The 1st Beer in the Buff Festival will host more than 15 Michigan breweries sampling over 60 different craft beers, ciders and meads. Food will be available for purchase inside the festival, and guests will enjoy live music from JohnnyV, Jeff Robinson and Keith Scott throughout the fest. An after party hosted by Casey’s New Buffalo will feature more craft beers from around the region and In Like Flynn Band playing for guests!
Time: 12pm -5pm (EST)
Location: Lions Park, New Buffalo, MI - Entirely Tented Event
TICKETS ON SALE, purchase at eventbrite. This is a 21 and over event. Follow us at facebook.com/beerinthebuff for more info
General Info
– Entirely Tented Event - rain or shine
– Clothing Required (In the Buff is reference to New Buffalo)
– This is a 21 and over only
– Valid ID is REQUIRED regardless of age
– No tickets sold at the door
– Free parking at the beach
– No dogs allowed unless service animal
List of Breweries Attending (more to come)
Haymarket Pub & Brewery, Greenbush Brewing Co., Silver Harbor Brewing Company, Saugatuck Brewing Company, Round Barn Winery, Distillery & Brewery, Tapistry Brewing, North Pier Brewing Company, Arclight Brewing Company, Blake’s Hard Cider Co., Black Dragon Meadery, Perrin Brewing Company, Maplewood Brewery & Distillery, Grand Armory Brewing, Old Nation Brewing Co., Sister Lakes Brewing and Lazy Ballerina Winery
Special Guest for VIP: Journeyman Distillery
Ticket prices and offerings:
$70 + fee VIP Enthusiasts Package includes:
• Entrance 1 hour early (12pm)
• Special or exclusive beers tastings (12-1pm)
• Journeyman Distillery spirit tastings (12-1pm)
• Special Giveaway from Journeyman Distillery (entered automatically when Tix purchase)
• Commemorative beer glass
• Exclusive Beer in the Buff T-shirt
• 12 tasting tickets after VIP time (3oz pours)
$40 + fee General Entrance
• Entrance from 1-5pm
• Commemorative beer glass
• Pretzels
• 10 tasting tickets (3oz pours)
$10 +fee Designated Drivers
• Unlimited pop and water
Drink Ticket Policy:
Beer in the Buff Fest utilizes drink tickets and specially marked cups to assure that we comply with Michigan Liquor Control Commission regulations. Festival attendees are expected to willingly provide a ticket for each and every sample of beer received. We appreciate your cooperation.
12 (VIP), 10 (General) drink tickets are included with admission and each drink token is redeemable for a 3 oz. sample of beer. Additional tickets can be purchased at the festival - 12 tickets for $10, 24 tickets for $20.
**Ticketing (Please Read!)**
This is a ticketed event, and all tickets must be purchased in advance. No tickets will be sold at the gate. Each ticket is unique. Only purchase tickets through Eventbrite. Do not purchase second-hand tickets from third-party sellers as they may be counterfeit fakes that will not grant you entrance to the event. When you arrive at the event, you will have your ID checked and then your ticket will be scanned. Everyone will be provided a color wristband based on their ticket purchase - VIP Noon to 1pm, General Admission will be allowed in right at 1pm.
Sponsors
Four Winds Casino - New Buffalo
Coldwell Banker - New Buffalo
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• Saturday, May 19th - Pure Michigan Spring Jazz & Blues Concert - Jazz and Blues concert at Lion’s Park starting at 1:00pm EST
• Monday, May 28th - Memorial Day Parade - Annual tribute to Veterans. Parade leaves downtown New Buffalo and proceeds along US 12 to the Cemetery where a memorial service is conducted. Line-up will begin at City Hall at 9:00 am with a brief ceremony and the parade kicking off right after.
