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Simpsons fans turn local bar into Moe's Tavern | The Moment. (2026, October 30). CBC News. https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.7402354?cmp=rss

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Co-owner Ian Leipurts of Wildcat Tavern in Hamilton describes transforming the bar into a replica of Moe's Tavern from "The Simpsons" for Halloween festivities. This change was implemented by Leipurts and his staff to celebrate the occasion, bringing elements from the popular TV show to their local establishment.
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Ian Leipurts, co-owner of Wildcat Tavern in Hamilton, transformed his bar into a replica of Moe's Tavern from *The Simpsons* to celebrate Halloween, according to an interview on CBC's *The National*. Leipurts and his staff created this theme for the holiday, inviting fans to enjoy the unique atmosphere inspired by the iconic TV show.

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📰 Simpsons Fans Create Moe's Tavern
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Hamilton Moe's Tavern The National Wildcat Tavern

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Hamilton GPE · 1× Ian Leipurts PERSON · 1× Moe's Tavern ORG · 1× The National ORG · 1× Wildcat Tavern ORG · 1×

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Ian Leipurts, co-owner of Wildcat Tavern in Hamilton, tells The National about the moment he and his staff turned it into their own Moe's Tavern from The Simpsons to celebrate Halloween.
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Ian Leipurts, co-owner of Wildcat Tavern in Hamilton, tells The National about the moment he and his staff turned it into their own Moe's Tavern from The Simpsons to celebrate Halloween. asserted
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