CLICK HERE for information and details on the current 2012 3rd Annual Traverse City Winter Microbrew & Music Festival.

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Information is still being added and may be subject to change.

Plenty of Saturday tickets will be available for those of you who are 21+ – they’ll be at the door for $35. See you there!
Plenty of Saturday tickets will be available for those of you who are 21+ – they’ll be at the door for $35. See you there!
Plenty of Saturday tickets will be available for those of you who are 21+ – they’ll be at the door for $35. See you there!

This event takes place Friday & Saturday, August 27 & 28, 2010
The Village at Grand Traverse Commons in Traverse City, MI

* Please dress appropriately for the weather!
* Please leave your 4-legged companions at home. Thanks!
* No coolers, outside drinks or food, please.

>>TICKETS<<TICKETS>>TICKETS<<

 

 

Plenty of Saturday tickets will be available for those of you who are 21+ – they’ll be at the door for $35. See you there!

TICKET OPTIONS
1.  2-Day Package = $50 in advance, $55 at the door / attendees must be 21+ / 5-10 PM on Friday, 4-10 PM on Saturday / ID must be present at time of entry
2.  Friday Ticket = $30 in advance, $35 at the door / all ages / 5-10 PM
3.  Saturday Ticket = $30 in advance, $35 at the door / attendees must be 21+ / 4-10 PM / ID must be present at time of entry

> All ticket purchases are final
> While Friday’s event is all-ages, it is designed for a mature audience – any age is welcome to attend, however tickets are the same price per attendee, regardless of age (exceptions may be made for infants). Saturday, no one under the age of 21 may enter – no exceptions. Thank you.
> In addition to microbrew samples, festival attendees will have access to a full lineup of national musical talent, food and beverage vendors, merchandise, festival activities and special events. For this reason, discounted tickets are not available for designated drivers or non-drinkers. Thank you for your understanding.

> Friday – Whatcha’ Get: All Ages, 5-10 PM, All Friday entertainment (see schedule below), Beer Tent for 21+ (Pint Night = 1st 16 oz. pint of your choice is free, $3 pints for all craft drafts, over 20 craft brews available for purchase), Hop N’ Brew Shack for 21+ (samplings of unique and award-winning craft beer), Northwoods Root Beer (for purchase), Ice Cream (for purchase), Toxic Cherries Roller Derby Dunk Tank, Right Brain “Barrel Buster” Cross Race (Kid’s race @ 5 PM, Group C-A riders 5:15-6:45 PM, REGISTER HERE!), Good Grub (from vendors listed below), Water Stations (courtesy of Pure Water Works), Porterhouse Hydration Station (together with Pure Water Works, Klean Kanteen, and Elmers – have you seen their pink cement truck? -, we’ll be fundraising for Munson Healthcare Foundation Cancer Support Units for breast cancer awareness through the sale of Klean Kanteen water bottles and through donations for water, pink lemonade and root beer).

> Saturday – Whatcha’ Get: 21+, 4-10 PM, All Saturday entertainment (see schedule below), (5) 7 oz. Pours, $1 Beer Tokens (for purchase), Hop N’ Brew Shack (samplings of unique and award-winning craft beer), Northwoods Root Beer (for purchase), Ice Cream (for purchase), Education (see schedule below), Good Grub (from vendors listed below), Water Stations (courtesy of Pure Water Works), Porterhouse Hydration Station (together with Pure Water Works, Klean Kanteen, and Elmers – have you seen their pink cement truck? -, we’ll be fundraising for Munson Healthcare Foundation Cancer Support Units for breast cancer awareness through the sale of Klean Kanteen water bottles and through donations for water, pink lemonade and root beer).

>>SCHEDULE<<SCHEDULE>>SCHEDULE<<

Friday, August 27
Main Stage
5 PM : Bump
5:45 PM : Mike Moran
6:15 PM : Lubriphonic
7:00 PM : Down The Line
7:50 PM : Heatbox
8:45 PM : Brett Dennen

Second Stage
5:00 – 8:00 PM : Great Divide

Hop N’ Brew Shack flavors & times to be announced
One of the most popular additions to the festival is our “Hop N’ Brew” Beer Shack, which provides attendees with an opportunity to meet brewers face-to-face and sample limited-edition and select lines of brews and ales. Big enough to hold groups of 10-12 at a time, the Beer Shack features a different brewery every half hour and accommodates approximately 3 groups per brewery. Tastings are open to all festival-goers on a first-come, first-served basis. Check back soon for a complete schedule of participating brewers and tasting times!

