Members of the Michigan Brewers Guild are returning to historic Eastern Market in downtown Detroit for the 17th Annual Detroit Fall Beer Festival on Saturday, October 24. Nearly 90 breweries will be on hand providing samples of more than 450 beers (and 80+ styles) – check out the Festival Brewery / Beer List for more.
Tickets are on sale now at MiBeer.com and are $60 per person in advance ($70 the day of). Those wanting to enter the festival an hour early can purchase a VIP ticket for $80 in advance ($90 the day of). Current Enthusiast Members are also admitted at Noon and are invited to sample exclusive beers with timed releases for the duration of the festival in the Enthusiast Tent.
Throughout the afternoon, attendees can purchase and enjoy food from Detroit area restaurants including Yellow Dog Craft BBQ, Señors, Guy’s Pizza, Pietrzyk Pierogi, and Fire and Rice. Once again, music is a part of the festivities with Theo Gridiron and Friends (1:30-3pm) and Audrey Ray (4-5:30pm) on the Main Stage. Additional entertainment will be provided in Shed 5 including Konrand Lee – Lounge Singer Extraordinaire as well as International Bigtime Wrestling – with four 30-minute exhibition matches taking place at 1:15pm, 2:30pm, 3:45pm and 5pm.
Due to legislative changes, MBG no longer needs to exchange tokens for beer samples at its festivals. Overall sampling continues to be limited by our commitment to safe and responsible alcohol consumption. This is a cashless event…you may use a debit or credit card to purchase tickets at the gate, food or merchandise, but no cash will be exchanged. Admission is for those 21+ with valid I.D. and are held rain or shine.
The Motor City has a long-standing brewing history and in recent years it has been revitalized thanks to a growing interest in the craft beer movement. Established in 1891, the current Eastern Market is one of the nation’s oldest farm markets and the area is rife with brewing history. In its heyday, there were more than 40 breweries in the Detroit area and malt silos still stand as a testament to the brewing culture, making it the perfect backdrop for the Detroit Fall Beer Festival. The first Guild event held here was in 2009, with just 40 breweries and 200 beers.
The Michigan Brewers Guild was formed in 1997 and held its first festival in July 1998. Today, the Guild hosts four festivals dedicated exclusively to Michigan beer produced by its nearly 300 member breweries.
The Michigan Brewers Guild is the network of innovative and passionate brewers that serves as the recognized advocate for the Michigan craft beer industry. Michigan’s thriving brewing industry contributes more than 17,000 full-time jobs and $700 million in labor income / wages, with a total economic impact of over $2.4 billion. In terms of overall number of breweries, microbreweries and brewpubs, Michigan ranks #6 in the nation—supporting its title as “The Great Beer State.”