Beer Tasting

This year, Midwest Fest welcomes Fastball. That's right, the band that showed us The Way in the 90s has a new album, The Help Machine, and they're ready to bring their classics and new tracks Austin, Texas to Decatur, Michigan.

The Kalamazoo Beer Cup, an evening of tasting and showcasing participating Kalamazoo-area breweries and their fine wares, is Friday, August 16th.

Each guest gets a souvenir tasting glass, 12 drink tickets, and pairing appetizers. Additional drink tickets are available for purchase, and a food truck will be on hand for bigger appetites. Live music, free train rides, and animal encounters are included in the entertainment.

Corks for Conservation is coming up on July 13th. This 21+ event will feature live music, hors d'oeuvres, live animal presentations, and, as the name suggests, Michigan beer and wine tastings.

You. You lucky person, you. You thought ahead and got your Burdick VIP tickets to this year's Craft Beer Fest. That means you get to taste the specialty beers reserved just for those planners, those first-in-liners, just like you.