Makers Trail

Makers Trail Your guide to Southwest Michigan's beer, wine, cider and spirits along the Makers Trail

Celebrate Independence Day along the Makers Trail! 🇺🇸⁠⁠Raise a glass and celebrate America's birthday with two incredibl...
06/21/2024

Celebrate Independence Day along the Makers Trail! 🇺🇸⁠

Raise a glass and celebrate America's birthday with two incredible events:⁠

Wednesday, July 3rd: Head to The Beer Garden at the Public House for the Baroda Fireworks! Enjoy live music, delicious BBQ, and cold brews while watching a dazzling fireworks display. ⁠

Saturday, July 6th & Sunday, July 7th: Continue the festivities at Round Barn Winery & Estate with their Reds, Whites & Brews celebration. Live music, exciting giveaways, and a special patriotic cocktail await!⁠

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06/20/2024

Happy 1st Day of Summer! What's your favorite summertime drink?

Sipping on sunshine at Filkins Vineyards☀️  The perfect way to unwind and enjoy the beautiful views of Berrien County.  ...
06/20/2024

Sipping on sunshine at Filkins Vineyards☀️ The perfect way to unwind and enjoy the beautiful views of Berrien County.

In April 2024, Zach Filkins (lead guitarist of OneRepublic) and his wife Lindsay purchased Karma Vista Winery. Filkins Vineyards is currently selling and serving the existing Karma Vista wines while they develop their own.

They plan to release their own Filkins Vineyards wines in the fall of 2024, so stay tuned!

06/20/2024

Sister Lakes Brewing Company is a family-owned craft brewery and restaurant nestled in beautiful downtown Sister Lakes, Michigan.With award-winning beers, loca

Summertime, good vibes and delicious BBQ? Hill District's new menu is the perfect summer hangout spot. Pair your plate w...
06/19/2024

Summertime, good vibes and delicious BBQ? Hill District's new menu is the perfect summer hangout spot. Pair your plate with a cold craft brew for ultimate satisfaction🍺

It's patio season ☀️Where's your favorite place to gather with friends and enjoy a beverage? 📍 12 Corners Vineyards
06/18/2024

It's patio season ☀️

Where's your favorite place to gather with friends and enjoy a beverage?

📍 12 Corners Vineyards

Dive into summer flavors on National bourbon Day with a Watermelon Crawl or a Peach Basil Whiskey Smash! ☀️🍉🍑🍉 Watermelo...
06/14/2024

Dive into summer flavors on National bourbon Day with a Watermelon Crawl or a Peach Basil Whiskey Smash! ☀️🍉🍑

🍉 Watermelon Crawl: vodka, watermelon, mint, lime, Sprite.
🍑 Peach Basil Whiskey Smash: bourbon, peach, basil, bitters, soda.

Which one will you sip first? 🌟

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☀️ Soaking up those golden rays with good brews and a few rounds of bocce! The patio vibes at  are unmatched. Who's comi...
06/12/2024

☀️ Soaking up those golden rays with good brews and a few rounds of bocce! The patio vibes at are unmatched.

Who's coming to join the next game?

We're working hard to get your awesome Makers Trail Passport prizes ready for you to pickup ASAP. We appreciate your pat...
06/11/2024

We're working hard to get your awesome Makers Trail Passport prizes ready for you to pickup ASAP. We appreciate your patience! ⁠

📍North Pier Brewing Company

06/10/2024
The tents are up and we are almost ready for the party! Do you have your tickets 🎟️ yet? 📷 Melanie Owen
06/08/2024

The tents are up and we are almost ready for the party!

Do you have your tickets 🎟️ yet?

📷 Melanie Owen

The beach, good vibes and craft beverages are about to collide at the Makers Trail Festival TOMORROW at Weko Beach! Here...
06/07/2024

The beach, good vibes and craft beverages are about to collide at the Makers Trail Festival TOMORROW at Weko Beach! Here's the need-to-know:

🚐 Parking & Shuttles: Free parking and shuttles are available (score!), but parking is a few miles away in the Eagle Technologies, AEP . For parking follow the signs on Red Arrow for the available lots. Shuttles will be running frequently, so hop on and enjoy the ride!

🎟️ Tickets: Limited tickets are available at the gate until the event reaches capacity. Purchase your ticket today to secure your spot! Buy tickets ➡️ https://makerstrail.org/festival

💵 Cash Only: Heads up, this is a cash-only event. Bring enough to buy drink tickets ($1 each) and enjoy yummy food from vendors. There are NO ATMs on site!

🌦️ Rain or Shine: We've got plenty of space under tents to keep the party going! There is not seating so bring a camp/lawn chair if you want to get off your feet.

🚫 Prohibited Items: NO pets or coolers allowed.

See you there!

