A sure-fire way to beat cabin fever is with Ludington's premier winter event... the Pure Ludington Brrrewfest! The 2020 event was held on Saturday, January 25th from 1-6pm in Ludington's Rotary Park. More than 20 breweries came to Ludington to offer patrons a taste of the best and most unique flavors of beers, wines, ciders and meads from all around Michigan.

Tickets are usually $30/person in advance online or $35/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 mynorthtickets.com. There is also generall live music.

The beneficiary of Pure Ludington Brrrewfest are the Friends of the Ludington State Park.

Here were the participating breweries from 2020:

• Paw Paw Brewing
• North Channel Brewing
• 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
• Pigeon Hill
• Mountain Town Brewing Co.
• Perrin Brewing Co.
• Reed City Brewing Co.
• Ridge Cider
• Middle Coast Brewing
• Love Wines Winery
• Rochester Mills Brewing Co.
• Saugatuck Brewing Co.
• St. Ambrose Cellars
• Starving Artist
• Stormcloud Brewing
• Virtue Cider
• Creston Brewery

Stay tuned for information on BrrrewFest 2021!

Other Activities:

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-minute hike.

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.

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