Saturday, August 28
Main Stage
4:00 PM : DJ Dominate
4:30 PM : Grand Traverse Pipes & Drums
5:00 PM : Mike Moran
5:30 PM : Lubriphonic
6:30 PM : Chicago Afrobeat Project
7:20 PM : Grand Traverse Pipes & Drums
7:35 PM : Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars
9:00 PM : Ozomatli

Second Stage
4:00 PM : Blue Dirt Band
5:00 PM : Rex Halfpenny – educational
6:00 PM : Fred Bueltmann – educational
7:00 PM : Rex Halfpenny – educational
8:00 PM : Blue Dirt Band
9:00 PM : Local Hops – educational

Hop N’ Brew Shack flavors & times to be announced
One of the most popular additions to the festival is our “Hop N’ Brew” Beer Shack, which provides attendees with an opportunity to meet brewers face-to-face and sample limited-edition and select lines of brews and ales. Big enough to hold groups of 10-12 at a time, the Beer Shack features a different brewery every half hour and accommodates approximately 3 groups per brewery. Tastings are open to all festival-goers on a first-come, first-served basis. Check back soon for a complete schedule of participating brewers and tasting times!

>>AFTER PARTIES<<AFTER PARTIES>>AFTER PARTIES<<

Bands & times to be announced
Friday, August 27
Loading Dock
Union Street
Kilkenny’s

Saturday, August 28
Loading Dock
Union Street
Kilkenny’s

 

>>BREWERIES<<BREWERIES>>BREWERIES<<

Abita Brewing Company, Abita Springs, LA
Arbor Brewing Company, Ann Arbor, MI
Arcadia Brewing Company, Battle Creek, MI
Atwater Block Brewery, Detroit, MI
Bell’s Brewery, Inc., Kalamazoo, MI
Big Sky Brewing Company, Missoula, MT
Breckenridge Brewery, Breckenridge, CO
Brewery Ommegang, Cooperstown, NY
Capital Brewing, Middleton, WI
Dark Horse Brewing Company, Marshall, MI
Detroit Beer Company, Detroit, MI
Dogfish Head Craft Brewery, Milton, DE
Founders Brewing Company, Grand Rapids, MI
Frankenmuth Brewery, Frankenmuth, MI
Goose Island Beer Company, Chicago, IL
Gray’s Brewing Company, Janesville, WI
Great Lakes Brewing Company, Cleveland, OH
Grizzly Peak Brewing Company, Ann Arbor, MI
Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Company, Chippewa Falls, WI
Jolly Pumpkin Artisan Ales, Traverse City, MI
Keweenaw Brewing Company, Houghton, MI
Lagunitas Brewing Company, Petaluma, CA
Liberty Street Brewing Company, Plymouth, MI
Magic Hat Brewing Company, South Burlington, VT
Michigan Brewing Company, Webberville, MI
Mt. Pleasant Brewing Company, Mt. Pleasant, MI
New Holland Brewing, Holland, MI
North Peak Brewing Company, Traverse City, MI
Redhook Ale Brewery, Woodinville, WA & Portsmouth, NH
Right Brain Brewery, Traverse City, MI
Sam Adams, Boston, MA
Saugatuck Brewing, Saugatuck, MI
Schmohz Brewing Company, Grand Rapids, MI
Short’s Brewing Company, Bellaire, MI
Sierra Nevada Brewing Company, Chico, CA
Southern Tier Brewing Company, Lakewood, NY
Stevens Point Brewery, Stevens Point, WI
Stone Brewing Company, Escondido, CA
Summit Brewing Company, Saint Paul, MN
Thirsty Dog Brewing Company, Akron, OH
Three Sergeants Brewing Company
Tri-City Brewing Company, Bay City, MI
Unibroue, Quebec, Canada
Widmer Brothers Brewing Company, Portland, OR
Wolverine State Brewing Company, Ann Arbor, MI

Cider/Mead Court
Acoustic Draft Mead
Black Star Farms, Suttons Bay, MI
B. Nektar Meadery, Ferndale, MI
Crows Organic Hard Cider
Left Foot Charley, Traverse City, MI
Redstone Meadery, Boulder, CO
Tandem Ciders, Suttons Bay, MI
Vander Mill Cider Mill & Winery, Spring Lake, MI

>>MUSICIANS<<MUSICIANS>>MUSICIANS<<

OZOMATLI

In their fourteen years together as a band, celebrated Los Angeles culture-mashers Ozomatli have gone from being hometown heroes to being named U.S. State Department Cultural Ambassadors. Their music – a notorious urban-Latino-and-beyond collision of hip hop and salsa, dancehall and cumbia, samba and funk, merengue and comparsa, East LA R&B and New Orleans second line, Jamaican reggae and Indian raga – has long followed a key mantra: it will take you around the world by taking you around L.A. In 2002, the group received the Grammy award for Best Latin Rock/Alternative Album for their critically acclaimed album “Street Signs.” Ozomatli will perform Saturday, August 28.

