Take out that comfortable flannel blouse or your favorite leather jacket, because autumn is on the way.
Of course, we still have a few summer weeks and I don’t look to rush, I swear. There are so many fun occasions to eat and drink in the fall, and I can’t wait to tell you about them.
This time of year has a great connection to food, especially in Michigan, where apples, corn, pumpkins, and giant Bavarian pretzels are all in season. Here’s your fall advisor for Oktoberfest, craft beer festivals, and fall food events.
You don’t want a flight to Munich to party in your lederhosen
GermanBar at Frame: The next food entity to be installed at Frame in Hazel Park is DeutschTroit, a German restaurant and startup of Shawn Phillips and Jana Lehmann. They’ll have an a la carte menu to the angels with comfortable vegan pretzels, sausage and cheese boards, potato chip croquettes, currywurst, schnitzel plos angelestes, sliders and more. Dinner service is from Thursday to Sunday. 7. 2 from September to October. . framehazelpark. com/exconsistent withience/germanbar-at-framebar.
Barktoberfest: A dog-friendly edition of a fall favorite, Barktoberfest features music, vendors, contests, a bar, and food trucks like Dos Locos Burritos, Detroit House of Mac and more, 11-year candy. m. to 6 p. m. 10 and 11 September . Memorial Park, 31050 Woodward, Royal Oak. (248) 547-4000. facebook. com/BarktoberfestRO.
Batch Brewing Co. : You’ll see plenty of German-inspired beers at this annual event and anything great to drink. The 2022 Batch Brewery cups will go on sale for $25 and will come with their first liter of foam. Dress to impress, Bavarian style. 16-September 18. 1400 Porter, Detroit. (313) 338-8008. facebook. com/BatchBrewingCompany.
Brew Detroit: This indoor party will feature music, food, and of course, plenty of beer. Hear an eclectic mix of genres from disc jockey Eric Abthrough the Professor followed by Reefermen. 13h-22h September 17th. No coverage. 1401 Abbott, Detroit. (313) 344-7185. brewdetroit. com.
Royal Oak Bar Crawl: If the words “bar move slowly” give you goosebumps, skip this one. Many bars and restaurants in central Royal Oak will host an Oktoberfest-themed bar tour during the day with discounted drinks, special offers, karaoke and contests. and costumes. More than 2,000 more people are expected. 14h-19h 17 September. Tickets start at $15. Downtown Royal Oak. OktoberfestBarCrawl. com. A slow bar move similar to Oktoberfest is scheduled for Sept. 24 in Detroit. Detroit
Starr Craft Brewery: Enjoy an oom-pah-pah vibe at this northern Macomb County brewery, which will launch an Oktoberfest-style beer called Barn Buddies. Oktoberfest and “extreme karaoke”. They do not serve food, but will have charcuterie forums for this event. 2:24 p. m. September. 69209 N. Forest, Richmond. (586) 430-1564. facebook. com/Starrcraftbrewery.
Dakota Inn Rathskeller: One of detroit’s oldest restaurants, Dakota Oktoberfest is unlike any other. Enjoy original German cuisine and imported beer, as well as live music with songs. If you have a bird hat, tsk, tsk, you can buy one there. 7pm-11pm Ven. et Sat 24 Sep-Oct29. It is recommended to book for dinner. 17324 John R, Detroit. (313) 867-9722. dakota-inn. com.
St. Joseph’s Sanctuary: a healthy, family-friendly beer. This 15th annual edition features German cuisine, beer and music. There are also activities for children, a cup holder contest, church tours, raffles and vendors. 10:00 a. m. to 8:30 p. m. September 25 Free Admission. 1828 Jay, Detroit. Oktoberfest. StJosephShrineD. org.
Supergeil: However, Corktown’s Oktoberfest, this new and trendy place to eat, hosts its annual Oktoberfest party with everything you can eat, German cuisine, beer, live music with Route 161 Happy Wanderers and local must-sees, the Kings of Kielbasa, as well as raffles. and prizes for the most productive themed outfit. The food included in the ticket value is beer chicken, brats, knackwurst, salos angelesd potatoes with candied bacon, green onion and pickles, sauerkraut and schnitzel. Two beers are included, but all other drinks or pretzels are a la carte from Los Angeles. 11 a. m. to 8 p. m. m. on September 25. $55. 2442 Michigan, Detroit. facebook. com/supergeildetroit.
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25th Anniversary Party at Atwater Brewery: Celebrate a quarter-century of craft beer made in Detroit with a day-long party filled with live music, food trucks, vendors, games, contests, and, of course, beer. It’s also a launch party for Atwater’s Blocktober Fest beer and 25 cents of each of the pints sold will be donated to the Heidelberg project. 13:00-22:00 10. 237 September Jos Campau, Detroit. (313) 877-9205. Atwaterbeer. com.
