Great Lakes Beer Festival 2026

Great Lakes Beer Festival features Michigan craft breweries, cideries & distilleries inside the stadium at Dow Diamond in Midland!
About this Event

Join us August 8th for Mid-Michigan's premier summer event! The 2026 Great Lakes Beer Festival will feature:

• 2025 feautured more than 70 craft breweries/cideries/distilleries (check back often as we continue to add breweries)
• Free on-field activities
• Food trucks
• Multiple meal options
• VIP tickets for Suite Level entry with food buffet and A/C comfort, souvenir glass & early entry (1:00 entry)
• Live music featuring Frohliche Musiker Blasorchester brass polka band & others to be announced soon!
• Rain or shine event – vendors will be set up indoors on the concourses
• No refunds.
• 21+ only event

General Admission ticket - Buy in advance and save $10

$59 Day of Event, $49 in advance

Includes: admission to Dow Diamond, live music, and 10 tasting tickets

VIP: $89 (advance only) - Limited Quantities Available

Includes: early admission to Dow Diamond + suite-level access with food buffet, A/C & exclusive restrooms, live music, 15 tasting tickets & souvenir glass (Early entry at 1:00 pm)

Corporate 10-pack: $429

Includes 10 General Admission tickets. Give your employees a much-needed Saturday of fun. This is a THANK YOU they won't soon forget! ($590 value)

Designated Driver: $20

Includes: admission to Dow Diamond, live music, 2 soft drink tickets

Designated Driver VIP: $64 (advance only)

Includes: early admission to Dow Diamond + suite-level access with food buffet, A/C & exclusive restrooms, live music, 2 soft drink tickets

21+ only event. All attendees must provide valid government picture ID to gain admission at the gate.