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Traverse City Beer Week is a nine-day celebration of northern Michigan's thriving craft beer scene, organized by Traverse City Tourism. Running from November 6-14, 2026, the event transforms the region's breweries, bars, restaurants, and retail locations into a parade of beer-centric tastings, dinners, workshops, and festivals. The week spotlights the many microbreweries, brewpubs, and craft beer taprooms that have made Traverse City one of Michigan's top beer destinations.
The event features themed days, from special collaborative brews and tap takeovers to food-and-beer pairing dinners and educational workshops. A centerpiece is the Beer Week Passport program, which encourages participants to visit multiple breweries along an ale trail, with prizes and drawings for completion.
Traverse City Beer Week launched in 2018 as an initiative by Traverse City Tourism to spotlight the region's rapidly growing craft beer culture during the quieter fall shoulder season. Northern Michigan, already known for its wine country, had seen an explosion of craft breweries in the 2010s, and Beer Week was conceived to give these breweries a dedicated week in the spotlight.
The timing is deliberate — November sits between the busy summer tourism season and winter ski season, making Beer Week a draw that brings visitors during a slower period. The multi-day format encourages overnight stays and multi-venue visits, benefiting hotels, restaurants, and retail businesses alongside the breweries.
What makes Traverse City Beer Week distinctive is its emphasis on the entire beer experience, not just sampling. Themed days, collaborative brews, food pairings, and educational components give the event depth beyond a typical festival. Breweries create special one-off beers exclusively for the week, chefs design menus around local brews, and the passport program turns the whole thing into an adventure across the Traverse City beer landscape.
Founded
2018
Organizer
Traverse City Tourism
Breweries
15+
Tier
Major Regional
November 6-14, 2026
Status: confirmed
9 days
Various breweries and venues throughout Traverse City
Traverse City, MI 49684
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Traverse City, Michigan
15+ breweries
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Traverse City Beer Week 2026 takes place November 6-14, 2026 at Various breweries and venues throughout Traverse City, Traverse City, MI 49684.
Traverse City Beer Week is held at Various breweries and venues throughout Traverse City, Traverse City, MI 49684.
General admission tickets to Traverse City Beer Week are Varies by event. Check the official website for VIP and other ticket options.
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