Michigan Craft Distillers Association’s Spirits and Cocktail Festival

Many of you know I love my Michigan craft beer and the festivals associated with it. Often I am asked, “What about that people who don’t really care for beer?” Well, here is your answer… It’s the Michigan Craft Distillers Association’s first Spirits and Cocktail Festival coming up this FRIDAY, September 15th from 6-10 pm!

Michigan Craft Distillers AssociationOver 20 craft distilleries with a variety of spirits and cocktails, along with a selection of food trucks, specialty food and beverage producers, handcrafted artisans, and live entertainment will round out this inaugural event for the Michigan Craft Distillers Association. The event will take place under the shed at the Fulton Street Farmers Market at 1145 Fulton Street E, in Grand Rapids, MI.

Participating Member Distilleries include: American Fifth, Ann Arbor Distilling Company, Bier Distillery, Civilized Spirits, Coppercraft Distillery, Detroit City Distillery, Ellison Brewery + Spirits, Ethanology, Grand Traverse Distillery, Gray Skies Distillery, Green Door Distilling, Iron Fish Distillery, Journeyman Distillery, Long Road Distillers, Mammoth Distilling, New Holland Spirits, Red Cedar Spirits, Round Barn Winery & Distillery, St. Julian, Two James Spirits, Ugly Dog Distillery, and Valentine Distilling.

 

TICKETS:

  • A VIP Hour (5-6 pm) includes five (5) 3-ounce batch cocktails, one handcrafted cocktail and one food item, along with a swag bag and commemorative logoed cup for $75 per person.
  • General admission tickets include five (5) 3-ounce batch cocktails for $40 per person.
  • Additional tasting tickets are available for $20 (for five (5) 3-ounce samples).

 

OTHER ITEMS:
Food, non-alcoholic beverages and handcrafted items will be available for added costs.

 

RULES & REGULATIONS:
Attendees must be 21 and valid photo ID is required for entry. No exceptions.
This event will be held, rain or shine.
No pets, weapons, outside alcohol or glass of any kind are permitted.

NO REFUNDS WILL BE OFFERED FOR THIS FESTIVAL.

 

For more information and to purchase tickets, CLICK HERE.

I’ve always been the kind of person who notices the things other people overlook — strange roadside attractions, forgotten pieces of history, interesting places, odd trends, and the little things in everyday life that make you laugh and say, “Wait... when did that become normal?” This blog is where I share those discoveries. Some days you might learn something fascinating from history. Other days I’ll take you along on a road trip, share a weird story from Michigan’s past, or simply rant about something in modern life that makes absolutely no sense. No matter what, my goal is simple: keep things interesting!

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