More than Beer – Find Out What Else to Expect at This Year’s Kalamazoo Craft Beer Festival
When you need to take a break between samples of Ambers and IPAs at this year's Kalamazoo Craft Beer Festival, don't you worry; there's plenty to do!
Education
- Interested in home brewing? Don't know where to start? Stop by the Kalamazoo Libation Organization of Brewers to get your questions answered. Find out what equipment you need and what to expect from beginning to end of the brewing process.
- Think you know your beer trivia? Put it to the test with WMU's "Brewniversity" booth
- Get a chance to talk with the brewers of your favorite beers on site!
Entertainment
- The Electric Red will be playing all your favorite 90s pop and rock throughout the event. Check them out on the stage in the Valley
Actvities
- Keg Curling is back, and it's more popular than ever! Register your group of 3; slots will fill up fast!
- Nothing goes better with beer than Cornhole. Pair up and register with our friends at Kalamazoo Cornhole.
- Like swag? Want to win prizes? Yelp! will have a table full of fun games.
- The very popular Look Insurance Pretzel Necklace Making Station will be back to scratch your DIY/snack itch. The perfect nibbles to compliment your favorite sips.
Shopping at the Kalamazoo Craft Beer Festival
Take home a souvenir, or get a jump on holiday shopping at some great, local shops.
- Confections by Jan - Cupcakes, cookies, chocolate covered strawberries... a Sweet tooth's heaven
- Avolio Glasswerks - beautiful hand blown statement pieces for the person on your list who has everything
- Smitten by the Mitten State - Proud Michigander? It's time you wore that on your sleeve...
- SMJ Designs LLC - From the charming to the divine, check out what Shabby Miss Jenn has at her booth this year
- Lularoe Kristin Heinz - Treat your self
- TagaBrew - Keep track of your favorite brews with souvenir you and yours can personalize
- Grayling Ceramics - From growlers to howlers and everything in between, a true beer connoisseur's delight
- West Michigan Beer Tours - Whether the tour is themed, for fun, or educational, get outside your beer comfort zone and consider a West Michigan Beer Tour
- Greenlight Music - Pick up some vinyl or a t-shirt; they'll have free swag, too
- Classic Kalamazoo - Wear your Kalamazoo Pride on everything from t-shirts to hoodies
- West Lake Metal Works - Meet the brains behind the torches; see what they can customize for you
- Hot Rods and Handlebars - The name says it all
- Cherri's Chocol'art - Sweet treats that look even sweeter (I mean, have you seen those ladybug chocolates?)
Don't miss out on this year's Kalamazoo Craft Beer Festival! Click here to get your tickets today.