Michigan beer festivals to check out this spring and summer
If you like beer, Michigan has plenty of it.
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Drink your favorites or try new brews at one of these Michigan beer festivals.
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Beerfest at the Ballpark
- April 30 from 3-8 p.m.
- Jackson Field in Lansing
More than 300 beers and hard ciders will be available from 70 Michigan craft breweries and cideries.
A $35 general admission ticket gets you 10 tasting tickets good for a 3 oz pour per ticket. VIP tickets and designated driver tickets are also available.
Brews & Beats
- May 7 from noon to 5 p.m.
- Village Green in Pentwater
Sample beer, wine, and cider from more than 20 craft alcohol makers while enjoying music along the water.
Tickets are $25 before the event and $30 at the door. A ticket includes a tasting glass and six samples.
Spring Beer Festival
- May 7 from 1-6 p.m.
- Turtle Creek Stadium in Traverse City
Hundreds of beers will be available to try.
A $50 ticket gets you 15 tokens for 3 ounce beer samples. It also supports the Michigan Brewers Guild. VIP tickets are available as well.
World Expo of Beer
- May 20 from 5-10 p.m. and May 21 from 2-10 p.m.
- Harvey Kern Pavillion in Frankenmuth
A $30 general admission ticket gets you a souvenir mug and 6 beer tickets.
Bark & Brew
- May 21 from 1-6 p.m.
- Keeley Park in Jackson
Drink beer and help animals at the Jackson County Animal Shelter. There will be live entertainment, food trucks, contests, and more.
A $25 ticket gets you a sample glass and five samples. Tickets are $35 at the door.
Beer and Brat Festival
- May 28 from 4-8 p.m.
- Crystal Mountain in Thompsonville
Like the name, enjoy beer and brats.
A $50 ticket includes an 8-ounce glass and 10 beer sample tickets. VIP tickets are also available.
Apps and Ales
- June 1 from 6-10:30 p.m.
- Wenonah Park in Bay City
Try food and drinks from local eateries while enjoying live entertainment.
Tickets are $30.
St. Clair Waterfront Beer, Wine, Cocktail, and Seltzers Festival
- June 4 from 7-10 p.m.
- Waterfront Park in Algonac
More than 1,500 drinks will be available to try.
A $35 ticket includes 10 samples, a glass, and a keepsake photo. VIP tickets are also available.
Nucleate Beer Festival
- June 4
- Veterans Park in Ann Arbor
Full details haven't been released yet. Tickets go on sale April 8.
Keep up with HOMES Brewery for info.
Lansing Beer Fest
- June 11 from 4-9 p.m.
- REO Town in Lansing
More than 20 Michigan breweries will be serving samples. There will also be food trucks, music, vendors, and more.
Early bird general admission tickets are $25 and include a souvenir glass and 10 samples. That price ends April 10. VIP tickets are also available.
Michigan Summer Beer Fest
- July 22 from 5-9 p.m. and July 23 from 1-6 p.m.
- Riverside Park in Ypsilanti
More than 100 breweries will be at the fest. There will also be music and food.
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A $50 general admission ticket includes 15 samples. Tickets are $60 at the door. VIP tickets are also available.
Tickets go on sale April 28.
Straits Brew Bash
- Aug. 6 from 6-10 p.m.
- St. Ignace Marina in St. Ignace
This event includes live music, beer samples, food, and fireworks.
Admission is $5.
More details will be available closer to the event. Click here for updates.
Suds on the Shore
- Aug. 20 from noon to 5 p.m.
- Rotary Park in Ludington
Sample craft beer, wine, cider, and mead. There will also be food and live entertainment. Proceeds benefit the United Way of Mason County.
A $45 ticket includes 9 samples and a souvenir.
Tickets go on sale May 2.
Burning Foot Beer Festival
- Aug. 27 3-9 p.m.
- Pere Marquette Park in Muskegon
Enjoy not only beer but music, camping, and art at this unique beer festival.
A $50 includes 15 beer samples and a glass.
Ticket info is coming soon. Keep up-to-date with all the details here.