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New Festival Alert – BBQ and Beer Bash Coming to West Michigan in 2024
When we think BBQ, we often think summer - you know, hanging out in shorts and T-shirts around the grill. Well, who says you can't enjoy yummy BBQ in winter too? A new festival is coming up in West Michigan to celebrate BBQ and beer in the wintertime!
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Outlier Events began holding festivals back in 2017. Their first was Donut & Beer Festival in Kalamazoo.
Since then they've added more festivals each year, like adding a Taco & Tequila Fest and Mac & Cheese Fest in Kalamazoo, and bringing the Mac & Cheese Fest and Donut & Best to Grand Rapids.
They hosts multiple festivals in Ohio and Wisconsin too.
The 1st Annual Winter BBQ & Beer Bash Coming to Kalamazoo
Outlier Events is gearing up for a brand new festival! Winter BBQ & Beer Bash is coming to Homer Stryker Field in Kalamazoo February 17, 2023.
You can expect delicious smoked, grilled and barbecued food along with dozens of different beers to try.
Tickets for Kalamazoo BBQ & Beer Bash
Winter BBQ & Beer Bas is an all ages event. There are ticket options that come with and without alcohol.
Those on the priority list will be able to buy tickets on December 14, two weeks before the general public. You can get signed up here.
VIP tickets are $59 and include:
- One hour early access starting at 1p.m.
- 6 food tokens
- 10 alcoholic drink tokens
- Souvenir sampling cup
- Festival lanyard
General admission tickets are $44 and include:
- Admission to the festival at 2p.m. with live music and games
- 4 food tokens
- 6 alcoholic tokens
- Souvenir sampling cup
- Festival lanyard
More ticket info here.
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