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SeptemBEER Fest in Riverside Park: To get advantage of Neighborhood House, SeptemBEER Fest features blues bands, food trucks, and lots of craft beers. Tickets come with food, dessert and 8 tastings. 6-10 p. m. September 16. $40 in advance, $50 same day. 3311 Parkways Boulevard, Auburn Hills. auburnhills. org/community/downtown/septembeerfest. php
Brewed michigan in Milford: Enjoy local beer, cider, wine, and soft drinks in a beer tent with shows, food, raffles, and more. September 16 from 7:00 p. m. to 10:00 p. m. m. $40 and more. Milford Bakers, 2025 S. Milford Road, Milford. eventbrite. com/e/brewed-in-michigan-2022-tickets-274933532597 Township
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Countdown to the October Beer Festival in Dearborn: craft beer, lawn games, tarot readings, DJs, and Noah’s Smokehouse food, all to raise funds for the Dearborn Historical Museum. 7 p. m. to September 30. $30 in advance, $35 at the door. DHM Commanders Quarters, 21950 Michigan, Dearborn. eventbrite. com/e/9th-annual-beer-festival-tickets-396167215807
Boathouse Beer Festival in Belle Isle: A fundraiser to repair Belle Isle’s historic 120-year-old boathouse, tonight includes a beer, wine and cocktail tasting, as well as a commemorative drink, food trucks, exhibits and a souvenir photo of you and your party. 2-6:30 p. m. October 1. $45 and more. Belle Isle Boat House, East Picnic Way, Detroit. boatclubbeerfest. com.
Detroit Fall Beer Festival at the Eastern Market: The 13th annual Detroit Fall Beer Festival, organized by the Michigan Brewers Guild, is one of the largest beer tastings in the state. In addition to local beer and other craft beverages, the fall occasion features Detroit dishes. restaurants and local groups. Tickets come with 15 beverage tokens, smart for a 3-ounce beer pattern. Additional tokens can be purchased at the festival. Only for people over 21 years old. Eastern Market, Détroit. mibeer. com/Events/detroit-fall-beer-festival.
A handful of cutting-edge culinary social commitments
Burgess Street Food Festival in Williams Park: In addition to live music and vintage cars, this culinary festival will feature recipes for dishes from Detroit’s Original Dot and Etta’s Shrimp Hut (a Detroit eatplace that closed in 2010 after 50 years), as well as Heavenly Chicken and Waffles, Greg’s Soul-in-the-Wall, Micky Munch and more. Participants are invited to wear T-shirts from their best school in Detroit. 13h-20h 6 September. 14300 Burgess, Détroit. williamspark. org/menu.
Detroit Cocktail Classic 2022 at the Eastern Market: Fashion brands, popular bars and expert bartenders combine for this annual event. October 7 at 7 p. m. $50 in advance, $65 the same day. VIP tickets also available. Hangar 3, 2934 Russell, Détroit. eventbrite. com/e/detroit-cocktail-classic-2022-tickets-320920500857
Sunset Dinner Cruise on the Sweetest Day at Detroit Princess: Watch the sunset from the decks of this ancient riverboat. chicken, pickled portobello mushrooms, cheese tortellini, vegetables, dessert and money bar. Boarding is from 6:00 p. m. to 7:00 p. m. m. (517) 627-215four. Visit detroitprincess. com to see more cruise events with dinner and lunch.
Polish soup festival of the parish of St. Florian: Once we are more complex in the fall, the soup will be there. Head to the soup festival at this Hamtramck church to enjoy a wide variety of Polish soups as well as other Polish dishes. classical folk dancers and live polka music. There is also a money bar. 11:30-18:23 October. 2626 Poland, Hamtramck. (313) 871-2778. Stflorianparish. org.
Some Outdoor Dining Occasions in Metro Detroit
UPPER FLOOR. Marquette Beer Festival: Take a look at Lake Superior as you sample a variety of Michigan-made beers and other craft beverages. Like the Detroit Fall Beer Festival, it is an occasion organized through the nonprofit Michigan Brewers Guild. Tickets come with beer samples and can comida. se purchased on site. 1 p. m. to 6 p. m. m. on September 10. $50 and more. Mattson Lower Harbor Park, downtown Marquette. mibeer. com/Events/up-fall-beer-festival.
Edmore Potato Festival: Do You Like Potatoes?Experience a potato-themed weekend in Edmore, a town about 30 miles southwest of Mount Pleasant. Some highlights are the parade, the beer tent, the antique car show, and a kickball tournament. The Edmore Potato Festival will be crowned. 16-18 September. 123 E. Hand, Edmore. facebook. com/EdmoreTaterFestival.
Michigan Distilled Festival in Kalamazoo: We know Michigan has a thriving craft beer industry, but our developing craft spirits scene is also excellent. Holland Brewing, Two James Spirits, Grand Traverse Distillery, Detroit City Distillery and Black Star Farms. 17h-18h VIP time and 18h-22h. general occasion, September 23. Tickets start at $40. Kalamazoo Farmers Market, 1204 Bank, Kalamazoo. midistillé. com.
Charlevoix Apple Festival: Support farmers, orchards, and nonprofits at this 43rd annual event, which features a farmers market, craft exhibit, children’s activities, and dozens of varieties of Michigan apples. From 14 to 16 October. Details arrive and will be posted on charlevoix. org.
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