by Chuck Marshall | Sep 14, 2026 | Beer
One last celebration of summer as we look forward to fall at the U.P. Fall Beer Festival in Marquette. U.P. Fall Beer Festival 2026 A light drizzle had begun to fall as we waited in line with the other Michigan Brewers Guild enthusiasts for the gates to open 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 | Sep 11, 2024 | Beer
As the U.P. Fall Beer Festival approached, excitement buzzed through Marquette, Michigan. Brewers from all corners of the state converged at Mattson Lower Harbor Park, ready to serve nearly 500 beers to eager beer enthusiasts. Though rain seemed to threaten, the skies... 
by Brenda Sodt Marshall | Sep 14, 2022 | Beer
The Michigan Brewers Guild’s 2022 UP Beer Festival was held in Marquette on Saturday, September 10. Over 85 breweries brought close to 500 beers for Michigan Beer Enthusiasts to sample while dodging the raindrops. The 2022 UP Beer Festival Michigan Beer... 
