District 142

Wyandotte Beer Fest returns to the Detroit Riverfront in Downtown Wyandotte on September 18, 2026 (6:00 PM–10:00 PM) for the BIGGEST Downriver beer festival—now fully transformed into a briny, pickle-packed celebration!

This year, Wyandotte Beer Fest is officially GETTING PICKLED. Expect pickle games, pickle beer, pickle cocktails, pickle food menus, themed vendors, and nonstop riverfront energy all night long.

Guests can sample a wide variety of craft beers, ciders, meads, and seltzers from Michigan favorites and breweries across the country. Sampling packages include a souvenir glass + 12 drink samples, offering a curated tasting experience.

Enjoy live music, DJ sets, food vendors, interactive games, mechanical bull riding, shopping, and endless photo-worthy pickle moments along the riverfront

Signature drinks include:

🥃 Jameson Pickleback Shots
🍅 Absolut Tabasco Bloody Marys
🍸 Absolut Tabasco Pickletinis
🌶️ Spicy Pickle Margaritas
🥒 Signature Pickle Cocktails

🍺 Eastern Market Brewing Company presents Pickle Party Tart Ale, brewed with McClure’s Pickles using garlic, dill, and vinegar. A 4.5% ABV tart, crisp, and refreshing festival exclusive.

🥒 GET PICKLED CONTESTS
Win prizes from Jameson, Absolut Tabasco, and Eastern Market Brewing Co.

🥒 7:15pm Pickle Toss (teams of 2)
Think egg toss with a greased pickle—drop it and you're out.
🥒 7:30pm Pickle Pitching (teams of 2)
Best catch without using your hands.
🥒 7:45pm Pickle Brine Stein Hold
Hold two brine-filled beer mugs as long as possible.
🥒 8:15pm WHO’S THE BIGGEST DILL? Costume Contest
Best pickle-themed outfit wins—dress to impress.

🌟 HIGHLIGHTS
🎯 Interactive games and onsite activities
🐂 Mechanical bull riding
🏆 Pickle contests & challenges with prizes
🎶 Live music & riverfront entertainment
📸 Photo-worthy pickle moments all night

🎟️ TICKETS
$25 Early Bird
$30 Advance
​$35 Day of Event
Includes 12 beer samples + souvenir glass

🍻 FEATURED BREWERIES
Griffin Claw Brewing Company
Inside the Five Brewing Co
​Downey Brewing Company
Tenacity Brewing
BrewDog
Yuengling
Brew Detroit
Rhinegeist Brewery
Blake’s Hard Cider
New Belgium Brewing Company
Perrin Brewing Company
Elysian Brewing
Real American Beer
Old Head Brewing
…and more breweries, more brine, more unforgettable moments.

21+ event with valid ID required. Outdoor — rain or shine. No refunds.