Michigan Beer & Brat Festival
Saturday, May 24, 2025
Join our 18th annual celebration of Michigan made food and craft beverages happening Saturday, May 24, 2025.
Enjoy live entertainment from two amazing bands while sampling an enormous selection of Michigan's finest microbrews, meads, hard ciders, wine, liquor and gourmet brats from northwest Michigan markets.
Admission
VIP Admission begins at 3pm, General Admission from 4-8pm. Ages 3 and under are free.
VIP Admission - Limit of 500 guests!
Cost: $75 per person. Includes early festival access at 3pm, which means shorter lines during VIP hour, choice of seating, and an extra hour with our first band! Plus, you’ll receive one 8oz beer glass, 20 food and beverage tickets and one exclusive voucher for a Brewer’s Special Reserve beer - only available during our 3pm-4pm VIP hour (or while supplies last). Ages 3 and under are free.
General Admission
Admission begins at 4pm. Includes one 8oz beer glass and 10 food and beverage tickets. Ages 3 and under are free.
February 28 - April 3: $30 per person
April 4 - May 16: $40 per person
May 17 - May 23: $50 per person
May 24 (Day Of): $55 per person
Entrance Token
Guests will pick up a token for festival admission. Tokens are designated with your appropriate festival entry time (either 3pm or 4pm). Any guests ages 21+ must show valid photo I.D. at admission to the festival. Guests will then be provided a color coded wristband to verify age and admission.
Tokens are available for pick up May 12 - 24 at Crystal Mountain's Front Desk, located in the Inn at the Mountain. If you are picking up your token on Saturday, May 24, they will be available at the Front Desk until Noon, or you can visit the lower level of the Crystal Center after 2pm. Any guests ages 21+ must show valid photo I.D. at admission to the festival. Coolers are not permitted on the festival grounds.
Food & Beverage Tickets
Additional food and beverage tickets will be available to purchase at the festival for $1 each. Tickets can be used toward a wide selection of Michigan craft beers, meads, hard ciders, wine, liquor, soda, water, brats, and delicious sides! No refunds.
Full Pour: 3 - 6 tickets*
Half Brat: 2 tickets
Full Brat: 4 tickets
*Some specialty craft beers, meads, hard ciders, wine, and liquor may be 4-6 tickets.
Entertainment
The Drew Hale Band , 3pm - 5pm
Drew and his band refer to their unique musical genre as “Roots Rock”, a high octane blend of country, blues, and rock and roll. A Drew Hale live show serves up a mix of high energy original music as well as a wide range of creatively re-imagined covers. Whether solo, duo, trio, or full band, there is sure to be something that will catch your ear, and leave you singing all night long.
The RockShow Band , 5:30pm - 8pm
If you are looking for an Ultimate Rock Tribute, you found it. Members of the group have been entertaining crowds of all ages for over 25 years and as The RockShow they are one of the Midwest’s top touring Rock Tribute bands.
Participating Vendors
Beverages
Stormcloud Brewing Company
Short's Brewing Company
NEW! Odd Brothers Craft Cider
Northern Natural Cider House
St. Ambrose Cellars
Black Star Farms
Blake's Hard Cider
Uncle John's Cider Mill
Brewery Vivant
Broad Leaf Brewery
Founder's Brewing Company
Bell's Brewery
Iron Fish Distillery
Dark Horse Brewing Co.
Roak Brewing Co.
NEW! Brew Detroit
MiddleCoast Brewing Company
Lansing Brewing Company
Grand Armory Brewing
New Holland Brewing Company
Old Nation Brewing Co.
Brats
Maxbauer's
Ebels
Kaleva Party Store
Sanders Meats
Mikowski's Market
Honor Family Market
Transportation
We encourage our guests to assign a designated driver, use on-property shuttles or arrange a ride with Benzie Bus when leaving the festival. Benzie Bus will provide rides for festival attendees in Benzie County. Service will be door-to-door until midnight! Rates can be found on the Benzie Bus website. Call or text 231-325-3000 for a ride. Cars left overnight will not be ticketed or towed.
Coolers and backpacks are not permitted on the festival grounds. No outside alcohol is allowed in the festival. No pets allowed. Tickets are non-refundable. The festival will occur regardless of the weather conditions. If you cannot attend for any reason, you may sell or transfer your ticket to someone else.
Those who choose not to drink at the festival will still have to pay the same price for admission as those who are drinking. All attendees have access to a lineup of musical talent, food and beverage vendors, merchandise, festival activities and prizes. For this reason, discounted tickets are not available. Any guests ages 21+ must show valid photo I.D. at admission to the festival.
Festival Tips
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Festival FAQs
What is your refund policy?
Admission is non-refundable, per event industry standard (similar to a concert, sporting event, etc.). The festival will occur regardless of the normal weather conditions. If you cannot attend for any reason, you may sell or transfer your admission to someone else.
Can I bring a cooler or backpack inside the festival?
Coolers and backpacks are not permitted on the festival grounds.
Can I bring my own alcoholic beverages?
No outside alcohol is allowed in the festival.
Can I bring my pet to the Michigan Beer and Brat Festival?
Unfortunately pets are not allowed at the Michigan Beer and Brat Festival.
Do you have a designated driver ticket?
Those who choose not to drink at the festival will still have to pay the same price for admission as those who are drinking. All attendees have access to a lineup of musical talent, food and beverage vendors, merchandise, festival activities and prizes. For this reason, discounted tickets are not available.
Can I leave my car overnight?
We encourage our guests to assign a designated driver, use on-property shuttles or arrange a ride with Benzie Bus when leaving the festival. Benzie Bus will provide rides for festival attendees in Benzie County. Service will be door-to-door until midnight! Rates can be found on the Benzie Bus website. Call or text 231-325-3000 for a ride. Cars left overnight will not be ticketed or towed.
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