New Craft Beer Festival Coming to the Lakeshore Labor Day Weekend

The first craft beer, wine, and cider festival is coming to Pentwater this Labor Day weekend.

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More than twenty breweries from across the state are coming to Brews & Beats, Saturday, September 4, 2021. The festival will take place at Village Green in the heart of downtown Pentwater, with views of Lake Michigan.

Participating breweries include:

• Middlecoast Brewing Company in Traverse City
• Pigeon Hill Brewing Company in Musekgon
• Founders Brewing Co. in Grand Rapids
• Great Mead Hall & Brewing Co. in Bangor
• Big Hart Brewing Co. in Hart
• Loaded Dice Brewery in Troy
• Third Monk Brewing Company in South Lyon
• Love Wines in Ludington
• Big Buck Brewery in Gaylord
• Creston Brewery in Grand Rapids 
• Farmhaus Cider Co. in Hudsonville
• Arbor Brewing Company Plymouth
• North Channel Brewing Co. in Manistee
• Virtue Cider in Fennville 

You'll be able to enjoy live performances from The Drew Hale Band, yard games, food trucks -- and of course, great Michigan craft beer! Organizers say,  "The summer party vibe is the perfect way to enjoy the holiday weekend."

Brews & Beats will take place under a heated event tent, so everyone will be comfortable regardless of weather.

Tickets are on sale now for $25 and will be available for $30 at the door. Ticket includes a tasting glass and 6 beer samples. You'll be able to purchase additional drink tickets at Brews & Beats.

Downtown Pentwater is a cool place to check out if you've never been! They've got great little shops, art galleries, and places to grab a bite! I LOVE charming Michigan beach towns, and Pentwater is definitely one. You can find out more about Pentwater here.