Esslinger, who took over Screwballs from Joe Jungwirth last June, says he’s been toying with the idea of transforming the tavern for while and decided that with Main Street construction “putting a damper on things” now was a good time to move ahead. “I’m thinking of it as a complete overhaul,” he says. The new sign for the tavern will show the Chief Oshkosh Saloon logo and Esslinger says, “I’m hoping to have the first protruding sign back on Main Street.”
In keeping with the historic theme, Esslinger will introduce the Chief Mug Club awarding persistent patrons with a t-shirt showing the recipient among a gathering of Oshkosh historical figures, including Chief Oshkosh. And to help kick things off, the tavern will have a Waterfest special on Thursday, July 14th. For $10 you’ll get a ticket to Waterfest, a pint of beer and a brat or sausage of your choice catered by Kodiak Jack’s.
Esslinger says that if all goes to plan the Chief Oshkosh Saloon will be open for business July 12th.
Wow, I think this is very exciting...
ReplyDeletejust wondering who owns the rights to chief oshkosh beer?
ReplyDeleteI don’t know who owns the “Chief Oshkosh Beer” brand. Considering that there was a Chief Oshkosh Lager made in the 90s that had nothing to do with the Oshkosh Brewing Company, I’m guessing that the words “Chief Oshkosh” are not proprietary.
ReplyDeleteGreat theme and great idea. I'll be there!
ReplyDeleteHmm, no negative comments about Paul Esslinger allowed here? Very intersting. Oh well, you can't change public opinion by silencing a few bloggers...lol.
ReplyDeleteJust to make things clear, the only comments I’ve ever deleted from the blog are those that have come from spammers and a few that were left by “Anonymous” commenters who resorted to personal attacks and name calling. If you really need to do that sort of thing, at least let us know you who are.
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