Featuring hundreds of beers from some of Michigan's finest breweries! Plus live music (Bands TBD), wrestling, local vendors, and food trucksAbout this Event
When: Saturday, June 13 (1-6pm)
Tickets on sale: Thurs. March 19 @ 10am
The 27th Annual Michigan Brewers Guild's Summer Beer Festival is held along the banks of the Huron River at Riverside Park in Ypsilanti, the event welcomes many of the finest Michigan breweries and features hundreds of unique Michigan-made beers.
Our festivals are inclusive events celebrating Michigan beer, where all people over 21 are warmly welcomed.
FAQs
What is the refund policy?
NO REFUNDS OR EXCHANGES. Tickets are non-refundable, per event industry standards. The festival will occur regardless of the normal weather conditions. If you cannot attend for ANY reason(i.e. funeral, work, change of plans, family obligation, illness) you may sell or give your ticket to someone else.
Is this an outdoor event?
Yes! This festival takes place outdoors. Weather can be unpredictable in Michigan, so please check the forecast and make wardrobe choices accordingly.
What does my admission price include?
Your ticket includes admission to the festival along with the ability to responsibly sample hundreds of Michigan beers from breweries around The Great Beer State. Due to recent legislative changes, we no longer need to exchange tokens for samples at our beer festivals. Please note, this does not mean we serve unlimited samples. We are committed to responsible alcohol consumption, and do not encourage overindulgence in the fine beers our events showcase. We are a non profit trade association, and your ticket purchase supports our organization, and helps to offset the many costs associated with the festival such as beer, tents, toilets, security, music, insurance, equipment, etc.
Are there ID requirements or an age limit to enter the event?
All festival attendees must be 21 or older to enter, even if they are designated drivers and are not drinking. A valid government ID is required for festival entry, with NO exceptions.
Can I buy a Designated Driver ticket?
Designated Driver tickets will be available for $25 at the event. You must be 21 or older with a valid ID to purchase a DD ticket, and you MUST be with a person/persons with a full price ticket. If they purchased their ticket online, they will have to come with you and show their full price ticket to purchase a DD ticket.
Can I buy a Designated Driver ticket and then buy tokens for drinks if I change my mind?
No. Servers will not pour beer to Designated Drivers, and anyone caught drinking on a Designated Driver ticket will be immediately ejected from the festival.
Do I need to exchange a token for beer samples?
No. Due to recent legislative changes, we no longer need to exchange tokens for samples at our beer festivals. Please note, this does not mean we serve unlimited samples. We are committed to responsible alcohol consumption, and do not encourage overindulgence in the fine beers our events showcase.
What are my transport/parking options for getting to the event?
Very limited parking will be available at the park, and there are various parking areas in Depot Town.
What can/can't I bring to the event?
The following are NOT permitted on festival grounds: weapons of any kind, inappropriate/offensive clothing or costumes, outside alcohol, drugs, including marijuana, glass containers, children (including infants), strollers, wagons, bicycles, skateboards, rollerskates/rollerblades, or animals.
You may bring any of the following items with you to the festival: water and other non-alcoholic beverages in non-glass containers, food, folding/camping chairs, and small coolers. All items WILL BE SEARCHED.
Is my registration/ticket transferable? How do I transfer my ticket to another attendee?
Yes, tickets are transferable - but each bar code will only scan one time. You do not need to do anything special to transfer your ticket to another attendee's name. Purchaser name will not be checked against ID-holder name at the gate.
Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?
You must bring a ticket with you to be scanned to allow you entry to the festival. This ticket can either be printed or be the electronic version accessible on your smartphone or wireless device.
How can I get early admission to the event?
Enthusiasts with valid membership ID card and VIPs with valid Early Entry VIP Ticket will be permitted into the festival early, one hour prior to general admission. If you'd like to participate in early entry, you can sign up as an Enthusiast Member prior to the festival date or purchase an Early Entry VIP Ticket prior to the festival for $80, or at the gate the day of the festival for $90. ENTHUSIAST MEMBERS DO NOT NEED A VIP EARLY ENTRY TICKET.
I'm an Enthusiast Member. Can my DD get in early with me?
No. Only current Enthusiast Members OR those with a VIP Early Entry ticket can get in early, so if your DD is not an Enthusiast Member, they will have to wait until general admission time to enter the festival.
Where can I find more information about the festival?
For the most current information, visit our website, mibeer.com.
Photo/video Policy Statement
Audiovisual recordings and photographs will be taken during this event, which may be used for promotional and other purposes in all forms including print or broadcast media, and the internet including social media. By attending this event, you are consenting to being recorded and photographed and to have the use of your likeness and voice in any media in perpetuity by Michigan Brewers Guild (MBG) or anyone acting under the authority of the MBG.
Event Venue
Riverside Park, Ypsilanti, United States