• Thursday-Sunday, May 31st - June 3rd - St. Mary’s Family Festival - St. Mary of the Lake Parish hosts the Annual St. Mary’s Family Festival on a different weekend for this year only. A week of raffles, silent auctions, food, midway games, and carnival rides to kick off Summer in New Buffalo! Fun for all ages and perfect for all families and visitors! Tickets and more information, click HERE
• Friday, June 1, 2018 to Sunday, June 3 - CAT FIGHT VII 2018 Championships - After a 13 year hiatus, the venerable Cat Fight is returning to the Great Lakes. We’re also bringing it to you from a brand-new CRAM location in New Buffalo. CRAM is excited to announce that CRAW (Catamaran Racing Association of Wisconsin) will be joining us this year and hopefully for many years to come. Location: New Buffalo Lakefront, Hours: Noon, Friday, June 1 through 8:00 pm Sunday, June 3. Free to the public, Public bathrooms. For more information, click HERE
• Saturday June 16 - Le Tour de Shore - 2-day recreational charity bike ride from Millennium Park, Chicago, IL to the Indiana Dunes, (55 miles); and then, on day 2, to City Beach, New Buffalo, MI (45 miles). Explore dedicated lakefront and dune land, bike paths, and scenic Harbor Country secondary roads. New Buffalo is a hosting spot for rest, water and food from 10:30 am to 3:30 pm (in New Buffalo). For more information, click HERE
• Saturday, August 4th - New Buffalo Yacht Club Sausage and Corn Fest
For more events in Harbor Country - click here
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Judging will start at 1pm (EST) and the Halloween Parade will commence at 1:45pm in downtown New Buffalo. The route will start on N. Thompson St. and conclude at the City of New Buffalo’s Fire Station.
Trick or Treating in town will be from 2:30-4:30pm. Come out and cheer on the kids, have treats ready and celebrate Halloween the New Buffalo way!
The New Buffalo Halloween Parade is a pro bono community event organized and managed by the Halloween Committee of volunteers in the area. Any donations or sponsorships are appropriated to the City of New Buffalo Halloween Fund and activities surrounding this event. Thank you for helping to support these events!
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“Gnome of the Roam” hunt is fun way to shop, support, and explore our area while enjoying hunting for the little guys at each participating location throughout the holiday season. Cards can be picked up at each businesses that will host one of 30 Gnomes. Locate the Gnome at each location, have the business mark it off your list and when your card is complete be entered to win a holiday gift basket filled with goodies from our local retailers and services, valuing over $450. Happy Hunting!
Participating locations TBA
The New Buffalo Gnome on the Roam is a pro bono community events organized and managed by the NBBA, businesses, and volunteers in our area. Any donations or sponsorships are appropriated to the New Buffalo Business Association and activities surrounding this event. Thank you for helping to support these events!
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Jan - Dec - Listing of Community Events and Activities happening In and Around New Buffalo
Jan - Feb - Winter Fest activities TBA (weather permitting)
March 24th - New Buffalo Easter Egg Hunt ~ 1pm, American Legion
April 21st - “Beer in the Buff” Craft Brew Festival ~ 12-6pm
Jun-Aug (1st Wednesday of each month) – New Buffalo Classic Car Cruise ~ 6-9pm, N. Whittaker Street
May 31st – Sept 6th (weekly) - New Buffalo Farmers Market ~ 4-8pm, N. Whittaker Street
June 28th – July 5th – Independence Celebration Week ~ Public Beach and Lions Park
August 10th, Friday - Classic Car Show and Live Music ~ 5-11:30pm, Lions Park
August 10th - 12th - MI Largest Garage Sale
We are sorry to confirm that 2018 Ship & Shore Fest has, in fact, been cancelled for 2018 due to challenges with location and funding this year. The New Buffalo Business Association is still in the process of completing the rest of our 2018 events as part of the overall goals of our organization. We will keep you posted with more details as they are made available….stay turned!
October 6th, Saturday - 13th Annual Harvest & Wine Fest ~ Noon-9pm, Lions Park (across for New Buffalo Public Beach)
October 28th, Sunday - New Buffalo Halloween Parade and Trick-or-Treat ~ downtown New Buffalo
November 24th - December 15th - Gnome on the Roam Hunt ~ participating businesses in New Buffalo TBA
November/December – New Buffalo Holiday Events ~ In and Around New Buffalo
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Stroll the streets every Thursday night in New Buffalo! Enjoy the Farmers Market offering different vendors each week including: produce, meats/seafood, artisan cheeses, baked goods/desserts, artists, crafts, food vendors, clothing, antiques, services, and live entertainment. Featuring food trucks for Thursday night dinners too! Follow us on Facebook for updates and announcements: facebook.com/newbuffalofarmersmarket
Dates: Market runs each Thursday from May 31st - Sept 6th
Location: N. Whittaker - downtown New Buffalo
Hours: 4pm-8pm EST with live music from 5-7pm (EST)
Free to the public, ATM on-site, Public Bathrooms
Sponsors: Four Winds Casino, Coldwell Banker, Marina Grand Resort, The Harbor Grand, New Buffalo Explored, New Buffalo Bills, Fusion Design Group, New Buffalo Savings Bank
Vendors:
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“Michigan’s longest garage sale” is getting ready for another year. It runs along US-12 Heritage Trail stretching more than 200 miles from New Buffalo to Detroit and now in its 13th year, organizers say it only continues to grow with more people getting involved. So get ready for crowds roaming the streets of New Buffalo and looking for bargains on August 10th-12th.
