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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.
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