Pure Ludington BrrrewFest January 26
January 26, 2019
A sure-fire way to beat cabin fever is with Ludington's premier winter event... the Pure Ludington Brrrewfest! It will be held Saturday, January 26th, 2019 from 1-6pm in Ludington's Rotary Park. More than 20 breweries will come to Ludington to offer patrons a taste of the best and most unique flavors of beers, wines, and meads from all around Michigan.
Tickets are $25/person in advance online or $30/at door, and include six drink tokens and a 5oz. commemorative tasting glass. Each token is good for 5 oz. of beer or cider. Five additional tokens can be purchased for $5. Purchase advance tickets online at eventbrite.com. Live music will be provided by Rusty Horse, with the opening act by Mike Lenich, and food from The Q Smokehouse will be available for purchase.
The beneficiary of Pure Ludington Brrrewfest are the Friends of the Ludington State Park.
Participating breweries for

A Boozy Breakfast kicks off the day at Barley & Rye from 9-11am. The event features a variety of dishes such as breakfast bowls, quesadillas, burritos and biscuits and gravy. Drink specials like beer-mosas, mimosas, Bloody Marys, Irish coffees and a few other fun cocktails will also be offered. Barley & Rye will also have their traditional cocktails and some non-alcoholic options.
Guided snowshoe hikes are at 2pm and 6pm at the Ludington State Park, with the evening hike along a lantern-lit trail. Several snowshoes are available for borrowing on a first-come, first-serve basis. Meet at the warming shelter for the 90-mninute hike.
A 4.3 mile fat tire single track trail is groomed by the Shoreline Cycling Club at the Ludington School Forest, off Sherman Street/Tinkham Avenue and Jebavy Drive. The School Forest also offers a sledding hill and a walking path for cross country skiing and showshoeing.
Ludington is making a name for itself with two breweries in town and other popular bars. Ludington is also the venue for the Suds on the Shore Craft Beer & Wine Festival, usually held mid-August and Downtown Ludington's Octoberfest.
Tickets are $25/person in advance online or $30/at door, and include six drink tokens and a 5oz. commemorative tasting glass. Each token is good for 5 oz. of beer or cider. Five additional tokens can be purchased for $5. Purchase advance tickets online at eventbrite.com. Live music will be provided by Rusty Horse, with the opening act by Mike Lenich, and food from The Q Smokehouse will be available for purchase.
The beneficiary of Pure Ludington Brrrewfest are the Friends of the Ludington State Park.
Participating breweries for
2019 include:

- Arbor Brewing Co.
- Austin Brothers
- Beards Brewery
- Bell's Brewery
- Big Hart Brewing Co.
- Farmhaus Cider Co.
- Fetch Brewing Co.
- Founder's
- Great Mead Hall & Brewing Company
- Haymarket Taproom
- Jamesport Brewing Company
- Ludington Bay Brewing
- Monkey Fist Brewing Co.
- Mountain Town Brewing Co.
- Perrin Brewing Co.
- Reed City Brewing Co.
- Ridge Cider
- Roak Brewing Co.
- Rochester Mills Brewing Co.
- Saugatuck Brewing Co.
- St. Ambrose Cellars
- Starving Artist
- Stormcloud Brewing
- Virtue Cider
Other Activities
Boozy Breakfast
A Boozy Breakfast kicks off the day at Barley & Rye from 9-11am. The event features a variety of dishes such as breakfast bowls, quesadillas, burritos and biscuits and gravy. Drink specials like beer-mosas, mimosas, Bloody Marys, Irish coffees and a few other fun cocktails will also be offered. Barley & Rye will also have their traditional cocktails and some non-alcoholic options.
Snowshoeing & Cross Country Skiing
Guided snowshoe hikes are at 2pm and 6pm at the Ludington State Park, with the evening hike along a lantern-lit trail. Several snowshoes are available for borrowing on a first-come, first-serve basis. Meet at the warming shelter for the 90-mninute hike.
Winter Biking
A 4.3 mile fat tire single track trail is groomed by the Shoreline Cycling Club at the Ludington School Forest, off Sherman Street/Tinkham Avenue and Jebavy Drive. The School Forest also offers a sledding hill and a walking path for cross country skiing and showshoeing.
Craft Beer is Big Business
Ludington is making a name for itself with two breweries in town and other popular bars. Ludington is also the venue for the Suds on the Shore Craft Beer & Wine Festival, usually held mid-August and Downtown Ludington's Octoberfest.
More Winter Activities...
- Snowshoe Making Class February 22 & 23 at the Ludington State Park
- Take a Guided Snowshoe Walk at the Ludington State Park
- Ludington State Park Offers Great Winter Activities
- Winter Fun in West Michigan - Ludington, Manistee, Pentwater and more!
- Ludington Ice Fishing
- Cross Country Skiing and Snowshoeing on the Pentwater Pathway
- Michigan's Free Fishing Weekend
- Snowmobile on the William Field Memorial Hart-Montague Bike Trail
- Head to Hamlin Lake for the Hottest Ice Fishing!
- Head Outdoors for Winter Fun in Oceana County
- Enjoy the Winter Season in Manistee County!
- Viewing the Northern Lights in West Michigan
- West Michigan Ice Hockey Tournaments at WSCC
- Outdoor Winter Services for Your Home
- Good Cheer is Found in West Michigan During the Holiday Season
- Where to Find a Fresh Christmas Tree
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More Ludington Area Info...
- Port of Ludington Maritime Museum
- Ludington Charter Boat Fishing
- Take a Self-Guided Tour of the Mason County Cultural Trails
- Street Pianos Bring Music to Downtown Ludington
- Downtown Ludington Map with Business Locations
- Your Pet is Welcome in the Ludington Area!
- Father Jacques Marquette Shrine
- Lake Winds Energy Park
- Art Scene in the Ludington Area
- Visit Downtown Ludington!
- Ludington Area Center for the Arts
- Sandcastles Children's Museum Presents Special Weekly Activities
- Move to Ludington...Living Here is Great!
- The Ludington Area Jaycees: Building Young Leaders Since 1947
- Birthday Parties are a Blast at Sandcastles Children's Museum!
- Cool Things to do in Ludington
- History Comes Alive at Historic White Pine Village
- Great Food....Ludington Style!
- "Putt-putt for a purpose" at the Ludington Area Jaycees Mini Golf Course in Stearns Park!
- Enjoy a West Michigan Sunset!