Great Lakes Beer Festival

Name: Great Lakes Beer Festival
Start: 2026-08-08
End: 2026-08-08
Location: Midland

The fifth annual Great Lakes Beer Festival will be held on Saturday, August 8, 2026, at Dow Diamond in Midland, Michigan. This event features over 50 craft breweries, cideries, and distilleries, complemented by food trucks and live music performances.

Date: Aug 8, 2026
Location: Midland

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Event summary

Highlights

Sampling over 50 craft breweries, cideries, and distilleries
Live music performances by Fröhliche Polka Band and Ty Parkin & The Old Souls
Variety of food trucks available
Event held rain or shine at Dow Diamond

The Great Lakes Beer Festival, now in its fifth year, is scheduled for Saturday, August 8, 2026, at Dow Diamond in Midland. Running from 2 to 7 p.m., the festival offers attendees an extensive selection of craft beverages from over 50 participating breweries, cideries, and distilleries, including notable Michigan-based companies like Midland Brewing Co., Bell’s Brewery, Founders Brewing Co., and Short’s Brewing Co.

In addition to a wide array of beverages, the event will host various food trucks and feature live music performances by bands such as the Fröhliche Polka Band and Ty Parkin & The Old Souls. As activities and vendors are situated along the Dow Diamond concourses, the festival is designed to proceed rain or shine. The event also actively seeks volunteers to assist with operations, offering a complimentary ticket in exchange for a three-hour shift.

Practical details

Location described by the source: Dow Diamond; www.ourmidland.com
Area for browsing nearby events: Midland

Before attending

Check the sources below for current opening times, admission prices and registration requirements. A date range does not mean the event runs continuously or that admission is free.