The 2026 Michigan Winter Beer Festival was held February 28, 2026. Next year's dates haven't been announced yet — !
Comstock Park, Michigan
February 28, 2026
Burp Fest is bringing its legendary burping contest to Michigan Winter Beer Festival in Comstock Park! Think you've got what it takes? Step up and prove it.
Bring the thunder! Our decibel meter doesn't lie. Let out your most earth-shaking belch and see if you can claim the crown.
It's not about power — it's about endurance. How long can you keep it going? The clock is ticking.
Take home the Burp Fest trophy and eternal bragging rights.
Your legendary performance featured across all Burp Fest socials.
Exclusive festival merchandise only winners receive.
How to enter: Show up at the Burp Fest booth at Michigan Winter Beer Festival and sign up on the spot. Or get notified in advance so you're ready to go!
The Michigan Winter Beer Festival is the state's premier cold-weather craft beer event, organized by the Michigan Brewers Guild and held annually at LMCU Ballpark in Comstock Park, just outside Grand Rapids. The 2026 edition marks the festival's 20th anniversary, bringing together over 100 Michigan breweries for an afternoon of outdoor winter beer sampling from 1 PM to 6 PM. VIP ticket holders enjoy early entry at noon with an additional hour of exclusive tasting.
General admission tickets ($65 advance, $75 day-of) and VIP tickets ($85 advance, $95 day-of) include admission and unlimited beer samples. Thanks to recent Michigan legislative changes, the festival no longer uses tokens — attendees can sample freely from all participating breweries. Food vendors provide sustenance alongside the beer.
The festival is an outdoor event held rain, snow, or shine. Attendees enjoy fire pits, ice sculptures, and live music. All attendees must be 21 or older with a valid ID.
The Michigan Winter Beer Festival was born in 2007 as the Michigan Brewers Guild's answer to the cold-weather months, when beer lovers were looking for reasons to celebrate craft brewing even with snow on the ground. The Guild, established in 1997, saw an opportunity to create a signature winter event that would complement its popular summer festival. From the beginning, the winter festival embraced the elements — attendees bundled up and gathered outdoors to sample beers brewed specifically for the season.
Over two decades, the festival has grown into one of Michigan's most beloved beer events. The move to LMCU Ballpark in Comstock Park gave the event a proper home with stadium infrastructure, while preserving the outdoor, community feel. The ballpark transforms each February into a winter wonderland of craft beer, with fire pits, ice sculptures, and live music keeping the energy high.
The 2026 edition marks a milestone 20th anniversary and brings the elimination of the token system thanks to legislative updates. The Michigan Brewers Guild, with nearly 300 member breweries, uses the winter festival as a showcase for the depth and variety of Michigan's craft brewing scene.
Founded
2007
Organizer
Michigan Brewers Guild
Breweries
100+
Tier
Major Regional
February 28, 2026
Status: confirmed
2025: February 22, 2025
1 day
LMCU Ballpark
4500 West River Dr, Comstock Park, MI 49321
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Comstock Park, Michigan
100+ breweries
Find our booth at Michigan Winter Beer Festival and compete in the Loudest Burp and Longest Burp championships!
Michigan Winter Beer Festival 2026 takes place February 28, 2026 at LMCU Ballpark, 4500 West River Dr, Comstock Park, MI 49321.
Michigan Winter Beer Festival is held at LMCU Ballpark, 4500 West River Dr, Comstock Park, MI 49321.
General admission tickets to Michigan Winter Beer Festival are $65 advance / $75 day-of. Check the official website for VIP and other ticket options.
Yes! Burp Fest will be at Michigan Winter Beer Festival with our legendary burping contest. Compete in the Loudest Burp Championship and the Longest Burp Championship for trophies, social media fame, and exclusive merch.
Burp Fest is the world's premier competitive burping organization. We bring our burping contests to beer festivals across America, giving attendees the chance to compete for glory, trophies, and social media fame.
Just show up at the Burp Fest booth at Michigan Winter Beer Festival! You can also sign up on our website to get notified about contest times and details.
We're always looking for new beer festivals to bring the burping contest to. Get in touch!
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