Ludington Daily News | MONDAY, JANUARY 23, 2017
SATURDAY JAN . 28, 2017
3rd Annual Pure Ludington
BrrrewFest
BY BROOKE KANSIER
DAILY NEWS STAFF WRITER
Don your parka and grab your frosted mugs — Ludington’s premier winter beer festival is here. The Pure Ludington Brrrewfest, hosted by the Ludington Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, will bring a healthy variety of beers and rockin’ selection of tunes to downtown Ludington Saturday, Jan. 28 for the third year in a row. And this time, there’s a special twist to the party — it’s all Michigan-made. “We decided to limit our brewers to Michigan only,” said event committee member Brandy Henderson. “In the past, we accepted brewers from outside the state, but we felt we wanted to keep this truly a Michigan craft beer event.” More than 30 brewers will showcase their best at the Saturday event, which runs from 1 to 6 p.m. “Craft beer in Michigan is a tight knit culture and people love to follow them from place to place,” Henderson said. Expect some familiar faces on stage, too. “The bands this year are local musicians. Andy Thomas (of Starving Artist Brewing Co.) will be opening for American Hairband,” Henderson said. The event is a favorite among locals and visitors alike, she added, and draws people outside during the offseason. “We wanted to create an annual event that the residents would come out and enjoy during the winter, and would also provide another reason for visitors to come to Ludington during the off-season,” Henderson said. “There’s something about a winter beer festival — getting all
geared up, wearing your most obnoxiously warm hat, and a souvenir cup. Additional drink tokens will be available drinking beer outside with friends,” said event committee for purchase during Brrrewfest. Only those 21 and older member Jen Tooman. “I think the new location at Rotary will be admitted. Park is going to be a big hit.” Proceeds from the event benefit the Friends of the This year’s Brrrewfest will be held at Ludington State Park. Rotary Park in downtown Ludington. “This was a way the CVB could help support It was chosen largely due to one of the area’s largest visitor attractions, s ls: a its space, solid ground and the Ludington State Park,” Henderson os cia ls, ease of putting up large said. “The Friends of Ludington im pe ow m s tents, Tooman said. State Park is a non-profit group 7 od to b $ It’s the who support programming s• 7 fo urri nd a third year and maintenance of the park. os •$ d b las a for the They supply all of the -m ffee an dil r volunteers for the ee co itos esa b event and have $3 Irish urr t qu been a great b fas 0 t partner. .5 fas ak y. 6 v k “The more $ a e e br gra r people, the bigger b & the donation we its u are able to make sc to this important bi organization.” While she hopes for good weather, Henderson said the show will go on rain or shine. “Of course, it’s a winter beer festival so sun or snow, we will be happy,” she said. “And the cooler temperatures keep the beer cold.” event, which is becoming a fast tradiTickets are available online — see links at tion, Henderson says. www.ludingtondailynews.com. See more on Brrrewfest “The first year we had about 400 people. Second year, in coming editions of your Ludington Daily News. we (had) approximately 700 people,” Henderson said. brooke@ludingtondailynews.com “We have been very pleased with the strong turnout (231) 843-1122 x307 from locals and visitors alike,” she said. This year, organizers are hoping to see more than 1,000 people come out. Tickets are $25 and include entry, six drink tokens and
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