BRETT DENNEN

Acclaimed singer-songwriter Brett Dennen burst onto the music scene in 2004 with his self-titled debut album and hasn’t looked back. Hit singles including “Ain’t No Reason,” “Darlin’ Do Not Fear” and “She’s Mine” have earned the crooner a nationwide fan base and devoted festival following at such events as the Newport Folk Festival and Telluride Bluegrass Festival. His songs have been featured on such popular TV shows as Grey’s Anatomy and Scrubs, and he has toured with artists including John Mayer, Guster and Joshua James. When not touring, Dennen often dedicates his time to The Mosiac Project, a non-profit organization that teaches ethnic awareness and diversity appreciation to young children in San Francisco. Brett Dennen will perform Friday, August 27.

SIERRA LEONE’S REFUGEE ALL STARS

Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars was founded by musician Reuben Koroma, a refugee from Sierra Leone’s capital city, Freetown. Koroma and his wife, Sister Grace, joined up with other musicians from back home to provide entertainment and levity to their devastated fellow refugees in the camps. After eventually returning home to Freetown, the band continued to play together and began recording music. An eponymous documentary about the group launched them into the international spotlight, and they have since traveled the world playing their hopeful mix of West African music and Jamaican reggae, appearing at festivals like Bonnaroo and South by Southwest and performing on The Oprah Winfrey Show and CNN. A portion of the band’s albums and ticket sales go to humanitarian relief efforts in Sierra Leone. Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars will perform Saturday, August 28.

CHICAGO AFROBEAT PROJECT

Afrobeat cannot stand still. As the genre’s tempting sounds continue a resurgence across the globe, Chicago Afrobeat Project (CAbP) remains true to its original vision of breathing the intensity of Chicago’s rich music scene into the infectious sounds of afrobeat. Rather than become caricatures of the genre, CAbP slips a reverent nod to the tradition while delivering an energized originality different from any other band on the afrobeat scene today. At each of its 100+ live performances a year, the group’s frenzied songs hit audiences with a big enough one-two punch to tirelessly knock them onto the dance floor time and time again. Chicago Afrobeat Project will perform Saturday, August 28.

LUBRIPHONIC

Digging deep and giving it all in everything they do, Chicago’s Lubriphonic specialize in a unique offering of funky rock n’ roll. The septet’s tight and raw sound is immediately familiar, fusing the roots of soul with explosive in-your-face delivery and sensuous R&B dance music. Since first forming in 2002, Lubriphonic has opened for such acts as Buddy Guy, George Clinton & P-Funk, The Derek Trucks Band, The New Mastersounds, Jon Popper Project, Karl Denson, and Buckwheat Zydeco. Relix Magazine says of the band: “Steeped in soul, rock, pop and blues, Lubriphonic’s members play with a tenacity and precision that sets them apart from equally proficient bands.” Lubriphonic will perform Friday, August 27 and Saturday, August 28.

HEATBOX

The One Man Entertainment System, otherwise known as Heatbox, has been emerging in the Minneapolis music scene (“the 612”) for the better part of a decade. From rocking crowds in his humble beginnings with the Root City Band to selling out shows across the country, Heatbox’s unparalleled crossover between Motown, a cappalla, R&B, hip hop, soul and funk has gained national attention from fans and media alike. Creating beats and building songs from the ground up, Heatbox’s music is live and in the moment. Using no tracks, samples, or pre-recorded music, each song and performance is distinctly unique. Heatbox will perform Friday, August 27.

DOWN THE LINE

Chicago’s Down the Line delivers mighty hooks and harmonies within smart writing and shining vocals. It’s an acoustic mix – guitar, mandolin, violin, harmonica and djembe, driven by a lone-electric bass – that the Chicago Sun-Times praised as an “organic blend of rollicking pop.” The band has earned a reputation for intense, energetic live performances which have secured them a regular place on tour with legendary acts including Peter Frampton, America, Ben Folds, Gin Blossoms and Colin Hay. In 2010, Down the Line released “Open the Door,” a stirring EP of new original songs. Down the Line will perform Friday, August 27.

