1st Annual "Smoke on the Water" Beer and Brisket Festival

Schedule

Sat, 20 Jun, 2026 at 11:00 am to Sun, 21 Jun, 2026 at 01:00 am

UTC-04:00
Location

1019 N Water St. , Bay City, MI, United States, Michigan 48708 | Bay City, MI

Father's Day Weekend @ DRIFT.
What does a Dad(Or anyone) Really want?
Brisket, Cold Beer, Cornhole, Golf, a place to sit back on the water, and all of that without having to leave Bay City!
Drift will be Bringing all of this together in a Big One Day Event.
This event will be perfect for all Ages. Bring the Dads, the Family, the Kids, and the those cute Pups out!
June 20th, Drift will Be Opening at 11AM to get the Day Started.
Kicking Off at HIGH NOON.
Our Smoking Aces Cornhole Competition Sponsored by HIGH NOON!
$20 Entry Per Team, Includes 2 Drink Tickets, PRIZES, and Bragging rights for years to come.
Prizes to be Announced Soon.
Sign Up by Messaging Our Facebook Page!!!
Our Main Event is BRISKET AND BEER!
Brisket Competition Starting at 1pm:
Food Will be served until your bellies are full. A collection of the Best BBQ Experts in the area willing to put their Brisket Dish to a test. Judging will take place later on in the Day from a Select Few Local Experts!
Competitors:
Molasses BBQ
Fuego Mexican BBQ
Rolling Smoke BBQ
Zero-Day Veteran BBQ
Judging Panel;
Bay City Mayor Chris Girard
Saginaw Spirit's Jimmy Greene
106.3's Meatball
& ONE OF YOU!!!(More to Come, listen to 106.3 for details)
Beer Tents: 3pm-7pm
10 Plus Beer and Alcohol Displays from Michigan and Around the World. Samples of some new and Exciting Features and possible score some swag if your lucky.
Featuring:
Bells/New Belgium
Perrin/Cigar City
Founders
Kona Big Wave
Paulaner
Griffin Claw
Sierra Rose Ciders
Midland Brewing
Tri-City Brewing
North Peak
Not Only Beer:
Lucky One/High Noon will be here as well Bringing the High Noon Promotional Models for the Day.
ENTERTAINMENT:
Local Musician Caleb Sheppard will be on our Outdoor Stage Performing from 2pm til 6pm.
DJ Skeet will be bringing the beats at 9pm til close. One of the Best Artists in Michigan will sure to turn up the Temperature for the late night crowd.
OTHER EVENTS:
Great Lakes Golf Hole-In-One Contest:
Great Lakes Golf out of Bay City will be Hosting a Hole-In-One Challenge off our Deck. We have Biodegradable Golf Balls and are going to give you all a Chance to show what you got.
More Details to Come.
Soccer Shootout:
We Will be celebrating with Michelob Ultra and Nutrl seltzers for the WORLD CUP! Come Cheer on your favorite team with us. Kona Big Wave will be here as well, bring them Island Vibes!

VENDORS/OTHER SPECIALS:
We currently have an array of Activities not limited to the ones already listed above planned for the Whole Family.
If you would like to be Part of this Event feel free to Message us or send an Email to [email protected]
Your not gonna wanna miss out on this One! First of Many to Come!
MORE TO BE ADDED SOON!


Where is it happening?

1019 N Water St. , Bay City, MI, United States, Michigan 48708
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