🎉Congratulations to the winners! You’ve won a pair of tickets to this year's Makers Trail Festival on June 8! 🎟️✨ Get re...
06/07/2024

🎉Congratulations to the winners! You’ve won a pair of tickets to this year's Makers Trail Festival on June 8! 🎟️✨ Get ready to enjoy live music, tasty food trucks, and amazing Michigan makers.⁠

📩 Check your DMs for details!⁠

Facebook Winners: ⁠
Ashley Vladic⁠
Maria Hunt⁠
Alexandria Wigfall ⁠

Instagram Winners:⁠



For more information about the festival, including the lineup, food vendors, and other exciting activities 🔗 https://bit.ly/3w3aYLf⁠

We look forward to seeing you there!

🎉 Makers Trail Festival Ticket Giveaway! 🎉We’re giving away 5️⃣ pairs of tickets to this year’s Makers Trail Festival on...
06/06/2024

🎉 Makers Trail Festival Ticket Giveaway! 🎉

We’re giving away 5️⃣ pairs of tickets to this year’s Makers Trail Festival on June 8! You can win and enjoy live music, tasty food trucks, and amazing Michigan makers. Enter now!

How to Enter:
Like & Follow! 🚀 Follow us on Facebook and Instagram and Like this post – each interaction is an entry!

Tag Your Friends! 👯‍♂️ Tag a friend in the comments of our giveaway post. Each unique tag gets you another entry.

Share the Love! 💖 Comment and tag who your favorite Maker is at the Makers Trail Festival and tell us why.

*You must complete all three to be entered to win!

Don’t miss out on your chance to join the celebration! Enter now and you could be one of our lucky winners headed to the festival! 🎟️✨

Important Details:
Age Requirement: Participants must be 21 years or older.

Giveaway Duration: The excitement runs through midnight on June 6, with the winner being announced Friday, June 7 at noon. Winners will be chosen randomly and notified via direct message on the platform they entered through.

Amazing Prize: Win 2 general admission tickets to the 2024 Makers Trail Festival! (Travel and accommodations not included)

Promotion Agreement: This promotion is not sponsored by Instagram.

Get ready for delicious food trucks alongside amazing drinks and music at the Makers Trail Festival this Saturday, June ...
06/05/2024

Get ready for delicious food trucks alongside amazing drinks and music at the Makers Trail Festival this Saturday, June 8th!⁠
Popular local vendors will be serving up fresh summer flavors that perfectly complement your wine, beer, cider and spirit choices.⁠
Here's a taste of what to expect:⁠
🍛Nola Roux (Cajun)⁠
🍔The Brick House On Wheels (Burgers & Sandwiches)⁠
🌮Taqueria Don Chepe (Mexican)⁠
🦴Wood, Stock & Grill (BBQ)⁠

Click the link for more information 👉 https://makerstrail.org/festival

Time is running out to secure your tickets for this year's Makers Trail Festival 2024! Get your tickets today for the be...
06/05/2024

Time is running out to secure your tickets for this year's Makers Trail Festival 2024!

Get your tickets today for the best party on the beach!

🎟️ https://makerstrail.org/festival

🎶 Dance or Chill at the Makers Trail Festival! 🎶⁠⁠Get ready to groove by the lake with our incredible lineup of beach mu...
06/04/2024

🎶 Dance or Chill at the Makers Trail Festival! 🎶⁠

Get ready to groove by the lake with our incredible lineup of beach music:⁠

🎸 Headliner: Ultrafab | 5:30p-7:00p⁠
🎷 Middle: The Backups and The Get Downs | 3:45p-5:00p⁠
🎤 Opener: Top Secret/Still Runnin | 2:00p-3:15p⁠
🎧 DJ/Emcee: Mark Durocher | 1:00p-2:00p⁠

Join us on June 8, 2024, from 1-7 p.m. at Weko Beach for a day of music, drinks, and stunning views of Lake Michigan. 🍷🍺⁠

🎟️ GET TICKETS NOW! 🎟️

🔗 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2024-makers-trail-festival-tickets-837561828977

06/04/2024
Get ready for the 2024 Makers Trail Festival! ⁠⁠🗓️ June 8th | 1-7 PM⁠📍 Weko Beach⁠⁠We’re celebrating our Makers with an ...
05/31/2024

Get ready for the 2024 Makers Trail Festival! ⁠

🗓️ June 8th | 1-7 PM⁠
📍 Weko Beach⁠

We’re celebrating our Makers with an epic day of music, drinks, and fun! Join us for a beach party featuring Southwest Michigan’s top wine, beer, cider, and spirit makers. Taste your faves or discover something new!⁠

🎸 Band Lineup:⁠
1️⃣ 1:00-2:00 PM | DJ Mark Durocher⁠
2️⃣ 2:00-3:15 PM | Top Secret/Still Runnin⁠
3️⃣ 3:45-5:00 PM | The Backups and The Get Downs⁠
4️⃣ 5:30-7:00 PM | Headliner: Ultrafab⁠