BUMP

Within the grey solitude of the urban epicenter that is the Motor City, there is beauty, hope and a budding bouquet of creativity and invigorating new music. Boasting a style all their own, Bump brings together progressive tones, three-part harmonies and complicated layering to create an accessible and mature brand of art rock. Bump leads the charge of exhilarating new music out of Detroit, proving there is more than just garage rock and hip hop exploding out of that scene. With an unrelenting touring schedule and over 700 shows played in 35+ states, Bump continues to turn heads throughout the country spreading “the new Detroit sound.” Bump will perform Friday, August 27.

MIKE MORAN

A staple on the touring circuit, up-and-coming singer-songwriter Mike Moran has earned comparisons to John Mayer, Dave Matthews and Paul Simon with his catchy acoustic melodies and high-energy live shows. Moran’s charismatic stage presence and relentless touring schedule have won the singer fans across the country, propelling songs “Best Be Falling” and “Chicago” to the top of fan charts on Ourstage.com and garnering invitations to open for Bob Dylan, Willie Nelson, Martin Sexton, Colin Hay, Buckwheat Zydeco, Eddie Money and Derrick Brown. With over 40 original compositions and two full-length albums under his belt, Moran continues to perform over 200 shows a year, earning critical and fan praise and building his reputation as one of the most in-demand artists on the independent music scene. Mike Moran will perform Friday, August 27 and Saturday, August 28.

GRAND TRAVERSE PIPES & DRUMS

Grand Traverse Pipes & Drums were founded in 1974 to preserve and promote Scottish Gaelic arts and traditions. Continuing a musical tradition from time out of memory, the band performs the great marches of the British army, haunting Gaelic airs and beloved Scottish dances including strathspeys, reels, hornpipes and jigs. Having performed in thousands of parades, concerts, civic and private events, the group also competes against other pipe bands at highland games in Canada and the Midwest, where they have won critical acclaim from both judges and audiences. The band’s first self-produced CD was released in March 2008. Grand Traverse Pipes and Drums will perform Friday, August 27 and Saturday, August 28.

 

GREAT DIVIDE

When Great Divide takes the stage, the crowd is treated to music steeped in the traditional roots of blues, country, soul, funk, and good ol’ fashioned rock ‘n roll. They work to both honor and preserve the elements of rock’s rich history, while exposing a new generation to the experience of their brand of honest, down-home music. Great Divide will perform Friday, August 27.

BLUE DIRT BAND

Blue Dirt is a musical experience from a traditional realm, fused with a progressive rock described as urban folk and recognized in the styles of blues, jam, grass, dub reggae, and rock.

 

>>FOOD VENDORS<<FOOD VENDORS>>FOOD VENDORS<<

all food, soda and coffee is available for purchase
Scalawags
Siren Hall
Sweet Asylum
Pleasanton Bakery
House of Doggs
EMS Catering
Higher Grounds
Silvertree Deli
Northwoods Soda
Lil Bo Pub & Grille

>>DIRECTIONS & PARKING<<DIRECTIONS & PARKING>>DIRECTIONS & PARKING<<

The Village at Grand Traverse Commons is located on west 11th Street, just west of Division Street (Hwy 31/37).

Directions: The Village at Grand Traverse Commons is located on West 11th Street, just west of Division Street (Hwy 31/37). Take Division Street / US 31 / M37 to 11th Street. Go west at the stone pyramid sign onto West 11th Street. Proceed two blocks and veer toward the right. The festival takes place on the historic lawn to the right.

Parking/Shuttles/Cabs: There will be limited available parking on-site at the festival; please look for signs directing you to the appropriate lots. Because of the size and nature of the event, however, we strongly encourage attendees to walk, bike and carpool whenever possible.

For your convenience, we are also offering a FREE shuttle service courtesy of Celtic Transport from the new Old Town Parking Deck in downtown Traverse City behind Blue Tractor on Eighth Street between Cass and Union Streets. The shuttle runs every 15 minutes as follows:
Friday – 4:30 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.
Saturday – 3:30 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.

There will also be a number of cab services on hand at the event, including:
Celtic Cabs – 231-313-1760
Cherry Capital Cabs – 231-941-8294
Chippewa Cab – 231-946-4688

Please enjoy the festival responsibly! Never drink and drive.

>>FESTIVAL SITE MAP<<FESTIVAL SITE MAP>>FESTIVAL SITE MAP<<

>>FAQs & GUIDELINES<<FAQs & GUIDELINES>>FAQs & GUIDELINES<<

Where can I get tickets?
Tickets are available online at Brown Paper Tickets or by phone at 1-800-838-3006.
Tickets are also available in Traverse City, MI, at North Peak, Kilkenny’s, Oryana, and Zamar Guitar.
Available tickets will also be available at the door ($35 for 1-day tickets, $55 for 2-day tickets)

What is your re-entry policy?
There is no reentry during each day of the festival. Please come prepared with everything you need to enjoy the event for the day.

