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Award Program Recognizes Best of Michigan Craft Beverage Industry

The innovators and the risk takers. The hard workers and the crafty creators. The maestros of marketing and the brilliance of bartenders. All of this mix and much more—such as sweat, blood, restless nights and some tears—goes into creating a successful business and brand in Michigan’s booming craft beer industry.  That’s why your friends at

Raise a glass to Kalamazoo Craft Beverage Week 2025

Plenty of new elements for the 15th celebration of local craft beverages   KALAMAZOO, MI – One of the longest-running celebrations of craft beverage producers in the state of Michigan will return for its 15th installment in February. Kalamazoo Craft Beverage Week will span Feb. 1-8, 2025, with a variety of unique events, fun experiences,

Great Lakes Beer Festival: More Than Just Another Tasting Event

On August 17th, 2024, the 3rd Annual Great Lakes Beer Festival (GLBF) took over Midland, Michigan’s Dow Diamond Stadium. Although it rained early on, we didn’t care; it was dry under the concourse’s roof, and there were plenty of beverage choices. This year, there were over 80 craft beverage makers, including breweries, cideries, distilleries, and

It’s a match made in ballpark beer festival heaven

It’s a match made in ballpark beer festival heaven. Think Field of Dreams only better because this venue features creative craft beers, live music and delicious eats at one of the finest minor league baseball stadiums in the land–beautiful Dow Diamond. If you build a cool and fun-filled event, people will come, and The Toasted

Empty Canvas offers a blend of live music and fine arts

The interactive musical arts group will play Great Lakes Beer Festival, Aug. 17 For 16 years, Empty Canvas has been dazzling audiences with a captivating performance including both live music and an interactive painting show.    As the group looks forward to performing at this year’s Great Lakes Beer Festival from 2 to 7 p.m.

German Flavor Added to Beer Festival

Have band will travel. Frohliche Musiker Blasorchester, a local German polka band, will bring its interactive performance style to Dow Diamond on Saturday, August 17. The 14-musician brass and woodwind band, led by co-founders Sara Beth Keough and David Valasek, will be a headliner at the 3rd annual Great Lakes Beer Festival. The group has

Great Lakes Beer Festival continues its run at Dow Diamond in Midland

Third annual festival date set for Aug. 17 There are a lot of beer festivals in Michigan, but there’s only one Great Lakes Beer Festival, an annual celebration of the craft beer community that takes place at beautiful Dow Diamond. The Midland ballpark, home of the minor league baseball team The Great Lakes Loons, has

Up-North Vibe Lives Large in this Michigan Destination

There isn’t anything ordinary about the Brighton Howell Area, a region that really shines as a destination during the summer months a destination where Michigan’s Up-North vibe lives large, especially during the summer months. As home to some of the state’s largest events, finest breweries and delightful dining options, the Brighton Howell Area has transformed

Historic Muskegon Brewing Company Emerging From the Depths of Lake

One hundred forty-eight years after its debut, the Muskegon Brewing Company label ends its 67-year hiatus. Sourced locally at Pigeon Hill Brewing Company and with the blessing from David Messke, the original owner’s great grandson, owners Emily and Ryan Leestma have resurrected the native brand. Giving it a new spin and together with the Pigeon

Best of the Best: 2023 Michigan Breweries

Best Beer Selection   Winner: Rustic Leaf Brewing Company rusticleafbrewingcompany.com 7200 Highland Rd, Waterford Twp, MI 48327   Finalists: Tri-City Brewing Company The Highway Brewing Company   Best Brewery   Winner: Rustic Leaf Brewing Company rusticleafbrewingcompany.com 7200 Highland Rd, Waterford Twp, MI 48327   Finalists: The Highway Brewing Company Tri-City Brewing Company   Best Brewery