U.P. Fall Beer Festival 2026 — Marquette, MI

The 17th Annual U.P. Fall Beer Festival will take place Saturday, September 12, 2026, at Mattson Lower Harbor Park in Marquette, MI, offering hundreds of Michigan-made beers, live music, and local food. 

Event Details

• Date & Time: Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, 1–6 p.m. (General public; 12 p.m. Early Entry for Enthusiast Members & VIPs) 

• Location: Mattson Lower Harbor Park, 200 Lakeshore Blvd, Marquette, MI 49855, overlooking Lake Superior 

• Admission:

  • General Admission: $55 in advance ($65 at the gate)

  • VIP: $75 in advance ($85 at the gate)

  • Designated Driver: $20 in advance ($25 at the gate) 
    No refunds; cashless event (credit/debit only) 

• Age: 21+ with valid ID; rain or shine 

What’s Included

• Beer: Over 500 crafted beers from 85+ Michigan breweries, 90+ unique styles, 372 beers in 73 styles this year 

• Sampling: 15 drink tokens per ticket (3 oz each) — no more token exchange due to recent legislation 

• Music: The Dan Trudell Organ Trio & Ramble Tamble 

• Food: Local food trucks including Lake Superior Smokehouse, The Island, Rollin’ Smoke Barbeque, Bergy Bread, Journeys Eatz, and Gordon’s Fish & Chips 

• Extras: Live entertainment, responsible alcohol consumption policy, and proceeds support the Michigan Brewers Guild