Who needs Bourbon Street when you’ve got a plethora of brewpubs, wineries and microbreweries that throw Mardi Gras parties second only to The Big Easy? Well at least that’s what we’d like to think. Check out these great parties at Michigan wineries and brewpubs throughout the region for a place to celebrate Carnival and indulge in Michigan’s finest beverages before the Lenten season.
Mardi Gras at Sandhill Crane Vineyards
Join Sandhill Crane Vineyards Sunday, March 6 for their annual Mardi Gras party. The cost for the event is $20 per person. It includes a Cajun/Creole sampler plate, live music with the Jackson French Quarter Dixieland Band (from 1:00 to 4:00 pm), Mardi Gras beads, and 15 tasting tickets for Sandhill Crane wine. Additional wine will be available for purchase by the bottle or the glass.
Reservations are highly recommended. Please call 517-764-0679.
Rochester Mills Mardi Gras
Come to Rochester Mills Brewing Company in the heart of downtown Rochester for a Cajun inspired menu, live music and plenty of drink specials!
ABC Brew Pub – Mardi Gras
Can’t get to New Orleans or Rio De Janeiro for Mardi Gras? Then why not stop by Arbor Brewing Company during their all day celebration of food and beer! They’ll be serving a small batch Ragin Cajun Red paired with our fabulous Jambalaya (vegetarian and non of course)!
Fat Tuesday at the Corner Brewery
Come celebrate Fat Tuesday New Orleans style at the Corner Brewery! Happy hour kicks it all off 4-7. They’re brewing up something special for the day, along with some Cajun inspired dishes.
Mardi Gras Beer Dinner
The Chef and Brewmaster Collaboration Mardi Gras Beer Dinner will be at The Monkey Bar in Grand Rapids, on Tuesday, March 8th at 6pm. The evening will pair Cajun fare with brews from B.O.B.’s Brewery. $20.00 per person, reservations recommended, 616.356.2000.
If you know of Mardi Gras celebrations at your local area wineries and breweries, please share!