What does admission get me?
> Friday – Whatcha’ Get: All Ages, 5-10 PM, All Friday entertainment (see schedule below), Beer Tent for 21+ (Pint Night = First 16 oz. pint of your choice is free, $3 pints for all craft drafts, over 20 craft brews available for purchase), Hop N’ Brew Shack for 21+ (samplings of unique and award-winning craft beer), Northwoods Root Beer (for purchase), Ice Cream (for purchase), Toxic Cherries Roller Derby Dunk Tank, Right Brain “Barrel Buster” Cross Race (Kid’s race @ 5 PM, Group C-A riders 5:15-6:45 PM, REGISTER HERE!), Good Grub (from vendors listed above), Water Stations (courtesy of Pure Water Works)
> Saturday – Whatcha’ Get: 21+, 4-10 PM, All Saturday entertainment (see schedule below), (5) 7 oz. Pours, $1 Beer Tokens (for purchase), Hop N’ Brew Shack (samplings of unique and award-winning craft beer), Northwoods Root Beer (for purchase), Education (see schedule below), Good Grub (from vendors listed above), Water Stations (courtesy of Pure Water Works)

Can I purchase additional tasting tickets?
Yes. Friday’s admission includes one free 16-ounce pint; all additional pints are $3 each after that. Saturday’s admission includes five free 7-ounce pours; all additional pours are $1 each after that.

Is there a designated driver ticket?
We certainly encourage each attendee to have a designated driver! However, in addition to microbrew samples, festival attendees will have access to a full lineup of national musical talent, food and beverage vendors, merchandise, festival activities and special events. For this reason, discounted tickets are not available for designated drivers or non-drinkers. Thank you for your understanding.

I’m under 21. Can I attend the festival?
Yes! We are so looking forward to providing a fun evening for those under the age of 21. You may attend Friday’s event. Saturday is for 21+ only. Please keep in mind that while Friday’s event is all-ages, it is designed for a mature audience – any age is welcome to attend, however tickets are the same price per attendee, regardless of age.

Can I bring my children to the festival?
You may on Friday evening, but please keep in mind that while Friday’s event is all-ages, it is designed for a mature audience – any age is welcome to attend, however tickets are the same price per attendee, regardless of age. Saturday is 21+.

What is your refund policy?
All ticket sales are final and non-refundable.

What are the festival hours?
Friday’s hours are 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM, Saturday’s hours are 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM.

Can I bring chairs/blankets to the festival?
You may on Friday evening. We will have a designated chair and blanket zone near the stage. Due to the number of breweries participating on Saturday, the festival will have a different event design that day, so chairs/blankets will not be allowed on Saturday.

Are pets allowed at the festival?
No pets are allowed on the festival grounds. Please leave your 4-legged companions at home.

Is the festival green/sustainable/eco-friendly?
Porterhouse Productions and Bay Area Recycling for Charities is proud to present this event as a “Zero Waste Event.”  The flatware, service ware, and cups provided at this event are made from plant starches as opposed to oil based plastics. These plant starches break down quickly at the BARC composting yard and will be turned back into rich soils to be used locally at the Barns Project.  The two stream recycle stations at this event will allow you to recycle your plastic/glass/and metal (Blue Lids) and your compostable material (green lids).  Please be aware of this and properly sort your waste.

Are there volunteer opportunities at the festival?
We have had a great number of folks sign up for volunteer positions for both Friday and Saturday. Friday is essentially full, but we’re still in need of volunteers for Saturday! For more information, email porterhouse.team@gmail.com or visit our volunteer information page.

>>RECYCLING<<RECYCLING>>RECYCLING<<
Porterhouse Productions and Bay Area Recycling for Charities is proud to offer this event as a “Zero Waste Event.”  The flatware, service ware, and cups provided at this event are made from plant starches as opposed to oil based plastics.  These plant starches break down quickly at the BARC composting yard and will be turned back into rich soils to be used locally at the Barns Project.  The two stream recycle stations at this event will allow you to recycle your plastic/glass/and metal (Blue Lids) and your compostable material (green lids).  Please be aware of this and properly sort your waste.

>>SUPPORT & GRATITUDE<<SUPPORT & GRATITUDE>>SUPPORT & GRATITUDE<<