Downtown New Buffalo retailers and businesses will be holding “Side Walk Sales” throughout the weekend in conjunction with this garage sale event - address to start 100 N. Whittaker Street
Other locations TBA
Open to businesses, homes and locations in New Buffalo, we will list them on our website and add to the map available at www.us12heritagetrail.org/garage_sale. To learn more about US-12 Heritage Trail, visit their website or Facebook page.
Please contact the NBBA at events@newbuffalo.org for more information
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Enjoy a summer night in downtown New Buffalo with over 40 classic and vintage cars on display. Located on N. Whittaker Street in New Buffalo. 6 - 9PM (EST). 1st Wednesday of each month June - Aug, weather permitting. Free to the public, pet and child friendly!
Car owners: Free to join, no prior sign sign up needed. Parking on main street and Merchant Street, food specials and discounts from local retailers and restaurants, live music on the corner. Great location and fun for the entire family!!! Need additional information please contact events@newbuffalo.org
The New Buffalo Classic Cruise IN’s are pro bono community events organized and managed by the NBBA, businesses, and volunteers in our area. Any donations or sponsorships are appropriated to the New Buffalo Business Association and activities surrounding this event. Thank you for helping to support these events!
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The New Buffalo Business Association’s Annual Membership Meeting
Join the NBBA as we host a our annual membership meeting at the New Buffalo Yacht Club, Thursday, December 11th. We will start at 6pm with announcements and several updates from Barry Griffin, Board President of the NBBA, including a recap of 2014, new members, kick off of the 2015 events schedule, and voting for 2015 board members. Stay afterwards and kick off the holiday season with some cheer with fellow members ~ appetizers will be served ~ cash bar.
Please RSVP to Cathi Rogers at membership@newbuffalo.org by Dec 5th
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Enjoy a fun-filled family time with the Easter Bunny and the Annual Easter Egg Hunt in New Buffalo. Free and open to children ages 1-12. Every child can visit with the Easter Bunny afterwards and refreshments/goodies to be provided. The egg hurt will start at 1:00 pm at American Legion US 12, New Buffalo.
The New Buffalo Easter Egg Hunt is a pro bono community event organized and managed by the American Legion NBBA, and volunteers in the area. Any donations or sponsorships are appropriated to the New Buffalo Easter Egg Fund and activities surrounding this event. Thank you to the City of New Buffalo and New Buffalo Township for sponsoring the New Buffalo Easter Egg Hunt!
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Spend the Holidays IN and AROUND New Buffalo and enjoy all that we have to offer….Listed are activities and places to enjoy throughout the season….
Kick off the holidays on Saturday, Nov 24th with Santa visits, a parade, gingerbread decorations, cocoa/cookies, crafts, tree lighting, caroling, and much more presented by the NBBA. Gnome on the Roam kicks off the season with this fun activity - search and find Gnomes at New Buffalo businesses and enter for a give-away prize valued over $400!!!! Additional schedule of Holiday events, restaurant specials, lodging, and happenings will be listed on Happenings Page
The New Buffalo Holiday Events are pro bono community events organized and managed by the NBBA, businesses, and volunteers in our area. Any donations or sponsorships are appropriated to the New Buffalo Holiday Santa Parade and activities surrounding this event. Thank you for helping to support these events!