🍔 Food Trucks:⁠
Nola Roux (Cajun)⁠
The Brick House On Wheels (Burgers & Sandwiches)⁠
Taqueria Don Chepe (Mexican)⁠
Wood, Stock & Grill (Pizza)⁠

🎟️ GET TICKETS NOW!⁠
Advance tickets are just $10 until May 31. On June 1, they go up to $20, so snag yours early! Kids under 12 get in FREE.⁠

🔔 Remember: This is a cash-only event! Bring cash for drink tasting tickets ($1 each) and tasty bites from our food vendors.⁠

Come for the drinks, stay for the music, and enjoy a perfect day at the beach with friends and family! 🌞🌊🍹⁠

✨ Celebrate, taste, and dance with us! ✨

📢 Tickets to the Makers Trail Festival are only $10 until June 1st, then they're double the price! Come party with us on...
05/30/2024

📢 Tickets to the Makers Trail Festival are only $10 until June 1st, then they're double the price! Come party with us on June 8th from 1-7pm at Weko Beach for stunning lakeside views, delicious drinks from Makers, your favorite food trucks and live music!
Get your tickets now 🎟️ 👉 https://makerstrail.org/festival

Join us Saturday, June 8 from 1:00p-7:00p at Weko Beach in Bridgman, MI as we celebrate SWMI Makers!

05/30/2024

A vibrant new mural that harkens back to the days of colorful post cards found in a multitude of souvenir shops now graces the patio wall at the popular Peat’s Cider Social in Stevensville, thanks to the

05/30/2024

Looking for an adventurous summer in Southwest Michigan? Check out the list of 6 different ideas from our friends at MI Playground including this year's Makers Trail Festival 2024 🍻

On this Memorial Day, we honor and remember the brave souls who sacrificed for our freedom 🇺🇸 📍
05/27/2024

On this Memorial Day, we honor and remember the brave souls who sacrificed for our freedom 🇺🇸

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05/25/2024

Happy Memorial Day Weekend! 🇺🇸
Do you have plans? We do & YOU’RE invited!
Back to back outdoor events Saturday & Sunday both 5-9PM. Today we have Groupies Wanted on the tiki stage playing America’s favorite Top 40 hits mixed with a little pop and disco! For food we have the famous Tiki Boiz .boiz serving up delicious island style eats!

SEE YOU SOON!🇺🇸☀️🤩🏝️🍹💃🕺🪩🎶

✨Get a free t-shirt✨Check-in at the Makers Trail 19th Hole at the KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship through May 26 to e...
05/24/2024

✨Get a free t-shirt✨
Check-in at the Makers Trail 19th Hole at the KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship through May 26 to earn a commemorative Makers Trail 19th Hole t-shirt⛳️

Here's how⬇️
-Download the Visit Southwest Michigan app
-Tap on the Makers Trail 19th Hole Challenge
-Click "Check in" and tap on Harbor Shores Golf Course
-Scan the QR code at the bar in the 19th Hole pavilion to check in
-Submit the challenge (make sure you fill out the form with your shirt size

Sunshine, Sips & Beats! ☀️⁠⁠This Sunday (May 26th, 12-5 PM) get your groove on  Live music, tasty eats from food trucks,...
05/22/2024

Sunshine, Sips & Beats! ☀️⁠

This Sunday (May 26th, 12-5 PM) get your groove on
Live music, tasty eats from food trucks, and good vibes all around.⁠

No reservations needed for smaller crews. Perfect for a laid-back afternoon on the Makers Trail.

Upgrade your experience at the KitchenAid Senior PGA with the Makers Trail 19th Hole! Enjoy comfy seating with epic view...
05/16/2024

Upgrade your experience at the KitchenAid Senior PGA with the Makers Trail 19th Hole! Enjoy comfy seating with epic views of the 17th green. ⛳️ Catch all the action on TV while sipping delicious drinks from Southwest Michigan's finest breweries, wineries & distilleries.⁠

Witness championship moments in style & comfort. Limited tickets are available - secure yours now 👉 https://www.srpgachampionship.com/

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Southwest Michigan Beer, Wine, Cider & Spirits

🚨COVID-19 Update🚨Michigan’s restaurants, breweries, wineries and distilleries reopened June 8th. Each of our locations is operating a little differently so please check their websites before planning your visit.

Our 2019-2020 passport program has now ended. Stay tuned for details on our next program that rolls out Sept. 8.

––––––––– Every land has its makers. Carvers of wood, forgers of steel, tillers of earth. Ours are masters of making beer, wine and spirits. Plan to tour the 40+ breweries, wineries, cideries and distilleries along Southwest Michigan’s Makers Trail to experience their craftsmanship and taste their liquid artistry🍺🍷🥃

Get rewarded for visiting different Makers Trail locations with our passport program! Collect stamps at each location to fill your passport and redeem them for prizes. Plus earn a bonus prize for staying in an area hotel. More details can be found at https://swmichigan.org/passport.