Kalamazoo, Mich. – Wings Stadium Event Center will be hosting its first Kalamazoo Craft Beer Festival presented by Old Burdick's Bar & Grill on Saturday, from 1 to 7 p.m. on Nov. 1. Breweries from across the country including Bell’s Brewery, Saugatuck Brewing Company, Alaskan Brewing Company, and Sprecher Brewing Company, are signed up to be a part of this event.
“We wanted to showcase a variety of craft beer across the country to all the beer lovers in the Kalamazoo area,” said Rob Underwood, entertainment director at Wings Stadium. “Beer lovers should plan on spending a whole day at the event, learning about the different types of craft beer and we’re planning on tapping a unique beer at every half hour.”
In addition to showcasing a variety of craft beers, breweries in attendance will have booths set up to talk about their brews as well as provide tastings, hops and brewing workshops, and a one-of-a-kind keg curling tournament.
Tickets are $35 in advance and $40 at the door, includes 10 tasting tokens. VIP tickets are $60, includes 15 tasting tokens and an hour early admission. Tickets will go on sale in early September at the ticket office or online at ticketmaster.com. For a complete list of breweries attending, click here to visit the event page.
Greenleaf Hospitality Group offers an unmatched choice in world class hospitality through a variety of offerings from hotel lodging and events to dining, retail and entertainment. The Kalamazoo-based company owns and operates the Radisson Plaza Hotel & Suites, Wings Stadium and Wings West. In addition the following businesses are part of the Greenleaf Hospitality Group: Blush Salon + Spa, Burdick’s for Breakfast, Old Burdick’s, Rio Coffee, Sydney Apparel, Kalamazoo Athletic Club, Kalamazoo Wings, Webster’s Prime and Zazios.