by Brenda Sodt Marshall | Jun 16, 2026 | Beer, Michigan
The Michigan Brewers Guild 27th Annual Summer Beer Festival returned to Riverside Park in Ypsilanti, Michigan, on June 13, 2026. While the location remained familiar, the experience felt fresh—especially with the glorious absence of beer tokens. This year’s single-day... 
by Chuck Marshall | Mar 4, 2026 | Beer
Thousands gather to celebrate with big beers and plenty of cheer at the 20th Michigan Brewers Guild Winter Beer Fest 2026 at LMCU Ballpark in Comstock Park. Winter Beer Fest 2026 – A Lovely Day I’m not going to lie, the fact that the snow held off until late... 
by Chuck Marshall | Jan 24, 2026 | Beer
The Michigan Brewers Guild, Master Brewers Association of Michigan, and Michigan State University Extension rally together for the annual Great Beer State Conference and Trade Show in Kalamazoo. The annual Great Beer State Conference and Trade Show held at the... 
by Brenda Sodt Marshall | Sep 11, 2025 | Beer
While many people get excited about Thanksgiving or New Year’s, we get giddy over the U.P. Fall Beer Festival. “Happy Beer Fest!” is the standard greeting, with the beer enthusiast replying with a nod of the head and a big grin. They know the next few hours will be... 
by Brenda Sodt Marshall | Aug 2, 2025 | Beer
Hot temps, cold beer, and sweet tunes: The recipe for a great party at the Michigan Brewers Guild Summer Beer Fest in Ypsilanti. Michigan Summer Beer Fest 2025 – Feeling Nostalgic Maybe it was hearing Ozzy Osbourne’s music blasting from a huge stage in the... 