Sample Schedule (final schedule TBA)
• 9-12PM BREAKFAST WITH SANTA AT ROSIEʼS RESTAURANT at 128 N Whittaker Street, 269-469-4382, open to the public
• 9AM-9PM CHRISTMAS TREE & WREATH SALES at Lakeview Video, S. Whittaker, throughout the Christmas Season
• 11AM SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY KICK OFF Like us on FB/newbuffalo for details of promos/sales at participating businesses
• 11AM HOLIDAY CRAFT/PAINTING AT ELSIE EARL STUDIOS at 200 W. Buffalo St 734-646-6633 - Open to public, fee for craft
• 2PM GINGERBREAD HOUSE DECORATING AT JACKIEʼS CAFE at 801 W Buffalo St, NB, 269-469-1800, free to all ~ Reservations required
• 4PM SANTA PARADE ON WHITTAKER ST Starting at the corner of Thompson & Mechanic St., goodies bags ~ Visit with Santa immediately after parade at Lions Park across from public beach
• 4:30PM HOT COCOA AND SʼMORES AT LIONS PAVILION at 101 N Marquette Drive, free to all (sponsored by David’s DelI)
• 6PM TREE LIGHTING AND CAROLING by St. Mary’s Choir at Lions Park, 101 N Marquette Drive
*All Season GNOME ON THE ROAM HUNT like and follow us at FB/gnomeroam for details
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In celebration of the harvest in Southwest Michigan, this one day event boasts award-winning wines from regional vineyards along craft beers and hard-ciders, all under one roof! Join us Noon to 9pm (EST) at Lions Beachfront Park, downtown New Buffalo. Come rain or shine, the event is tented so you can come out and stay all day! $5 entrance fee per adult, kids under 12 are free! Follow us on Facebook for updates and announcements: facebook.com/newbuffaloharvestwinefest
Happenings at the Fest…
Our Music Line-up will keep your toes tapping and dancing the night away… (2018 schedule TBA)
Sponsors:
Four Winds Casino, Coldwell Banker, Meridian Title, Berkshire Hathaway, Michigan Grape & Wine Industry Council, Equalibrium Fitness, Stray Dog Bar & Grill, Fusion Design Group, New Buffalo Savings Bank, Marina Grand Resort, The Harbor Grand, New Buffalo Explored, Beachside Scoops, Harbor Country Insurance, LaRose & Bosco, New Buffalo Times, Harbor Country News
Vendor application in documents folder on Harvest & Wine page
Planned in conjunction with the well-established “Harbor Country Harvest Days” the NBBA fest serves as a focal-point to the Columbus Day Weekend. To learn more about the month-long activites going on in our area click here. The New Buffalo Harvest & Wine Festival is a community event organized and managed by the NBBA, businesses, and volunteers in our area. Any donations or sponsorships are appropriated to the New Buffalo Business Association and activities surrounding this event. Thank you for helping to support these events!
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We are sorry to confirm that 2018 Ship & Shore Fest has, in fact, been cancelled for 2018 due to challenges with location and funding this year. The New Buffalo Business Association is still in the process of completing the rest of our 2018 events as part of the overall goals of our organization. We will keep you posted with more details as they are made available….stay turned!
Please note: We will hold a Classic Car Show and live music in Lions Park on Friday, August 10th, as held in 2018.
Cost 5.00
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In true beach celebration style, this week is filled with surfing demos, concerts, fireworks, 5k run and more!
Schedule subject to change
Thursday, June 28th
Friday, June 29th
Tuesday, July 3rd
Wednesday, July 4th
Thursday, July 6th
The New Buffalo Independence Celebration week are pro bono community events organized and managed by the NBBA, businesses, and volunteers in our area. Any donations or sponsorships are appropriated to the New Buffalo 4th of July free concert, fireworks, and activities surrounding this event. Thank you to the City of New Buffalo, New Buffalo Township, and The Pokagon Fund for sponsoring the New Buffalo 4th of July!
Thank you to our sponsors
The Pokagon Fund, City of NB, New Buffalo Township, Four Winds Casino, Coldwell Banker, Abonmarche, Horizon Bank, Berkshire Hathaway, The Stray Dog Bar & Grill, David’s Deli, Summer School Cottages, Fusion Design Group, Keller Williams, McCollum Architects, Harbor Cove Management, Lake Michigan Yacht Club, Howard’s Excavating, The hidden Gem, Harbor Country Insurance
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