualified for the Nebraska State Fair Puzzle Competition in September!

This edition of Puzzles and Pints was so much fun! Our first place finishers sped through all 500 pieces in only 39 minutes, 28 seconds. The next three teams finished back-to-back at 1:03:54, 1:04:04, and 1:05! It was a real nail biter.

Congratulations to all the teams.

A huge thanks to everyone who came out for our Spring Comedy Series. We laughed, and then laughed some more, with the supremely talented headliners Tom Thakkar, Ray Harrington, and Andrew Sleighter!

Comedy nights at the brewery take collaboration and hard work, but they're worth the effort when we get to see so many people enjoying a good laugh and a great beer.

Special shoutout to our taproom staff, who kept the drinks pouring even when the room was packed to capacity or they had to overcome technical difficulties. We are also grateful to our local partners, including the Best Western Plus Ogallala Inn for housing the comedians; Bubba's Smoked & Loaded, Piglee Wiglee BBQ, and Prokops' Smokin' BBQ for feeding our customers; and the Keith County Chamber of Commerce, and Visit Ogallala & Keith County, for helping us get the word out to make this event series a success.

More photos after the break (click Read More). 

Until next time!

PS - SAVE THE DATE for Karen Morgan, at Second Chapter Brewing on Friday, October 23, 2026!

What an incredible time we had at our St. Patrick’s Celebration at the brewery! From the lively atmosphere to the amazing company, it truly was a day to remember.
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate with us, and a special nod to:

- String Fling, for bringing such great energy and music to the event.
- Main Street Meats, for the delicious salami and Irish cheddar.
- Bittersweet Bakery, for transforming our Imperial Stout into a delicious Irish soda bread.
- Richard, for brewing such a delicious Irish Prose Red Ale.
- Our taproom crew, for their tireless hustle and warm Irish welcome.

We’re so grateful for this community that gathered together and made it feel like an old Irish pub, full of laughter, stories, and good cheer.

Slainte!

 It's been a while since we hosted comedy at Second Chapter Brewing – it can be hard to find comedians who meet our standards. But the long wait is over, and we cannot wait for this exceptional series with three nationally touring headliners!

Bring your friends for a night that’s actually worth getting a babysitter. Get your tickets, and come enjoy a laugh!

• Tom Thakkar 
  • ​​Saturday, February 14, 8 p.m.
  • Comedy + Craft Beer + Good Eats = Valentine's Day Date Night Jackpot!
  • General admission tickets are $20 in advance; $25 week of show. (plus fees)
  • Food: Bubba's Smoked & Loaded | 4-8 p.m.
• Ray Harrington
  • ​Sunday, March 22, 7 p.m.
  • A master of improvisational crowd work
  • General admission tickets start at ​$20 in advance; $25 week of show; $30 day of show. Reserved seating and VIP tickets are also available for this show. NO FEE TICKETS!
  • Food: Piglee Wiglee BBQ
• Andrew Sleighter  
  • ​Saturday, April 11, 8 p.m.
  • Laid back and clever
  • General admission tickets are ​$20 in advance; $25 week of show. (plus fees)
  • Food: Prokops' Smokin' BBQ | 11-8:30

​Read on below for more information about each performer. Seating begins one hour before showtime listed.

Special thanks to Best Western Plus Ogallala Inn for their partnership on this event series!

At Second Chapter Brewing, we love great beer and great stories, including books of all kinds! Our book club will explore a range of genres to expand our reading experiences and discover shared interests.

Each month, we have chosen a specific genre and provided a recommended title. However, you are not obligated to read any from this list. Simply join us for a conversation at 6:00 p.m. on the Third Wednesday about any book that fits the genre for that month!

Check out our monthly genres and recommended books below! 
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Happy reading!

Follow the event on Facebook: ​https://www.facebook.com/share/1AxHz4xJiG/

We’re thrilled to announce our 3rd Annual Labor Day Weekend Pop-Up Party!, happening Sunday, August 31! Between beer, BBQ, pop-up boutiques, and more, it's shaping up to be a great day!

Our featured vendors include: 

• Bekah's Bath Works (Handmade bath and body products)
• Bloom With Grace (Permanent jewelry)
• Carlene's Classy Nails (Color Street dry nail polish)
• Noctis Artistry (Original art prints, stickers, and magnets) 
• Pastries with Love (Pastries)
• Sandhills Silver Co (Handmade sterling silver and turquoise jewelry)
• Serenita Stregheria (Crystals, journals, herbs, and more)
• Smoken Hills (Smoked meats) 
• Wholesome Sandhills (Homemade gluten free goods) 

*** VENDOR SPOTS ARE SOLD OUT. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED, PLEASE INQUIRE AT [email protected]. 

Join us in celebrating the launch of Ogallala’s inaugural Western Trails Sculpture Walk with a special kick-off event!

The festivities begin on Monday, May 5 at 5:00 PM at Eccentric Lamb Fiber Arts (111 N Spruce Street, Ogallala, NE). Guests will have the opportunity to meet several of the talented sculpture artists and take part in the official ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Western Trails Sculpture Walk, held just outside the “pocket park” alleyway.

Following the ribbon cutting, enjoy a self-guided tour through Ogallala’s Western Trails Creative District, featuring a stunning collection of sculptures that will enhance our community for the next year.

Then, head over to Second Chapter Brewing (203 W A Street, Ogallala, NE) around 6:00 PM for live music, a festive Cinco de Mayo taco bar, and an opportunity to converse with the artists in attendance.

​This event is FREE and open to the public. The Western Trails Sculpture Walk would not be possible without the incredible dedication of Keith County Area Development (KCAD), the Ogallala SWAN (Sculpture Walk Across Nebraska) Committee, Ogallala Regional Arts Council (ORAC), and our many community partners.
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Thank you for supporting the arts in Keith County!