2016 Ramen Attack: Artisan Edition

2016 Ramen Attack: Artisan Edition

Date: Sun Sept 25th 2016

Time: 12:00pm to 5:00pm (Rain or Shine)

What is Ramen Attack?
Ramen Attack is one of the largest ramen event in the Midwest and a free festival for all ages celebrating a unique combination of both Japanese and Twin Cities food and culture with local and international celebrity chefs. The event donates net proceeds from food and beverage sales to the Children’s Cancer Research Fund, a Minnesota-based nonprofit organization.

Why should I attend Ramen Attack: Artisan Edition?
Celebrity chefs, Delicious food, great drinks, and amazing entertainment are all unique parts of our event. But the most important reason to attend is to be a hero for children with cancer and support Children’s Cancer Research Fund.

Do I need a ticket to attend?
No - event entry is free! Food and beverage, however, are not free.

(Regular admission required to visit Museum exhibits)

How much do food & beverage cost?
Food and beverage tickets will be sold in Ramen Attack Passports.

Ramen Attack Passports are on sale for $45 and contain:

• 2 Ramen tickets
• 1 Street Snack ticket
• 2 Beverage tickets (soda for all, alcoholic beverages for 21+ - must show valid ID)
• Up to 2 alcohol wristbands for 21+ attendees (must show valid ID to receive wristband)
• 1 Dessert ticket
• Entry form for Ramen Attack prize giveaways

Do I need to buy a Passport in advance?
Highly recommended! Due to space, time, and travel, our guest chefs will produce a finite amount of delicious food. Only a limited number of ramen or street snacks will still be available for purchase on the day of the event, so purchasing a Passport is the best way to ensure you won’t miss out. Ramen and Street Snacks options and availability are subject to change without prior notice and on a first-come-first-served basis, while supplies last.

How do I pick up my Passport?
Passports will be available for pick up at Mill City Museum Train Shed Entrance beginning at 11:00 am on the day of the event. A photo ID is required to pick up Passports. A photo ID is also required for anyone 21+ who intends to use his or her Beverage tickets for alcohol.

Please note that Passports will not be available for pick up anytime before 11:00 am on Sunday, September 25. While you are welcome to arrive early, we will not begin Passport distribution until 11:00 am and you will be asked to wait in line until distribution begins.

Will tickets be available to purchase at the event?
Yes, only a limited number of ramen or street snacks tickets will still be available for purchase on the day of the event, but we wouldn’t risk it - we highly recommend that attendees pre-purchase a Passport.

Tickets for alcoholic beverages, soda, and water will be available for purchase onsite. These sales will be CASH ONLY. Ramen and Street Snacks options and availability are subject to change without prior notice and on a first-come-first-served basis, while supplies last.

What else should I know about drinking alcohol at the event?
In order to comply with liquor licensing laws, attendees ages 21+ will be required to wear a wristband. We are requesting a $1 cash donation to CCRF to cover the cost of wristbands.

What is the weather policy?
Rain or shine! There are no refunds on tickets or Passports and we will celebrate regardless of weather.

Who will be cooking?
We have an amazing group of celebrity guest chefs from across the country and world:

• Ivan Orkin, Ivan Ramen and Ivan Ramen Slurp Shop in New York City
• Shono Tomoharu, Mensho Tokyo and Menya Shono in San Francisco and Tokyo, Japan
  
• Gavin Kaysen and Chris Nye, Spoon and Stable in Minneapolis
• John Ng, Zen Box Izakaya in Minneapolis
  
• Christina Nguyen, Hola Arepa in Minneapolis will be offering Street Snacks
  

What else can I find at the festival?

• Artisan ice lollies from FrioFrio MN
• Brews from Asahi Beer and Surly Brewing Co.
• Artisan Cocktails from BitterCube
• Wine by E & J Gallo and Johnson Brothers Liq co.
• Kaishin Dojo with Japanese Swords Performance
  
• Mu Daiko with Japanese Drum Performance
  
• Sansei Yonsei Kai with Traditional Japanese Dance
  
• Music by DJ Steez

Is my registration/ticket transferrable?

Yes! Feel free to transfer it to a friend, as long as they have the printed ticket. The recipient of the transferred ticket must also be 21+ and present their valid photo ID.

What other information do I need to know about Ramen Attack: Artisan Edition?

A limited number of ramen and/or street snack tickets are available for purchase onsite, these sales will be CASH ONLY. All onsite beverage sales for beer, soda, and water will also be CASH ONLY. There is one ATM at Mill City Museum in the Gift Shop. We recommend that you bring cash if you plan to purchase additional food and beverages onsite.

Ramen and Street Snacks options and availability are subject to change without prior notice and on a first-come-first-served basis, while supplies last.

Limited metered street parking is available near the event. There are also several parking ramps. Detailed parking information is available at http://www.millcitymuseum.org/directions.

No pets are allowed on Mill City Museum property. (Only Certified Service Animals are allowed in the Museum grounds)

No outside food or beverage is allowed.

Where can I contact the organizer with any questions?

Please send an email with your questions to ramenattack@zenboxizakaya.com