Brewed in Michigan-Craft Beer Festival promotes state brewers, economy

The Brewed in Michigan-Craft Beer Festival will be held on Friday, Sept. 28 at Bakers of Milford, located at 2025 S. Milford Road, from 7 to 10 p.m., allowing patrons to sample a variety of beers from Michigan-based breweries in order to help support local businesses and the state’s economy.

The festival is sponsored by the Huron Valley Chamber of Commerce and tickets can be purchased for $35 at Bakers, the Chamber Office at 317 Union Street in Milford, the Milford Farmers’ Market in downtown Milford on Thursday, Sept. 27 from 3 to 8 p.m., or at Pine Ridge Market, located at 1065 South Milford Road in Highland.

One ticket is good for 12 pours from Michigan breweries, along with six food tastings, as well as admission to an After Party from 9 p.m. to midnight in the Bakers Lounge.

The After Party will include a performance by the band Wheelhouse, and Michigan beer specials.

Breweries on hand will include Short’s, Founders, Bell’s, Big Rock, New Holland, Arcadia, and many more. There will also be Michigan meads, ciders, and a wine available for tasting.

A portion of the proceeds will benefit Western Oakland County Meals on Wheels.

For more information, contact the Huron Valley Chamber of Commerce office at 248-685-7129 or log onto Facebook and search for “Brewed in Michigan” to find the festival’s official page.