November 10, 2026 · St. Joseph, MI Downtown St. Joseph is ready to toast the middle of winter. The annual St. Joe Winter Beer Fest returns on Saturday, February 6, 2027, an outdoor beer tasting in downtown St. Joseph on the Lake Michigan shore. The festival features local and regional Michigan breweries, and organizers welcome everyone from craft beer beginners to longtime fans. The 2027 brewery list is still to be announced. Samples are poured in four-ounce tastes, with a sample cup that is yours to keep. The fest runs from noon to 4 p.m., and VIP guests get in 30 minutes early. Dress warm, because the whole event is outdoors, with music and plenty of winter camaraderie. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, December 1, 2026, and they are sold online only. There are no printed or digital tickets; purchases are confirmed at the entry tent, so have your photo ID ready. Everyone must be 21 or older, and the name on the ticket has to match your ID. A few hours of Michigan beer in a lakeside downtown is a fine cure for February. Set a reminder for December 1 and plan a winter weekend in St. Joe. Sources: St. Joe Today official event listing and winter events calendar (stjoetoday.com).What's pouring
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