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May 23, 2025 - Global Excellence Recognized at GLINTCAP: Celebrating 19 Years of Cider Brilliance
GRAND RAPIDS, MI - May 20, 2025 – The Great Lakes International Cider and Perry Competition (GLINTCAP) concluded its 19th annual competition last week with outstanding participation, global reach, and a continued commitment to excellence, education, and community. With 813 commercial and 226 non-commercial entries and ... -
May 12, 2025 - Michigan Craft Beverage Council Announces Application for Qualified Small Distiller Program
Applications due June 13, 2025 at 5 p.m.
LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) and the Michigan Craft Beverage Council (MCBC) announced today that they will accept online applications for the Qualified Small Distiller Program from May 12, 2025 to June 13, 2025. “MDARD is committed to maintaining Michigan’s agric... -
Jan 24, 2025 - Michigan Cider Association to Accept GLINTCAP Entries at CiderCon
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Michigan Cider Association to Accept GLINTCAP Entries at CiderCon CHICAGO, IL - January 24, 2025 – For the first time, the Michigan Cider Association (MCA) is thrilled to announce that entries for the Great Lakes International Cider and Perry Competition (GLINTCAP) will be accept... -
Jan 16, 2025 - 8th Annual Michigan Chinook Cup Awarded at the
2025 Michigan’s Great Beer State Conference & Trade Show
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 16, 2024 8th Annual Michigan Chinook Cup Awarded at the 2025 Michigan’s Great Beer State Conference & Trade Show (KALAMAZOO, Mich) — The Hop Growers of Michigan presented the 8th Annual Michigan Chinook Cup last week at the 2025 Michigan’s Great Beer State Conference & Trade Show... -
Jan 14, 2025 - Chateau Chantal Announces Seventh Annual Ice Wine Festival
Chateau Chantal Announces Seventh Annual Ice Wine Festival January 13, 2025 Traverse City, MI: Building on 30 years of ice wine making and hospitality expertise, Chateau Chantal will host its annual Michigan Ice Wine Festival Saturday January 25, 2025. Known as the "Nectar of the Gods," Ice wine is made from grapes fro... -
Dec 10, 2024 - Brewing Professionals to Gather in Kalamazoo in January for Michigan’s Great Beer State Trade Show & Conference
Brewing Professionals to Gather in Kalamazoo in January for Michigan’s Great Beer State Trade Show & Conference (LANSING, Mich)—Hundreds of brewing professionals will gather at the Radisson Plaza Hotel at Kalamazoo Center, January 8-10, 2025, for the Michigan Great Beer State Trade Show & Conference presented b... -
Nov 14, 2024 - Kalamazoo Craft Beverage Week Announces 2025 Event Dates and Opens the Second Annual Artist Design Contest
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, November 13, 2024 Kalamazoo Craft Beverage Week Announces 2025 Event Dates and Opens the Second Annual Artist Design Contest KALAMAZOO, MI - Kalamazoo Craft Beverage Week is celebrating its 15th year during the week of February 1 - 8, 2025. Events and specials highlighting local craft b... -
Sep 19, 2024 - Chateau Chantal Hosts Annual Harvest Festival 2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Chateau Chantal Hosts Annual Harvest Festival 2024 September 18, 2024 Old Mission Peninsula, Traverse City, Michigan: Chateau Chantal invites the public to celebrate this year’s fantastic harvest. The Harvest Festival tradition continues on Saturday, October 5th from 12 noon to 4pm. All activiti... -
Jul 11, 2024 - MWC Partners with Travel Retailer Hudson to Launch MI Wine Bar & Book Store at GRR Airport
The Michigan Wine Collaborative (MWC) is thrilled to announce the official launch of the Ink by Hudson location at the Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) featuring the Michigan Wine Collaborative Wine Bar within the iconic chain of book stores. This unique and exciting project has been years in the making and i... -
Jul 11, 2024 - Raise A Glass in Celebration of Michigan Beer Month
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 9, 2024 Raise A Glass in Celebration of Michigan Beer Month (LANSING, Mich) – The Michigan Brewers Guild has announced that July has once again been named MICHIGAN BEER MONTH, with a formal proclamation from Governor Gretchen Whitmer. “Governor Whitmer has been a longtime supporter of Michi...